June, 2020

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Let’s Be Honest: A Time for Transparency in Parks and Recreation

Let's Talk Parks

One blessing the COVID-19 pandemic has given the field of Parks and Recreation is opening the door to new ideas and ways of thinking. COVID-19 has allowed us to the ability to be more honest than we ever have been with ourselves, our communities, and our agencies. COVID-19 has not only made us re-create the way that we work, but it has impacted our work culture.

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Follow This Plan and You'll Never Miss a Proposal Deadline

Peak Proposals

One aspect of grant writing that frequently trips people up is that most grant opportunities have fixed or “hard” deadlines. To be considered for a grant, you need to submit your proposal by a specific date and time, no exceptions. Adding to the pressure, the time between when the funding opportunity announcement (FOA) comes out and when the application is due can often be very short.

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What Could Be: A 2030 Retrospective on Urban Mobility After COVID-19

The City Fix

COVID-19 is a radical moment in so many ways. By disrupting urban systems so profoundly, it has thrust the question of urban futures before us in a way that we cannot ignore. Will cities recover? What will they look like? Continue reading on TheCityFix.com.

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July top 5 for under 5

Princeton Public Library

We invite you to check out this month’s recommendations for activities and resources for children ages birth to five years old and their families. Even though the library’s physical building remains temporarily unavailable, and all in-person gatherings and events are cancelled until further notice, we still have plenty of suggestions to fill your days.

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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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Commercial Real Estate in Delaware: A Lender's Perspective

First State Insights

Rachel Lindeman, Commercial Real Estate Relationship Manager at M&T Bank and co-chair of the ULI Delaware Council talks with Sean O'Neill, AICP, Policy Scientist at the University of Delaware's Institute for Public Administration, about the Delaware commercial real estate market, the potential impact of the COVID-19 recession on the market, her involvement with the ULI Delaware Council and Delaware Real Estate Women, and her career path that brought her to Delaware.

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How Are You Safely and Creatively Engaging Your Community This Summer? — Episode 068

Open Space Radio: Parks and Recreation Trends

Today’s episode of Open Space Radio is all about what park and recreation professionals have been doing to creatively and safely engage their communities in the past few months and their plans for the summer ahead. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many park and recreation agencies have had to come up with innovative ways to not only implement virtual programming options, but also make sure the people in their communities continue to have access to essential items like food, shelter, proper healthca

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Initiating the Disaster Zone Podcast

Eric Holdeman's Disaster Zone Podcast

You may be asking, “Why one more podcast?” I have asked myself the same question. During this short episode you'll hear my rationale for starting a podcast and a preview of my first interview that will be coming shortly about the start of the coronavirus entry into the United States. That interview will be with Heather Kelly, the local emergency manager for the City of Kirkland, WA where the first publicly known cases of the disease were discovered.

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What Path We Take Post-COVID-19 Will Depend in Large Part on How the World’s Cities Change

The City Fix

This article was originally published on Global Dashboard, as part of their Scenarios Week series, exploring and expanding on Long Crisis Scenarios. For professional optimists like me in the business of advancing an alternative, more wholesome economic model, the temptation can. Continue reading on TheCityFix.com.

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Reimagining government social services in the COVID-19 era

Google Public Sector

It’s no secret that state governments in the U.S. have been asked to carry a heavy weight supporting their citizens during the COVID-19 pandemic. States have seen a rising volume of new unemployment requests, and other social services systems are being stressed like never before. At the same time, more state employees have transitioned to working from home and providing their services remotely.

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Sounds of music

Princeton Public Library

For the last three months, we’ve lived through adjusting to confinement and social distancing. In the new normal brought by New Jersey’s COVID-19 restrictions, sharing music has brought some light and relief to many of our days.

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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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Dave Jones: COVID-19 and Employer-Based Insurance

Policy Chats

In this episode, former California Insurance Commissioner, Dave Jones talks with students from the UC Riverside School of Public Policy about the implications and challenges the American system of employer-based insurance is currently facing due to COVID-19. About Dave Jones: Mr. Jones is a member of the UCR’s School of Public Policy Advisory Board.

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Workforce Development for Infrastructure

First State Insights

Joseph Kane, Senior Research Associate and Associate Fellow at the Brookings Institution’s Metropolitan Policy Program, speaks with Troy Mix, Associate Director at the University of Delaware's Institute for Public Administration (IPA), about his research on the nation's infrastructure workforce and IPA's ongoing study of workforce development needs and opportunities associated with infrastructure in Delaware.

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“A View From You” Reverse Town Hall – Case Study

Social Pinpoint

A View From You is a series of live broadcasted and interactive “Reverse Town Hall meetings” hosted by Dr. Larry Schooler where the public is the focus. The post “A View From You” Reverse Town Hall – Case Study appeared first on Social Pinpoint - A Place to Engage Your Community.

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Addis Ababa Is Fighting to Avoid the Worst of COVID-19, But Transport Challenges Are Hampering Containment Efforts

The City Fix

Contrary to what many speculated, the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Ethiopia has been low so far. As of May 18, 2020, the Ministry of Health confirmed it had a total of 352 cases of COVID-19 of which 30%. Continue reading on TheCityFix.com.

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Empower Digital Government: Strategic Workbook for Modern Transformation

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.

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Supporting your compliance journey with Compliance Resource Center

Google Public Sector

Building and maintaining a compliance program can be complex and challenging. It requires implementing policies, operational and physical security controls, and various reporting mechanisms. We know our customers have to manage a wide variety of regulatory and industry-specific compliance requirements, and Google Cloud is committed to being a partner in your compliance journey.

