Stop RFP Delays: How Cities Get Support in Days, Not Months
By The Community Development Team | Feb 2, 2026 | 4 min. read
When permit activity spikes or key staff members leave unexpectedly, the pressure builds quickly. Inspections fall behind. Residents start calling. Yo...
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Electronic Plan Review: How To Keep Projects Moving
By The Building Department Team | 3 min. read
If you’re hearing more complaints about plan review timelines, the cause is often simple. Too much rework. Applicants resubmit. Staff clarify. The sam...
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Scaling County Services without Expanding Payroll
By Juliana Ficheli Hoffman | 6 min. read
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
By The Community Development Team | 4 min. read
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
By Juliana Ficheli Hoffman | 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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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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