The Invisible Staffing Gap Costing Cities Time and Trust
By Juliana Ficheli Hoffman | Oct 7, 2025 | 4 min. read
This article is part of SAFEbuilt’s Economic Development Series, created to help municipalities and public agencies overcome modern challenges in plan...
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Why Housing Approvals Stall and How To Accelerate Them
By The Building Department Team | 2 min. read
Housing demand is climbing. Developers want to build. Communities need more options. But approvals are taking longer than ever.
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Revitalize Your Downtown: Practical Steps Cities Can Start Now
By The Building Department Team | 2 min. read
If you lead a city, a planning team, or a building department, you know downtown sets the tone for your community. When storefronts sit empty or proje...
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Invisible Infrastructure: The Systems Cities Can’t Live Without
By Juliana Ficheli Hoffman | 6 min. read
This article is part of SAFEbuilt’s Economic Development blog series — created for city leaders navigating growth, public pressure, and limited resour...
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How Municipalities Can Leverage Piggybacking To Streamline Service Delivery
By The Community Development Team | 4 min. read
Municipalities today face mounting challenges. Staffing shortages, rising service demands, and increasingly tight budgets are putting more pressure on...
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Strengthening Fire Inspections in Growing Cities
By The Building Department Team | 3 min. read
Urban Growth Increases Fire Inspection Demands As your city grows, projects get larger and more complex. High-rise towers, logistics centers, and mixe...
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Managing Fire Inspections in Rural Areas: Preparing for Big Projects
By The Building Department Team | 3 min. read
Big Projects Can Put Your Fire Inspections Under Pressure If your town lands a major factory, warehouse, or data center, it is a sign of growth and op...
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