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    Iowa turns gathered bridge data into visualization tool

    The state has charted all of its bridges on an interactive map that displays each structure's condition.

    By Katie Pyzyk • Oct. 23, 2017
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    Q&A: The roles cities can play in developing smart mobility

    Nat Parker, CEO of moovel North America, discussed where he thinks the future of mobility is headed — and how cities will drive that development.

    By Cody Boteler • Oct. 23, 2017
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    Smart Cities Technology and Data

    Cities are increasingly looking to technology and data to address real-world issues from traffic safety to law enforcement.

    By Smart Cities Dive staff
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    17 better, cheaper ways to deliver city services

    Smart Cities Council Chairman Jesse Berst explains several ways cities can use digital applications to better serve the public.

    Oct. 9, 2017
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    Oracle to offer blockchain-based cloud service

    As blockchain sweeps the service-provider industry, another top SaaS/ERP software company picks up the tech. 

    By Jennifer McKevitt , Kate Patrick Macri , Alex Hickey • Oct. 9, 2017
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    More government workers are using standing desks at the office (with related video)

    Look for more government staffers to rely on standing desks in the future, says Jason McCann, VARIDESK CEO.

    Oct. 1, 2017
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    The drone dilemma

    Caught between federal rules, legal ambiguity and public service, local governments struggle to find their places in governing private and commercial drone activity.

    Sept. 6, 2017
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    Governments spend heavily for translation and foreign language services

    Cities and counties need language services in many areas, says Don DePalma, founder of the Common Sense Advisory research firm. Language Select has been awarded U.S. Communities’ cooperative contract for foreign language interpretation, translation and related services.

    By Michael Keating • Aug. 22, 2017
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    Maricopa 911 goes to the cloud for improved service

    Maricopa, Ariz., Region 911 turned to a cloud-based solution from Talari to help handle more than 2.2 million calls for police, fire and emergency medical assistance each year.

    Aug. 21, 2017
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    Aging infrastructure: how municipalities can make smart upgrades with community support

    Stantec Principal Engineer Paul Marshall explains the assets municipalities can leverage when upgrading infrastructure.

    July 19, 2017
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    Students design street sweeper wrap in Kansas

    An Elgin Pelican street sweeper in Kansas now features an environmentally themed wrap that was designed by some fifth-grade students at New Stanley Elementary School. The students were the winners in a sweeper wrap design contest.

    July 13, 2017
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    Gun drawn, camera on: Wireless sensor cues body cams from holster

    The Axon Signal Sidearm alerts Axon body cameras when a firearm is removed from an officer's holster

    By Michael Keating • June 28, 2017
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    4 kinds of power available with truck-mounted generators (with related video)

    HIPPO Multipower truck-mounted generators provide hydraulic, air, electric and welding power wherever it’s needed.

    By Michael Keating • June 21, 2017
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    Las Vegas police agency relies on software to create optimal work schedules

    An automated public safety scheduling and notification system from Kronos has streamlined officer scheduling at the Las Vegas Department of Public Safety.

    June 12, 2017
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    Clear polycarbonate sheet secures vacant structures (with related video)

    SecureView Clearboarding is a clear polycarbonate window and door boarding system that helps secure and protect vacant and abandoned properties.

    By Michael Keating • May 31, 2017
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    Mapping addiction

    GIS can be a powerful tool in the fight against the opioid epidemic.

    By Richard Leadbeater • April 24, 2017
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    Park paths are paved with material made of recycled tires

    Park visitors in Florida walk through the parks on sturdy 8-foot-wide paths. The paths were installed with Porous Pave XL, a pour-in-place permeable paving material.

    By Michael Keating • April 24, 2017
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    Chuckhole repair system uses waste tires to stabilize road base (with related video)

    Use Pothole Terminator to repair persistent potholes.

    By Michael Keating • March 27, 2017
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    Texas city loses 800 employees’ W-2s in phishing scam

    A “spear phishing” scam has left 803 current and former employees of San Marcos, Texas, at risk of having confidential information stolen.

    By Jason Axelrod • March 20, 2017
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    Sustainable procurement’s evolution

    Public procurement officials are working to stay ahead of green purchasing developments and issues.

    March 10, 2017
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    Automated system brings efficiencies to municipal towing operations

    With the AutoReturn system, cities can automate the entire life cycle of a tow, from the dispatch request to storage and retrieval.

    By Michael Keating • March 7, 2017
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    7 steps to becoming a smart city

    Everyone wants to be smarter, but where do you start?

    By Robert Szyngiel • March 1, 2017
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    Steal these ideas: 9 innovative approaches to reducing youth unemployment

    Liz Enbysk, editor of Compassionate Cities for the Smart Cities Council, explains strategies that cities across the world have undertaken to reduce youth unemployment.

    March 1, 2017
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    New Georgia city has a 19-year-old councilwoman candidate

    If 19-year-old Mary-Pat Hector is elected to the newly-incorporated Stonecrest, Ga.'s city council, she could become one of the youngest elected officials in the U.S.

    By Jason Axelrod • Feb. 13, 2017
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    Clean energy project: Solar installation at Brooklyn Navy Yard

    The Brooklyn, N.Y., Navy Yard has completed work on a 3,152-panel rooftop solar array. The site will generate 1.1 million kilowatt hours of energy per year.

    By Michael Keating • Feb. 8, 2017
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    What local governments need to know about operating drones

    Matt Sloane, CEO of Skyfire Consulting, offers advice to local governments about their future drone operations.

    By Michael Keating • Feb. 7, 2017