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Where is noise pollution the worst? Redlined neighborhoods.
November 30, 2023 | News, InfrastructureNearly all of them are subject to noise levels linked with hearing loss, a study shows.
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The 15-minute city is a popular planning approach, but relies on ableist assumptions
| News, InfrastructureCOMMENTARY | The 15-minute city relies on residents’ abilities to walk and bike. But what what if a resident’s body doesn’t walk or bike in what is considered a normative sense?
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State workers fear federal grants won’t reach many disadvantaged communities
November 29, 2023 | News, InfrastructureAmid historic federal investment in climate and environmental initiatives, employees tasked with distributing federal grants say they are overwhelmed and don’t have the bandwidth to ensure underresourced communities get the help they need.
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How to use generative AI to improve operations while protecting sensitive data
| News, CybersecurityCOMMENTARY | Large language models like ChatGPT offer state and local agencies exciting new capabilities, but they also introduce new security risks.
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Lessons from one state’s effort to modernize its criminal justice system
| News, Digital GovernmentNew York’s sweeping 2020 law sought to accelerate pre-trial processes with technology upgrades. But the state’s experience offers lessons for other jurisdictions undertaking similar efforts to modernize the justice system.
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Why tenants struggle more in the wake of hurricanes
| News, FinanceEviction filings and threats of eviction tend to increase after hurricanes, which experts say could be fueling housing instability and displacement in the wake of disasters.
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In face of threats, election workers vow: ‘You are not disrupting the democratic process’
| News, WorkforceBut the threats, including a recent fentanyl scare, have spurred some officials to leave.
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What does a resilient city look like?
November 28, 2023 | News, ManagementIn many cities, resilience is more than climate-ready infrastructure and disaster relief. It’s a tool for building trust in local government, connecting neighbors and uplifting vulnerable communities.
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2024 mission for state and local leaders: Protect democracy
| News, ManagementCOMMENTARY | By making voting easy, transparent and secure, state and local leaders can ensure election systems remain strong in 2024.
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Generative AI has ‘significant, beneficial’ uses for state government
| News, Emerging TechA report from California on the technology found that it could improve performance and make services more accessible to residents, but risks must be mitigated.