Governance & Finance: Page 38

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    IDC names 17 winners for its 2022 North America Smart City Awards

    From Schenectady, New York, to Santa Ana, California, the group recognized smart city accomplishments across 14 categories for its fifth annual awards.

    By Cailin Crowe • March 30, 2022
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    Biden calls for greater Amtrak, public transportation funds

    The proposed budget includes $142 billion for the U.S. Department of Transportation, with $3 billion carved out for Amtrak and $13.6 billion for public transportation.

    By • March 29, 2022
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    Affordable housing funding would expand in Biden’s FY23 budget

    With no path forward for housing provisions of last year's Build Back Better plan, the administration calls for $50 billion to increase the U.S. affordable housing supply and expand the federal Housing Choice Voucher program.

    By Danielle McLean • March 29, 2022
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    Cities grapple with expected revenue declines as fewer workers commute downtown

    Fewer commuting workers can mean less tax and fee revenue for cities. To address the shortfall, cities can turn to new revenue streams or budget cuts — or they can make their downtowns more appealing.

    By Karen Kroll • March 28, 2022
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    Los Angeles moves forward with diverting some 911 calls to mental health professionals

    The program is one of many alternative policing models cities have implemented since 2020's nationwide racial justice protests following the murder of George Floyd.

    By Austyn Gaffney • March 24, 2022
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    In the battle against climate change, government procurement spending is a powerful tool

    From surging ocean tides in the north to out-of-control wildfires in the west, climate change is forcing society-wide adaptations, and governments are racing to keep pace.

    By Andy Castillo • March 23, 2022
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    Habitat for Humanity receives $436M donation to address global housing crisis

    But housing experts say the large donation from billionaire philanthropist MacKenzie Scott and new advancements in home construction technology will not alone make housing affordable to families in U.S. cities.

    By Danielle McLean • March 23, 2022
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    Governments task procurement officers to lead the way in EV charging infrastructure

    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.Government...

    By Michael Keating • March 22, 2022
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    Deming’s 14 points of management for procurement professionals

    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.Public pro...

    By Christopher E. Burton • March 22, 2022
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    DC attorney general sues Grubhub over hidden fees

    The complaint alleges Grubhub offered delivery from over 1,000 Washington, D.C., restaurants without their consent, but Grubhub denies violating local laws.

    By Aneurin Canham-Clyne • March 22, 2022
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    The one thing procurement departments can’t buy: Time

    The one thing procurement departments can’t buy: Time

    By David Yarkin, Bernadette Launi • March 21, 2022
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    SXSW 2022: Smart Cities Dive’s coverage from Austin, Texas

    At the SXSW conference this month — its first in-person event since 2019 — speakers dove into a range of issues affecting the future of cities and potential solutions to improve the quality of life for all.

    March 21, 2022
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    Women mayors at SXSW address ongoing sexism in city politics

    The mayors of Phoenix and Fort Worth, Texas, recounted the hurdles they have faced because of their gender during a panel at the conference in Austin, Texas.

    By Danielle McLean • March 18, 2022
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    Denver turns to ‘safe parking’ program as homelessness strategy

    Colorado's capital city will use American Rescue Plan dollars for a program supporting people who are living in personal vehicles as it seeks to reduce unsheltered homelessness by 50% between 2022 and 2026.

    By Jason Plautz • March 16, 2022
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    How to determine if a job order contracting program is right for your organization

    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.Is your or...

    By Joe Cassata • March 16, 2022
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    Before the war, Ukraine was working to become the IT hub of Europe

    Over the past two years, Ukraine digitized many of its government services and turned its focus toward attracting global tech leaders. The work will continue after the war, a Ukrainian official said at the conference.

    By Danielle McLean • March 15, 2022
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    Congress and White House open the flow of public transportation funds

    Passage of the $1.5 trillion omnibus spending package releases funds under the bipartisan infrastructure law, while federal transit awards unlock hundreds of millions to support operations from New York City to San Francisco. 

    By • March 15, 2022
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    Biden touts direct municipal aid in ARPA, infrastructure law at NLC conference

    Administration officials on Monday urged the implementation of funds for transportation, public health and other critical needs. City leaders discussed challenges with accessing grants and the need for more proactive spending.

    By Maria Rachal • March 15, 2022
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    How to ensure your community engagement isn’t ableist

    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.Community ...

    By Celeste Frye • March 14, 2022
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    Providence pursues next steps toward reparations

    Rhode Island’s capital is considering reparation payments, a process the mayor said, "brings us another step closer to addressing the disparities our African heritage and Indigenous residents continue to face."

    By Austyn Gaffney • March 11, 2022
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    How to stem the “silver tsunami”

    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.Baby boome...

    By Darrin Reilly • March 10, 2022
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    As US homeownership surges, Black families still left behind

    The homeownership rate jumped a record 1.3% in 2020, the National Association of Realtors reports. But racial disparities persist, "and only race-conscious remedies can fix that,” a National Fair Housing Alliance official said.

    By Danielle McLean • March 10, 2022
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    5 key ways cities have spent pandemic relief funds: NLC

    As the world marks the pandemic's second anniversary, the National League of Cities shares updated data on how 800 cities have allocated and spent the historic influx of federal relief funds.

    By Cailin Crowe • March 10, 2022
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    Atlanta embraces tactical urbanism in Vision Zero initiative

    As the city looks for top-down changes to eliminate traffic deaths, officials are encouraging temporary and low-cost solutions driven by neighborhood residents. 

    By Jason Plautz • March 9, 2022
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    Federal Highway Administration advances Complete Streets program

    In the face of rising traffic deaths among pedestrians and bicyclists, Complete Streets will be the "default funding" for most roadways.

    By • March 8, 2022