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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,
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
ARPA final rule allows local governments to acquire new applications to streamline services
In March of last year, the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan was passed in an attempt to mitigate the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. As
How to Choose a Computerized Maintenance Management Software (CMMS) for Your Organization
The management of maintenance activities for municipal assets such as roadways, facilities, green space, etc. can present a unique set of challenges. Incoming service requests
US Infrastructure Investment and Job Act passes, dedicates $257.5 billion to capital infrastructure improvements
Yesterday, President Biden signed into law the US Infrastructure Investment and Job Act. The $1.2 trillion package is one of the most significant long-term investments
Updates to Open Cities Index (OCI) & Geospatial Maturity Index (GMI)
In an effort to help public sector organizations grow their open data and geospatial programs, PSD Citywide has been conducting the Open Cities Index (OCI)