Remembering Bill Cassella

William “Bill” Cassella, former executive director of the National Civic League, who died in September 2015, is remembered for his notable local government contributions.

icma.org/cassella

 

 

When Disaster Strikes

This year, the American Planning Association released the new report Planning for Post-Disaster Recovery: Next Generation to help communities think about and prepare for possible disasters.

icma.org/Planning_for_Post_Disaster_Recovery

 

 

Complex Attack Resources

The Knowledge Network includes a Department of Homeland Security Office of Health Affairs fact sheet with resources to help a manager prepare his or her community through an integrated response to such ongoing threats as active shooter events and complex terrorist attacks.

icma.org/active_shooter

 

Neighborhood Planning

This ICMA report covers a three-year study involving three cities (Salisbury, North Carolina; Suffolk, Virginia; and Norfolk, Virginia) that received funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Choice Neighborhoods Program.

icma.org/neighborhood_planning