Governance & Finance: Page

  • Providence is the capital and most populous city in Rhode Island. Downtown Providence has numerous 19th-century mercantile buildings in the Federal and Victorian architectural styles.
    Image attribution tooltip
    Getty Images
    Image attribution tooltip

    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
  • A detailed landscape design plan showing topographic contour lines, orange building illustrations, green trees, and directional arrows. The layout includes winding paths and clustered vegetation. A triangular scale ruler lies on the left, and three colored pencils, colored blue, green, and yellow, rest on the lower right corner of the page.
    Image attribution tooltip
    Getty Images
    Image attribution tooltip
    Column

    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
  • Real estate for sale sign in residential neighborhood, New Jersey, USA.
    Image attribution tooltip
    Getty Images
    Image attribution tooltip

    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
  • Matching Day and Night New York Skyline at sunrise, midday, night and on a rainy day.
    Image attribution tooltip
    Getty Images
    Image attribution tooltip

    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
  • Bike lane in evening. Sign for bicycle painted on the asphalt. Car and traffic in background. Dividing line. Shadow from sunset sun.
    Image attribution tooltip
    Getty Images
    Image attribution tooltip

    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
  • somerville, rats
    Image attribution tooltip
    Permission granted by Cole Rosengren
    Image attribution tooltip

    The latest front for smart city tech? Rat control

    Somerville, Massachusetts, is piloting new rodent control technology. “We wanted to look into ways we could automate the system, collect more data and target our efforts a little more efficiently," the city's "rat czar" said.

    By Cailin Crowe • March 8, 2022
  • New York, cars, bikes, safety, road, New York City
    Image attribution tooltip
    Drew Angerer via Getty Images
    Image attribution tooltip

    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
  • A detailed landscape design plan showing topographic contour lines, orange building illustrations, green trees, and directional arrows. The layout includes winding paths and clustered vegetation. A triangular scale ruler lies on the left, and three colored pencils, colored blue, green, and yellow, rest on the lower right corner of the page.
    Image attribution tooltip
    Getty Images
    Image attribution tooltip
    Column

    Local governments must be proactive to save dying shopping centers

    American shopping centers may soon see more foot traffic than they have in years.

    By Wes Guckert, PTP • March 7, 2022
  • Image attribution tooltip
    Ethan Miller via Getty Images
    Image attribution tooltip

    Fullerton, California, to fund smart city projects with energy savings

    The $8.4 million energy efficiency project is expected to save the city $12.1 million and support the implementation of technology like LED streetlights. 

    By Cailin Crowe • March 7, 2022
  • Close-up photo of female hands with smartphone. Young woman typing on a mobile phone on a sunny street.
    Image attribution tooltip
    Getty Images
    Image attribution tooltip
    Opinion

    Citizens want authentic engagement opportunities, not just notifications

    It's up to governments to build digital on-ramps to help citizens overcome community engagement barriers. With modern solutions and professional support, digital engagement can become an everyday event for any community.

    By Andrea Facini • March 7, 2022
  • A detailed landscape design plan showing topographic contour lines, orange building illustrations, green trees, and directional arrows. The layout includes winding paths and clustered vegetation. A triangular scale ruler lies on the left, and three colored pencils, colored blue, green, and yellow, rest on the lower right corner of the page.
    Image attribution tooltip
    Getty Images
    Image attribution tooltip
    Column

    5 ways job order contracting shortens the construction procurement timeline

    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.According ...

    By Ana-Maria Dimand, Ph.D., Randy Horn • March 3, 2022
  • A detailed landscape design plan showing topographic contour lines, orange building illustrations, green trees, and directional arrows. The layout includes winding paths and clustered vegetation. A triangular scale ruler lies on the left, and three colored pencils, colored blue, green, and yellow, rest on the lower right corner of the page.
    Image attribution tooltip
    Getty Images
    Image attribution tooltip
    Column

    Public pension funds moving to divest from Russian markets

    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.With sweep...

    By Andy Castillo • March 2, 2022
  • A detailed landscape design plan showing topographic contour lines, orange building illustrations, green trees, and directional arrows. The layout includes winding paths and clustered vegetation. A triangular scale ruler lies on the left, and three colored pencils, colored blue, green, and yellow, rest on the lower right corner of the page.
    Image attribution tooltip
    Getty Images
    Image attribution tooltip
    Opinion

    Six ways states could help cities and towns implement climate solutions

    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, to...

    By Dr. Elizabeth Sawin • March 2, 2022
  • Sun shines brightly after a snow storm on a neighborhood street in Southeast, Washington, DC.
    Image attribution tooltip
    Getty Images
    Image attribution tooltip

    DC cash payment program improved mental health, food security: report

    The effort distributed $5,500 in direct cash payments to nearly 600 low-income D.C. residents. It highlights the benefits of unrestricted cash payment or guaranteed income programs, an Urban Institute report concluded. 

    By Danielle McLean • Feb. 28, 2022
  • Image attribution tooltip
    David Paul Morris via Getty Images
    Image attribution tooltip

    California’s $15 minimum wage begins this year. Debate on the next increase has already begun.

