Governance & Finance: Page 40

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    NYC mayor reshapes climate approach to put environmental justice at the fore

    Climate progress requires "driving resilience, decarbonization, and environmental justice into daily city operations," said the city's newly appointed chief climate officer, a C40 Cities and Sidewalk Labs alum.

    By Maria Rachal • Feb. 3, 2022
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    These local governments are blazing the trail for cryptocurrency adoption

    From New York to Williston, North Dakota, some municipalities aim to integrate crypto into their operations, in part to attract tech-savvy businesses. But obstacles like fluctuating regulatory environments stand in the way.

    By Karen Kroll • Feb. 2, 2022
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    Smart Cities Dive 2022 Outlook

    In the year ahead, city leaders will continue preparing for the electrification of cars, buses and buildings, while also tackling the complex challenges of crime, growing inequities, labor shortages and extreme weather.

    Feb. 2, 2022
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    Pew study unpacks how state wildfire spending norms fall short and strain budgets

    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.Every year...

    By Andy Castillo • Feb. 1, 2022
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    Resilience work expands as definition and dollars do, too

    The pandemic made it impossible to ignore how connected social and environmental challenges are in cities, while also illuminating the need for partnership within and among local governments, resilience advisers say.

    By Maria Rachal • Jan. 31, 2022
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    Connected vehicle tech at impasse as NTSB, FCC fight over spectrum issues

    Two federal agencies can't agree on data communications spectrum needs for vehicle-to-vehicle and vehicle-to-infrastructure communications that experts say will save lives.

    By • Jan. 28, 2022
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    In the push for equitable and transparent governance, more cities turn to data

    The proportion of cities using data to monitor and analyze progress on key goals has more than doubled in the past six years, a marked difference from almost a decade ago, when the push began for more data-informed decisions.

    By Danielle McLean • Jan. 28, 2022
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    Predictions for local governments in 2022: Resiliency and sustainability

    We are all aware that 2021 was a challenging year for communities around the country, and while some of these challenges linger, the new year presents an opportunity for local governments to drive community-wide improvements that will optimize buildings, public spaces, utilities and more to create healthy, thriving environments in 2022.

    By Lisa Brown • Jan. 27, 2022
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    8 trends shaping cities in 2022

    Cities continue to confront challenges surrounding the pandemic, the climate crisis, rising inequality and public safety this year.

    By Cailin Crowe, Danielle McLean, Maria Rachal, Dan Zukowski and Jason Plautz • Jan. 26, 2022
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    How esports can help cities engage residents and build community

    The first-party data collected from recreational esports might hold the key to improving citizen engagement.

    By Austin Smith • Jan. 26, 2022
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    It’s been 3 years since Microsoft pledged to tackle Seattle’s housing crisis. Here’s where the effort stands.

    Microsoft unveiled its Affordable Housing Initiative in 2019 to respond to the area housing crunch, which was heightened by tech workers. So far, it's resulted in the creation or preservation of about 9,200 housing units, it says. 

    By Jason Plautz • Jan. 26, 2022
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    2021 Crown Communities Award winner: Phase 1 of Minot, N.D.’s Mouse River Enhanced Flood Protection Plan

    2021 Crown Communities Award winner: Phase 1 of Minot, N.D.’s Mouse River Enhanced Flood Protection Plan

    By Andy Castillo • Jan. 25, 2022
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    DC to provide new mothers with monthly cash payments

    Programs like the federal Child Tax Credit and universal basic income pilots have shown the power of direct cash assistance, but the initiatives still face limitations.

    By Jason Plautz • Jan. 24, 2022
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    Report: Between staffing shortages, pandemic, public safety organizations face uphill battle

    Report: Between staffing shortages, pandemic, public safety organizations face uphill battle

    By Andy Castillo • Jan. 21, 2022
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    Philadelphia’s smart streetlight pilot aims to emphasize transparency

    After learning in part from San Diego's controversial smart streetlight program, Philadelphia's year-long pilot includes a number of measures to protect resident privacy while building trust about how the data will be used.

    By Cailin Crowe • Jan. 21, 2022
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    How payment technology can save your municipality money

    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.Across the...

    By Bruce Gaskill • Jan. 20, 2022
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    White House urges states to name infrastructure coordinators

    To help smooth the rollout of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, White House Senior Infrastructure Advisor Mitch Landrieu suggested that task forces can help state leaders voice their needs.

    By Zachary Phillips • Jan. 19, 2022
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    San Francisco becomes latest city to reverse course and increase police budget

    With the mayor declaring a state of emergency over crime and drug overdose rates, San Francisco is the latest city to backtrack on calls for police budget cuts. What does this retrenchment mean for police reform, public safety?

    By Austyn Gaffney • Jan. 19, 2022
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    $1.4M financial wellness grant program for public organizations yields success

    $1.4M financial wellness grant program for public organizations yields success

    By Andy Castillo • Jan. 18, 2022
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    Most mayors feel they lack control over homelessness: survey

    A majority of U.S. mayors believe they are being held accountable to address homelessness, but only 19% feel they have substantial control over the issue, according to a Menino Survey of Mayors report.

    By Cailin Crowe • Jan. 18, 2022
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    Experts: Solid benefits and even some ROI result from greenway and trail projects

    No question—trails, greenways, bike paths, nature walkways and similar infrastructure projects offer a good return on investment, says Chris Rhie, urban planner and associate principal at Buro Happold, Los Angeles.

    By Michael Keating • Jan. 17, 2022
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    The pitfalls of place-based revitalization in Atlanta, San Diego: reports

    Revitalization efforts in disinvested communities can result in two opposing results: They can contribute to gentrification or leave neighborhoods as impoverished as when the initiatives started, the Urban Institute reports.

    By Cailin Crowe • Jan. 14, 2022
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    Ahead of annual nationwide homelessness count, cities are turning to an app for help

    Houston and Kansas City, Missouri, are among the cities using the Counting Us app to help tally their unsheltered and sheltered homeless populations this month.

    By Jason Plautz • Jan. 12, 2022
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    Fred Buckenmeyer: Exemplary Public Servant of the Year Award recipient

    Fred Buckenmeyer: Exemplary Public Servant of the Year Award recipient

    By Andy Castillo • Jan. 12, 2022
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    NACo provides overview of U.S. Treasury final rule for Coronavirus recovery funds

    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 U.S. T...

    By Michelle Havich • Jan. 11, 2022