From drought to brush fires in the West to sever thunderstorms, tornadoes and flooding in the South and Midwest, communities across North America are experiencing natural disasters at a record pace. The ability to bounce back and recover from such catastrophes requires planning and forethought before they strike.
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Case Study on an Innovative Public-Nonprofit Partnership Model: Analysis of the Effectiveness of the IBTS and MARC Shared Building Department Services Partnership
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This July 2015 report summarizes major challenges facing city and county managers in California
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Learn how Kansas City, Missouri, saved approximately $1 million through its data-driven performance measurement program...
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Many municipalities struggle to effectively address stormwater and flooding issues that impact their communities...
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Verna Myers is on a personal mission to disrupt the status quo, and she knows how to do it: she's lived it.