Green Building Incentives that Work (March 27)
A report by the National Association of Industrial and Office Properties, Green Building Incentives that Work - A Look at How Local Governments are Incentivizing Green Development, provides an overview of local and state incentives for green building construction by the private sector.

Small City Resource Manual Released (March 27)
AWC's recently released Small City Resource Manual provides elected and appointed officials with information on navigating the complexities of policy making, governance and operational matters.

The Effects of Inclusionary Zoning on Local Housing Markets (March 27)
A new study released by the Center for Housing Policy provides local decision-makers with valuable evidence on the impacts of inclusionary zoning – a popular but often-controversial affordable housing policy. More from the Center for Housing Policy.

Downtown Revitalization Training Institute (March 27)
The Washington State Dept. of Community, Trade and Economic Development's 22nd Annual Downtown Revitalization Training Institute will be held in Wenatchee on May 13-15, 2008. Program and registration information are available here.

Learning from Losers (March 27)
Politics aside, when governments seriously study their shortcomings, better management and policy often follows. More from Governing.

Beware the Dysfunctional Org Chart (March 27)
The org chart is a fiction. An attractive fiction. A comforting fiction. But a very misleading fiction. More from Bob Behn's Public Management Report.

Whose Property Rights? (March 27)
The clash between private interests and public welfare in Oregon raises a question that has vexed the nation since its founding. More from Metropolis Magazine.

Our Aging Infrastructure: Voices For Change Mount Quickly (March 27)
The infrastructure issue — the long shadow thrown across America’s future by deteriorating roadways, bridges, railroads, water systems and schools — finally seems to be getting hot. More from Nation's Cities Weekly.

The Cost of Clean Streams (March 27)
Across the country, local officials facing rising costs to satisfy federal requirements for controlling stormwater runoff are searching for ways to fund the costly measures. More from American City & County.

Community Safety Measures at the University of Washington (March 27)
The University of Washington (UW) has established a wide range of programs and technologies for a safer community for faculty, staff, students, and visitors. More from The Police Chief.

Innovation: Beyond the ‘Big Bang’ (March 20)
As governments develop their strategies for innovation, they need to look beyond generating good ideas and instead begin to hone their ability to put their best ideas into practice. More from Management Insights.

Want Better Performance? Pay For It. (March 20)
The notion that government employees don't respond to financial incentives doesn't match reality. More from Governing.

Workers Cite Biggest Productivity Barriers (March 20)
Asked to name the single biggest barrier to on-the-job productivity last year, the majority of workers cite being “overloaded,” according to a new poll by LifeCare, Inc.More from LifeCare.

Removing Regulatory Barriers to Affordable Housing (March 20)
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has prepared an new guidebook, Creating a Task Force on Regulatory Barriers to Affordable Housing, to help state and local governments identify and reduce barriers to affordable housing.

National County Government Week (March 20)
It is not too late to begin planning to celebrate national County Government Week, April 6-12. More from NACo.

Smart City - Charettes (March 20)
This week's episode of Smart City includes a discussion about the maturing role charrettes are playing in the planning and design of communities with Bill Lennertz of the National Charrette Institute.

Libraries: Partners in Sustaining Communities (March 20)
As one of the most visible symbols of every jurisdiction’s civic presence, libraries are one of the best-known faces of local government. More from Public Management.

Promoting Public Transit Use (March 20)
A new study from the Transportation Research Board (TRGB), "Understanding How to Motivate Communities to Support and Ride Public Transportation," explores the methods and strategies used by public transportation agencies to enhance their public images and promote public transit use. More from the TRB.

Assessing Mobile Technologies in Child Protective Services (March 20)
The Center for Technology in Government (CTG) recently published a report on the impact of mobile technology use in child protective services based on case studies of 23 New York State local social services departments. More from CTG.

Fine-Tuning Wi-Fi (March 20)
Atlanta-based EarthLink's February confirmation that it was selling off its municipal Wi-Fi business sounded the final death knell for some cities' ambitious goals to offer ubiquitous wireless broadband. More from American City & County.

