Every year, mayors across the country give state of the city speeches that, much like the State of the Union address, highlight their priorities and vision for the year and increasingly mayors are focusing on local solutions that address national challenges.…
With major flooding and severe weather events increasingly impacting the low-lying areas that make up most of Florida, the state is one of the most vulnerable to changes in the climate and rising sea levels. The Sunshine State has long…
The shade of a single tree can provide welcome relief from the hot summer sun. But when that single tree is part of a small forest, it creates a profound cooling effect. According to a study published today in the Proceedings…
Albuquerque, Austin, Denver, Orlando and San Antonio are the final of twenty-five winning cities to be awarded resources and technical support to help achieve their ambitious climate goals The Climate Challenge is designed to deliver on America’s Pledge and help…
Want jobs, public health and social inclusion? Make sure your city investment is low carbon Governments looking to boost jobs, economic productivity and public health should ensure infrastructure investment in cities is low carbon, according to a new study for…
By Terra Spero, CEO at Real Time Marketing Group & Jessica Mulder, Creative Director at RMA So much thought has been given to the idea that social media is degrading society, but if we take social media for what it…
By Farrell Tiller, Economic Development Manager Climate change is an urgent issue and one of the most significant global challenges facing the world today. It is also a critical matter for cities. Now home to over half the world’s population,…
One of the most urgent issues South Florida’s municipal leaders must tackle is sea level rise. Faced with inevitable flooding problems, leaders from around the state converged in Key West to discuss the coastal crisis. RMA, which is currently planning…