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How three local governments in ICMA’s Economic Mobility and Opportunity Cohort are addressing housing challenges for lower-income residents.
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Dr. Seth Kaplan examines what makes a neighborhood fragile and how a focus on the local level makes all the difference.
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Help your staff and project teams in bolstering the effectiveness of local community engagement efforts in the new year.
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In some communities, ports are showing up as partners to meet housing demand and promote housing stability.
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From the book, Climate Resilience for an Aging Nation, consider these approaches to housing that can better protect older adults in the face of a growing climate crisis.
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With so many benefits to residents, this community planning concept is something local government managers should consider.
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Letter from the CEO: The Nobility of Public Service Reflected in Local Government Program at Harvard
If I took an inventory of the professional development experiences that have enhanced my leadership skills, career, and personal life, I would put this program at the top.
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Strengthening the organization’s approach to receiving a gift and advice on creating effective gift guidelines
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The IRS has added elective pay/direct pay to Inflation Reduction Act funding.