Leveraging City Infrastructure for the Digital Age
LED fixtures with microphones, vibration sensors, public Wi-Fi capabilities, cameras and other sensors are the right, open common digital infrastructure to enable a nervous system for a city or enterprise.
These 5 Cities Plan to Evaluate Systemic Racism
Over two years, municipalities like Philadelphia will aim to develop solutions to racial inequality in education and employment.
100 Resilient Cities Adds 37 New Member Municipalities
The global network helps cities hire chief resilience officers and access partner support for projects meant to prepare local governments for challenges like climate change.
Scottsdale Says ‘No’ to Satan; Ruffalo ‘Hulks Out’ Over Pennsylvania Fracking
Also in our State and Local Daily Digest: SeaTac, Wash.’s Muslim ‘tactical map’ that wasn’t; Nile crocodiles are Florida’s newest residents; and Hawaii gun owners might make FBI database.
Grazing Goats Get Government Work
Many cities and states have turned to a more environmentally friendly option for controlling the spread of invasive plants—goats. But they aren’t always effective.
How Cities Are Leading the Way on Infrastructure Innovation
“While states weren’t looking, our cities became better governed, better managed places,” said Martin O’Malley, the former governor of Maryland and mayor of Baltimore.
State and Local Officials to Capitol Hill: Leave the Muni Bond Tax Break Untouched
At an Infrastructure Week discussion, leaders from around the country touted benefits, they say, the income tax exemption for municipal bonds provides for their jurisdictions.
Baltimore’s ‘Strong Mayor’ Survives Tight Votes; Seattle Adopts Adaptable Traffic System
Also in our State and Local Daily Digest: Philly’s parks make Google Street View first; Louisiana parishes fear they’ll lose millions of dollars; and Massachusetts needs new emissions limits.
London Mayor Invited to Speak at U.S. Mayors’ Annual Meeting
Sadiq Khan will likely have something to say about the Islamophobia and the 2016 U.S. presidential campaign if he accepts.
San José Wants Local Innovators to Create Graffiti-Removal Device
Faster removal of visual blight for less money is the goal of a new competition open to entrepreneurs and students.
Local Participatory Budgeting Might Not Be ‘One Size Fits All,’ But It’s Catching On
Processes benefit underrepresented communities and low-profile projects, though not necessarily the ones you’d expect.
Former Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley Has a New Smart Cities Gig
O’Malley will oversee an advisory committee for the MetroLab Network.
Safety of Workers in New York City Commercial Waste Operations Questioned
“We have people that are losing limbs, losing fingers, dying,” says the chairman of the New York City Council’s Committee on Sanitation and Solid Waste.
This Partnership Aims to Help Cities Create Sustainable Employee Benefits Plans
Unfunded pension liabilities are a big problem for municipalities.
Performance Management vs. Data Analytics: An Interview With Mike Flowers
New York City’s first chief analytics officer: “Don’t lose the service delivery forest for the quantification tree.”
Dennis ‘Hastert’ Mix-Up Frustrates Officials in Neighboring Chicago Suburbs
Angry residents are demanding that “Hassert” Boulevard be renamed and one mayor has taken a big step to clear up the confusion.
Judge: Seattle’s Garbage Checks Are Unconstitutional; S.C. Gov. Slams Detainee Relocation Plan
Also in our State and Local Daily Digest: NCAA affirms inclusivity for event host cities; Ala. impeachment moves forward; and Wyo. governor wants coal “moon shot.”
Pittsburgh Will Give Civic Startups a Chance to Pilot Projects With City Departments
“It's pretty exciting to be able to open the doors up . . . And to really be asking the question of startups: How can we work together?” says the city’s innovation chief.
Download Route Fifty’s New State and Local Government Workforce Ebook
We examine issues like civil service reform and recruiting and retaining top talent and feature an interview with New York City’s first chief analytics officer about data and performance management.
5 Questions for the People Building the LinkNYC Kiosk Network
Intersection’s Chief Innovation Officer talks about working with Google’s Sidewalk Labs, introducing cities to disruptive tech, and upcoming transit and Internet of Things pilots in New York City and elsewhere.
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