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Are combination inspectors a good choice for municipalities?

American City & Country

The fire in London spurred renewed scrutiny of fire safety regulations globally following a report that showed there was a drive by both major political parties to free businesses from the burden of safety regulations. Throughout history, the adoption and enforcement of building codes came as a last step instead of the first.

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NYU Furman Center Co-Faculty Director Vicki Been Submits Testimony on the Charter Revision

The Stoop (NYU Furman Center)

In her testimony , Professor Been summarized three of the five major steps of housing development, all of which occur before construction begins, and include both informal negotiations along with procedural requirements set forth in the New York City Charter. Uncertain timelines for inter-agency coordination lead to potential delays.

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The Tyranny of the “Community”: Transcending the Public Meeting

Human Transit

His article is mostly about urban development debates, dipping into transit now and then. While we have plenty of regulations telling us to have public meetings, but not explaining why. I can’t begin to express how frustrating this is.).

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Urban planning when things are going well: DC, 2014 (The Office of Planning under Harriet Tregoning)

Rebuilding Place in Urban Space

In textbooks on organizational psychology, behavior and development, there is an extended discussion of boundary spanning, where people have conflicting responsibilities to different groups with different priorities. At the same time planners (and elected officials) are supposed to be helping the citizens. U Street NW.

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A History of Ohio Land Banking 2009–2021: From Legislation to Operation

Center for Community Progress

At the height of the foreclosure crisis post-2008, a group of elected officials, community development practitioners, and lawyers came together to craft a strategy to respond to the hemorrhaging real estate market in Ohio. As a result, many of these lots remain in municipal land banks for years.

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Writing Grants When You’re NOT a Grant Writer

DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

They are firefighters, teachers, administrative assistants, program directors, accountants, and even elected officials and board members. Find professional development opportunities for you to learn about the grant profession and best practices.

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Simplify Municipal Data Analytics & Reporting

AccessE11

For municipal staff and elected officials, the journey towards digital transformation involves understanding the limitations of current practices, exploring the capabilities of modern technologies, and leveraging data for continuous improvement and strategic planning.