Four Cities Chosen for $40 Million Investment in Public Spaces
Akron, Chicago, Detroit and Memphis join Philadelphia in an effort to tackle economic segregation by revitalizing civic commons.
We Need More Young Voices in Government Decisions
When those who will inherit public issues and take the reins of power are disengaged, we have a problem. Chicago is trying to change that.
Voter Information on Government Websites Still Fails Basic Accessibility Tests
Are inaccessible features on government websites making it harder for people with disabilities to vote?
Incivility in City Council Chambers Sparks Debate in Austin
In a blog post, Mayor Steven Adler laments that too often those who testify before the City Council do not receive the respect they deserve.
Does Diversifying Police Forces Reduce Tensions?
Some cities are trying to recruit more minority officers as a way to reestablish community trust.
I Sent an Emoji to the New York Public Library and You Should Too
Tweet an emoji, get a corresponding image from the library’s impressive digital archive in return.
3 Gigabit Cities Using High-Speed Broadband for Civic Engagement
Next Century Cities just gave Raleigh, Austin and Louisville $30,000 and will provide technical assistance to get their innovative, repeatable projects off the ground.
Why Local Governments Are Taking City Hall Selfies
They joined in the fun with everything from municipal mascots to drone aircraft.
Three Government Strategies for Digital Velocity
By developing far-sighted thinking that strategically engages new technologies and puts citizens’ needs first, government can choose appropriate technologies for solutions targeted at delivering a high-impact citizen experience.
In the ‘City of Good Neighbors,’ Government Leads by Example
In a guest article, Buffalo Mayor Byron W. Brown discusses how his city is harnessing data and empowering citizens to improve their community and government.
Zombie Invasion: Rethinking Undead Mobile Apps
Plenty of old, outdated, “zombie” native mobile apps are still around, swaying and shuffling around the app stores without serving a useful purpose for the government agencies that created them.
In Opioid Abuse Fight, Pennsylvania Tries Out New Tool: Facebook Video
In a crowded media ecosystem, can dialogue on state government policy compete against live exploding watermelons?
Chicago Just Released a Massive Amount of Bike-Sharing Data
A new dataset about the Divvy bike-sharing program is now the largest available through the city’s open data portal, with over 52 million rows of information.
3 Characteristics of a 21st Century Government
According to the mayor of Fishers, Indiana, “internal alignment around core values” is important to reduce tensions between the legislative and executive branches.
Route Fifty Roadmap: Michigan’s Official Guide to Driving Around a Roundabout
Navigating these traffic junctions is so important, the state put a how-to guide on the official roadmap.
Why Governments Need to Invest More in Self-Service Technology
This option empowers citizens to oversee their own information and avoid the feeling of getting stuck behind red tape.
L.A. Looks to Local University Entrepreneurs for New Civic Innovations
The first-ever Mayor’s Cup invites applicants to pitch their ideas for civic engagement and boosting the local economy.
What San José Residents Spent Public Funds on Through Participatory Budgeting
Streetlights and public art were just a few items to be budgeted.
Local Participatory Budgeting Might Not Be ‘One Size Fits All,’ But It’s Catching On
Processes benefit underrepresented communities and low-profile projects, though not necessarily the ones you’d expect.
Dennis ‘Hastert’ Mix-Up Frustrates Officials in Neighboring Chicago Suburbs
Angry residents are demanding that “Hassert” Boulevard be renamed and one mayor has taken a big step to clear up the confusion.
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