Boston Launches Pilot Version of Its Revamped City Website
Newly designed topic pages combine information from across departments in attempt to mirror users’ thinking.
‘Godzilla El Niño’ May Have Met Its Match in Los Angeles’ Crisis Mapping
The City of Angels is providing residents with location intelligence where they’re at—on their mobile devices using Google Maps.
Defining Civic Data Standards and Bringing Clarity to Them
Johns Hopkins University’s Center for Government Excellence wants help from cities to refine their definitions and identify more standards.
Nation’s Roundabout Capital May Get Even More Traffic Circles
Check out how this Indiana city leads the nation in non-signaled intersections.
4 Major Takeaways From Chicago’s Open Data Strategy
A recent workshop detailed the basics of what the Windy City’s official information portal has to offer.
How Georgia Reorganized All Its Parks and Rec Data in 9 Months
What was once scattered across multiple agencies is now easily accessible through one portal thanks to a cross-sector collaborative effort. And the effort is also boosting digital engagement and state revenue.
An Alternative Way to Get Things Done in Chicago: Work With the City’s Aldermen
Sidestepping City Hall, some ward representatives are responding to service requests via Romulus, a new a new customer relationship management system.
Municipal Websites Prep Residents for El Niño Impacts
Coastal California communities have prepared for the worst. And they’ve been preparing their digital portals, too.
The Movement to Make Legal Codes More Accessible Expands in Miami
Decoding legal jargon is catching on in state and local jurisdictions.
What’s Next for Louisville’s Digital Team?
The city launched a new version of its website last year and is working hard to improve its open data portal and personalized services.
Dissecting One Community’s Digital Outreach on a Major Infrastructure Project
Rebuilding the Eisenhower Expressway through Oak Park, Illinois, will be a major undertaking. Here’s how this Chicago suburb is informing its residents of the planning process and what’s to come.
Why Launching a New Website Is Only Half the Battle for Local Governments
Without an effective communications strategy, residents won’t know what’s changed.
When Revamping Public Engagement, Governments Can Use the Cloud
A West Virginia state agency sped up its grant processing by building an app on top of a CRM.
New York City Looks to Close Gender Gap in Business Ownership
With WE NYC, officials hope to “uplift entire families, communities and our city’s economy.”
New Legislation Cements California's Local Government Data Culture Shift
Waiting until a records request comes in is no longer an option for local governments in the Golden State.
A No-Cost Open Data Platform? Some California Counties Say Yes Please.
Since June, five counties have taken OpenGov up on its offer to cover the cost of their first year on its financial transparency platform.
Seattle’s New ‘Democracy Vouchers’; Plastic Bag Wars Continue in California
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Smart Cities Need an Effective Strategy to Manage Smart Grids
With the federal government looking to curb energy consumption and carbon emissions, municipalities are prime candidates for cutbacks.
How Grand Forks Mobilizes Its Residents for Fall Leaf Collection
This North Dakota city’s website plays a central role.
When a Well-Produced Video Is More Effective Than the Written Word
Check out this great example of an explainer animation that's well suited for a complex, multi-layered infrastructure challenge.
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