Most local government managers probably don't have time to monitor real estate; however, the results can have a direct impact on growing a community’s tax base.

Assistant City Manager in Rockville, Maryland Jenny Kimball thought Lynique Murray would make a perfect community hero. As a community school coordinator for he Linkages to Learning Program at Maryvale Elementary School she helps students and their families with a passion that is shows. “The most rewarding part is seeing the smile on the children’s faces,”…

It’s Day 2 of Public Service Recognition Week and our celebration of community heroes is in full swing. Yesterday, we introduced you to newly retired County Executive Melissa Peacor of Prince William County and Code Compliance Investigator Jeff Loeffler (read Sunday’s post). Today, we introduce the second community hero out of Prince William County: Sergeant…

Celebrate the value of public service! If you look around your community, you’ll find people using their talents each day to improve our quality of life. Some are in very public roles—like police officers or teachers. Others keep the roads maintained, collect recycling, and beautify our parks and public spaces. In honor of public service,…

The release of the STAR Community Rating System (STAR) in 2012 marked an important milestone in the urban sustainability movement.

What follows are highlights from three distinct stories that demonstrate how innovative thinking and organizational change are firmly linked.

A review of ICMA's participation in the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's Choice Neighborhoods progam.