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This article on homeland security documents trends in America in this field since September 11, 2001. It highlights positive trends in U.S. counties and cities in this new and evolving discipline. These best practices are categorized under the four phases of emergency management: mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery. Trends for the future of homeland security are also discussed. This article clearly documents that local governments are at the forefront of this new national movement.

"A timely work on a dynamic field. Provides more than 40 case studies from states in America, and discusses current and evolving trends in relations between educational institutions and cities, towns, and other municipalities. Case studies examine current and evolving state-of-the-art practices"--Provided by publisher

"This book is based on a national literature search focusing on the best practices of cities, of all sizes and geographic locations, intended to maintain public services while holding down taxes. Every case study includes the city's website. This work makes it easy for professionals seeking additional information on budget reduction methods that seem to work somewhere"--Provided by publisher

"This book is based on a national literature search focusing on the best practices of cities, of all sizes and geographic locations, intended to maintain public services while holding down taxes. Every case study includes the city's website. This work makes it easy for professionals seeking additional information on budget reduction methods that seem to work somewhere"--Provided by publisher.

"The first section introduces the reader to the subject of American democracy. The second highlights the foundation of government. Section three examines core documents that established American democracy, from the Mayflower Compact to the Voting Rights Act of 1965. Section four focuses on the territorial expansion of the nation. The final section examines the future of democracy"--Provided by publisher

"This volume presents many case studies to show how cities and towns throughout the U.S. are restoring their wetlands, watersheds, rivers, beaches, and harbors even as rapid urbanization has put more stress on water supplies. These accounts are designed to educate citizens and public officials about water-related issues and concerns. Regional and national resource directories are included"--Provided by publisher

"This reference work covers the evolving field of 'cities and growth'; provides the framework for the emergence of best growth management practices in America's cities; includes case studies, or best practices available for reference; focuses on the future of planning practices; and examines future trends, societal changes, urban growth patterns, cities and their infrastructure, and their environment"--Provided by publisher

Local officials are making investment decisions to enhance the quality of life in their communities and to improve economic development conditions. These new programs are not municipal give-aways, or, as some call them, corporate welfare programs, but efforts to invest wisely in downtown areas and neighborhoods with the goal of revitalizing them, with the hope that business and commerce will follow. This work presents case studies from Atlanta, Baltimore, Baton Rouge, Berkeley, Boulder, Cambridge, Charleston, Chattanooga, Chesterfield County, Chicago, Cleveland, Denver, DuPont, Grand Forks, Ha

This work describes the operations of a typical municipal government and examines the many productivity trends that are occurring in city halls across America. Much of the focus is on the increasing need for planning in city government to ensure that productivity goals are met. It thoroughly examines the roles of the council, manager, and clerk in promoting increased productivity. It then looks at such municipal departments as legal, finance, fire, human services, library, police and public works, demonstrating proven techniques and structures in each that improve service

"Cities and towns across the United States are making efforts to restore nature and increase green space as a means of public renewal and downtown revitalization. For local government the goals are to provide an enhanced cityscape that brings residents back to the downtown to live, work and play; and to bring in tourists and further private investment"--Provided by publisher.

"This handbook collects essays documenting numerous best practices in homeland security from throughout the United States since the attacks of September 11, 2001. The essays describe case studies from the municipal level to the federal government. Also covered are the history and future of homeland security"--Provided by publisher