Peak Proposals
MARCH 23, 2022
March 23, 2022 Style guides are reference documents that writers and editors use to ensure consistency within and across publications or materials. Publishers and forums of all kinds--from magazine publishers, academic publishers, and corporate websites—use a style guide to ensure that their materials have a uniform look (formatting, design) and language (word choice, spelling, grammar).
Reprogramming the City
MARCH 22, 2022
San Francisco’s BART transportation agency has released eight ideas for old subway cars that were the winning proposals to repurpose retired trains from the fleet. BART has been working on an ambitious plan to create a “ Fleet of the Future ” for the Bay Area. Which begs the question – what will become of the “Fleet of the Past?
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Next City
MARCH 14, 2022
When it comes to helping small businesses find and develop commercial space in which they can succeed and thrive, affordability, accessibility, and supporting collaboration are key.
Let's Talk Parks
MARCH 2, 2022
We’ve been getting a lot of questions about finding work right now. The job landscape looks so different in mid/post-pandemic world, and the typical ways of volunteering and shadowing may not be available like they used to be. While many of the tried-and-true advice around cover letters and interviews still stand, we feel that it’s even more competitive than it’s ever been… meaning it’s time to step up your game, show up, and follow up!
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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.
The City Fix
MARCH 1, 2022
In recent years, many cities have launched new efforts to build healthier urban environments – happier, safer and cleaner places to work and play. Then, of course, the COVID-19 pandemic changed everything. But in many ways, it laid bare the. Continue reading on TheCityFix.com.
Princeton Public Library
MARCH 24, 2022
We’re looking forward to the Princeton Environmental Film Festival, coming up this year April 1-10. The 16th annual festival features 16 films that explore environmental sustainability from a variety of angles and perspectives. All of the films will be available to stream online through the Eventive platform. Nine of them will also be screened at […].
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Community and Economic Development Program of UNC
MARCH 31, 2022
The following are articles and reports on the web that the Community and Economic Development Program at the UNC School of Government shared through social media over the past month. Follow us on twitter or facebook to receive regular updates. Items of interest related to CED in North Carolina : Historic building rehabilitation in Wilmington, NC tells the story of rising construction costs.
CRA Today
MARCH 30, 2022
Are you part of a small CRA team? Many CRA departments are made up of only one or two people, and this makes it difficult to get everything done. . You’ve been charged with meeting the credit needs of your community, which means tracking, managing, and reporting your bank’s community development data, not to mention finding and pursuing CD loans, services, and investments.
Iron Sharpens Iron
MARCH 30, 2022
On this episode of “Iron Sharpens Iron,” Leon and De’Wayne speak with Rikeyah Lindsay, the Safety and Justice Coordinator at Mount Vernon Manor CDC in Mantua. Tackling issues from pedestrian safety to gun violence, Rikeyah, De’Wayne, and Leon dive into what it means to support safety in the city block by block. They discuss how the prevention of violence is just as important as interventions to reduce violence in neighborhood, and explore the critical role block captains play in supporting safet
The City Fix
MARCH 22, 2022
As the pandemic has changed the way we get around and purchase goods, the world is considering how to make transport more efficient and sustainable. We’ve seen increasing efforts to expand electric mobility, as governments formulate policies to stimulate adoption. Continue reading on TheCityFix.com.
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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.
Eric Holdeman's Disaster Zone Podcast
MARCH 29, 2022
With every advance on the technological front, we are getting closer and closer to having real-time situational awareness when disasters strike. This is happening via a variety of means. One of which is the seismic monitoring of buildings for what seismic (G forces) they have been exposed to. Knowing that, along with the age of the building, the construction methods and soils that they sit on, you can project the amount of damages that might have occurred to the structure.
Peak Proposals
MARCH 22, 2022
Blog RSS May 22, 2022 Writing a grant proposal has several stages. There’s the research stage when you are learning about the funder’s interests, studying the proposal requirements, and collecting background information related to your topic; the outline stage, when you are deciding the proposal’s structure, developing the outline, and determining which content goes where; the writing phase, when you are drafting text; and finally, the submission phase, when you are editing the proposal, complet
Princeton Public Library
MARCH 29, 2022
We invite you to check out this month’s PPL Youth Services recommendations for activities, resources, and new books in the library collection for children up to five years old and their families. Outdoor Storytime Outdoor Storytime is back. Beginning April 5, join Youth Services staff every Tuesday morning at 10:30 a.m. on the courtyard lawn […].
