Governance & Finance: Page 18

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    Infrastructure holds top spot among US mayors’ priorities: NLC report

    City residents put public safety at the top of their concerns, says co-author of the 2023 State of the Cities report from the National League of Cities. 

    By Kalena Thomhave • Aug. 3, 2023
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    Tucson, Arizona, gears up climate action as city faces extreme weather

    Cooling centers, decarbonization and tree-planting are in the works after the city adopted a climate action plan the mayor said was developed “in record time.” 

    By Ysabelle Kempe • Aug. 2, 2023
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    Biden, mayors from Phoenix and San Antonio join to launch initiative combating extreme heat

    Editor's note: This article was originally published in American City & County, which has merged with Smart Cities Dive to bring you expanded coverage of city innovation and local government. For the latest in smart city news, explore Smart Cities Dive or sign up for our newsletter.Extreme he...

    By Andy Castillo • July 27, 2023
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    The American City & County 2022 Crown Communities and Exemplary Public Servant winners

    Four communities and four public officials were honored this year for their work across transportation, environmental protection, the court system and procurement.

    By • July 26, 2023
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    Federal agencies struggle with office utilization, excess space

    Officials noted that reconfiguration costs and uncertainty over in-office attendance policies are roadblocks to effective space utilization.

    By Joe Burns • July 24, 2023
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    27 U.S. mayors selected for seventh annual Bloomberg Harvard City Leadership Initiative

    The Bloomberg Center for Cities at Harvard University announced the participant of its seventh annual Bloomberg Harvard City Leadership Initiative this week.

    By • July 21, 2023
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    Cities turn to cameras to cut traffic deaths

    Cameras and other sensors that detect speeding and red-light running are helping to cut deaths and injuries, but the technology comes with a checkered past and concerns about privacy and equity.

    By • July 18, 2023
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    Two new U.S. cities, 14 returners recognized for data-driven governance

    Carlsbad, California, and Charleston, South Carolina, were newly certified, while seven cities moved up a tier.

    By Gaby Galvin • July 17, 2023
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    The 5 smart-city priorities in San Antonio’s new road map

    The smart cities team used a lengthy process of community input to identify the priorities for innovative applications of data and technology. Creating community buy-in is essential, the team leaders say.

    By Joan Mooney • July 14, 2023
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    $17B Hudson River Tunnel project moves into engineering phase, receives $6B grant

    One of the largest infrastructure projects undertaken in American history, the $17.18 billion Hudson River Tunnel project, has received approval to begin moving forward—and will receive $6 billion through the Federal Transit Administration’s Capital Investment Grant Program.

    By Andy Castillo • July 12, 2023
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    In the ‘brave new world’ of urban air mobility, who will benefit?

    EVTOL aircraft are expected to aid law enforcement and firefighting efforts and provide emergency medical and freight transportation in addition to their air taxi operations.

    By • July 11, 2023
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    Boston plans to offer ‘up to 75%’ tax breaks to office building owners that convert spaces into housing

    Editor's note: This article was originally published in American City & County, which has merged with Smart Cities Dive to bring you expanded coverage of city innovation and local government. For the latest in smart city news, explore Smart Cities Dive or sign up for our newsletter.Like many ...

    By Andy Castillo • July 10, 2023
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    Five attributes every government agency needs from a successful partner

    Editor's note: This article was originally published in American City & County, which has merged with Smart Cities Dive to bring you expanded coverage of city innovation and local government. For the latest in smart city news, explore Smart Cities Dive or sign up for our newsletter.The COVID-...

    By Doug Howard • June 30, 2023
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    Report: Labor shortage, hiring challenges persist for state and local government hiring managers

    Editor's note: This article was originally published in American City & County, which has merged with Smart Cities Dive to bring you expanded coverage of city innovation and local government. For the latest in smart city news, explore Smart Cities Dive or sign up for our newsletter.It’s alrea...

    June 29, 2023
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    New $575M funding opportunity available for coastal communities to improve resilience, adapt to climate change

    While storms and natural disasters increasingly inflict monetary and physical damages on communities across the United States, coastal communities are at the most risk.

    By Andy Castillo • June 23, 2023
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    Enterprise resource planning (ERP)—Project or program?

    Editor's note: This article was originally published in American City & County, which has merged with Smart Cities Dive to bring you expanded coverage of city innovation and local government. For the latest in smart city news, explore Smart Cities Dive or sign up for our newsletter.To anyone ...

    By Dr. Alan R. Shark • June 21, 2023
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    The right tools: What the procurement team needs to do when your local jurisdiction obtains federal funds and grants

    The right tools: What the procurement team needs to do when your local jurisdiction obtains federal funds and grants

    By Michael Keating • June 20, 2023
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    To recruit and retain employees, governments need to remove hiring barriers and offer robust benefits packages

    To recruit and retain employees, governments need to remove hiring barriers and offer robust benefits packages

    By Michael Keating • June 20, 2023
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    Transportation jobs are hard to fill. Here’s what works for Oregon’s DOT.

    One outreach campaign doubled subscriptions to the department’s email newsletters and resulted in an uptick of job applicants, an ODOT content strategist said in a recent webinar.

    By Adina Solomon • June 20, 2023
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    Extreme heat is changing the structure of local governance

    For Los Angeles Chief Heat Officer Marta Segura, “un-siloing, coordinating and collaborating, and building plans with other departments” has been a big part of the work.

    By Ysabelle Kempe • June 16, 2023
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    Houston made city finance data available to everyone. Here’s what happened next.

    Taxpayers have a right to know how their dollars are spent, and citizens are using the data to better participate in budget workshops, said Will Jones, Houston’s chief business officer and director of finance.

    By Michael Brady • June 14, 2023
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    Agencies need to transform recruiting to replace retirees and replenish government workforces

    Agencies need to transform recruiting to replace retirees and replenish government workforces

    By Michael Keating • June 13, 2023
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    Land-use reform efforts could bring 135K new homes to downtown Los Angeles, Hollywood

    To address its acute housing shortage, the city is allowing greater housing density, relaxing parking requirements and creating affordable housing incentives and mandates in updates to decades-old community plans.

    By Kalena Thomhave • June 12, 2023
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    Houston, DOJ reach settlement over alleged environmental justice violations in illegal dumping case

    Houston agreed to a $17.8 million cleanup plan with the Department of Justice. Some residents applauded the development, but others worry it won’t lead to long-term changes.

    By Megan Quinn • June 9, 2023
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    Survey from U.S. Conference of Mayors details mental health crisis faced by cities

    Survey from U.S. Conference of Mayors details mental health crisis faced by cities

    By Andy Castillo • June 8, 2023