Governance & Finance: Page 16

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    Deep Dive

    Can Sun Belt cities go from danger zones to pedestrian-friendly?

    Tucson, Jacksonville, Los Angeles and other fast-growing, car-centric cities are focusing on street design and other strategies to slow drivers.

    By , , • Nov. 2, 2023
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    US drivers kill 20 pedestrians a day. Here’s what cities are doing about it.

    Targeted interventions aim to reduce the higher pedestrian death rates in communities of color and low-income communities and make cities more walkable for all.

    By , , • Nov. 1, 2023
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    NLC’s City Fiscal Conditions report: City budgets are stable in the short term, admins uncertain about future

    NLC’s City Fiscal Conditions report: City budgets are stable in the short term, admins uncertain about future

    By Andy Castillo • Oct. 31, 2023
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    EPA announces $128M for 186 environmental justice projects to help disadvantaged communities

    EPA announces $128M for 186 environmental justice projects to help disadvantaged communities

    By Andy Castillo • Oct. 27, 2023
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    Economic Development Administration designates 31 tech hubs to jump start manufacturing, development

    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.These days...

    By Andy Castillo • Oct. 25, 2023
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    Why payments to government agencies should be easier

    “Increasingly, government agencies — and the people they serve — need a payments system that is connected across departments and jurisdictions,” writes one payments executive.

    By Sloane Wright • Oct. 25, 2023
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    Bloomberg Philanthropies awards up to $1M each to public art projects in seven cities

    Eight cities are the recipients of up to $1 million each through Bloomberg Philanthropies’ Public Art Challenge Grant, which supports the installation of temporary public art projects addressing urgent civic issues like homelessness, healthcare, food insecurity and climate change.

    By Andy Castillo • Oct. 20, 2023
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    Congress grapples with how to pay for highways, transit

    As the Highway Trust Fund, which relies mainly on fuel taxes, sees diminishing revenue from a growing number of EVs and more fuel-efficient vehicles, state and federal officials look to alternatives.

    By • Oct. 19, 2023
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    Why Los Angeles’ climate plan has ‘outlived its usefulness’: city controller

    The new report says the plan has the same shortcoming as those in many other cities: a lack of meaningful metrics. What should the California city do now? 

    By Ysabelle Kempe • Oct. 16, 2023
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    Notable 2024 conferences for smart city leaders

    Newly added events focus on traffic safety, technology and green infrastructure.

    By Ysabelle Kempe • Updated Aug. 2, 2024
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    Report: Local tax revenue in Florida’s coastal communities is vulnerable to rising sea levels

    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.Much focus...

    By Andy Castillo • Oct. 5, 2023
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    Report: Census Bureau data suggests a return to normalcy for residential real estate

    Report: Census Bureau data suggests a return to normalcy for residential real estate

    By Andy Castillo • Oct. 3, 2023
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    New York’s traffic congestion pricing plan: What we know so far

    A review board discussed toll fees, credits and charges for taxi and ride-hailing passengers as it prepares to issue recommendations for the first-in-the-nation program.

    By • Oct. 3, 2023
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    FMCSA awards over $125 million in grants to increase roadway safety

    FMCSA awards $128 million in grants. Is your organization eligible for future funding?  

    Oct. 2, 2023
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    White House publishes climate resilience framework, announces more than $500M for resilience projects

    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.While comm...

    By Andy Castillo • Oct. 1, 2023
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    Opinion

    How governments can help older adults age in place during a housing crisis

    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.As a short...

    By Michelle Kobayashi • Sept. 29, 2023
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    Advocacy organizations call for congressional action ahead of looming federal shutdown

    Advocacy organizations call for congressional action ahead of looming federal shutdown

    By Andy Castillo • Sept. 29, 2023
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    Federal government shutdown: Here’s how it could impact cities, states and transportation

    While most transit programs will be unaffected, some funding for Amtrak and state law enforcement initiatives could be delayed.

    By • Sept. 29, 2023
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    Report: Younger employees working in public service are stressed over their jobs, worried about debt

    The COVID-19 pandemic pushed many older workers out of their public service jobs and into early retirement—contributing to the start of the ongoing ‘great resignation’ economic trend while leaving a knowledge gap that’s not easy for younger generations to fill.

    By Andy Castillo • Sept. 28, 2023
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    City advocacy organizations applaud establishment of White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention

    City advocacy organizations applaud establishment of White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention

    By Andy Castillo • Sept. 25, 2023
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    Buttigieg grilled over rollout of infrastructure funds by House committee

    Some Republican committee members questioned the pace of funding and its climate and equity aims while Democrats were largely supportive of the Biden administration's goals.

    By • Sept. 21, 2023
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    Local leaders to have formal role in COP28 for the first time

    "For the world to tackle climate change effectively, mayors and governors need a bigger seat at the table,” said UN special envoy Michael Bloomberg.

    By Ysabelle Kempe • Sept. 20, 2023
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    HUD awards 28 multifamily subsidized properties $18 million for green energy retrofits, modernization

    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 challe...

    By Andy Castillo • Sept. 19, 2023
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    5 ways procurement can lead on government sustainability

    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 seat at ...

    By Steven Isaac • Sept. 19, 2023
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    Best laid plans: Here are a few steps cities and counties should take when a federal grant comes their way

    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.Part 1 of ...

    By Michael Keating • Sept. 19, 2023