Google Public Sector
MARCH 28, 2022
Weather forecasting and climate modeling are two of the world's most computationally complex and demanding tasks. Further, they’re extremely time-sensitive and in high demand — everyone from weekend travelers to large-scale industrial farming operators wants up-to-date weather predictions. To provide timely and meaningful predictions, weather forecasters usually rely on high performance computing (HPC) clusters hosted in an on-premises data center.
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Digital transformation is reshaping government interactions, bringing agencies closer to the communities they serve. However, while many have adopted new digital tools, few have implemented comprehensive strategies to maximize their benefits. Our Strategic Workbook for Modern Government offers a step-by-step guide to developing a sustainable digital strategy.
The Whistle Post
MARCH 28, 2022
State Representative Kara Rochelle (D?—?Ansonia, Derby) is partnering with The WorkPlace President and CEO, Joe Carbone, and Vice President of Business Engagement, Mike Morgan, for a Virtual Forum on Employment Resources on Monday, March 28, 2022 at 3 p.m. via Zoom. People can register for the virtual event by visiting [link]. During the event, attendees will learn about the WorkPlace’s innovative Platform to Employment [link] program, which helps unemployed individuals build their skills and co
The City Fix
MARCH 28, 2022
The sheer volume of data collected globally has grown exponentially. But particularly in developing and emerging countries, major gaps in availability, quality and usability of data lead to a lack of significant resources necessary to face complex urban challenges. The. Continue reading on TheCityFix.com.
Social Pinpoint
MARCH 27, 2022
With a growing body of research into collective trauma and a continuation of natural and social disasters, it’s important for community engagement experts to understand the impact these events have had on us collectively and help bring people together again. The post Understanding Collective Trauma and Helping Your Community Heal appeared first on Social Pinpoint - A Place to Engage Your Community.
First State Insights
MARCH 24, 2022
Cathy Roberson, founder of Logistics Trends & Insights, speaks with Troy Mix, Associate Director of the University of Delaware's Institute for Public Administration (IPA), about her current analysis on freight, supply chain, and logistics. Topics covered in this March 11, 2022 interview include reverse logistics, the evolution of e-commerce, and the return of in-person networking with supply chain professionals.
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Local governments and municipalities serving populations under 200,000 face distinctive challenges in delivering efficient and effective services to their communities. To overcome these challenges, many rely on Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems tailored to their specific needs. Not all ERP systems are created equal, and some may hinder progress rather than support it.
Eric Holdeman's Disaster Zone Podcast
MARCH 22, 2022
One significant natural hazard risk that the West Coast of the United States has comes from tsunamis. The guest for this podcast is Elyssa Tappero, Outer Coast Tsunami Program Coordinator for the Washington State Emergency Management Division. In this program we review what the difference sources of tsunami waves are, and what their potential impact can be here in the Pacific Northwest.
Grant Central USA
MARCH 22, 2022
As a grant writing business, you are likely to encounter clients who do not value your time ? and services. This can be frustrating and challenging, but it is important to remember that these clients are not worth your time and energy. There are several reasons why you should ?? avoid dealing with clients who do not appreciate what you bring to the table: 1.
Policy Chats
MARCH 21, 2022
In this episode, UCR Professor of Public Policy Dr. Richard Carpiano talks with a student from the UC Riverside School of Public Policy about COVID-19 and its future. About Dr. Carpiano : Richard M. Carpiano is a Professor of Public Policy at the University of California, Riverside. Trained as public and population health scientist and medical sociologist, Carpiano studies how social factors, such as socioeconomic status, race-ethnicity, social connections, and community conditions, contribute t
The City Fix
MARCH 8, 2022
How much do air quality and pollution issues affect women and girls, and how much can those problems be solved by making sure they have a seat at the decision-making table? These questions are addressed in this episode of WRI’s. Continue reading on TheCityFix.com.
