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Tod Newcombe

Tod Newcombe

Managing Editor

Tod is the managing editor of Governing and the contributing editor of our sister publication, Government Technology. He was previously the editor of Public CIO, e.Republic’s award-winning publication for IT executives in the public sector, and is the author of several books on information management. 

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Google Glass Now for Public Transit
Utah tests the state's appetite for wearable technology as part of an overall strategy to try to better serve mobile users.
March 03, 2014
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Seniors Create Their Own Communities in Cities
More and more seniors are creating naturally occurring retirement communities, forcing cities to rethink zoning laws and how they provide services.
February 28, 2014
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Is That Streetlamp Watching You?
New technology makes it possible to turn ordinary streetlamps into data-gathering networks. But is it too much of a good thing?
February 27, 2014
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Gentrification's Not So Black and White After All
Despite complaints about well-educated white people buying up houses in low-income minority neighborhoods, recent studies show that gentrification often helps the original residents.
February 24, 2014
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Is the Cost of 311 Systems Worth the Price of Knowing?
311 systems have revolutionized the way cities gather information, allowing them to tackle small problems before they get too big. But running them can be extremely costly.
February 24, 2014
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Why Do Some Governments Struggle to Make Online Services Viable?
Recent audits reveal how poor strategic planning leads to lost opportunities for governments that are looking for new ways to deliver services at the lowest cost possible.
February 10, 2014
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Can Mayors Really Be Robin Hood?
Several mayors have promised to tackle income inequality, but some cast doubt that cities can make a difference.
January 31, 2014
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Should Cities Run Subways Later to Attract Young Professionals?
Late-night transit options may make a city more attractive to younger generations, but running trains around the clock has its drawbacks.
January 20, 2014
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PHOTOS: Can Streetcars Revive the Glory Days of Urban Transit?
Once America's most popular form of urban transit, streetcars practically disappeared but have returned to cities with a vengeance.
January 17, 2014
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Can Government Avoid Technology Failure?
HealthCare.gov is another reminder of the ongoing problems government has with technology. But success and innovation are possible, says an expert.
January 13, 2014
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