Next City
JANUARY 24, 2022
After decades of underground organizing for cultural expression and political agency, establishment funding is flooding the neighborhood. But with millions tied to the city’s borough-based jails plan, is the bankroll worth the price?
The City Fix
JANUARY 4, 2022
Metropolitan areas around the world struggle with the same problem: More people means more traffic. If the majority of residents and workers use private vehicles, this leads to more congestion and emissions, more road crashes, lower air quality and therefore. Continue reading on TheCityFix.com.
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Disaster Planning and Emergency Management
JANUARY 5, 2022
The island of Capri seen from the slopes of Mount Vesuvius (photo: D. Alexander) There are two things we don’t teach our students but we should: to see and to listen. They are virtues--and skills--that are at least as important as writing and speaking. Some would argue that they are even more important. Pierre Bonnard, the great post-Impressionist painter, said that “many people look, but few see”.
The Whistle Post
JANUARY 15, 2022
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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.
Decisions That Matter
JANUARY 31, 2022
This episode of Procurated 's Decisions That Matter podcast is brought to you by Gordian. Gordian is revolutionizing the construction industry with data software, and expertise. On this episode, we are joined by: Andrea S. Patrucco , Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Supply Chain Management in the Department of Marketing and Logistics at the Florida International University College of Business.
Princeton Public Library
JANUARY 31, 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. Black History Month Books for Little Kids February is Black History Month. Check out this Youth Services staff-curated list of picture books for […].
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The City Fix
JANUARY 28, 2022
Imagine two trucks passing on a city street. One is a delivery truck carrying new wood flooring and furniture to stores and homes in the city. The other is carrying a fallen city tree damaged by a recent storm, taking. Continue reading on TheCityFix.com.
First State Insights
JANUARY 31, 2022
Dr. Rick Cotton, Associate Professor of Talent Management and Sustainable Innovation at the University of Victoria, British Columbia, speaks with Troy Mix, Associate Director of the University of Delaware's Institute for Public Administration (IPA), about employees and employers navigating the disruption of the pandemic and finding their way toward models of work that breed successful careers and productive organizations.
Social Pinpoint
JANUARY 30, 2022
A growing number of architects are turning to community engagement to create spaces that connect people. We explore how community engagement enhances the design process and improves outcomes for architects and the public. The post Why Community Engagement is a Skills Requirement for Architects appeared first on Social Pinpoint - A Place to Engage Your Community.
Librarian.net
JANUARY 28, 2022
From a local hearing impaired pal: Can you help the library to get captions on Zoom? They’ve been trying to figure it out for a couple of months now. I asked them to have you help them, but I don’t think they’ve tried that. Live captions are now a service available to anyone with a Zoom account, paid or free, but its not always obvious how to get it working.
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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.
Policy Chats
JANUARY 28, 2022
In this episode, Professor of Economics Dr. Joab Corey talks with students from the UC Riverside School of Public Policy about the evolving economies of the world. Learn more about Dr. Corey via [link] Podcast Highlights: “This COVID-19 pandemic has actually led to an increase in real wages among the lowest quartile of earners.” - Dr. Corey on one of the complex impacts the pandemic has had.
Human Transit
JANUARY 28, 2022
Chuck Marohn of Strong Towns invited me onto his podcast last month, to discuss my paper “ To Predict with Confidence, Plan for Freedom.” It was a fun and lively conversation. I hope you enjoy it: You can follow Chuck’s whole excellent podcast series here. The post “Prediction and Freedom are Opposites”: The Strong Towns Interview appeared first on Human Transit.
The City Fix
JANUARY 13, 2022
The recent enactment of the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act in the United States is an important step on the path to cleaner school bus rides for the more than 20 million children who rely on an iconic yellow bus. Continue reading on TheCityFix.com.
First State Insights
JANUARY 26, 2022
Brian Glick, Founder and CEO of Chain.IO, joins Troy Mix, Associate Director of the University of Delaware's Institute for Public Administration (IPA), to discuss what’s new, familiar, and old about current supply chain integration challenges. Topics covered in this January 17, 2022 interview include changes in what it means to optimize supply chains, the ongoing challenges of integrating new and legacy supply chain systems, and perspectives on the supply chain crisis.
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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.
Social Pinpoint
JANUARY 27, 2022
Participatory decision-making can be complex to navigate. Discover how agile engagement methodologies can help you find the right balance. The post How Agile Methodologies Can Transform Community Engagement appeared first on Social Pinpoint - A Place to Engage Your Community.
Librarian.net
JANUARY 27, 2022
Hello from your local Chapter Councilor to the American Library Association. This past week I attended Council Forums and Council meetings virtually and this is my report. Want to be a Councilor? Brief note that my Chapter Councilor term is up in May. While I am more than happy to serve a second three-year term, I would also be happy to pass the privilege and responsibility on to someone else.
