All News In: Thought Leadership
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July 7th, 2025Parks and Recreation Funding Sources beyond PARTF
The North Carolina Parks and Recreation Trust Fund (PARTF) awards matching grants to local governments...
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June 25th, 2025Bridging the Budget Gap: Aligning Capital Projects with Funding Goals
Getting a capital project funded isn’t just about having a good idea—it’s about aligning that idea...
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June 24th, 2025
Hazard Mitigation Grant Program: What Communities Need to Know
On April 4, 2025, the Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA) officially terminated the...
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June 23rd, 2025
Establishing a Stormwater Utility Fund: Three Myths Holding Communities Back from Financial Sustainability
“A stormwater utility fee is just another tax.” Does this sound familiar? According to the...
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June 16th, 2025
Establishing a Stormwater Utility Fund: How to Set Fair Stormwater Utility Rates
Charging a new user fee for a service that had previously been managed behind the scenes is never going...
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June 11th, 2025
A once-forgotten town forges ahead: Selma rebuilds infrastructure and community
The Town of Selma has access to both regional railroad and Interstate highway traffic, but it has not...
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June 9th, 2025
Establishing a Stormwater Utility Fund: What Local Governments Need to Know
For many communities, managing stormwater is often seen as a low priority, trailing behind concerns...
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May 22nd, 2025
401 vs. 404 Permit: What’s the Difference?
When planning a development project, navigating environmental permitting is a critical step, especially...
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May 19th, 2025
Navigating Public Works: How Considering Failure Protects Communities
What happens if I do this—or what happens if I don’t? When it comes to prioritizing infrastructure...
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May 14th, 2025
3 Ways Data Can Support Local Government Infrastructure
From a public works standpoint, data can often feel more like an obstacle than an opportunity. Massive...
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May 13th, 2025
Avoiding Costly SSOs: A Smarter Way to Manage Your Sewer System
Sanitary sewer overflows (SSOs) are among the most costly and disruptive challenges faced by public...
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May 12th, 2025
Infrastructure Asset Management Toolbox: Programs for Land, Parks, and Sewer
In the 2025 Report Card for America’s Infrastructure, ASCE noted that “any infrastructure categories...
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