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Scaling County Services without Expanding Payroll

Scaling County Services without Expanding Payroll

This article is part of SAFEbuilt’s Economic Development Series, created to help communities overcome modern challenges in planning, permitting, staff...
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Plan To Fund: 5 Steps That Win Grants

Plan To Fund: 5 Steps That Win Grants

You have a vision for your community. A park renovation. A new sidewalk. Infrastructure upgrades.
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The Invisible Staffing Gap Costing Cities Time and Trust

The Invisible Staffing Gap Costing Cities Time and Trust

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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Revitalize Your Downtown: Practical Steps Cities Can Start Now

Revitalize Your Downtown: Practical Steps Cities Can Start Now

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

Invisible Infrastructure: The Systems Cities Can’t Live Without

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

How Municipalities Can Leverage Piggybacking To Streamline Service Delivery

Municipalities today face mounting challenges. Staffing shortages, rising service demands, and increasingly tight budgets are putting more pressure on...
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Navigating Economic Change: A Perspective for City Leaders

Navigating Economic Change: A Perspective for City Leaders

This article is part of From the President’s Desk, where I share reflections from the field, drawn from conversations with city leaders and the real-w...
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