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.
Ransomware attacks are increasingly targeting local governments, making it imperative that agencies prepare now.
Federal policies emphasizing privacy over disclosure could undermine improvements in communication and coordination if another cyberattack on U.S. election systems occurs.
govService enables government teams and citizens to access, transact, process, and view the status of all service requests through one easy-to-use online portal.
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.
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
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.
The city of Taunton, Mass., was the latest to pursue an online permitting capability that will improve services and save money over time. Details, costs, the vendor, and more are inside.
The city of Nottingham, England, recently penned a deal to install 130 smart trash bins that will save the city money by cutting down on collections. The financials, details, savings, vendor, and more are inside.
After years of development and testing, the ECB is in pilot testing
Sustainability
The city of Somerville, Massachusetts, is the first in the state to pass an “Urban Agriculture Ordinance,” which establishes guidelines for urban farming and gardening. Details, examples of other initiatives, and additional resources are inside.
Public officials in Massachusetts, together with a regional non-profit, have established a “Gateway Cities Innovation Institute” that will focus on revitalizing former manufacturing centers that have been beset by serious social and economic challenges. Details and related research are inside.
To save money, the town of Gilbert, Arizona, moved most employees from a five-day work week to a four-day week. One year later, the response has been favorable. Inside are details, research, and savings, as well as fact sheets, implementation plans, and agreements you can use as a template for your employees and unions.
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