Here’s Why Public Services Are Improving in 12 Cities
A recent IBM study found new governing structures and technology initiatives improved citizen engagement with local governments.
Utah’s Web Portal Just Got a Whole Lot More Personal
With visitors to government websites treating the trips more like ‘surgical strikes,’ the Beehive State designed one aimed at improving engagement through micro-experiences.
Avoiding "Coblaboration": Engaging Public Sector Leaders Can Lead to Successful Cross-Sector Collaborations
Public officials are well positioned to help their communities address the three keys to successful collaborations.
In Santa Monica, You Can Now Put a Number on Wellbeing
The Southern California city’s new wellbeing index aims to inform program and policy decisions.
Uber Continues to Fight State and Local Regulatory Efforts
The taxi industry disrupting ride-booking service is picking and choosing where to lobby and where to fold.
Local Government Takes a Backseat in Charlotte’s Energy Initiative
Envision Charlotte has a bold plan for 20 percent energy savings in Uptown by 2016 and the nonprofit framework to make it happen.
Kansas City Takes Cue From New York City on Public WiFi, Info Kiosks
A public-private partnership will bring “smart city” technology along the city’s 2-mile streetcar route.
In Civic Tech Circles, There Are Few Better Places to Be Than Philadelphia City Hall
Will the innovation momentum continue under the city’s next mayor?
Attention Cross-Sector Collaboration Champions: Are We Forgetting the Public Sector?
At the local level, practitioners often do not have the budget for cross-sector project support services, arguably making the public sector an unattractive client.
How Innovation and Engagement Are Really Two Sides of the Co-Governance Coin
As civic tools abound, cities are struggling with what is needed and how to keep innovation coming.
This Might Be One of the Most Accessible Farmers Markets in the U.S.
From WIC and senior vouchers to SNAP/EBT benefits and “bonus bucks,” everything flies in Catawba County, North Carolina.
How a Collaborative Urban Environment in Raleigh Is Building Up Steam
Building off successful cross-sector collaboration, public and private partnerships are pushing North Carolina’s capital city forward.
Pittsburgh’s Innovation Chief Pushes a Big Municipal ‘Cultural Shift’
Mayor Bill Peduto brought Debra Lam from the consulting world to help transform city government. “It’s about the people, it’s about systems, it’s about mindset,” she says.
How Micropolitan Areas Can Capitalize on Natural Advantages
Building a strong identity can create fiercely loyal allegiances that capture hearts and minds, writes the city manager of Marquette, Michigan. It can also attract diaspora communities home.
How Los Angeles Is Connecting Its 210,000 Streetlights to the Cloud
The move will help the city monitor energy use and commissioning the system will only take a couple minutes.
Can Long Beach Become Silicon Valley South?
The mayor thinks so. But first, the Southern California city needs to emerge from the shadow of Los Angeles.
Will Albuquerque’s Police Problems Arrest Its Economic Aspirations?
New Mexico’s largest city wants to boost its innovation environment. But will negative headlines deter the mayor’s entrepreneurial ambitions?
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