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Livable Places Update – May
May’s article: Age-friendly Communities
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Currents: Winter 2018
Currents provides readers with current information on energy issues affecting local governments in California.
CivicSpark Newsletter – May
This monthly CivicSpark newsletter features updates on CivicSpark projects and highlights.
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The latest from the Local Government Commission
Equity Livability
Five years ago, the City of Sacramento created its first Climate Action Plan, with specific goals, strategies and actions to reduce emissions and prepare for climate change impacts.
Recreation Economy
Placer County’s economy, culture, and communities all rely on thriving nature. However, many of their natural resources have been threatened as a result of climate change.
Path to Positive Communities
Communities large and small across America and the world are taking up the mantle on energy, sustainability, and 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.
Small Cities and the Transportation Revolution – June 21, 2018
Smart Growth and Livable Communities Series – emerging mobility trends
Prosperity and Poverty in Urban America – June 14, 2018
Urban Resilience Series – growth in American cities
Transportation Inequity in Baltimore – June 07, 2018
Diversity Equity and Inclusion, Environmental Justice and Equitable Development Series – transportation inequity
Featured Videos
Rick Cole: 2016 Yosemite Conference
Rick Cole, provides a retrospective on the role the LGC network has played in advancing smart growth over the last 35 years.
Kate Meis – Getting to Just Growth and Shared Prosperity
Executive Director of the Local Government Commission, Kate Meis, speaks at the 2018 New Partners for Smart Growth™ Conference Kickoff Plenary.
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.