Governance & Finance: Page 42

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    Opinion

    Making the technical personal: How fiber is changing communities

    The passage of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act provides communities around the nation a once-in-a-generation opportunity to leverage their share of the $42.5 billion allocated for broadband infrastructure.

    By Gary Bolton • Nov. 22, 2021
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    Weighing pandemic aftermath, mayors most worried about resident mental health

    Other top concerns include learning loss among young people and financial insecurity of low-income residents, according to the Menino Survey of Mayors. 

    By Cailin Crowe • Nov. 22, 2021
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    With trillions poised for investment in infrastructure, comprehensive dig-safe policies are needed

    Each year, repairing underground utility lines damaged by unsafe digging practices and waste from inefficiencies costs taxpayers around $61 billion. Six states, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Michigan, Missouri and Wisconsin, along with Washington, D.C., account for more than 20 percent that number ($13 billion)—they all have one thing in common: lax dig-safe policies.

    By Andy Castillo • Nov. 17, 2021
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    The future of smart cities: Leaders forecast more digitally just governance

    Over the next five years, smart cities will emphasize digital justice, community trust and data-led decisions, city leaders say. But roadblocks — like funding and a public sector aversion to risk — could stand in the way. 

    By Cailin Crowe • Nov. 17, 2021
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    How local government agencies can protect communities from severe weather

    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.A record n...

    By Todd Miller • Nov. 15, 2021
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    81% of local government officials have faced harassment, abuse: NLC report

    Local officials have been on the receiving end of death threats, vandalized homes and outrage in public meetings, the National League of Cities report finds, with the trend accelerating during the pandemic. 

    By Jason Plautz • Nov. 15, 2021
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    Trails, greenways and parks infrastructure projects boost economic activity and help residents live healthier lives

    Without a doubt, trails, greenways and other parks infrastructure stimulate more construction and economic development. One example of the solid return on investment of trails and similar outdoor recreation assets: The Chuck Huckelberry Loop brings the great outdoors within reach of thousands of Tucson, Ariz. residents.

    By Michael Keating • Nov. 15, 2021
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    Location intelligence can help support urban revitalization

    Location intelligence can help support urban revitalization

    By Jeff White • Nov. 12, 2021
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    Genesee County and Plug Power break ground on largest green hydrogen plant in North America

    Genesee County and Plug Power break ground on largest green hydrogen plant in North America

    By Michelle Havich • Nov. 11, 2021
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    Report: Majority of elected officials experiencing harassment, threats of violence

    Report: Majority of elected officials experiencing harassment, threats of violence

    By Andy Castillo • Nov. 10, 2021
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    Opinion

    Mainframe training and development are helping local governments fill their IT ranks

    For years, state and local governments have been trying to keep pace with a supercharged demand for more IT personnel.

    By Lauren Valenti • Nov. 10, 2021
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    Smart city evolution: How cities have stepped back from a ‘tech arms race’

    Following the 'first wave' of the smart cities movement, local leaders describe how they have largely shifted from a tech-first to a resident-first approach.

    By Danielle McLean , Maria Rachal , • Nov. 9, 2021
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    Reassessing the smart cities movement

    Smart Cities Dive asked 25 of the largest U.S. cities how they define a "smart city" and how that definition has evolved, the challenges they've faced in rolling out equitable policies and technologies, and their outlook for what's next.

    By the Smart Cities Dive Team • Nov. 9, 2021
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    Transportation leaders react to passage of infrastructure bill with funds for transit, EVs, rail

    Industry advocates and private sector players praised the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act as a landmark first step while looking ahead to the Build Back Better Act.

    By • Nov. 8, 2021
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    Singapore named smartest global city for third year: report

    New York was ranked as the smartest North American city, according to the Institute for Management Development and the Singapore University for Technology and Design’s smart city index.

    By Cailin Crowe • Nov. 8, 2021
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    How crime and policing strategies fared in 6 mayoral races

    Public safety was a pivotal issue for voters deciding some tight and high-profile mayoral races, with a mix of reform-minded and pro-police candidates elected from Boston to Seattle.

    By Cailin Crowe • Nov. 5, 2021
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    Traffic deaths soar in first half of 2021 as experts debate best solutions

    The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is creating a strategy to combat traffic fatalities, which according to an agency report, rose 18% during the first half of 2021.

    By • Nov. 4, 2021
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    American Rescue Plan Act funding guidance for local governments: What states, cities and counties should consider

    American Rescue Plan Act funding guidance for local governments: What states, cities and counties should consider

    By Timothy Doyle, Gregg Evans • Nov. 3, 2021
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    Michigan organization gives small, diverse businesses the tools to succeed in winning government contracts

    Michigan organization gives small, diverse businesses the tools to succeed in winning government contracts

    By Michael Keating • Nov. 2, 2021
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    15 city leaders define a ‘smart city’

    Smart Cities Dive asked major U.S. cities to weigh in on the past, present and future of their smart city efforts. In the first story of a multipart series, we highlight how city leaders define the term today.

    By Danielle McLean • Nov. 2, 2021
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    In a crisis, prepaid cards expedite relief funds to Wayne County residents

    In a crisis, prepaid cards expedite relief funds to Wayne County residents

    By Tiffani C. Jackson • Nov. 1, 2021
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    Are digital twins the future of urban planning?

    Digital 3D models can help city leaders plan for the future, but their value will depend on the data.

    By Adina Solomon • Nov. 1, 2021
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    Three bill pay fixes to reduce late utilities payments

    Millions of Americans fail to pay their utilities bill on time. In fact, a recent bill payment study revealed more than one in four U.S. adults (28 percent) pay their utilities bill late, with 12 percent of them saying they frequently or always pay their utilities bill late.

    By Bruce Gaskill • Oct. 28, 2021
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    The pandemic’s silver linings for smart cities

    Smart Cities Connect participants from Zencity, Vaisala, Passport Labs, IDC, the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute and elsewhere weighed in on COVID-19's impacts, and also the biggest misconceptions about smart cities.

    By Danielle McLean , • Oct. 27, 2021
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    Periodic rental inspection programs are a must for every city

    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.If you had...

    By Scott McGill • Oct. 27, 2021