Rebuilding Place in Urban Space

OCTOBER 19, 2022

From the article: A damning, 72-page report the agency authored portrays a housing authority in disarray and at risk of defaulting on its agreement with the federal government. How are these multiple failures not an indictment of the capacity of the DC Government to manage and act? (" HUD report on D.C. But he didn't.

Housing 52

Housing Government Elected Officials Leadership 52

Barrett & Greene

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

The day after the feature appeared, we got a note from a well-respected official in one of the nation’s largest counties who wrote to say that, while he was impressed at the city’s goals, he’d be surprised if it accomplished more than one or two of them.

Budgeting 52

Budgeting Transportation Strategic Planning Implementation 52

Barrett & Greene

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

The day after the feature appeared, we got a note from a well-respected official in one of the nation’s largest counties who wrote to say that, while he was impressed at the city’s goals, he’d be surprised if it accomplished more than one or two of them.

Budgeting 52

Budgeting Transportation Strategic Planning Implementation 52

PBB Center for Priority Based Budgeting

NOVEMBER 3, 2016

" While politicians easily offer policy prescriptions, they often fail to ask how they will be paid for. " - Mark Funkhouser, Publisher of Governing Magazine Governing recently published a P3 supplement as part of their Guide to Financial Literacy series. Through the lens of PBB, this points precisely in the direction of a partnership.

Local Government 52

Local Government Budgeting Social Media Government 52

PBB Center for Priority Based Budgeting

AUGUST 16, 2016

Just one week ago, our 5 th Annual (un)Conference on Priority Based Budgeting concluded, and to quote one of our attendees who has been to all five “it was easily the most complete Conference, and also the most forward-looking.” The world didn’t change; but a movement was sparked! Entering 2016, over 100 communities had implemented PBB.

Implementation 52

Implementation Budgeting Local Government City Manager 52

AccessE11

MARCH 14, 2024

By automating the collection and processing of data, these innovative tools significantly reduce the likelihood of human error and the labor-intensive aspects of data management. The real-time nature of digital reporting means that city managers and officials have immediate access to up-to-date information.

Strategic Planning 69

Strategic Planning City Manager Elected Officials Operations 69

Rebuilding Place in Urban Space

OCTOBER 6, 2022

The problem with equilibrium or shrinkage is that personnel is the biggest cost for cities, and wages go up not down, not to mention the issue with retirees and pensions--typically local governments may stint on wages but in return offer great pensions often with health care, but these are underfunded creating significant financial overhang.

Local Government 52

Local Government Laws Budgeting Translation 52

AccessE11

MARCH 14, 2024

By automating the collection and processing of data, these innovative tools significantly reduce the likelihood of human error and the labor-intensive aspects of data management. The real-time nature of digital reporting means that city managers and officials have immediate access to up-to-date information.

Strategic Planning 52

Strategic Planning City Manager Elected Officials Operations 52

Masters in Public Administration

SEPTEMBER 15, 2011

When one thinks of public administration, they often think of a government distributor or manager. And the most likely employer can be the federal government, which has their official site here. Also known as government jobs, civil service tends to be more people oriented. City Manager. Budget Analyst.

Public Administration 40

Public Administration Education Leadership Elected Officials 40

AccessE11

JANUARY 2, 2024

As we begin our new year, we can reflect on the important moments in the municipal government space with our municipal year in review. The world of local government is constantly changing. In recent years, AI’s role in cities has evolved from being a novel concept to a practical tool that addresses unique municipal challenges.

Engagement 52

Engagement Sustainability Local Government Laws 52

Barrett & Greene

MAY 8, 2023

In historically disenfranchised communities, trust in government is low and there needs to be an emphasis on empowered decision making. We acknowledged trust in our government had been eroded through a history of systemic racism and broken promises. If improved trust in government is on the other end, I’d say it’s worth it. ​

Government 52

Government Public Safety Communications Engagement 52

Death and Taxes

JULY 21, 2021

What is the most significant fiscal challenge for the municipal governments facing the unexpected outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic? It is no surprise that Florida city managers placed the forecasts for the pandemic’s impact on local revenues as the top priority, as local governments are revenue-driven entities.

Local Government 40

Local Government Financial Management Budgeting Public Affairs 40

Rebuilding Place in Urban Space

MARCH 3, 2024

From the last article: It is this more gilded, elegant Chicago – home of arguably the nation’s and even the world’s greatest collection of 20th Century high-rise structures – that foreshadows the current city. And cities suffer disproportionately from homelessness and drug issues and disorder problems. New Geography).

Elected Officials 52

Elected Officials Public Safety Management Housing 52

Rebuilding Place in Urban Space

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Other cities have differently named similar organizations. Generally, they have the power to weigh in on matters before government bodies. My biggest criticism is that they lack resources and are given little in the way of technical assistance (not that the average Commissioner thinks they need it). Even neighborhood associations.

Transportation 52

Transportation Parks And Recreation Economic Development Urban Planning 52