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U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) Reauthorized

Community and Economic Development Program of UNC

MARCH 4, 2025

Economic Development Administration (EDA) with strong bipartisan support. 3891) , the first in 20 years, is included as part of the Water Resources Development Act (S. Planning activities related devising, implementing, and updating a Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) are eligible for funding.

Economic Development

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GOVERNMENT IS MORE THAN RED VS BLUE

Barrett & Greene

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Were looking forward to participating in a panel at the upcoming annual conference of the American Society for Public Administration (ASPA) about Trust in Government. The real work of government -- delivering services like health care, transportation, education and public safety seems to have taken a back seat.

Government

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The Challenge of Performance Management in Community Development

Community and Economic Development Program of UNC

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Over the last few decades, these systems have become ubiquitous in almost every aspect of local government management. The Performance Management Process Cycle The adoption and implementation of performance management in community development, however, pose a unique challenge due to how these services are structured and organized.

Community Development

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Using AI to Generate Images for Public Works

Public Works Group Blog

APRIL 22, 2023

, Artificial Intelligence or AI may eventually be a really useful tool for those of us working in the public works field. This is helpful because many of us are often tasked with either developing reports, newsletters, notices, or presentations. In this post, I’m exploring its use as a tool to generate images.

Public Works

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OpenAI shares its five-pillar blueprint for building AI infrastructure in the U.S.

American City & Country

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Numerous local governments have taken huge strides in just the past year to embrace emerging artificial intelligence (AI) technology, whether applying it to streamline government tasks or simply establishing guidelines for its usage. It could support public universities. Develop a “North American Compact” for AI.

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Using AI to Generate Images for Public Works

Public Works Group Blog

APRIL 22, 2023

, Artificial Intelligence or AI may eventually be a really useful tool for those of us working in the public works field. This is helpful because many of us are often tasked with either developing reports, newsletters, notices, or presentations. In this post, I’m exploring its use as a tool to generate images.

Public Works

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AWS Partners help public sector organizations harness the power of data

AWS Public Sector Blog

OCTOBER 30, 2023

However, finding ways to put the increasing number of data streams to work for your organization can be a challenge. percent claim to have successfully developed a data culture within their organizations, according to NewVantage Partners’ Data and Analytics Leadership Annual Executive Survey 2023.

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Saving the planet through procurement: Governments are identifying ways to use purchasing to achieve and support sustainability goals

American City & Country

AUGUST 28, 2024

Sustainable government procurement is the process of acquiring goods and services that meet the government entity’s needs while minimizing environmental and social impacts. How they carry out that duty, therefore, can affect whether they can achieve their sustainable development goals.” Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) No.

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AI trustworthiness: Is the biggest AI challenge cultivating trust?

Open Access Government - Technology News

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

AI designers, developers, users, and evaluators are turning to NIST to deliver much-needed measurements, standards, tools, and expertise at a time when the measurement science behind AI is still very nascent. We did this as part of our work to develop the NIST Artificial Intelligence Risk Management Framework (AI RMF 1.0).

Cultivation

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3 Ways Cross-Departmental Alignment Can Improve Public Health in Your City

NLC (National League of Cities)

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

From public works and sanitation to economic development and community engagement, the role that city governments play in serving their local communities is complex and multifaceted. When the work is this widespread, communicating across teams can be confusing and time-consuming, and its easy to slip into silos.

Public Health

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5 benefits of modernizing transportation asset management software in the cloud

AWS Public Sector Blog

DECEMBER 16, 2022

As they consider where to allocate these funds, public infrastructure owners, especially Department of Transportation (DOT) and public works agencies, have to assess the condition of their assets, determine what to prioritize while rebuilding, and identify what needs maintenance.

Transportation

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In extremis: what Ukraine 2.0 tells us about reforming government and the public sector

Public Purpose - An Independent Advisory Company

JUNE 25, 2023

By one account at least, Ukraine is in the midst of harnessing exactly that method to turn the energy of Russian aggression into potent fuel for an impressive program of root and branch reform of government and the public sector. The public put far more faith in civil society than in official institutions.

Public Sector

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Can AI Help Fix a Water Main Break?

Public Works Group Blog

APRIL 3, 2023

There are many types of AI tools being developed. Being in public works, I can’t help but wonder about all the impacts to our industry So today I thought about using the ChatGPT tool to see if it could help me figure out how to fix a water main break. first appeared on Public Works Group Blog.

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Can AI Help Fix a Water Main Break?

Public Works Group Blog

APRIL 3, 2023

There are many types of AI tools being developed. Being in public works, I can’t help but wonder about all the impacts to our industry So today I thought about using the ChatGPT tool to see if it could help me figure out how to fix a water main break. Could AI take the place of that wise, seasoned employee?

