Fri.Apr 05, 2024

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Oregon rolls back decriminalization of drugs. But is it too soon?

GCN

At a time when drug overdoses plague the nation, Oregon will recriminalize hard drugs, walking back a first-in-the nation experiment that critics say the state botched.

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Author Talks: Brand strategist Bonnie Wan on no-regrets living

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

Can a tool intended for creative work help you live life more fully? Advertising leader Bonnie Wan shares her story of connection and courage—and offers a transformative practice that anyone can learn.

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TAGITM 2024: Seguin’s Partnership with Extreme Networks Pays Off

State Tech Magazine

When Shane McDaniel became CIO of Seguin, Texas, in March 2018, he was surprised at the state of the city’s legacy network infrastructure. “It contained things that I truly did not know still existed,” McDaniel told a panel at the annual conference of the Texas Association of Government IT Managers on Thursday. The city truly needed a modernized network, and about a year later, McDaniel settled on a partnership with Extreme Networks after consulting a Gartner Magic Quadrant, he said during TAGI

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How Wastewater Monitoring is Helping Keep a Transient Population Healthy

NLC (National League of Cities)

We’re wrapping up our blog series that spotlights how communities across America use wastewater monitoring as a public health tool. In our previous blog, we learned how Riverside, CA, uses its results. In this blog, we’re traveling across the country to see what Pennsylvania State University (Penn State) in University Park, PA does.

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How Breckenridge, CO Ensures Tax & Licensing Compliance

Breckenridge’s short-term rental boom—over 4,200 licenses —put intense pressure on the town’s small staff and manual processes. Facing compliance and efficiency challenges, the town teamed up with GovOS to automate its STR licensing. The new system: Cut admin time Reduced errors Improved the experience for property owners and town staff Discover the full impact of automation on Breckenridge’s STR management—download the case study.

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Four Years After the Pandemic, Work-From-Home Trends Reshape Residential Choices and Real Estate

Community and Economic Development Program of UNC

Four years after the pandemic began in March 2020, much of daily life has returned to normal; mask mandates have been lifted, people gather in large numbers for concerts and conferences, and the unemployment rate has returned to pre-pandemic levels. Yet, one legacy of COVID-19 – the shift towards remote work – remains a significant feature of the U.S. economy.

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Rural students’ access to Wi-Fi is in jeopardy as pandemic-era resources recede

GCN

COMMENTARY | Internet access among rural students had begun to decline in 2022, putting them at significant educational disadvantage compared with their better-connected peers. This trend is likely to accelerate with the end of the Affordable Connectivity Program.

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New bill would convert unused government buildings into affordable housing

GCN

California Reps. Adam Schiff and Jimmy Gomez cosponsored legislation that would direct the Housing and Urban Development Secretary to help refashion certain federal, state and local government properties into affordable residential rental projects.

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Good quote on arenas and stadiums as "performing arts centers" attractions for cities

Rebuilding Place in Urban Space

Right now there's a lot going on in stadium and arena deals: Chicago: the White Sox MLB and Bears NFL teams want new stadiums Boston: the Revolution soccer team aims for a stadium in Everett, just outside Boston Dallas: the Mavericks NBA team along with the Stars hockey team wants a new arena, preferably with a casino, which isn't yet legal in Texas Kansas City: the Chiefs football team and the Royals baseball team just lost a sales tax extension which many attributed to a poorly defined program

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Turf wars: States, cities grow skeptical of artificial grass

GCN

Bans on synthetic turf look to address its impact on the environment and human health.

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Delran, NJ Deployed General Services Work Order Module and Asset Management Module With GovPilot

GovPilot

Delran, NJ expands their partnership with the government management software provider to streamline operations and government services in the municipality.

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Overcoming Operational Challenges in Parks & Recreation

Speaker: Noratek

Maintaining parks and recreation facilities efficiently is no easy task, especially when faced with scheduling issues, aging infrastructure, and inconsistent inspections. Join us for this insightful webinar where we explore the most common challenges departments like yours are facing and how digital tools like CityReporter can help you streamline operations, ensure safety, and make better use of your resources.

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These ‘green banks’ are getting billions to decarbonize disadvantaged communities

GCN

The Biden administration just distributed $20 billion in IRA funding to loan to individuals and communities across the country.

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Gaps in Parks Master Planning, Part Six | Art(s) in the Park(s) as a comprehensive program

Rebuilding Place in Urban Space

== Republished due to misdating == Gaps in park master planning frameworks -- " Gaps in Parks Master Planning: Part One | Levels of Service " -- " Gaps in Parks Master Planning: Part Two | Using Academic Research as Guidance " -- " Gaps in Parks Master Planning: Part Three | Planning for Climate Change/Environment " -- " Gaps in Parks Master Planning: Part Four | Planning for Seasonality and Activation " -- " Gaps in Parks Master Planning: Part Five | Planning for Public Art as an element of par