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U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) Reauthorized

Community and Economic Development Program of UNC

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.

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The Challenge of Performance Management in Community Development

Community and Economic Development Program of UNC

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. In North Carolina, community development is a municipal function for some local governments and a county function for others.

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Using AI to Generate Images for Public Works

Public Works Group Blog

, 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.

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Apply Now: New Water Workforce Grant Funding Available

NLC (National League of Cities)

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the availability of $20 million in grant funding through the Innovative Water Infrastructure Workforce Development Grant Program to address the need for building a pipeline of skilled, diverse water and wastewater utilities workers.

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Using AI to Generate Images for Public Works

Public Works Group Blog

, 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.

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How to Quantify Benefits of Trees

Public Works Group Blog

The USDA developed these through a public-private partnership with Davey Tree Expert Company , The Arbor Day Foundation , Urban and Community Forestry Society , International Society of Arboriculture , and Casey Trees. I-Tree Logo The post How to Quantify Benefits of Trees first appeared on Public Works Group Blog.

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

NLC (National League of Cities)

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.