Technology
Technology is pivotal in modernizing local and state government operations, enhancing efficiency, transparency, and service delivery. From digital infrastructure to cybersecurity, technology enables governments to better meet the needs of their communities. Staying informed about the latest technological advancements is crucial for effective governance. This directory offers articles on technology, along with related topics like Product News, which covers the latest tools and innovations that can be integrated into government services.
Out in the field, wireless communications and data on building layouts can be critical incident command and officer safety challenges. Cutting edge broadband and cloud-based technologies offer solutions.
FirstNet officials attended individual engagements, workshops and summits with first responders to ensure the roadmap meets responders’ communication needs.
Public safety leaders praised their FirstNet transformations, citing reliability, redundancy, cost savings and improved field operations at APCO 2019.
Homeland security could benefit from bio-inspired robotics
The EPA recently awarded its 2012 Smart Growth Awards to four first place winners. One city created a plan to renovate its downtown corridor, sparking significant job growth and $273 million in economic output. We detail the four first place winners inside as well as EPA grants.
A new open data bus tracking system being implemented in NYC will generate significant savings as well as allow developers to create third-party applications. We provide details on this project, other cities and a view of current apps
With its first biodiesel fueling station, Smyrna, GA, will begin fueling and converting its municipal fleet with cooking oil that has been converted to diesel. Read the details on reduced emissions, savings, vendors and the City’s plan inside
U.S. Defense Secretary warns of “cyber-Pearl Harbor”
How did Gloucester, MA, perform an $8.6 million turnaround? Read inside the details of Mayor Carolyn Kirk’s efforts to move the city from negative to positive free cash while also creating a new team first environment that produced immediate results.
The residents of Urbana, IL, are seeing significant savings on energy bills thanks to an energy aggregation program initiated by the city. For details on how to implement, expected savings and how your citizens will benefit, read inside.
In an effort to boost sagging downtown retail businesses and simultaneously offer city residents more options for shopping, the city of Pittsburgh, PA, is launching a new revitalization effort. Read on to see the city’s plan, details on engaging stakeholders and more.
In Pittsburgh, PA, the mixed-use Oakland neighborhood created a “vision plan” to revitalize certain areas of downtown in an effort to create more green space, better transportation and enforcement of codes by citizens. Read inside how residents are seeking to maintain a sense of community in this sometimes transient “college town” area.
Sustainability
After receiving a ranking of 13th worst city for pedestrians in the US, Raleigh, NC, set out to create an actionable plan
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.
Every public agency has a transformative initiative within its reach. Palo Alto, California, CIO, Jonathan Reichental, offers the five timeless keys to transforming municipalities with open data.
A new rooftop farm on a downtown parking garage in Vancouver, BC, is providing new revenue for the city while producing locally grown vegetables for restaurants and residents. Inside you’ll learn how the city got market rates for the space and see an action plan for the project.
The Bohemia Ecological Preserve near Santa Rosa, California opened last May, and is being run by a non-profit group of volunteer citizens. Inside we tell you how the city and non-profit are working together to provide park services in a down economy.
Using a new mobile ticketing app, the City of Boston expects to save $20 million annually and make ticketing more efficient, while also cutting the time conductors need to spend on administration tasks.
With the cost of transportation for commuters and governments on the rise, the time to start rethinking why so little money is being spent on bicycle commuting has arrived. Gov1 editor and publisher, Barry Greenfield, outlines h
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