Federal Cybersecurity Support for Local Governments Faces Potential Renewal
Legislation introduced by Senator Mark Warner aims to restore federal funding for the Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center (MS-ISAC), a vital…
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US Cities See “Stickiest” Downtowns Due to Visit Frequency and Duration
A new report from Gensler identifies ten US cities whose downtowns are most successful at drawing residents back, based on the frequency…
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Federal Funding for Urban Projects: Navigating Shifting Rules
Federal Funding for Urban Projects: Navigating Shifting Rules
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Governments Embrace Self-Service for Enhanced Citizen Engagement
A shift towards people-centric self-service models is revolutionizing how state and local governments deliver services, moving away from traditional, people-dependent processes.
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Cities Excel at Documenting Crashes, But Fail to Learn From Them
A shift in approach from processing individual incidents to building a systemic learning practice is crucial for improving urban safety, according to…
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Smart Cities Dive Launches 2026 Community Project Awards, Seeking Innovative Urban Solutions
Smart Cities Dive has announced the call for nominations for its 2026 Community Project Awards, aiming to recognise projects that leverage technology…
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Costly Infrastructure Projects: Engineering Problems vs. “Phone Call Problems
An analysis from Strong Towns highlights how complex infrastructure projects often incur massive costs by treating human coordination issues as technical engineering…
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King County Overhauls Grant System Amid Fraud Concerns and Audit Findings
The King County Department of Community and Human Services (DCHS) is implementing new protocols to address concerns of fraud and waste in…
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Cities Risk Becoming “Urban Playgrounds” Without Residents, Warns Strong Towns
An analysis by Strong Towns argues that many city centers are prioritizing transient experiences over genuine neighbourhood life, leading to a lack…
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Small Cities Shine in US Infrastructure Funding, Report Finds
A new report from the National League of Cities highlights how strong property tax revenues and federal recovery funds have enabled many…
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