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The U.S. Justice Department is making a big investment in police body cameras, providing grants that it says will help city police departments become more transparent and accountable to the public.Based on the experiences of departments that have...
Article - 09/25/2015
Active Region(s): Main, North America
Category: Public safety and security
By Sandra M. BaerIs there a better way for the private sector to build trust with city leaders -- one that creates real partnerships with a city?Can city leaders find a way to get guidance and advice from private sector experts without a "sales...
Article - 09/25/2015
Active Region(s): Main, North America
Category: Finance and procurement
The growth of renewable energy and distributed generation, the drop in demand for electricity in Europe, enhanced energy efficiency and other factors have left Italian utility Enel, a Council Lead Partner, with a large number of power plants that...
Article - 09/25/2015
Active Region(s): Main, North America
Category: Built environment, Economic development, Energy, Citizen engagement
The San Francisco Sheriffs Department’s Five Keys Charter School and the New York City Council’s Participatory Budgeting program won Innovation in Government Awards from the Ash Center for Democratic Governance from Harvard University’s John F....
Article - 09/23/2015
Active Region(s): Main, North America
Category: Health and human services, Citizen engagement, Citizen engagement strategies and tools
The time, money and effort invested in energy efficiency has paid off in a number of ways. The growth of electricity demand has slowed down and less energy is wasted as homes, offices, businesses and industries have become more attuned to using...
Article - 09/23/2015
Active Region(s): Main, North America
Category: Energy, Policy and leadership