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post The Economic Benefits of Downtown Revitalization: A Guide for Local Governments
By Lee Ann Dmochowski On November 26, 2025

The Economic Benefits of Downtown Revitalization: A Guide for Local Governments

You've likely heard the pitch: invest in downtown, and economic vitality will follow. The data supports this when local governments combine strategic ...
(5 min read )
Tags:  Blog,   Civic Engagement,   Zoning,   Permitting,   Citizen Enaggement
post 5 Trends Shaping Land Use for 2026 and Beyond
By Lee Ann Dmochowski On November 12, 2025

5 Trends Shaping Land Use for 2026 and Beyond

Why can't we build enough affordable housing? Part of the answer lies in outdated zoning codes and permitting rules that no longer serve today’s ...
(3 min read )
Tags:  Blog,   Zoning,   Permitting,   Land Use,   Climate resilience
post How to Lower Flood Insurance Costs with GIS Mapping: A Checklist for Local Governments
By Lee Ann Dmochowski On October 31, 2025

How to Lower Flood Insurance Costs with GIS Mapping: A Checklist for Local Governments

Flood insurance premiums are rising nationwide as FEMA's Risk Rating 2.0 seeks to tie costs to property-level risk. Communities that proactively ...
(3 min read )
Tags:  Blog,   Digital Transformation,   Disaster Recovery,   Zoning,   Construction,   FEMA
post How a Shore Town Cut Floodplain Reporting Time from 2 Days to 4 Minutes
By Lee Ann Dmochowski On October 29, 2025

How a Shore Town Cut Floodplain Reporting Time from 2 Days to 4 Minutes

If you've ever watched water creep toward your property during a storm, you know the sinking feeling it can bring. Flooding is America's most common ...
(3 min read )
Tags:  Blog,   Digital Transformation,   Disaster Recovery,   Zoning,   Construction,   FEMA
post Cocke County, TN Launches Online Building and Zoning Permits with GovPilot
By Lee Ann Dmochowski On September 18, 2025

Cocke County, TN Launches Online Building and Zoning Permits with GovPilot

(1 min read )
Tags:  Constituent Experience,   Digital Transformation,   Building,   Zoning,   Public Works,   DPW
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