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Act now with summer reading

Princeton Public Library

The end of the school year is typically a time marked by graduations and new beginnings; promises of a better future than what came before. While this year feels starkly different than any we’ve previously encountered, there are some things that, thankfully, remain the same.

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COVID-19: Employer-Based Insurance (with Dave Jones)

Policy Chats

In this episode, former California Insurance Commissioner, Dave Jones talks with students from the UC Riverside School of Public Policy about the implications and challenges the American system of employer-based insurance is currently facing due to COVID-19. About Dave Jones: Mr. Jones is a member of the UCR’s School of Public Policy Advisory Board.

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Dot Foods in Delaware

First State Insights

Dot Foods' Marc Snyder, Director of Transportation, and Brian Sylvester, Transportation Manager, speak with Troy Mix, Associate Director at the University of Delaware's Institute for Public Administration (IPA), about Dot Foods' new Delaware facility, including the current status of operations and short- and long-term plans for growth. This episode is a special #FreightFriday edition of First State Insights, made possible through a partnership of the University of Delaware's Institute for Public

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7 Signs Your Local Government ERP Is Holding You Back: A Guide for Small Municipalities

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.

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Social Pinpoint & Consultation Manager Integration

Social Pinpoint

Social Pinpoint seamlessly integrates with one of the most trusted stakeholder management systems on the market – Consultation Manager . The post Social Pinpoint & Consultation Manager Integration appeared first on Social Pinpoint - A Place to Engage Your Community.

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Public Transport After COVID-19 Lockdowns: It’s Time to Innovate and Change Benchmarks of Success

The City Fix

In less than two months, the COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted our lives, causing sickness, death, economic loss and fear. While this global health and safety crisis has been challenging for all of us, it has been especially tough for essential. Continue reading on TheCityFix.com.

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The Market Urbanist Case Against City-backed Deed Restrictions

The Market Urbanism Report

Zoning takes areas that the public has added value to, and makes them exclusive to all but wealthy members. City-sanctioned deeds are the privatized version of this.

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June top 5 for under 5

Princeton Public Library

We invite you to check out this month’s recommendations for activities and resources for children ages birth to five years old and their families. Even though the library’s physical building remains temporarily unavailable, and all in-person gatherings and events are cancelled until further notice, we still have plenty of suggestions to fill your days.

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ASPA TIMES Magazine: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

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.

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COVID-19: Employer-Based Insurance (with Dave Jones)

Policy Chats

In this episode, former California Insurance Commissioner, Dave Jones talks with students from the UC Riverside School of Public Policy about the implications and challenges the American system of employer-based insurance is currently facing due to COVID-19. About Dave Jones: Mr. Jones is a member of the UCR’s School of Public Policy Advisory Board.

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Getting Perdue Farms' Products to Market

First State Insights

Richard Hernandez, Vice President of Transportation and Warehousing at Perdue Farms, speaks with Troy Mix, Associate Director at the University of Delaware's Institute for Public Administration (IPA), about his role at Perdue Farms, the unique supply chain challenges associated with getting Perdue’s products to market, and how he and his colleagues have been weathering the challenges of COVID-19.

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FIRST AMENDMENT/PUBLIC HEALTH: Freedom of Religion During the COVID-19 Pandemic

NLRG (National Legal Research Group)

Steve Friedman , Senior Attorney, National Legal Research Group. In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, many aspects of our lives have been severely altered and restricted in the name of public health. The extent of the states' police power is currently being tested amid the COVID-19 pandemic, and one such legal battleground involves the freedom of religious practice.

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3 Ways U.S. Cities Are Investing in Clean Energy for Resilience

The City Fix

By 2030, more than 145 million people across the world will be impacted by flooding each year – many of whom live in coastal areas of the United States. Wildfires are growing rapidly in areas of the U.S. where they once were. Continue reading on TheCityFix.com.

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Boost Revenue With Simple Short-Term Rental Registration and Tax Collections

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.

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The Market Urbanist Case Against City-backed Deed Restrictions

The Market Urbanism Report

Zoning takes areas that the public has added value to, and makes them exclusive to all but wealthy members. City-sanctioned deeds are the privatized version of this.

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Community partner spotlight: Witherspoon Jackson Neighborhood Association

Princeton Public Library

One of the biggest benefits of serving as the community engagement coordinator for the library is getting to know so many people who are doing really great work in Princeton.

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Steve Christensen: COVID-19 and The Importance of Batteries

Policy Chats

In this episode, Executive Director of Responsible Battery Coalition, Steve Christensen talks with students from the UC Riverside School of Public Policy about the important contribution of batteries in daily life, but specifically during a pandemic. About Steve Christensen: Steve Christensen is the Executive Director of Responsible Battery Coalition, a nonprofit coalition of companies, academics and organizations committed to the responsible management of the batteries of today and tomorrow.

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Warehouse Space Needs and Market Trends

First State Insights

Jeffrey Zygler, Partner with Dermody Properties, speaks with Troy Mix, Associate Director at the University of Delaware's Institute for Public Administration (IPA), about the basics of warehouses and distribution centers; current and emerging trends in the logistics sector; and Dermody's development of a new Amazon fulfillment center on the site of GM's former Boxwood Road plant in Delaware.

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Easy to Do Business With: Why Simplifying Business Licensing Is a Best Practice

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.