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Why Land Banks Matter

Center for Community Progress

Addressing these properties requires intervention at multiple points and systems—and one powerful tool many communities use to address vacancy and promote equitable development is the land bank. They pose social, economic, health, and environmental hazards to communities and residents. 31 of The Road Ahead ) 2. 31), green spaces (pg.

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UK Biobank enables medical research worldwide through vast database powered by AWS

AWS Public Sector Blog

It houses a vast, continuously growing dataset of biological, health, and lifestyle information. UK Biobank hopes to see the development of complementary biobanks in more countries, as these are essential for capturing detail about disease progression in diverse demographics and environments.

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Realizing AI's Full Potential where Workforce, Security, & Collaboration Matter

Google Public Sector

Realizing its full potential to improve government services, enhance decision-making, and ultimately create a more efficient and effective public sector requires leadership and a clear commitment. At Google, we've long believed that AI is a foundational and transformational technology, with the potential to benefit people and society.

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Building Resilience: Leveraging Innovative Partnerships and Low Cost Capital to Meet Affordable Single-Family Housing Needs

Center for Community Progress

In this chapter, John O’Callaghan , president and CEO of the Atlanta Neighborhood Development Partnership (ANDP), and Mandy Eidson , senior manager of the ANDP Loan Fund, share how ANDP is innovatively meeting affordable single-family housing needs in Atlanta. Source: Atlanta Neighborhood Development Partnership.

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Journey Maps Help You Find and Fix Problems

GovLoop

For instance, when GSA helped USDA develop Farmers.gov , it created three personas : Fred, an experienced producer; Amelia, a beginning producer; and Bob, a loan officer. Once you identify problem areas, brainstorm possible solutions and present them to stakeholders and to leadership who can ensure their execution.

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How one regional credit union is modernizing to enhance their members’ experience

AWS Public Sector Blog

Creating a cultural shift in the credit union industry Eager to preserve the high degree of trust that the community has for Columbia CU, we had to address key stakeholder concerns when choosing a cloud provider and developing a migration strategy. Ultimately, we decided to adopt AWS based on a few factors. The result?

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Announcing the winners of the inaugural Future of Government Awards: Celebrating digital transformation initiatives around the world

AWS Public Sector Blog

The Open Source Creation of the Year Award celebrates government organizations that embody open government through the development of open source solutions. The Future of Government Awards recognize the people and projects leading public sector digital transformation around the world.