Using data modeling powered by current pavement inventory and condition data, the city of Topeka could better understand its long-range pavement condition and funding needs.

Public safety radio, transportation app, and library hot spots

Check out the best ideas in local government this week that you might have missed!

Check out the best ideas in local government this week that you might have missed!

A free download of land use codes that cover a wide range of smart growth topics including street design guidelines, tiny homes, accessory dwelling units, and complete streets.

Links to tools, research, codes, and ordinances categorized by municipal operations, utilities, transportation and land use, and environmental and natural resource management.

What's inside: A sampling of smart-growth-based codes from the Sustainable Communities Advisory Committee.

This month's "Facts and Stats" looks at the activities and priorities of local governments related to smart city technology.

Shane Farthing helps predict some of the opportunities of the coming year.