State Broadband Map Delivers Granular Connectivity Data
Officials in New York can now use address-level data to better identify homes and businesses lacking access to affordable broadband.
How can cities respond to extreme heat?
A new report offers a practical framework to help communities ensure urban heat resilience planning efforts are as effective and equitable as possible.
State broadband map delivers granular connectivity data
Officials in New York can now use address-level data to better identify homes and businesses lacking access to affordable broadband.
Mayors Endorse an Array of Emerging Technologies
City leaders staked out positions related to drones, public safety, broadband, renewable energy, blockchain technology and more at their 90th annual conference.
Satellites Zoom in on Hottest Neighborhoods to Help Combat Urban Heat Island Effect
Satellite and population data can help cities create detailed maps so they can prepare for and respond to risks associated with extreme heat, a top weather-related killer.
Inconsistent data reporting thwarts crime analysis
Almost 40% of law enforcement agencies did not submit any data in 2021 to the FBI’s crime statistics collection program.
Satellites zoom in on cities’ hottest neighborhoods to help combat the urban heat island effect
Satellite and population data can help cities created detailed heat maps so they can prepare for and respond to risks associated with extreme heat, a top weather-related killer.
State Turns to Data Tools to Root Out Social Services Fraud
Data modeling, analytics and visualizations are helping the Texas HHS inspector general detect and prevent fraud, waste and abuse within state programs.
Cybersecurity is No. 1 Priority for City, County IT Leaders
Thanks to the attack on Colonial Pipeline and the growing risk of international threats related to the war in Ukraine, 97% of IT leaders cited cybersecurity as their biggest concern in an annual survey.
Data tools help root out social services fraud
Data modeling, analytics and visualizations are helping the Texas HHS inspector general detect and prevent fraud, waste and abuse within state programs.
Despite Higher Costs, Vacationers Plan to Visit State Beaches, Lakes and Parks This Summer
Travelers also said that Covid-19 will not impact their trips during the next few months, according to a recent survey.
Replacing lead pipes first depends on being able to find them
Ohio is helping communities locate, remove and replace toxic lead pipes.
Connected vehicle, infrastructure data drives roadway safety
City planners will soon be able to share and validate digital models of traffic conditions with the help of an open-source tool that collects data from connected vehicles and infrastructure sensors.
Cyber Risks Found in Flood Management System in Southeastern States
A federal utility operating in seven states failed to implement proper cybersecurity standards for a control assisting with dam and river management, according to an oversight report.
Ransomware Attacks May Be Tough to Stop. Here’s How to Recover
Agencies must deploy forward-thinking, proactive data protection plans that are adaptable to constantly changing operational conditions.
What's the Best Place For an Electric Vehicle Charging Station?
With the help of a computational model, experts can strategically place EV charging facilities without putting undue pressure on local power grids.
Millions Still Lack Broadband Despite 5-year $44B Government Effort
Watchdog recommends synchronizing the federal government's fragmented push by 15 agencies administering 100 programs.
6 ways technology can streamline public records requests
Agencies are relying on technology to simplify and streamline their public records request process and, as a second-order effect, increase constituents’ confidence in their governing bodies.
15 US Cities Have Housing Markets Overvalued by More Than 50%
Four of those markets are overvalued by more than 60%, with Boise, Idaho leading the pack at 73%, according to a recent report.
Getting ahead of the next pandemic
New York City’s Pandemic Response Institute will collect data and leverage computer models to develop locally tailored health solutions to prepare for, respond to and recover from future health crises.
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