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Livable Places Update – August
August’s article: Creating a utopia for self-driving cars? Start sharing the ride now!
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Currents: Spring 2017
Currents provides readers with current information on energy issues affecting local governments in California.
CivicSpark Newsletter – August
This monthly CivicSpark newsletter features updates on CivicSpark projects and highlights.
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The latest from the Local Government Commission
Equitable Adaptation: Climate Strategies for All
Climate change is exacerbating equity issues already faced by people of color and immigrant communities as the result of long-standing economic, social, and racial factors.
SPUR Talk: Achieving Local Climate Goals
Heavy rains, floods, forest fires, sea level rise–this is the new normal… The question is, what can be done about it on the state and local level?
Path to Positive Communities
The Local Government Commission joins forces with Path to Positive Communities to inspire and empower local engagement on climate solutions.
Infinite Earth Radio Podcast
Infinite Earth Radio is a podcast produced by Skeo, in association with the Local Government Commission. Each week we interview visionary civic leaders who are transforming the future.
Disaster Preparedness and Recovery – September 21, 2017
It’s “Just” Rain: Weather Events Impacting Rural Communities
California Leading the Nation on Carbon Legislation – September 14, 2017
California’s Cap-and-Trade Program
Green Stormwater Management – September 07, 2017
Incorporating Green Infrastructure into Street Design
Featured Videos
Protected Bike Lane Popup Demonstration
As the City of St. Louis starts a Downtown Transportation Plan, this pop-up lane demonstrated how to improve safety and bikeability in St. Louis. This installation was led by Trailnet and PlaceMatters.
The New Mobility Planning in an Era of Autonomous Vehicles
This plenary features leading transportation experts discussing how local governments can plan for the new mobility future.
Cities Get Smarter: Smart Growth and the Internet of Things
Government officials and business leaders are beginning to embrace advanced technology to rethink the way we manage our civic and natural resources.