Governance & Finance: Page 24

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    Pickleball is booming. Here’s how cities are adapting to the craze.

    As the paddle sport’s popularity soars, cities are opening new courts but keeping an eye on equity.

    By Gaby Galvin • Feb. 7, 2023
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    Louisville launches asphalt art crosswalk pilot

    The installations by local artists planned for April aim to improve pedestrian safety at four of the city’s major downtown intersections while showcasing its arts and culture.

    By Danielle McLean • Feb. 6, 2023
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    Engaging businesses to strengthen your community

    A prosperous business community epitomizes effective city leadership and fuels economic growth.

    By Sarah Lee • Feb. 3, 2023
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    US DOT launches roadway safety call to action

    Nearly 50 governments, non-government organizations and private-sector partners have committed to taking specific actions this year to reduce roadway deaths.

    By • Feb. 3, 2023
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    Whole Foods’ controversial exit from a Chicago neighborhood, explained

    The chain’s experience in the Englewood community highlights the opportunities and pitfalls grocers can face in areas with limited access to affordable and healthy foods.

    By Catherine Douglas Moran • Feb. 3, 2023
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    Report: Some public employees face financial hardship; comprehensive pay packages proved ‘a pathway toward economic security’

    Many who work in public service, in professions that center around helping others, are themselves struggling to make ends meet and face financial hardship.

    By Andy Castillo • Feb. 2, 2023
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    US DOT awards $800M toward street safety

    The allocation comes from the first funding round of the Safe Streets and Roads for All grant program, part of the 2021 infrastructure law.

    By • Feb. 1, 2023
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    EV transition not keeping pace with US climate goals: report

    Gas-powered cars need tighter regulations for the U.S. to meet its 2030 emissions target, while not enough urban charging or utility upgrades could constrain electrification, one report author said.

    By • Jan. 31, 2023
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    New York mayor announces city-wide curbside composting program, impacting 8.5 million residents by 2024

    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.On the hee...

    By Andy Castillo • Jan. 30, 2023
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    Shifting city demographics present an opportunity to build coalitions, address inequality

    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.Minority-m...

    By Andy Castillo • Jan. 27, 2023
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    Writing a Protest Response

    By Jack Zeigler,CPPO, C.P.M. Before discussing the subject of bid protests, an obligatory caveat is in order.

    Jan. 27, 2023
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    Black and Latino-majority cities are key ‘to finding a real world Wakanda’: report

    Combined Black and Latino-majority cities may have “greater opportunities to improve local prosperity through shared initiatives,” according to a Brookings Institution report.

    By Michael Brady • Jan. 27, 2023
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    El Paso to reconnect neighborhoods divided by highway with deck plaza

    The Texas city will work with Stantec on the design and planning for a downtown public space with regional amenities over Interstate 10, which might also be widened as part of the project.

    By • Jan. 25, 2023
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    Cost of proposed San Francisco commuter, high-speed rail tunnel grows to $6.7B

    The 1.3-mile tunnel would bring commuter trains to the downtown transit center, but pre-pandemic ridership hasn't returned along the line.

    By • Jan. 24, 2023
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    With the rise of remote work, American cities face an ‘urban doom loop’ as revenue declines

    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.Just as th...

    By Andy Castillo • Jan. 19, 2023
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    Transit agencies agree to share certification of minority contractors

    Chicago and Philadelphia’s reciprocal arrangement for disadvantaged businesses could become a national model, organizers say.

    By Julie Strupp • Jan. 19, 2023
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    Nearly all US mayors worry about climate change’s local effects: report

    Mayors said their regulatory powers, especially building codes and zoning, are their most effective tools to address climate change. But they are reluctant to limit residents’ behavior or the use of old technology.

    By Michael Brady • Jan. 19, 2023
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    Analysis calls for federal oversight of state, local budgeting and borrowing

    With COVID-19 funding approaching its expiration date and pandemic-related revenue streams beginning to taper off, a paper published by The Volcker Alliance’s Richard Ravitch Public Finance Institute calls on federal regulators and Congress to push for a “higher level of transparency in state and local borrowing” and budgeting, with more oversight.

    By Andy Castillo • Jan. 17, 2023
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    Why drone delivery hasn’t taken flight in the US

    The Federal Aviation Administration this year will propose new regulations, including changes to visual line of sight requirements to support greater drone use, a federal official said.

    By Michael Brady • Jan. 17, 2023
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    4 trends that could shape smart cities in 2023

    These overarching trends affect the decisions communities are making around transportation design, street space, housing and revitalizing downtowns that have struggled with fewer office workers.

    By Smart Cities Dive Team • Jan. 13, 2023
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    Transit agencies must consider land use and new travel patterns, transportation officials say

    New travel patterns driven by the COVID-19 pandemic and remote and hybrid work are forcing transit agencies to reconsider their planning and operations, transportation officials said at the Transportation Research Board's Annual Meeting.

    By Charles Pekow • Jan. 12, 2023
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    More dollars will be available for infrastructure projects and digital construction management in 2023

    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.Cities and...

    By Michael Keating • Jan. 11, 2023
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    CES 2023

    Michigan chief mobility officer: ‘States need to write the playbook’ on EV charging

    States could ease the EV charging rollout by helping local governments update regulations and institute best practices, panelists said at CES.

    By Michael Brady • Jan. 10, 2023
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    Average funded status of local, state retirement systems declined 6% in 2022

    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.Coming off...

    By Andy Castillo • Jan. 9, 2023
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    Updating local regulations may ease EV charging rollout

    Improved regulations make it easier for developers to “know what they’re getting into,” said one transportation planner.

    By Kalena Thomhave • Jan. 4, 2023