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Jason Shueh
Jason Shueh is a content strategist at Accela, focused on developing insightful resources that inform and support Accela's government customers. He has a passion for smart city growth and civic tech, two spaces he covered at length in his previous roles as a journalist at Government Technology magazine and as the tech editor at StateScoop, publications centered around public sector IT.
Two Planning and Building Applications Aim to Accelerate City Housing through Data, Mobile Apps and Analytics
Two new planning and building apps reduce overhead and maintenance costs, offering out-of-the-box tools To accommodate the heightened demand for housing, cities have employed…
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Regionalization and Open Government: Key Themes of This Week’s Civic Engagement Roadshow
The Accela Crew was out in full force this week in the heart of the South, with stops in Atlanta, GA, and Charlotte, NC. Our…
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Five Critical Components to Any Business and Occupational Licensing Solution
From adaptable design to launch-readiness, learn the essential technical components you should demand in an IT business and occupational licensing solution Effective business…
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Accelarate 2018 Convenes Govtech Thought Leaders to Assist State and Local Governments
The rapid shift in technology, regulation and an upsurge in urban populations are presenting governments with unprecedented challenges. Advances in technology have heightened citizen expectations…
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Civic Engagement: Where Does America Rank?
The OECD (Organisation for Economic Co-Operation and Development) just released an updated version of their Better Life Index. The annual report measures the well-being of societies…
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Accela Offers California Cities Aid with New Building Permit Extension
Starting Jan. 1 cities and counties will be extending the time developers have to comply with building permit regulations and Accela is ready to assist governments that may need help adjusting services. California Gov. Jerry Brown signed California Assembly Bill 2913 (AB 2913) on Sept. 21, easing some of the tight building permit compliance deadlines placed on developers. Prior to the law, developers who received a building permit for construction were expected to comply with all building codes currently in force, no matter when those codes were added. This meant builders that received a permit were still required to comply with a code even if it had been added or updated after construction plans were approved or construction was underway.
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Business & Occupational Licensing: 5 Things Every Government Should Expect from their Vendor
It’s no secret that cities and states have an affinity for small businesses. They provide services in areas big box stores might dismiss…
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San Bernardino County Shows How Online Permitting can Spur Economic Growth
The National Association of Counties has recognized San Bernardino with its Achievement Award after the launch of its high-speed digital permitting system California’s San Bernardino County’s new permitting system has received top honors from the National Association of Counties…
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