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Takoma Park, MD

Takoma Park, MD Allocates More than 50% of its ARPA Spending Plan to Advancing Equity

The City of Takoma Park, MD knew it had a historic opportunity to advance equity in its community using ARPA funds. The city lacked a data-driven meth...

Corona, CA

Tackling Retirement Obligations for Financial Stability

The City of Corona, in partnership with GovInvest, is utilizing a data-driven approach to analyze, project and communicate retirement obligations to d...

Wichita, KS

Wichita Guides ARPA Spend on Affordable Housing with Public Participation

As a growing city torn between holding onto tradition and increasing its younger population, Wichita, KS wanted to ensure it utilized public participa...

Detroit, MI

Detroit, MI Raises $1B in Funding 5 Years after Declaring Bankruptcy

After declaring bankruptcy in 2013, Detroit was looking to restore financial stability and raise grant revenue in support of its strategic vision. The...

National City, CA

Paradise Creek Water Quality and Community Enhancement project in National City

This project in National City, CA will treat and direct storm water runoff along Paradise Valley Rd through a biofiltration detention basin. Mainly, a...

Tigard, OR

Tigard OR Supports Local Businesses through Economic Uncertainty with Online Engagement Software

City of Tigard offered support for local businesses during the economic uncertainty surrounding COVID-19. They used their online community engagement ...

Rio Vista, CA

Sherman Island 600 Acre Wetland Restoration To Improve Water Quality

Creation of 650 acres of permanent managed wetland units with earthen compacted berms. An existing scour pond was filled in with fill material. Great ...

Aurora, CO

Free Water Fixture Replacement for Low-Income Households

To encourage further resident participation in water conservation programs, the City of Aurora administered a free high-efficiency water fixture repla...

Pittsburgh, PA

Budgeting for climate: The City of Pittsburgh repurposes resources for a sustainable future

The budget is a potent tool to leverage for change. It is logical to begin there when implementing a major initiative like Climate Action. A shared la...

Hagerstown, MD

Hagerstown, MD captures additional $10k each month with rental property inspections

Hagerstown introduced its Rental Property Licensing Program in 2003 to ensure safety within rental housing. City leaders wanted to encourage responsib...