Economy

Highlights

To achieve their sustainability goals, cities and counties must engage with key stakeholders

Local government leaders need to cast a wide net, says Laura Kroeger, technical director,...

Gallery: 10 of America’s most affordable cities

Over the last few years, inflation has made American cities less affordable by driving up...

The future of carbon emissions and cities lies in green buildings

When you envision the future, what do you see? For me, it’s a place where people of all...

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10 best cold weather cities for winter farmers markets

Local farmers markets are great in the summer months, when colorful, fresh fruits and vegetables are in abundance, making it a fun day out in the sun to get healthy food while helping to support local farmers, economies and businesses. But recently, farmers markets across the country are open all year round. The produce and […]

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SNAP benefit amounts are increasing. How can state agencies keep up?

Amid a time marked by elevated need and ongoing food insecurity across the nation, the 42 million Americans that receive food stamps have begun to see a permanent boost to their benefits. Starting October 2021, families and individuals enrolled in SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) began receiving increased benefits under the revised Thrifty Food Plan […]

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How redevelopment revitalizes a community

Many cities across the nation are burdened with empty storefronts, unusable infrastructure and remnants of previous prosperity. These structures often lay dormant for long periods of time—ignored, overlooked and undervalued. Cities that redevelop existing structures and transform dormant property into recreational and functional business environments find that their investments spark innovation and unlock a world […]

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Repurposing the urban garage: How to monetize unused parking assets

For as long as the United States has been a car-centric society, we’ve been concerned with parking. Drivers spend an average of 17 hours a year looking for parking; and especially in urban centers, businesses must make sure residents, visitors, shoppers and employees have parking available within walking distance. Recent years have shown us that […]

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10 best U.S. foodie cities

Dining is one of the lifestyle areas that have been largely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. With restaurants closed to inhouse dining, takeout and delivery services became popular, and as they started opening back up, outdoor dining increased. People also have opted to cook more meals at home. Recently, WalletHub looked for the best and […]

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How the $1 trillion infrastructure bill will deliver broadband expansion to reinvigorate local governments and citizen engagement

In our modern, digital world, internet access is now critical infrastructure. And any lack of internet access promises to hinder both citizens and local government, limiting possible community growth and potential. To deliver this now essential tool, a proposed $65 billion from the $1 trillion infrastructure bill has been allocated to expanding digital infrastructure and […]

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Cyber-first infrastructure should be a priority

Now that the battle has ended and the $1 trillion infrastructure bill is law, another challenge has come into stark relief—how to build this critical infrastructure securely. The only way to do this is to have a “cyber-first” mindset when developing these projects across the country. To its credit, the legislation sets aside nearly $2 […]

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Kenton County among first to procure 3-D hydrography data, employ semiautomated remote sensing techniques

If a picture is worth a thousand words, I always say, then a map is worth a million. This explains how the Kenton County (Ky.) Geographic information system and mapping (GIS) has been able to give Northern Kentucky solid direction over the last 35 years. Since its inception in 1985, the department, on its own […]

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2022’s 10 best cities for remote workers

The COVID pandemic changed how America lives and works. According to a recent Gallup poll, as of Sept. 2021, nearly half of U.S. full-time employees were fully or partly working remotely, and more than nine in 10 remote workers hope to keep telecommuting beyond the pandemic. So, if people can now work from anywhere, where are […]

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Report: Counties prioritize health programs, human services with Rescue Fund spending

Having borne the fiscal weight of the pandemic since it was first realized last March, it’s been a long and difficult year for county governments. Meeting at least some of those monetary needs, the American Rescue Plan Act’s Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund, which was signed into law earlier this year, allocated $65.1 billion in direct, flexible aid for counties and […]

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Economy

Highlights

To achieve their sustainability goals, cities and counties must engage with key stakeholders

Gallery: 10 of America’s most affordable cities

The future of carbon emissions and cities lies in green buildings

Gallery

10 best cold weather cities for winter farmers markets

Article

SNAP benefit amounts are increasing. How can state agencies keep up?

Article

How redevelopment revitalizes a community

Article

Repurposing the urban garage: How to monetize unused parking assets

Gallery

10 best U.S. foodie cities

Article

How the $1 trillion infrastructure bill will deliver broadband expansion to reinvigorate local governments and citizen engagement

Article

Cyber-first infrastructure should be a priority

Article

Kenton County among first to procure 3-D hydrography data, employ semiautomated remote sensing techniques

Gallery

2022’s 10 best cities for remote workers

News

Report: Counties prioritize health programs, human services with Rescue Fund spending

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