Let's Talk Parks

APRIL 25, 2020

“I think that quality of life is truly what we do. For me, it’s a calling, not a career. It’s not a job, and we aren’t just picking up paychecks. We get to really believe in what we do. I don’t think there can be anything more fulfilling.”. – San VanRoenn, Parks & Recreation Director for the Town of Meeker, Colorado. These are the words that Sean VanRoenn left me with at the end of my first ever interview for the podcast.

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The City Fix

APRIL 10, 2020

The impacts of the global COVID-19 pandemic are still being understood, but it does seem clear that this crisis will make a mark on cities, physically and socially, that will echo for generations. How we plan our cities has always. Continue reading on TheCityFix.com.

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Policy Chats

APRIL 29, 2020

In this episode, Group Manager of the Water Resource Management at Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, Brad Coffey talks with students from the UC Riverside School of Public Policy about the safety, reliability, and affordability of water during this pandemic. About Brad Coffey: Brad Coffey serves as Group Manager for the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California.

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Princeton Public Library

APRIL 27, 2020

We are all living through a strange and uncertain time. Most things about our lives have completely changed, from work routines to grocery store trips to family life. Are you keeping track of these changes by keeping a journal or photo-documenting? Each of our experiences of this time are unique and important.

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The Market Urbanism Report

APRIL 25, 2020

Nimbys point to empty condos as a sign that enough housing is getting built. But the market is more complex than that.

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First State Insights

APRIL 24, 2020

Delaware Prosperity Partnership representatives, Kurt Foreman, President and CEO, Charles Madden, Director of Talent Acquisition, and John Taylor, Director of Economic Research, talk with Troy Mix, Associate Director at the University of Delaware's Institute for Public Administration, about economic development in Delaware, with a focus on the response to and recovery from the COVID-19 crisis.

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The City Fix

APRIL 17, 2020

As the world works to stop the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic, more than 3.9 billion people are under full or partial lockdown orders, as of mid-April. Cities have curtailed many public transit operations because of declining ridership and health. Continue reading on TheCityFix.com.

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Policy Chats

APRIL 29, 2020

In this episode, Group Manager of the Water Resource Management at Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, Brad Coffey talks with students from the UC Riverside School of Public Policy about the safety, reliability, and affordability of water during this pandemic. About Brad Coffey: Brad Coffey serves as Group Manager for the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California.

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Princeton Public Library

APRIL 19, 2020

It’s clear that one of the things that keeps us connected in this time of quarantine and distancing is our love of, and reliance on, stories.

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The Market Urbanism Report

APRIL 25, 2020

Nimbys point to empty condos as a sign that enough housing is getting built. But the market is more complex than that.

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First State Insights

APRIL 19, 2020

Christina Stauffer, Assistant Director for Student Engagement and Assessment at the University of Delaware and Alanna Mozeik, Policy Lead and Technical Advisor at the Delaware Department of Health and Social Services talk with Sean O’Neill, Policy Scientist at the University of Delaware's Institute for Public Administration, about the Census 2020 Complete Count effort in Delaware and at the University of Delaware.

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Disaster Planning and Emergency Management

APRIL 9, 2020

A few days ago, I was accused of "putting the careers of trainees and junior faculty at risk" because a member of my editorial team was slow to complete the review process on a paper that had been submitted to the journal I manage. This reminded me that perhaps 70 per cent of academic publishing is for personnel reasons (to get a job, keep a job, obtain a salary raise, or achieve promotion).

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The City Fix

APRIL 30, 2020

Ghost-like cities with deserted metro cars and empty buses have been a vivid manifestation of how COVID-19 has affected society worldwide. As elsewhere, public transport ridership in Chinese cities dipped precipitously during the early days of the pandemic. But as. Continue reading on TheCityFix.com.

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Policy Chats

APRIL 29, 2020

In this episode, Group Manager of the Water Resource Management at Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, Brad Coffey talks with students from the UC Riverside School of Public Policy about the safety, reliability, and affordability of water during this pandemic. About Brad Coffey: Brad Coffey serves as Group Manager for the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California.

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Google Public Sector

APRIL 3, 2020

In light of the current situation with COVID-19, public sector agencies are turning to the cloud more than ever, particularly as people increasingly need access to information and government services. Today, we’re happy to share more on our efforts to help governments with their COVID-19 needs and also highlight a few recent agreements with state and local agencies.

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The Market Urbanism Report

APRIL 19, 2020

An "honor system" would be more efficient than enforcement at the gates.

