Governance & Finance: Page 20

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    Commercial drone use to expand as FAA approves remotely piloted operations

    The Federal Aviation Administration authorized three companies to fly drones outside the visual range of operators, amid mounting concerns about safety, privacy and noise.

    By • Sept. 7, 2023
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    NYC is relaxing zoning to incentivize commercial-residential building conversions; industry experts say it’s a complicated process

    With the commercial vacancy rate cresting 17% nationally this summer, cities and counties across the United States are scrambling to find sustainable strategies to reverse the trend.

    By Andy Castillo • Sept. 6, 2023
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    NLC economic mobility grant program to support 8 American cities with more than $100K

    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.Eight Amer...

    By Andy Castillo • Sept. 5, 2023
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    Tax credit incentives for local governments could ‘turbo charge the clean energy economy,’ but need clarification

    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.Over the l...

    By Andy Castillo • Aug. 29, 2023
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    4 communities to build anti-racist data ecosystems with $5M from foundations

    Pittsburgh will use the grant to include Black communities “at the point where data is first discussed, before, sometimes, even the point of data collection,” said the city’s chief data officer.

    By Ysabelle Kempe • Aug. 23, 2023
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    What managed retreat around the world can teach US cities

    In a future where managed retreat relocations “become more and more popular,” a Stanford University researcher’s work may hold crucial lessons.

    By Ysabelle Kempe • Aug. 21, 2023
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    NYC launches Dining Out NYC, extending pandemic-era outdoor dining program indefinitely

    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.When histo...

    By Andy Castillo • Aug. 18, 2023
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    ‘Unprecedented’ NOAA, NASA research project to investigate American pollution

    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 eerie ...

    By Andy Castillo • Aug. 16, 2023
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    New regulations for buildings and infrastructure help create more sustainable, resilient communities

    Life happens in community buildings; it’s where people work, learn, live and play.

    Aug. 15, 2023
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    With climate change looming, asset management is more important than ever

    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.With clima...

    By Andy Castillo • Aug. 15, 2023
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    Report: Homelessness declined by 17% during the pandemic; family homelessness went down by a quarter

    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.From mask ...

    By Andy Castillo • Aug. 9, 2023
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    HUD’s $85M competitive grant program incentivizes changes to restrictive land use policies, promotes affordable housing

    n the push to reduce housing costs, restructuring land use policies and zoning norms is an influential measure that’s been proven to be effective—and one that’s within the control of local governments.

    By Andy Castillo • Aug. 7, 2023
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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 Michelle Havich • 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 Michelle Havich • 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