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Livable Places Update – February
February’s article: What to Do About Water: Resilience, Restoration, Reliability
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Currents: Spring 2019
Currents provides readers with current information on energy issues affecting local governments in California.
CivicSpark Newsletter – February
This monthly CivicSpark newsletter features updates on CivicSpark projects and highlights.
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The latest from the Local Government Commission
Kate Meis Honored in 40 Under 40 List
The Sacramento Business Journal has honored Kate Meis in their 40 Under 40 list for her outstanding professional accomplishments & community involvement.
The Mayors’ Commission on Climate Change
Mayor Steinberg and Mayor Cabaldon are leading the Mayors’ Commission on Climate Change to develop a common vision and set of strategies for both cities to achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2045.
2018 LGC Annual Impact Report
The Local Government Commission (LGC) supports local policymakers through nationally recognized events, affordable technical assistance, and policy guidance on climate change, energy, water, and healthy community design.
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.
Sixth IPCC Assessment Report – March 06, 2019
Adaptation and Livable Communities Series – adaptation and the national climate assessment
Opportunity Zone Tax Credits – March 04, 2019
Smart Growth and Livable Communities Series – leveraging a tool in the federal tax law
An Atlas of US Transit – February 24, 2019
Urban Resilience Series – key elements of urban transit systems
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 Yellow Brick Road: Reclaiming the Iron Triangle
Working together with the the nonprofit POGO Park and the City of Richmond, LGC helped secure funding to create a more livable community.
Kate Meis: Private Sector Solutions for Public Benefit Projects
Kate Meis, Executive Director of the Local Government Commission, speaks during the kickoff plenary at the New Partners for Smart Growth Conference.