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Sydney, NSW launches world’s first geopolymer concrete test

Sydney, NSW is on the hunt for more eco-friendly paving materials. In 2019, it embarked on the world’s first test to learn how geopolymer concrete performs as a greener alternative for paving roads.

Govlaunch and CivStart are joining forces!

Team Govlaunch is proud to announce our new partnership with CivStart. Together we're helping innovative govtech startups navigate the challenging public sector marketplace and connect with local governments.

Manchester, NH partners with FedEx to test AI delivery

Roxo, FedEx’s autonomous robot, was introduced in 2019 to broaden the company’s same-day delivery service. Manchester, NH partnered with a local corporation and the Memphis-based delivery giant to pilot the new technology, setting the stage for advancements in contactless, emission-free delivery within the community. .

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🇺🇸 Maricopa County, AZ Clerk's Office deployed the IBM Watson Assistant to help employees and residents.

🇨🇦 Morin-Heights, QC recently adopted a strategic vision statement that prioritizes value-added actions for its citizens.

🇬🇧 Glasgow City Council, GB introduces pilot program to activate unused lanes for events and businesses.

🇮🇪 Limerick City and County Council, IE produces transit-style walking map to promote healthy living.

 🇳🇿 Tauranga City Council, NZ launched an award-winning "Save our Pipes from Wipes" awareness campaign.

🇺🇸 Atlanta, GA experiments with district-level participatory budgeting based on resident suggestions.

🇨🇦 St. Albert, AB deployed the first municipally-owned, long-range electric buses in Canada.

🇦🇺 Georges River, NSW unveils smart chillout hubs that gather data while keeping residents connected.

🇿🇦 Buffalo City, EC partnered with the Coca-Cola Company to provide waste management business training.

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Townfolio uses open data to drive economic development

This week’s Disruptor, Townfolio, brings data visualization in real-time to enable transparency and better decision making in local governments of all sizes.

We chatted with the Townfolio team about how their product democratizes data for local governments, resulting in more transparent economic development.