Policy Chats
JANUARY 28, 2022
In this episode, Professor of Economics Dr. Joab Corey talks with students from the UC Riverside School of Public Policy about the evolving economies of the world. Learn more about Dr. Corey via [link] Podcast Highlights: “This COVID-19 pandemic has actually led to an increase in real wages among the lowest quartile of earners.” - Dr. Corey on one of the complex impacts the pandemic has had.
Human Transit
JANUARY 27, 2022
Photo: Universidad Católica de Chile. My friend Professor Juan Carlos Muñoz Abogabir is Chile’s new Minister of Transport. He is a Bus Rapid Transit expert and an eloquent advocate for sustainable and just transport planning, and is also one of the nicest people I know. Juan Carlos has already been a leader through turbulent times. In the 2000s was a key advisor to the project that created Transantiago , a government agency managing all public transport in the capital region.
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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.
The City Fix
JANUARY 27, 2022
The benefits of electric school buses are clear, and communities across the United States are eager to get on board. What’s more, many of the advantages of electric school buses are even more consequential for low-income and underserved school communities, Continue reading on TheCityFix.com.
ResourceAssociates
JANUARY 26, 2022
by Resource Associates @ grantwriters.net. Grant Questions? Let’s talk. info@grantwriters.net 505-326-4245. While you may have only one grant proposal to write at any given time, those who review grant proposals regularly may have dozens to review. Just as recruiters go through multiple resumes for an open job position, grant proposal reviewers have a limited amount of time to sift through an enormous pile of applications.
Eric Holdeman's Disaster Zone Podcast
JANUARY 25, 2022
When we send our children and grandchildren off to school we expect that they are going to a safe place. In Washington State that might not be true. In this podcast the guest is Jim Buck, a former Washington State legislator. He has a passion for emergency management and when he discovered the status school seismic safety in his state he set off to change that.
Princeton Public Library
JANUARY 25, 2022
I had a conversation recently with some of my colleagues about our college experiences, sharing how our initial plans for majors and careers changed in the realities of adult life, and the things we can’t believe we didn’t know when making potentially life-altering choices. More than once, someone said “if I could make the choice […].
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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.
Policy Chats
JANUARY 28, 2022
In this episode, Professor of Economics Dr. Joab Corey talks with students from the UC Riverside School of Public Policy about the evolving economies of the world. Learn more about Dr. Corey via [link]. Podcast Highlights: “This COVID-19 pandemic has actually led to an increase in real wages among the lowest quartile of earners.”. - Dr. Corey on one of the complex impacts the pandemic has had.
Google Public Sector
JANUARY 24, 2022
To better support equity and opportunity in higher education across the globe, we are proud to announce the expansion of Google Cloud research, teaching, and learning credits to eight countries in Africa: Egypt, Ghana, Kenya, Morocco, Namibia, Nigeria, Senegal, South Africa, and Tunisia. With the recent additions of five countries in Latin America, Asia, and the Pacific, this brings our global community to 60 countries.
The City Fix
JANUARY 24, 2022
During these unprecedented times, there’s a great deal of uncertainty about the future. The COVID-19 pandemic rages on, the effects of climate change are already being felt worldwide, and people across the planet continue to face inequity. And that’s just. Continue reading on TheCityFix.com.
Librarian.net
JANUARY 21, 2022
From a friend in my trivia community: I’ll post a link to an article or something on FB and/or Twitter, and I hear from Euro folk about how they’re blocked from reading it. I’d like to have a go-to answer for them that would be broadly applicable. Can you give me a generalized technique for this problem when it arises? Sure! This is also how I get around soft-paywalls like “You have read all your free articles this month” (won’t work with “You have to pa
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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.
Social Pinpoint
JANUARY 20, 2022
Having a well-designed, on-brand engagement page is important. With the right design elements in place, it can become an informative and compelling space for your community. The post How to Design Your Community Engagement Landing Page appeared first on Social Pinpoint - A Place to Engage Your Community.
Grants4Good
JANUARY 20, 2022
Do you sometimes feel like you have no control over anything right now, whether it be at work, home, or in your community? I get it. But you DO have choices that can change everything! Let me tell you an important story about 3 choices… The scene: I’m at a week-long surf camp in Costa […]. The post 3 Choices when things feel out of control appeared first on Grants4Good.
Human Transit
JANUARY 18, 2022
The Dallas area’s new bus network goes live on January 24, 2022! It’s the result of our three-year collaboration with the transit agency DART and its member cities. The project relied on extensive input from the community, and the Board, about what kind of transit system they want to see. But it’s still a no-growth network, which means that DART couldn’t add new operating budget.
Eric Holdeman's Disaster Zone Podcast
JANUARY 18, 2022
There are all different types of volunteer teams. 4X4 search and rescue; horse search and rescue; drone teams; cadaver dogs; search dogs; mountain rescue teams—and then there is a Volunteer Boater Disaster Team. In this podcast we explore how one city, Bainbridge Island, Washington State has established and organized a volunteer flotilla of boat owners to help in times of disasters.
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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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