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Asset Based Community Development
Type Policy Brief or Report
Year -
Level City or Town, Other Boards and Agencies, State
State(s) All States, North Carolina
Source NC State University
Policy Areas Community Development, Data & Technology
Asset-Based Community Development (ABCD) as a concept for building community capacity, emphasizing the importance of local assets as primary building blocks for sustainable community development. The seven distinct assets considered are financial, political, human, cultural, built/infrastructure,...
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Mapping Community Assets Workbook
Type Policy Brief or Report
Year -
Level City or Town, County
State(s) All States
Source Northwest Regional Educational Laboratory
Policy Areas Community Development, Data & Technology
Asset mapping as the process of identifying and mapping valuable elements in a community, treating assets as advantages, resources, or sources of strength. The workbook encourages communities to recognize and leverage existing assets, promoting a positive and creative perspective...
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Civic Innovation & Asset Mapping & Data Collection
Type Policy Brief or Report
Year 2022
Level City or Town
State(s) All States
Source Center for Digital Government
Policy Areas Data & Technology, Democracy & Governance
Medium-sized counties and cities investing in data modernization efforts sometimes fail to fully leverage cloud-based solutions and advanced tools due to a lack of skilled staff and disproportionate amount of manual data processes. This report finds that most organizations and city...
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Asset Mapping Roadmap: A Guide to Assessing Regional Development Resources
Type Policy Brief or Report
Year -
Level City or Town, County
State(s) All States
Source Illuminate
Policy Areas Community Development, Data & Technology
This guide was commissioned by the U.S. Department of Labor to help regions enhance their competitive position through asset mapping. The process involves three levels: Asset Identification, Basic Evaluation, and Comprehensive Assessment. It aims to identify and leverage regional...
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Boston's Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) program
Type Policy Brief or Report
Year 2022
Level City or Town, Other Boards and Agencies
State(s) Massachusetts
Source Rethinking Revenue Initiative
Policy Areas Democracy & Governance, Finance & Procurement
Local governments face challenges relating to tax-exempt properties and the strain it puts on budgets, for example in Boston with its numerous tax-exempt institutions. This brief explores how Boston tackled this issue, emphasizing a voluntary Payments in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) program....
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National Cyber Incident Response Plan - December 2016.pdf
Type Policy Brief or Report
Year 2016
Level City or Town, County, Other Boards and Agencies, State
State(s) All States
Source The Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency
Policy Areas Data & Technology, Democracy & Governance
Building comprehensive cyber security standards and action plans is crucial for cities collecting sensitive data. This brief provides tools for US organizations to effectively respond to cybersecurity breaches with an emphasis on operational coordination, protecting intelligent infrastructure...
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Data for the People _ Oregon Center for Public Policy.pdf
Type Policy Brief or Report
Year -
Level State
State(s) Oregon
Source Oregon Center for Public Policy
Policy Areas Data & Technology, Democracy & Governance, Economic Justice
All Oregonians deserve economic security, but for many it remains an elusive dream. This is particularly true for marginalized groups who face steep income inequalities and an economy that does not serve low-paid people. Data for the People compiles and provides the latest publicly...
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Making Data a Strategic Asset
Type Policy Brief or Report
Year 2022
Level City or Town
State(s) All States
Source Center for Digital Government
Policy Areas Data & Technology, Democracy & Governance
Medium-sized counties and cities investing in data modernization efforts sometimes fail to fully leverage cloud-based solutions and advanced tools due to a lack of skilled staff and disproportionate amount of manual data processes. This report finds that most organizations and city...
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A Bid for Better Transit: Improving service with contracted operations
Type Policy Brief or Report
Year 2017
Level City or Town, National, County, State
State(s) All States
Source TransitCenter
Policy Areas Transportation & Mobility
Service contracting is a tool that government can use to improve transit service quality for riders and better position transit agencies to succeed in today's dynamic transportation industry. This report provides six case studies that show how cities have utilized service contracting...
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State of the Cities 2024
Type Policy Brief or Report
Year 2024
Level City or Town
State(s) All States
Source National League of Cities
Policy Areas Community Development, Environment & Natural Resources, Health, Housing, Public Safety
Mayors are responsible for continuing improvement in their cities and aligning the priority of their policy issues with their constituents. This report provides guidance on the focus of city leaders in 2024 compared to the public's sentiment on policy. The report found a lack of convergence...
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Solsmart: A Regional Approach to Solar Energy Adoption
Type Policy Brief or Report
Year 2022
Level City or Town, County
State(s) All States
Source National Association of Regional Councils
Policy Areas Energy, Environment & Natural Resources
This report explains how the Solsmart program encourages regional organizations and communities to streamline solar processes and encourage solar development. It recommends utilizing the program's free technical assistance opportunities, engaging local stakeholders, and educating...
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Embedding Equity Into How Your City Does Business: Early Childhood Municipal Policy Brief Series
Type Policy Brief or Report
Year 2018
Level City or Town
State(s) All States
Source National League of Cities
Policy Areas Children & Families, Democracy & Governance, Education
Systemic inequities create barriers to success for historically marginialized community members, particularly children of color and those living in poverty. This guide describes how elected officials can embed equity into local governance policies and practices, using early childhood...
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Preemption and the COVID-19 Pandemic: Exploring State Interference Before, During, & After the Crisis
Type Policy Brief or Report
Year 2020
Level City or Town, National, State
State(s) All States
Source National League of Cities
Policy Areas Democracy & Governance, Health, Public Safety
State preemption acted as major barrier to local governments' COVID-19 response, restricting actions like mask mandates, paid leave, and municipal broadband. This report calls for repealing unnecessary preemptions and strengthening home rule to give localities more autonomy. It emphasizes...
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Navigating the Political Landscape for Early Childhood Success
Type Policy Brief or Report
Year 2023
Level City or Town
State(s) All States
Source National League of Cities
Policy Areas Children & Families, Democracy & Governance, Education
Local government plays a key role in ensuring all young children have the resources and opportunities to reach their full potential and with their families, live healthy and prosperous lives. Elected officials must understand how to navigate the city governance structure to build...
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SLDS Technical Brief: Data Stewardship: Managing Personally Identifiable Information in Electronic Student Education Records
Type Policy Brief or Report
Year 2010
Level School Board, School District, State
State(s) All States
Source National Center for Education Statistics
Policy Areas Data & Technology, Education
School districts must safeguard electronic student education records that contain personally identifiable information (PII) in alignment with privacy and data protection programs based on Fair Information Practices and FERPA regulations. A Governance Committee should be established...
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State of the Cities 2022
Type Policy Brief or Report
Year 2022
Level City or Town
State(s) All States
Source National League of Cities
Policy Areas Community Development, Data & Technology, Economic Justice, Environment & Natural Resources, Finance & Procurement, Housing, Public Safety, Transportation & Mobility
The challenge of creating job opportunities for economically disadvantaged communities requires targeted initiatives. Local leaders should implement workforce development programs, job training, and partnerships with local businesses to increase employment access. These efforts should...
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