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Princeton Public Library

APRIL 1, 2020

Our “Top 5 for Under 5” monthly blog post typically includes highlights of upcoming events at the library and around town, as well as new picture books that have just arrived in the library, all recommended for children ages birth to five years old and their families. Even though the library’s physical book collection is […].

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Social Pinpoint

APRIL 1, 2020

We know that creating engaging and easy to use surveys is not only important to our admins but also stakeholders; which is why we have introduced skip logic and conditional logic into our survey builder. The post New Feature – Advanced Survey Logic appeared first on Social Pinpoint - A Place to Engage Your Community.

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The City Fix

APRIL 28, 2020

Across the world, from Wuhan to New York City, cities are on the frontline of the unfolding COVID-19 crisis. Starting with overwhelmed heath care systems, cities are experiencing unprecedented strain across social, economic and environmental systems as economies grind to. Continue reading on TheCityFix.com.

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Policy Chats

APRIL 20, 2020

In this episode, former Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration, Michael Huerta talks with students from the UC Riverside School of Public Policy about the possibilities of the airline industry facing bankruptcy due to COVID-19. About Michael Huerta: Michael Huerta served as a former administrator for the Federal Aviation Administration between 2013 and 2018.

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GovCast

APRIL 30, 2020

With mass telework comes the need for better collaboration with teams. There has been an increased prevalence of collaboration and conferencing tools as a result. One tool from the private sector gaining momentum in government is Slack. Its head of customer trust and FedRAMP, Nick Hardy, explains how Slack is helping to bring government teams together and be more productive during this time.

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The Market Urbanism Report

APRIL 19, 2020

An "honor system" would be more efficient than enforcement at the gates.

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Decisions That Matter

APRIL 29, 2020

On this episode of Decisions that Matter we have a group discussion with "The Buying Bunch," a team of public procurement leaders with over 150 years of combined experience in state and local government and higher education. They have navigated multiple public health events through the years, and they are driven to help state and local governments through this COVID-19 crisis.

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FedHeads

APRIL 29, 2020

On episode 105, Doug Criscitello, former CFO of the Small Business Administration, joins the FedHeads to talk about supports and relief for small business in the CARES Act. On episode 105, Doug Criscitello, former CFO of the Small Business Administration, joins the FedHeads to talk about supports and relief for small business in the CARES Act.

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The City Fix

APRIL 23, 2020

The COVID-19 crisis has shown that effective public transport is vital to keeping cities running. By serving essential workers in health care, emergency services, food services, and other sectors, public transport has become a service not just for some people. Continue reading on TheCityFix.com.

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Policy Chats

APRIL 20, 2020

In this episode, former Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration, Michael Huerta talks with students from the UC Riverside School of Public Policy about the possibilities of the airline industry facing bankruptcy due to COVID-19. About Michael Huerta: Michael Huerta served as a former administrator for the Federal Aviation Administration between 2013 and 2018.

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Maintaining municipal operations is no small task, especially when budgets are tight and public expectations are high. In this webinar, we’ll explore how local governments can streamline their maintenance operations while ensuring safety, compliance, and efficiency. What You’ll Gain: Proven strategies for effective inspection management Insight into leveraging digital tools Practical tips for addressing common maintenance challenges Examples of municipalities that have achieved success.

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GovCast

APRIL 23, 2020

Stuart McGuigan discusses the promises technologies like AI and machine learning bring to the State Department, whose tough job is to manage disparate systems around the world. Interest in such technologies are what shaped McGuigan's career in the private sector at various health companies. Plus, he discusses modernization efforts that started earlier and allowed the agency to easily transition to telework during the coronavirus pandemic.

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The Market Urbanism Report

APRIL 12, 2020

Houston shows how lighter regulations lead to more density.

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Decisions That Matter

APRIL 29, 2020

On this episode of Decisions that Matter we have a group discussion with "The Buying Bunch," a team of public procurement leaders with over 150 years of combined experience in state and local government and higher education. They have navigated multiple public health events through the years, and they are driven to help state and local governments through this COVID-19 crisis.

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FedHeads

APRIL 27, 2020

On Episode 104, Linda Miller joins the FedHeads to discuss ways government agencies and recipients of stimulus funding can detect and prevent waste, fraud, and abuse of public funds. On Episode 104, Linda Miller joins the FedHeads to discuss ways government agencies and recipients of stimulus funding can detect and prevent waste, fraud, and abuse of public funds.

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