Public Works

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Salt Lake City Capital Improvement Program process allows for citizen initiated projects

Rebuilding Place in Urban Space

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Is separate from the annual appropriations process and is connected, in that primary funding source is the General Fund, but supplemented by other tax sources (special sales taxes usually), impact fees on new development, and transportation related funding. Is different from what I am familiar with, "back east". That was a mistake.

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FORT WORTH: THE TRAIN IS ON THE TRACKS

Barrett & Greene

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Back a year ago, for example, we wrote that phase one of the city’s efforts – notably priority-based budgeting (PBB) –involved three departments: police, human resources and transportation and public works.

Budgeting

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FORT WORTH: THE TRAIN IS ON THE TRACKS

Barrett & Greene

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Back a year ago, for example, we wrote that phase one of the city’s efforts – notably priority-based budgeting (PBB) –involved three departments: police, human resources and transportation and public works.

Budgeting

Budgeting Transportation Strategic Planning Implementation

How Google Cloud is helping U.S public sector agencies during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond

Google Public Sector

APRIL 3, 2020

In light of the current situation with COVID-19, public sector agencies are turning to the cloud more than ever, particularly as people increasingly need access to information and government services. You can learn more about our work here. For example, we rolled out the largest go-live event in G Suite history—1.3

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NRPA Annual Conference Tips for First-Time Attendees — Episode 160

Open Space Radio: Parks and Recreation Trends

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Sarah Olson, CPRP, Public Works Deputy Director of Engineering, Planning, and Development Servies, City of Kirkland, Washington “Go to a pre-conference event. Anthony Iracki, MS, CPRP, CORE Professional Development Manager, PlayCore “Ask for business cards and take ownership of the connection.

Parks And Recreation

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Re-“View”ing How to Win BIL Grants

DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

AUGUST 18, 2023

Nicknamed Justice40, this initiative challenges local governments and nonprofit agencies to actively engage people living in disadvantaged communities in participating in the planning of major infrastructure improvements such as bridges, public transportation, clean air and water initiatives, and more.

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What Homeowners Need to Know about Building Codes

Public Works Group Blog

MAY 7, 2022

There are four primary reasons: To minimize accidents and damages and related insurance claims To eliminate squalor and impacts to health To support local government in ensuring health and safety to taxpayers To reduce damages and loss of life in the event of a disaster. Why do we have modern building codes?

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10 Interesting Facts About the History of Public Administration

Masters in Public Administration

JUNE 13, 2011

While the idea of public administration dates back thousands of years, it played a significant role throughout history as countries developed and new technology changed the way we live and interact. Here’s a look at 10 interesting facts about the history of public administration. At this time the U.S.

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What Homeowners Need to Know about Building Codes

Public Works Group Blog

MAY 7, 2022

There are four primary reasons: To minimize accidents and damages and related insurance claims To eliminate squalor and impacts to health To support local government in ensuring health and safety to taxpayers To reduce damages and loss of life in the event of a disaster. Why do we have modern building codes?

Elected Officials

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Cook County property taxes

Rebuilding Place in Urban Space

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Create circuit breakers Get vacant properties back on the tax roll Increase assessment frequency Reduce government spending Raise other taxes Implement a 'millionaire tax' Address appeals I didn't think the solutions were particularly amazing. Heres how it can be fixed ," listing 7 policy options. Circuit breakers are homestead tax credits.

Transportation

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U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) Reauthorized

GOVERNMENT IS MORE THAN RED VS BLUE

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The Challenge of Performance Management in Community Development

Using AI to Generate Images for Public Works

OpenAI shares its five-pillar blueprint for building AI infrastructure in the U.S.

Using AI to Generate Images for Public Works

AWS Partners help public sector organizations harness the power of data

Saving the planet through procurement: Governments are identifying ways to use purchasing to achieve and support sustainability goals

AI trustworthiness: Is the biggest AI challenge cultivating trust?

3 Ways Cross-Departmental Alignment Can Improve Public Health in Your City

5 benefits of modernizing transportation asset management software in the cloud

In extremis: what Ukraine 2.0 tells us about reforming government and the public sector

Can AI Help Fix a Water Main Break?

Can AI Help Fix a Water Main Break?

Salt Lake City Capital Improvement Program process allows for citizen initiated projects

FORT WORTH: THE TRAIN IS ON THE TRACKS

FORT WORTH: THE TRAIN IS ON THE TRACKS

How Google Cloud is helping U.S public sector agencies during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond

NRPA Annual Conference Tips for First-Time Attendees — Episode 160

Re-“View”ing How to Win BIL Grants

What Homeowners Need to Know about Building Codes

10 Interesting Facts About the History of Public Administration

What Homeowners Need to Know about Building Codes

Cook County property taxes

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