    Advocates say the change is needed to keep up with living costs, but one management-side attorney said municipal governments may struggle to adapt.

    By Ryan Golden • Feb. 25, 2022
  • philadelphia skyline
    Image attribution tooltip
    Stokes, Michael. (2019). "DSC_0251" [Photograph]. Retrieved from Flickr.
    Image attribution tooltip

    Philadelphia maps out its first-ever digital equity plan

    The five-year plan aims to target the digital divide with certain smart city solutions, including piloting the use of city assets like transportation infrastructure and street furniture to enable new fixed wireless networks.

    By Cailin Crowe • Feb. 23, 2022
  • A detailed landscape design plan showing topographic contour lines, orange building illustrations, green trees, and directional arrows. The layout includes winding paths and clustered vegetation. A triangular scale ruler lies on the left, and three colored pencils, colored blue, green, and yellow, rest on the lower right corner of the page.
    Image attribution tooltip
    Getty Images
    Image attribution tooltip
    Column

    Telework is here to stay, but what does that mean for wage tax revenue?

    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.It’s been ...

    By Andy Castillo • Feb. 22, 2022
  • A detailed landscape design plan showing topographic contour lines, orange building illustrations, green trees, and directional arrows. The layout includes winding paths and clustered vegetation. A triangular scale ruler lies on the left, and three colored pencils, colored blue, green, and yellow, rest on the lower right corner of the page.
    Image attribution tooltip
    Getty Images
    Image attribution tooltip

    Global sustainability network helps local governments share green procurement practices

    Global sustainability network helps local governments share green procurement practices

    By Michael Keating • Feb. 22, 2022
  • A detailed landscape design plan showing topographic contour lines, orange building illustrations, green trees, and directional arrows. The layout includes winding paths and clustered vegetation. A triangular scale ruler lies on the left, and three colored pencils, colored blue, green, and yellow, rest on the lower right corner of the page.
    Image attribution tooltip
    Getty Images
    Image attribution tooltip
    Column

    Procurement + legislation: Maximizing the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act

    In just more than a year since its passing, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) has provided $185 billion to thousands of infrastructure projects across the United States.

    By Jarrod McAdoo • Feb. 22, 2022
  • A detailed landscape design plan showing topographic contour lines, orange building illustrations, green trees, and directional arrows. The layout includes winding paths and clustered vegetation. A triangular scale ruler lies on the left, and three colored pencils, colored blue, green, and yellow, rest on the lower right corner of the page.
    Image attribution tooltip
    Getty Images
    Image attribution tooltip
    Column

    States can reduce the cost of tax compliance for businesses with uniformity and tech

    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.Whether it...

    By Scott Peterson • Feb. 21, 2022
  • A detailed landscape design plan showing topographic contour lines, orange building illustrations, green trees, and directional arrows. The layout includes winding paths and clustered vegetation. A triangular scale ruler lies on the left, and three colored pencils, colored blue, green, and yellow, rest on the lower right corner of the page.
    Image attribution tooltip
    Getty Images
    Image attribution tooltip
    Column

    Oh, the times are a-changing: A comprehensive look at some of the government trends of the future

    The expression “there is no constant, except for change” has been a truism for government and educational teams as ever-changing challenges have been thrust upon them in an unprecedented manner.

    By Tammy Rimes, MPA • Feb. 20, 2022
  • Old cannon in front of the Skagit County Courthouse in Mount Vernon Washington
    Image attribution tooltip
    Getty Images
    Image attribution tooltip

    Small cities seek to compete for historic infrastructure funds

    Under new White House guidance, smaller communities, like Mount Vernon, Washington, may have an easier time applying for grant funding.

    By Austyn Gaffney • Feb. 17, 2022
  • Aerial view of mobiel phone cell tower over forested rural area of West Virginia to illustrate lack of broadband internet service.
    Image attribution tooltip
    Getty Images
    Image attribution tooltip
    Opinion

    Strategies that make universal broadband access a reality are needed

    As the federal government readies $65 billion for broadband adoption, local leaders should make thoughtful, culturally-responsive strategies that connect all of our communities, writes the CEO of the Hispanic Heritage Foundation.  

    By Antonio Tijerino • Feb. 16, 2022
  • Image attribution tooltip
    Karen Ducey via Getty Images
    Image attribution tooltip

    Sheltered homelessness down 8% amid COVID emergency measures: HUD report

    Advocates say the decrease in people experiencing homelessness shows the need for permanent government aid. 

    By Jason Plautz • Feb. 15, 2022
  • An LA Metro train heads toward downtown Los Angeles.
    Image attribution tooltip
    Dan Zukowski/Smart Cities Dive
    Image attribution tooltip

    Two years out, transportation leaders reflect on pandemic changes

    Faced with a drastic loss of riders and revenues in early 2020, transit executives refocused their planning around equity, economics and community engagement, they said in a recent webinar.

    By • Feb. 15, 2022