Articles
![Concrete and metal bridge on sunny day.](https://www.psdcitywide.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/shutterstock_2188658941-300x200.webp)
Infrastructure, Investment, and Jobs Act – Summer Round-Up
Last November, the Infrastructure, Investment, and Jobs Act (also known as Bipartisan Infrastructure Law) was passed and signed into law by President Joe Biden. This
![Side view of maintenance worker in orange safety vest and white hard hat using tablet on construction site.](https://www.psdcitywide.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Permitting_PressRelease-300x229.jpg)
PSD Citywide Launches Enhanced Permitting Solution at 2022 OBOA-AMTS
New Citizen Portal, Payment Processing, and new Planning tools make the latest version the most comprehensive digital permitting solution in the market today. London, Ontario
![Woman at municipal service desk accepting application from citizen.](https://www.psdcitywide.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/shutterstock_1924263854-300x200.webp)
How Online Permitting Software Helps to Meet Changing Needs
Effective permitting processes drive great citizen experiences and healthy municipality interactions. Yet, while local governments have taken steps to develop their processes with digital aspects
![Hand touching tablet screen.](https://www.psdcitywide.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/shutterstock_95655403-300x200.webp)
Five Myths About Switching to ePermitting
In recent years, ePermitting has become highly valuable to municipalities, offering a solution to reduce the time it takes to process applications via lengthy traditional
![Drone view of a small town in countryside at sunset.](https://www.psdcitywide.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/shutterstock_1203367321-300x157.png)
Doubling the Gas Tax Fund Builds Better Lives
As the federal election campaign rolls forward, we see the parties shaping their platforms around commitments to improve Canadians’ quality of life. As they do,
![Municipal employee in office working on laptop.](https://www.psdcitywide.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/shutterstock_1940410012-300x200.webp)
How Permit Software Impacts the Employee Experience
Over the years, both the public and private sectors have pivoted towards enhancing the employee experience. Undoubtedly spearheaded by the pandemic and the subsequent Great
![Colleagues in office working together on a laptop.](https://www.psdcitywide.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/shutterstock_1410209846-300x200.webp)
Three Key Features to Look for When Choosing Municipal Permitting Software
The municipal permitting process has come a long way. What was once strictly a pen and paper transaction, municipal permitting software now enables residents to
![](https://www.psdcitywide.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/ManAtComputer_shutterstock_1775745638-300x200.webp)
Incomplete Permit Application Submissions & How To Avoid Them
Incomplete permit application submissions are one of the biggest frustrations for citizens and administrative staff alike. Housing and commercial permits are intricate. They require detailed
![Hands of a citizen using digital tablet.](https://www.psdcitywide.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Tablet_hutterstock_2151108969-300x200.png)
Why Local Governments Should Transition To Digital Permit Software
Excel sheets and manually recording data have been a long-standing system for the local government permitting process. However, for administrative and public works teams, sifting
![Maintenance worker with hardhat under arm and using mobile phone.](https://www.psdcitywide.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/shutterstock_1809976099-300x153.webp)
Driving Efficiency and Accuracy with PSD Citywide’s Permitting Software
Over the past two years, permitting software has become a popular agenda item among local governments. The COVID-19 pandemic underscored the demand for more online technology capabilities
![Upward view of wood, roof framing on house being built.](https://www.psdcitywide.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Federal-Budget-2022-300x200.jpg)
New Housing Infrastructure Dollars for Canadian Local Governments
Yesterday, Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland tabled the federal Liberals’ 2022 budget. The Budget, “A Plan to Grow Our Economy and Make Life More Affordable,” includes
![Row of many United States flags with sunset in the background.](https://www.psdcitywide.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/shutterstock_1448554907-300x300.png)
Applications now open for RAISE grant program
Today, the Department of Transportation released a notice of funding opportunity for the Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) Grant Program, delivered under the Infrastructure