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In El Paso, Texas, where a 10-year old Smart Growth plan for a walkable downtown might raise an argument at a city council meeting, a new development for artist live and work space is giving plan proponents some hope.
In an effort to reduce waste disposal fees, Stonington, ME, is looking to test curbside composting both for residents and businesses. Details inside...
The biometric readers match a person’s face to their passport
Things in Washington look pretty much the same as they have for the last two years. That’s important news for local governments across the nation.
With the right projects and an effective strategy in place, towns, cities and counties of all sizes can significantly increase their chances of securing funding.
How your community’s congressional office can help you gain discretionary federal grant funding. Inside, details on working with congressional staffers, identifying funding sources, working with federal agencies and utilizing letters of support
We take a look at what 2013 might have in store for three pertinent topics
Bloomberg Philanthropies recently announced the 20 cities selected as finalists for the Mayors Challenge, a competition created to inspire American cities to generate innovative ideas that solve major challenges and improve city life.
What happens when smart city officials team up with intelligent business owners to re-energize a downtown area? This story on Grand Rapids, MI, and its efforts to pursue a multi-purpose food “Market” presents an interesting approach. Read inside for details including how a feasibility study drove the process.
In this election season, where is the debate about too much federal and state power? Municipalities need more power to control their finances and services, not less. This editorial from Barry Greenfield, Publisher of Gov1, details changes that need to be made.
Gov1 has teamed up with Northwestern University’s School of Public Policy to host a one-day “Revenue & Savings” event, with valuable sessions on landing federal grants, attracting sponsors to fund municipal programs, utilizing the private sector with public-asset partnerships, and more. Details and discounts inside.
New technology uses nanopowder to improve design of scintillation detectors
System gives disaster managers more realistic data on what to expect during disasters
A single event initiated an attack that would result in the compromise of one of the largest and most respected data security companies in the world
Displays, demos and diversity the themes of 4th Annual California Mobile Command Center Rally
New York City’s OEM reflects on success, areas for improvement
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The conference focused on public-private partnerships
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