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PA TIMES Magazine is a publication of the American Society for Public Administration (ASPA), a not-for-profit corporation. This edition focused on diversity, equity and inclusion in public administration, including guest columns, insights for the field and interviews with city government DEI officers about their work at the local level.
NLRG (National Legal Research Group)
MARCH 18, 2022
Trish Sifka —Senior Attorney, National Legal Research Group. In May 2021, the Eight h Circuit affirmed the denial of the City of Minneapolis’s and a police officer’s motion to dismiss dog owners’ unlawful search and seizure claim under 42 U.S.C. § 1983. LeMay v. Mays , 18 F.4th 283 (8th Cir. 2021). Plaintiffs Jennifer LeMay and Courtney Livingston owned two pit bulls named Ciroc and Rocko, which were service animals for members of the family.
Grants4Good
MARCH 18, 2022
Do you wish there was an easy way to research potential grant funders in a short time and without pulling out a credit card (or submitting a lengthy requisition)? Well then the IRS 990 is your answer. Take a look and listen to this webinar where we’ll explore 5 ways to use funder 990 data to […]. The post 5 Ways to Use Funder 990 Data to Get Your Dream Grant appeared first on Grants4Good.
Grant Consulting Services, LLC
MARCH 16, 2022
Are you completely lost when it comes to applying for grants? Do you want better proposals that are more competitive? Have you considered contracting with a grant professional to help? This article will explain the pros and cons of writing your own grant proposals, so that you can make the best decision for your nonprofit or business and get grants in the most efficient way.
First State Insights
MARCH 16, 2022
Ellory Monks, co-founder of The Atlas, speaks with Troy Mix, Associate Director at the University of Delaware's Institute for Public Administration, about major opportunities and challenges the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) presents for state and local governments. Topics covered in this March 10, 2022 interview include how Ellory and her team at The Atlas aim to spur transformative policy change and infrastructure investments; what is known about IIJA funding, timelines, and pri
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Government agencies that rely on tax revenue to fund critical services and infrastructure are finding it more urgent than ever to bridge the gap between under-reported tax revenue and taxpayers’ understanding of the processes. This is especially true as things like short-term rentals (STRs) have grown in popularity and become new sources of income for residents.
Policy Chats
MARCH 21, 2022
In this episode, UCR Professor of Public Policy Dr. Richard Carpiano talks with a student from the UC Riverside School of Public Policy about COVID-19 and its future. About Dr. Carpiano : Richard M. Carpiano is a Professor of Public Policy at the University of California, Riverside. Trained as public and population health scientist and medical sociologist, Carpiano studies how social factors, such as socioeconomic status, race-ethnicity, social connections, and community conditions, contribute t
Eric Holdeman's Disaster Zone Podcast
MARCH 15, 2022
Every disaster imaginable produces some form of disaster debris. Disasters like hurricanes, earthquakes and a tsunami can be mega producers of debris. Even the typical flood has people ripping out carpets and other household items from their homes and piling them on the curb. It becomes government’s job to haul them away. Chris Walker with MERITS provides very practical suggestions for people and agencies to use in dealing with disaster debris.
Social Pinpoint
MARCH 14, 2022
At times, people with public-sector missions fear that opposition could slow down their progress. Discover how to work with, rather than against people with a “not in my backyard” mentality. The post Overcome Opposition and Shape the Community Engagement Narrative appeared first on Social Pinpoint - A Place to Engage Your Community.
Google Public Sector
MARCH 10, 2022
reCAPTCHA Enterprise is Google’s online fraud detection service that leverages over a decade of experience defending the internet. reCAPTCHA Enterprise can be used to prevent fraud and attacks perpetrated by scripts, bot software, or humans. When installed on a web page at the point of action, such as login, purchase, or account creation, reCAPTCHA Enterprise provides a frictionless user experience that allows legitimate users to proceed while fake users and bots are blocked.
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Many business license applications still can't be completed online, creating a frustrating user experience and lowering compliance. Shifting to a digital process makes it easier for staff and businesses alike. This guide covers: How to build a licensing and registration experience that works for your staff and local businesses. Why technology is your best partner for improving licensing and registration compliance.
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