Kirkland Lecture Series - Robert Gibbs Video Presentation (March 13)
The city of Kirkland recently hosted a presentation by Robert Gibbs, a nationally known retail specialist, on "New Trends in Town and City Retail Commerce." Windows Media Player is required to view the video.

Is Your City a Great City? (March 13)
The Project for Public Spaces offers a checklist to see how your city measures up. More from Making Places.

Locate Sample Ordinances, Contracts, RFPs (March 13)
You can use MRSC's search system to locate a wide variety of local government documents. Note the new options to the right of your search results that allow you to limit your results by agency type, population range, region, form and class of government. Watch a brief tutorial to learn more about using our advanced search features.

New Urban Institute Report - Employing and Retaining Older Workers (March 13)
As the U.S. population ages and the number of people reaching traditional retirement ages increases, employers need to do more to attract and retain older workers, many of whom are highly experienced, knowledgeable, and skilled. More from the Urban Institute.

Feeding the Meters and the Homeless (March 13)
Denver's Donation Meter Program collects change for initiatives that provide meals, job training, substance-abuse counseling, housing and other programs.

Transition to Digital TV (March 13)
Local governments should be aware of the upcoming transition to digital television broadcasting. All analog over the air TV transmissions will end after February 17, 2009. Jurisdictions should consider providing information to residents, perhaps through your regular newsletter, if you have one. There are many resources for information regarding the DTV transition including the FCC's DTV page.

A Time of Testing (March 13)
The municipal bond market is dealing with uncertain times — not of its own making. More from Governing.

EPA Launches New Multimedia Portal Website (March 13)
The Environmental Protection Agency has launched a new web-based multimedia portal to serve as a one-stop location for environmental video, audio/podcasts, and photography.

Leadership in Law Enforcement (March 13)
Transformational leadership theory is based on the principles of shared leadership, shared vision, and the continuing improvement of the individual. More from The Police Chief.

Conservation Creates Green Collar Jobs (March 13)
As local governments pass policies and create programs to encourage “green” building and sustainable development, they also are fostering the development of jobs in construction, horticulture, hazardous waste remediation and energy conservation. More from American City & County.

Google Earth Offers 3-D Modeling for Smaller Cities (March 06)
Google is inviting local governments to produce 3-D data that they can integrate into Google Earth and provide a rich, 3-D representation of their locality. More from Government Technology.

Forging an Open Stream (March 06)
While many local governments have begun streaming their meetings over the Internet, a growing number are also adding new indexing technology that allows citizens to search for and watch only those portions of the meetings they are most interested in. More from Governing.

Benefits for Younger vs. Older Workers (March 06)
A new report by the Segal company reveals fresh insights into the factors that motivate public employees of various ages. More from Governing

Public Sector Must Pay, Stay Competitive (March 06)
To explain the differences in public and private sector compensation, it's important to dig beneath the surface. More from ICMA.

Smart City - On the Riverfront (March 06)
The redevelopment of riverfronts has been one of the drivers of urban revitalization in many U.S. cities. This week's guests on Smart City are working to bring new life to two of those riverfronts.

AWC Training – Municipal Responses to Climate Change (March 06)
On April 16, 2008 AWC is holding a one-day training session on Creating "Cooler" Cities – Municipal Responses to Climate Change at the Tacoma Convention Center.

What Does Your CIO Really Need to Know? (March 06)
Chief information officers are responsible for information technology, so that's what they need to know, right? More from Governing.

Federal Proceedings and Cable Franchising (March 06)
The Miller & Van Eaton law firm has posted an excellent summary of the FCC proceedings which are leading toward major changes in local cable franchising. Local governments have been opposing the changes.

Bringing a Higher Level of Productivity to the Fire Service (March 06)
Fire departments demonstrate that looking beyond the traditional roles of the fire service and seeking cooperative ventures with law enforcement and other agencies can lead to significant opportunities to greatly enhance fire service productivity. More from Public Management.

Coral Springs, FL, First City to Win Baldrige Award (March 06)
Coral Springs, FL, is the first local government in the nation to receive the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award, a Presidential honor that recognizes U.S. companies for organizational performance excellence. More from Nation's Cities Weekly.