Government Trends & Technology Blog

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 Part of the answer lies in outdated zoning codes and permitting rules that no...


(3 min read )

Tags: Blog, Zoning, Permitting, Land Use, Climate resilience

How Vacant Property Registration Protects Neighborhoods

The empty house on the corner with an overgrown yard. The boarded-up building with a broken fence. The vacant lot that's become...


(3 min read )

Tags: Vacant Property Management, Digital Transformation, Blog

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...


(3 min read )

Tags: Digital Transformation, Blog, Disaster Recovery, Zoning, Construction, FEMA

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...


(3 min read )

Tags: Digital Transformation, Blog, Disaster Recovery, Zoning, Construction, FEMA

Why Local Government Software Can Fail (And How to Get It Right)

A practitioner's guide to adopting a new platform

Adopting modern government software promises faster service, fewer backlogs,...


(3 min read )

Tags: Government Efficiency, Digital Transformation, Blog

How 5 New Jersey Local Governments Cut Response Times, Doubled Output, and Saved Staff Hours

New Jersey local governments face familiar challenges: aging infrastructure, tight budgets, and residents who increasingly expect...


(2 min read )

Tags: Government Efficiency, Digital Transformation, Blog, Real Estate Auctions, Automation, Workflow Automation

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