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State of the Cities 2024
The annual State of the Cities report encapsulates the challenges cities, towns and villages face and the innovative solutions that…
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City Fiscal Conditions 2023
Executive Summary Three years after the pandemic outbreak, cities have recovered and have maintained a largely positive outlook about their…
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Future of Cities: Adapting to Changes in the Retail Landscape
The retail sector has weathered many changes over the last several decades, but the COVID-19 pandemic was an unprecedented shock.…
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ARPA Resources
Stay up to date with the latest information and resources concerning the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA).
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Why Municipalities Seeking Federal Funds to Address Lead Service Lines May Benefit from PPPs
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How Cities Can Advance Equitable Climate Resilience Policies
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- Sarah Weller Pegna, MPH
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What to Know About the 2024 End-of-Year ARPA Obligation Deadline
By:
- Patrick Rochford
- Julia Bauer
- Michael Wallace
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Transforming Muskogee: From Historic Port to Entrepreneurial Hub
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- Samantha Pedrosa
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Local Partnerships Unlock Federal Water Infrastructure Funding for Disadvantaged Communities
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- Monica Gregory
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Three Local Authority Trends and Insights
By:
- Julia Bauer
- Patrick Rochford
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When the Heat is On: How Cities Can Protect At-Risk Residents
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- Monica Gregory
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How IRA Elective Pay is Helping Cities Meet Climate Action Plans
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- Kelly Aves
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How One Small City in Arkansas is Using Data to Connect Children to Nature
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5 Emerging Energy Resources for Communities of All Sizes
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- Kelly Aves