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Galleries

These metros had the highest inflation rates year-over-year, study finds

These metros had the highest inflation rates year-over-year

byRyan Kushner, Editor

U.S. Green Building Council reveals top 10 states for green building in 2024

Top 10 states for LEED-certified green building in 2024

byRyan Kushner, Editor

A record number of people experienced homelessness in 2024. These 10 cities had the highest rates

These 10 cities had the highest rates of homelessness in 2024

byRyan Kushner, Editor

These 10 cities have the highest share of million-dollar homes

10 cities with the highest share of million-dollar homes

A new dashboard tracks early voting for the 2024 election. These 10 counties have cast the most votes so far

byRyan Kushner, Editor

Here are the 10 most competitive rental markets in the U.S.

byRyan Kushner, Editor

Cycling, recycling and green space: these are the top 10 most sustainable cities in the U.S.

byRyan Kushner, Editor

Water & Sewer

These states ranked the best for drinking water quality in 2024

byRyan Kushner, Editor

These localities were named the top 10 'healthiest communities' in the U.S.

byRyan Kushner, Editor

Life in the fast lane: study says these U.S. cities have the 'speediest drivers'

byRyan Kushner, Editor

Commentary

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Katie O'Connor, AICP

Community Research Manager

Stronger together: The power of collaborative community solutions

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Bowen Kyle

Chief Technology Officer

Public Safety

Simulated wildfire evacuations could help save lives

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Roxana Ayala

Energy & Electricity

Energy bills are crushing low-income families. Here’s how state and local policymakers can help

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Matt Parks

Vice President of Product and Strategy

Government Technology

How ERP automation is helping local governments tackle regulatory change

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Royal C. Gardner

Hugh F. Culverhouse Professor of Law and Director of the Institute for Biodiversity Law and Policy

Water quality protections now depend on state and local governments—and voters

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Dr. Calvin Ball

Howard County (Maryland) Executive

Public Works & Utilities

Transforming transportation through Complete Streets

Georgia County Streamlines Access to Supplies for Public Health, Medical Examiner, Fire & EMS Teams

Content Spotlight

AC&C announces the winners of the Crown Communities and Exemplary Public Servant awards for 2024

Selected by the editorial staff of AC&C, this year’s winners reflect the best of community projects completed in 2024 and some dedicated public servants from across the country.

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Smart Cities

Artificial Intelligence

OpenAI unveils AI service designed for U.S. government agencies

OpenAI's ChatGPT Gov was designed for U.S. government agencies

Feb 3, 2025

Government Technology

Securing the future: How advanced network management protects smart cities

Dec 23, 2024

The future of flying: FAA’s final air taxi rule could have cities looking more like ‘The Jetsons’

Transportation Infrastructure

The future of flying: FAA's final air taxi rule could have cities looking more like ‘The Jetsons’

Oct 24, 2024

Workforce

Public Procurement

Building resilient supply chains: Strategies for state procurement success in times of disruption

Mar 21, 2025

These cities underwent the most (and least) changes in the past five years, study says

These cities underwent the most (and least) changes in five years

Mar 19, 2025

Government Technology

Maryland launches cybersecurity training program through community colleges

Mar 5, 2025

Sustainability

Birmingham Alabama

For some cities, the path to sustainability starts with becoming more resilient with strong emergency response systems

Mar 27, 2025

How cities are prioritizing transparency to combat climate change

Mar 19, 2025