Co-Author: Michaela Sokol The majority of the American population is currently under a stay-at-home or shelter-in-place order due to COVID-19. However, as a result of the economic impact from coronavirus, some states are beginning to
Co-Author: Carmel Blanca While the Coronavirus outbreak has been significantly impacting all segments of the population, Californians are not only concerned for their own well-being, but are also actively expressing interest in the safety and
Coronavirus has placed a significant strain on communities throughout the world. Since the beginning of March, residents across the United States have been dealing with the physical threat, and subsequent economic instability, of the novel
At-risk communities are not only those who are most vulnerable to the COVID-19 virus, often due to limited access to healthcare, mobility and reduced hygiene, but these people are also most vulnerable to the economic
In order to keep businesses afloat, local government authorities, alongside residents and businesses themselves, are stepping up to fill the “time is money and money is time gap” in both traditional and innovative ways.
With activitations of state of emergencies throughout the U.S. and self-isolation periods lasting beyond a month, the very fabric of society has been impacted . Many local government CIOs had contingency plans in place pre-corona,
Stronger together, weaker apart; or so the saying goes. In the wake of the Coronavirus era social distancing has become the new norm and we all need to find a way to stay apart while
COVID-19 has made it harder for local governments to physically hear from their communities, especially at a time when they need their feedback the most. City halls are closed, many local government teams are working
As the coronavirus new normal sets in and confines people largely to their homes, residents are continuing to utilize a range of social media platforms to voice their concerns/interests related to the outbreak. The public
As another week goes by, it seems like the world is starting to set into a new normal, a coronavirus normal. The coronavirus pandemic and resulting lockdowns, self-isolation, and school closures have meant that communities
The coronavirus outbreak is completely changing day to day realities across the world, and fast. As more cities announce positive cases, create new policies, and implement different measures, the concerns of their communities change as
As the coronavirus starts to spread across the US, so too has online discourse about the new pandemic, including questions, concerns and misinformation. Subsequently, local government agencies across the country find themselves on the frontlines
Census 2020 is right around the corner and local authorities are gearing up for the biggest count of the decade! To help your city evaluate and refine its approach to the 2020 Census, Zencity’s Urban
Most people think of summer as a time to kick-back, relax, and head to the beach. Well, that’s true for the most part, but for some parts of the country, summer also signifies the start of unpredictable weather.
After receiving complaints from local businesses and residents, the City of Beaverton, Oregon, implemented a ban against car camping on its city streets in the summer of 2018. The ban attracted a great deal of