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Enhancing urban growth with smart-city technology

David Blankenhorn, chief technology officer at public IT solutions firm DLT Solutions, explains how government leaders can leverage the Internet of Things and cloud computing to make city planning and design more efficient.

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Infrastructure, connectivity, and the two-tier American economy

Strategic technology consultant Dale Neef describes several strategies for bringing high-speed broadband to rural communities.

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All-star safety considerations for the big game

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Why AARP is investing in local communities

The 2018 AARP Community Challenge Grant Program is funding “quick-action” projects. Applications are due by 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, May 16.

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More filming on public transportation could boost bottom lines for local governments

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When budget surveys fall short

Public policy and facilitation veteran Chris Adams explains why online, interactive budget simulations are superior tools to budget surveys.

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A forgotten consequence of transition to single-stream recycling in states with container deposit laws

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Making public services smarter

Alex Bäcker, founder and CEO of queue management technology company QLess, explains how governments can improve personal interactions between officials and citizens.

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How U.S. cities can finance resilient and equitable infrastructure

Infrastructure finance expert Jen Mayer explains how cities can finance resilient and equitable infrastructure, even if the federal infrastructure program doesn’t bring in much cash.

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Email phishing attacks: A significant threat to America’s cities and counties

Eyal Benishti, founder and CEO of phishing mitigation technologies provider IRONSCALES, explains how email phishing attacks threaten cities and counties

Attributes: Commentary

Commentary

Enhancing urban growth with smart-city technology

Commentary

Infrastructure, connectivity, and the two-tier American economy

Commentary

All-star safety considerations for the big game

Commentary

Why AARP is investing in local communities

Commentary

More filming on public transportation could boost bottom lines for local governments

Commentary

When budget surveys fall short

Commentary

A forgotten consequence of transition to single-stream recycling in states with container deposit laws

Commentary

Making public services smarter

Commentary

How U.S. cities can finance resilient and equitable infrastructure

Commentary

Email phishing attacks: A significant threat to America’s cities and counties

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