16 Cities Join Bloomberg's What Works Cities Initiative
Since April 2015, the program has assisted 90 mayors and 1,700 city employees share best practices regarding analytics and data-driven decision making.
How a Park Gave Wellston, Mo., a Sense of Place
The National Recreation and Park Association teamed up with St. Louis' regional parks and trails district to create a community center.
Why This California County Treats Locals to Dinner and a Movie
A potluck social is a great way to humanize behavioral health workers and begin connecting people to the programs and services they need.
Are Taxpayers Willing to Pony Up for Parks?
They were in Seattle and elsewhere. And counties from California to Ohio have proposed parks levies for the November ballot, whether it’s to simply maintain park space or add more in underserved areas.
How Sacramento Plans to Tailor Parking Restrictions Block-by-Block
New signage could save as much as 270 hours in restricted parking.
In California, a Public Engagement Manual for Cities
San Luis Obispo’s how-to guide to community outreach was just featured by the League of California Cities for improving trust in local government.
How Pennsylvania Is Visualizing Medical Error Data to Save Lives
A small staff is doing big things with the right training.
Smart City Ambitions in the ‘City That Lights and Hauls the World’
Schenectady, New York, is proving you don’t need to be a major tech hub to make smart city investments.
3rd Installment of the Knight Cities Challenge Begins
The initiative has up to $5 million in grants to dole out that foster ideas that can make cities more successful. Applications are due by Nov. 3.
Working to Close the Diversity Gap in IT
Through an internship program, Prince George’s County, Maryland, hopes to attract tech companies in the process.
Navigator Award Finalists: Pittsburgh Mayor Bill Peduto and Team
In Pennsylvania's second-largest city, a growing tech sector is driving the wheels of innovation. But so is city hall.
Smart City Development Is a Marathon, Not a Sprint
Chula Vista took a decade to ensure the West Coast’s largest waterfront smart development is built with sustainability in mind.
Hurricane Matthew to Test Resiliency of Utility and Communications Systems
As utility workers are mobilized to restore service knocked out by the storm, this real-life emergency scenario will test investments in stronger infrastructure and response.
Navigator Award Finalist: Lance Hedquist, City Administrator, South Sioux City, Neb.
Implementing a diversified energy strategy takes leadership.
When Insurers and the State Commissioners Who Regulate Them Get Too Close
A new study by the Center for Public Integrity found conflicts of interest abound and a revolving door between the industry and government.
Navigator Award Finalist: Team From Dallas Center for Performance Excellence
Establishing citywide policy priorities through proper benchmarking to improve quality of life.
LinkNYC’s Link Creator Looks to New ‘Smartscapes’
Will the smart infrastructure equivalent of the iPhone speed the digitization of more cities?
Navigator Award Finalist: Tim Krall, Deputy Director, Ohio Department of Administrative Services
Making government services leaner in the Buckeye State
Navigator Award Finalist: Daniel Hoffman, Chief Innovation Officer, Montgomery County, Md.
Scaling county-grown smart city solutions across the U.S.
Navigator Award Finalist: Dale Collins, Supervisor, Fairfax Water Fleet Services
Making fleet work interesting and sustainable.
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