Governance & Finance: Page 26

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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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    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
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    Cities and counties can take several steps to assemble a diverse pool of job candidates

    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.Local gove...

    By Michael Keating • Jan. 3, 2023
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    13 predictions about the trends that will shape smart cities in 2023

    Cities will get smarter about transportation infrastructure needs, continue to rethink the use of downtown spaces and look at where data can help inform various operations, readers said.

    By Danielle McLean • Jan. 3, 2023
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    10 conversations in 2022 on the future of mobility, high-speed rail, resilience and more

    Smart Cities Dive caught up with executives from businesses including GM and Replica; officials from Austin, Oakland and other cities; and leaders from the U.S. Congress and Ukraine.

    Jan. 3, 2023
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    Analysis highlights six workforce trends impacting local governments 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.As a new y...

    By Andy Castillo • Jan. 2, 2023
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    As e-bike fires rise, calls grow for education and regulation

    Some point to cheap aftermarket batteries as the primary factor in e-bike and e-scooter battery fires and worry that micromobility device storage bans will set back transportation decarbonization efforts.

    By Dan Rosenbaum • Dec. 22, 2022
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    Jersey City to fund community projects based on resident feedback

    Local officials said the New Jersey city’s first participatory budgeting pilot worked better than expected, allowing them to understand residents’ priorities.

    By Michael Brady • Dec. 20, 2022
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    Procurement together—An interconnected future

    Let me start with a couple of hypothetical questions.

    By Steve Isaac • Dec. 19, 2022
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    Minneapolis creates working group to revitalize downtown storefronts

    The working group aims to bring vibrancy back to downtown retailers after many businesses switched to remote or hybrid work models at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.

    By Danielle McLean • Dec. 16, 2022
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    Remote work, quality of life lure tech workers away from traditional hubs

    Digital transformation means a more dispersed workforce and the rise of burgeoning tech hubs.

    By Matt Ashare • Dec. 16, 2022
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    Boston city council approves reparation commission

    Boston joins a growing number of cities and states that are exploring reparation payments. The panel will research the city’s historical ties to slavery and recommend how it can make amends for its past.

    By Danielle McLean • Dec. 15, 2022
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    Successful micromobility programs require long-term partnerships, panelists say

    Cities are increasingly working on more collaborative, long-term operating agreements that are flexible but hold operators to a high standard, one panelist said during a webinar hosted by the Eno Center for Transportation.

    By Charles Pekow • Dec. 14, 2022
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    NYC launching citywide office to coordinate and improve community engagement

    The office is tasked with using community engagement to inform policy and program decisions and supporting “community-driven solutions,” the city said.

    By Michael Brady • Dec. 14, 2022
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    Are owner-occupancy requirements driving up housing costs?

    Rules that require property owners to live in the homes they purchase can reduce the availability of rental housing and result in more racial and economic segregation, say affordable housing advocates and researchers.

    By Karen Kroll • Dec. 12, 2022
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    Chicago transit users could see fare hikes, service cuts without new funding sources

    In a newly-released draft strategic plan, the Regional Transportation Authority of Northeastern Illinois lays out ways to reduce transit’s reliance on fares.

    By • Dec. 9, 2022
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    Structuring solar RFPs for the best project outcome

    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 RFP (reque...

    By Dan Smith • Dec. 8, 2022
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    Los Angeles and San Diego ban polystyrene foam, other plastic products, on same day

    The policies fit into broader state and local laws limiting plastic products, completing an effort in San Diego that a lawsuit previously blocked. Los Angeles will also look to limit waste at city facilities and events.

    By Cole Rosengren • Dec. 8, 2022