The Government Performance Project evaluates the management capacity of 40 of the nation's largest counties during 2001.
This report, produced jointly by the Maxwell Campbell Public Affairs Institute and Governingmagazine and funded by the Pew Charitable Trusts, is the first comprehensive survey of county government management. The multi-year project grades 40 of the nation's largest counties on how well they managethe systems that deliver public services to their citizens. Of California's nine largest counties, the report ranks San Diego County first, followed by Orange County.
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The City of Broken Sidewalks
Can Los Angeles fix 4,000 miles of broken sidewalks before the city hosts the 2028 Olympic Games?
Shifts in Shopping: Transforming Malls Into Parks
Maybe zombie malls still have a second life — one with a little greenery.
Major US Cities Still Suffering Downtown Decline
Research shows that the “donut effect” hollowing out central business districts since the pandemic continues to cause economic decline in the 12 largest American cities.
San Francisco Tops ‘Urban Mobility Readiness’ List
An annual analysis of global cities assesses public transit, technology, and sustainability.
Bike-Mounted Sensor Could Improve Safety for Cyclists
A new camera technology can detect when vehicles pass too close to people on bikes.
GM Nixes Robotaxi Division
The company suspended the Cruise self-driving taxi service late last year after a vehicle struck and seriously injured a pedestrian.
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