People

‘Silver Tsunami’ Makes State Rethink Applications and Tech
With 15,000 Connecticut state workers eligible for retirement in 2022, state departments are turning to online applications and artificial intelligence to quickly fill potential labor gaps. Source: Eliza  Fawcett / Hartford Courant

Cities Need Collaboration to Deliver More Inclusive Services, CIOs Say
By Jake Williams  / StateScoop

WA Commerce Awards $4 Million to 52 Communities to Address Housing Affordability
Grants will fund housing action plans and city code changes 
Source: Washington Department of Commerce

Govern for America Hopes First Cohort Spurs Interest in Government Work
By Colin Wood / StateScoop

HUD Releases Video Featuring Formerly Homeless Veteran
Source: HUD

Planet

23 U.S. Cities Make Global Index of 100 Hyperconnected Cities
Source: American City & County

The Era of Car-Clogged City Streets Is Over
As cities become denser, the old rationale of designing them around automobiles must give way to a new use of streets that includes walking and micro-mobile solutions.
By Ashwini Chhabra / GovTech

Scooter Company Wants to Boost Helmet Use With ‘Selfie’ Incentive Program
By Bill Lucia / Route Fifty

Commentary: In Clean Energy Transition, Military Veterans Play Key Role
Source: Energy News Network

Grants From Duke Energy Will Aid NC Triangle to Transition to More Electric Buses
Source: CSR Wire

Rhode Island Development Pairs Affordable Housing With Net-zero Design
By Lisa Prevost / Energy News Network

Prosperity

Creating the Foundation for Building an Agency Culture That Values Evidence
By Andrew Feldman / GovExec

People are the Key to Accelerating Tech Strategy in Today’s Cities
By George Burciaga / StateScoop

The (Smarter) Siren Song
Technological advances are making public safety communications more effective and reliable 
Source: American City & County

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