Government Trends & Technology Blog

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...


(5 min read )

Tags: Blog, Civic Engagement, Zoning, Citizen Enaggement, Permitting

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 Part of the answer lies in outdated zoning codes and permitting rules that no...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

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