How Small Cities and Towns Can Benefit from New Media (Mar 10)
As government increasingly embraces new media as a tool, many believe cities should take the lead role in developing and deploying new strategies for
putting internet technology to use, paving the way for bigger state and federal initiatives. More
from Next American City.
March 18 Meeting: Local Government Web Sites and Services (Mar 9)
Learn about new web technologies and network with peers at the next local government webmasters meeting on March 18 in Seattle (you
needn’t be a webmaster to benefit from the discussions). Topics include Seattle’s new Open Data Web Site, web site search engine optimization and analytics, and new local government services made possible by next generation fiber-optic networks. See the agenda and registration form.
County Health Rankings Data can Spur Improvement (Mar 10)
The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation for the first time, has issued a ranking of the health of all U.S. counties. More from NACo's County News.
States, Localities Face a 'Lost Decade' (Mar 10)
Economic recovery will be slow, subduing any ambitions state and local governments may harbor to play a role in shaping national policy. More from Governing.
Targeting Public-Sector Unions (Mar 10)
Critics say it's time for cities and states to get tough with public-sector unions. They may be right — for all the wrong reasons. More from Governing.
Benefiting from Special Districts in Cities (Mar 10)
With U.S. cities increasingly strapped for cash, it comes as no surprise that community benefit districts (CBDs) are gaining in popularity. More from Urban
Land.
Needed: Urban Innovation Hot Spots (Mar 10)
Cities should become living innovation labs, says Saul Kaplan. Only then will we come up with bold system changes that work. More from Business Week.
How Top Performers Thrive (Mar 10)
A new book takes the mystery out of what separates top performers from everybody else, and reveals the keys to high performance. More from Governing.
Keeping the Wheels Turning (Mar 10)
Fleet managers increase uptime through a few simple tactics. More from American City & County.
The Compelling Case for the Cable Car (Mar 10)
Cities are discovering that cable’s inherent flexibility and adaptability gives it capabilities that no other transit technology shares. More from New Geography.
Are Wind Farms a Health Risk? (Mar 10)
A study of families living near wind farms found nature's energy might not be so healthy. More from Governing.