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Andrea Fox

Editor, Gov1

Andrea Fox is the former editor of Gov1.

LATEST ARTICLES
Boater registrations fund lake and river enhancement and pollution control projects in 36 Indiana watersheds draining to the Great Lakes and Gulf of Mexico.
Lead based paint hazards exist in 24 million homes; $52M in HUD grants will address 2,900 low-income housing units in 23 states.
Sustainability
A Chesapeake, Va., prison is using solar energy to preheat groundwater and reduce prison energy costs in kitchens and bathrooms.
Sound sensors in hydrants and software can detect water pipe leaks before they become big problems, saving money and millions of gallons of freshwater.
With reports that electric vehicles sales are low, and EV drivers charging at home, do local governments need to implement public electric vehicle charging?
Sustainability
Illinois smart grid meters measure the carbon value of every kWh; more than 2M installed also dramatically increased Commonwealth Edison’s 2015 reliability.
Understand EVs--why adopt EVs and how to update municipal policies and building codes to integrate EV charging in multi-family communities and workplaces.
From tourism to public health and community policing, Pokemon GO and augmented reality apps can give cities an opportunity to engage citizens.
Dubai has plans to complete Desert Rose City, a green oasis, by 2020. Considering delays in nearby smart city pioneer Masdar City, is it possible?
Get a grip on lead in drinking water by understanding the issues and what steps local governments can take to get ahead of it.