Every Wednesday, the TFG Blog posts a series of articles published over the previous week that discusses topics of interest to local governments. Learn about emerging trends and keep up on key policy issues by browsing the TFG Wednesday News Roundup!
Taxes, Stopgap Spending Confront Congress in Lame-Duck Session
When lawmakers return to Washington next week, expired tax breaks and a stopgap spending bill will be first on the docket for consideration. Congress must pass a continuing resolution by December 11 to avoid a federal government shutdown. Read more...
Smart Cities: Understanding the Untapped Value of Sensor Data
This fall, Chicago will install a network of 40 sensors to discover how new data sets can inform decisions that make the city a better place to live. The Array of Things initiative will begin with devices being installed on light poles that cover the city’s central business district. Every 15 seconds, the sensors will collect and report data on temperature, humidity, carbon monoxide, vibration, light and sound. Read more...
Grey Water Systems Becoming More Popular Due to Drought
Grey water systems that take spent water from showers, bathroom faucets and washers and use it to quench the landscape are seen by some as the next step in sustainability. Southern California is Exhibit A for grey water use. Read more...
How GIS Can Aid in Emergency Management
Susan Cutter, a geography professor at the University of South Carolina, discusses the use of GIS in emergency management and the ‘why of the where’ when working with maps. Read more...
Combating Blight with Carless Development
A hamlet in Long Island is being transformed into a thriving urban center amid suburban settings. The downtown development features amenities seen in dense cityscapes, aiming to pull the neighborhood out of blight and into prosperity with economic development. Developers have acknowledged the projects design is based on the growing trend of carless neighborhoods, which are centered around major transit points for trains and buses. Read more...
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