The Market Urbanism Report

JULY 28, 2019

U.S. cities are generally solvent - or not - for very specific reasons.

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FedHeads

JULY 25, 2019

The FedHeads have hit the road again - this time to the Association of Government Accountants annual conference in New Orleans, LA. And that's not all - guest host - and honorary FedHead - Carlos Otal joins the pod to cover for Robert Shea, who is on assignment. The FedHeads have hit the road again - this time to the Association of Government Accountants annual conference in New Orleans, LA.

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Princeton Public Library

JULY 18, 2019

In urban planning the various objects and equipment installed on streets and sidewalks are collectively called “street furniture.” These objects include things like mailboxes, benches, traffic lights, bus stops, and street signs. This public library and most others long ago added some useful furniture to the mix: book drops.

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ParkTalk podcast

JULY 5, 2019

Finance professionals Sue Stanish, Tom Sawyer and Eric Anderson shed light on financial strategies that help maintain the Naperville Park District’s Aaa bond rating and readiness to meet future challenges. Finance professionals Sue Stanish, Tom Sawyer and Eric Anderson shed light on financial strategies that help maintain the Naperville Park District’s Aaa bond rating and readiness to meet future challenges.

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Disaster Planning and Emergency Management

JULY 5, 2019

In 1973, when I was a young undergraduate, I was taught the rudiments of the philosophy, theory and methodology of science. In the library of the London School of Economics there was an entire shelf that contained 29 well-thumbed copies of Thomas Kuhn's The Structure of Scientific Revolutions (Kuhn 1970). This was standard reading on many courses in the social sciences.

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GovCast

JULY 31, 2019

As director of the FDA's Center for Tobacco Products, Mitch Zeller has an important public health mission to reduce disease from tobacco use. With a background in law as an attorney, Zeller discusses the importance policy and technology play in the center's mission.

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FedHeads

JULY 29, 2019

The FedHeads have hit the road again - this time to the Association of Government Accountants annual conference in New Orleans, LA with guest host Carlos Otal! FedHeads Francis Rose and guest host Carlos Otal welcome Srikant Sastry and Former Governor Martin O'Malley live at AGA PDT in New Orleans. Former Governor O'Malley introduces his new book Smarter Government : Governing for Results in the Information Age.

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Princeton Public Library

JULY 12, 2019

To extend our community outreach, the library partners with many of the municipal, non-profit, and business organizations that make Princeton such an extraordinary town.

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ParkTalk podcast

JULY 26, 2019

Volunteer coach Bryan Duncan gives tips for youth sports coaches and explains why he has loved coaching multiple teams over the past 10+years. Episode webpage: [link] Volunteer coach Bryan Duncan gives tips for youth sports coaches and explains why he has loved coaching multiple teams over the past 10+years.

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Open Space Radio: Parks and Recreation Trends

JULY 15, 2019

It’s no secret that working in parks and recreation comes with its share of unpredictable, funny moments. You must really be ready for anything — and many times these moments provide those deeply-satisfying laughs you can feel throughout your entire body (whether it’s instantly or one of those “this will be funny when we look back on it” moments). We’ve been asking you to share your funniest moments while on the job with us on our Instagram page , and the responses we’ve received are hilarious (

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GovCast

JULY 30, 2019

A leader from GSA's newest initiative with its Centers of Excellence toward collaborative IT modernization talks the importance of partnerships and agile methodologies to solve some of government's toughest technological challenges.

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The Market Urbanism Report

JULY 21, 2019

Foreign investment should be viewed as another form of housing demand in cities - and not a bad one.

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FedHeads

JULY 22, 2019

On episode 67, the FedHeads welcome Dominic Cussatt, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary/Deputy Chief Information Officer (CIO) at U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Dominic shares how he is helping the VA modernize their IT through 5 key strategic priorities. On episode 67, the FedHeads welcome Dominic Cussatt, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary/Deputy Chief Information Officer (CIO) at U.S.

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Princeton Public Library

JULY 2, 2019

As part of our summer reading program, “A Universe of Stories,” Robert Vanderbei is the library’s Scientist in Residence. Professionally, Vanderbei is a professor in the Department of Operations Research and Financial Engineering at Princeton University. He previously worked at Bell Labs.

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ParkTalk podcast

JULY 15, 2019

Local pickleball player and organizer Jim Wehrli explains the social benefits of the game and how beginners can get involved. Episode webpage: [link] Local pickleball player and organizer Jim Wehrli explains the social benefits of the game and how beginners can get involved.

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Open Space Radio: Parks and Recreation Trends

JULY 1, 2019

Happy Park and Recreation Month ! Throughout July, we celebrate all of the great things that are happening in local parks and recreation centers nationwide. This year’s theme for Park and Recreation Month is Game On, and we’re excited to have some fun all month long! On today's episode we’re joined by SaulPaul, a musician with a message. SaulPaul was a keynote speaker at the 2018 NRPA Annual Conference in Indianapolis, and he’s back to help us celebrate Park and Recreation Month this year.

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GovCast

JULY 25, 2019

As new CIO of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and veteran private sector technologist, Jamie Holcombe discusses the agency's efforts with data management and technology modernization within the nation's intellectual property community.

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The Market Urbanism Report

JULY 21, 2019

Foreign investment should be viewed as another form of housing demand in cities - and not a bad one.

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FedHeads

JULY 15, 2019

On episode 66, the FedHeads welcome Stan Soloway, President & CEO of Celero Strategies, to discuss alternative methods of procurement, including the use of "Other Transaction Authority". On episode 66, the FedHeads welcome Stan Soloway, President & CEO of Celero Strategies, to discuss alternative methods of procurement, including the use of "Other Transaction Authority".

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Disaster Planning and Emergency Management

JULY 29, 2019

Bertrand Russell once observed, "Most people would die sooner than think--in fact they do so." Perhaps this goes some way to explaining the common failure of risk estimation and the tendency willingly to take unnecessary risks. However, an understanding of risk requires, not only an ability to think things through, but also enough information with which to make informed decisions.

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GovCast

JULY 16, 2019

Kelly O'Connor was motivated to join public service to serve veterans. She explains the importance of user-centered design in product management and what it means for Veterans Affairs' overall modernization efforts.

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GovCast

JULY 8, 2019

Michael Akinyele leads the Department of Veterans Affairs' newly formed VA Innovation Center. Part of his focus at the center is implementing care and payment innovation as dictated by Section 152 of the MISSION Act. Akinyele discusses his journey to the VA and where he sees the department's efforts toward IT modernization and the future of delivering care to veterans.

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FedHeads

JULY 8, 2019

On episode 65, the FedHeads welcome Adam Sedgewick, Senior Advisory of National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to discuss how to manage and measure the authorized use of cyber security and privacy. On episode 65, the FedHeads welcome Adam Sedgewick, Senior Advisory of National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to discuss how to manage and measure the authorized use of cyber security and privacy.

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FedHeads

JULY 4, 2019

The FedHeads wishing you happy Independence day! The FedHeads wishing you happy Independence day!

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FedHeads

JULY 1, 2019

On episode 64, the FedHeads, Robert Shea & Francis Rose discuss current events happening in Congress today and what to expect in the near future. On episode 64, the FedHeads, Robert Shea & Francis Rose discuss current events happening in Congress today and what to expect in the near future.

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