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网页2010年9月30日 · On technology buys, it’s important that agency stakeholders work together throughout the process . Teamwork is essential when cities and counties plan to buy new systems and equipment, says Gary Mitchell, director of SLED (state, local and...
Building smart cities and counties with the Infrastructure Act
网页2022年1月28日 · The “smart city” concept has been adopted by cities and counties globally. While the term is inexact, a typical vision is of an IT-enabled environment that efficiently and effectively delivers public services; enables informed, proactive decision-making by the leadership; and promotes sustainability through better resource utilization. To deliver on this vision, smart cities require a […]
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网页2021年12月22日 · Across cultures and nations, the new year traditionally signifies an opportunity for self-reflection, and brings with it a chance to change and evolve. Gym memberships surge as resolutions are set and new courses are charted. But with familiar stay-at-home-advisories emerging once again, as the omicron variant surges, it’s difficult to get excited about 2022.
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网页2018年8月10日 · About American City & County American City & County has been the voice of state and local government since 1909. The site serves a powerful audience of city, county and state officials who are charged with developing and implementing government policy, programs and projects. American City & County is a …
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网页2021年12月6日 · Among the most fundamental tenants of Americanism is the belief that anyone can achieve success—the “American Dream”—through hard work and stick-to-itiveness. But in a country often divided along the lines of race, gender and class, institutional barriers prevent many constituents from achieving that goal. In this endeavor, county governments can play a key role making sure everyone ...
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网页2022年6月28日 · With the recently passed infrastructure-related legislation by the federal government, local administrators across the United States are poised to make historic investments into their communities. Given the generational precedence of this action, we’re curious about the state of local budgets—what expense lines are increasing the fastest year-over-year? In what area has federal funding ...
Economy - American City and County
网页28th August 2024; In my experience working with city governments, I’ve seen firsthand cities like Los Angeles, Chicago, Sacramento, and St. Louis struggle with resource constraints and grapple with the significant challenges cities face in balancing budgets, maintaining public services and managing infrastructure needs.
A tale of two (kinds of) cities - American City and County
网页2020年10月20日 · The year 2020 has revealed us as a nation divided – by race, politics and economic well-being. Here’s one more widening divide: clean energy. A new report by the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) finds that several dozen U.S. cities are striding toward a clean-energy future – mandating energy efficiency, investing in …
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网页17th June 2020; Geographic information systems (GIS) have become a part of our daily lives. Anyone who’s flown, used a vehicle’s GPS, or given location permission to a smartphone app has firsthand experience with GIS technology.