The City Fix
APRIL 12, 2021
In 2020 and into 2021, transportation agencies, companies and advocacy groups acted swiftly in the face of the unique public health crisis and disruption caused by COVID-19. They provided solutions that kept frontline workers, groceries, health services and other critical. Continue reading on TheCityFix.com.
Let's Talk Parks
APRIL 13, 2021
Choosing a job in Parks and Recreation is incredibly rewarding, yet is faced with a number of challenges. How can you navigate your career in the field without burning out? There are many jobs you can choose from when it comes to Parks and Recreation – aquatics, camps, facilities, maintenance. Remember that it doesn’t matter so much about your job title, but rather how it helps you reach your career goals, ideal lifestyle, and alignment with your values.
Social Pinpoint
APRIL 30, 2021
The COVID-19 pandemic changed the way Local and State Governments informed, engaged and collaborated with their communities, rapidly shifting their public participation strategies to online. A process that traditionally brings communities together in-person, meant the once ‘new age’ way of engagement was accelerated to allow communities to come together online through surveys, video town hall.
Eric Holdeman's Disaster Zone Podcast
APRIL 27, 2021
It is now possible to get an online degree as a Master of Infrastructure Planning and Management. This podcast is an interview with Wendy Freitag, Program Director for the University of Washington’s program linked above. In this podcast we talk generally about online degrees in general, to include those in emergency management. How they compare school to school and with resident courses of study.
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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.
First State Insights
APRIL 26, 2021
Preston Schell, co-founder and President of the Ocean Atlantic Companies, speaks with Sean O'Neill, Policy Scientist at the University of Delaware’s Institute for Public Administration (IPA), about the housing market in southern Delaware. During this February 10, 2021 interview, Preston recounts his start in the real estate industry while offering insights on the current and future demand for and challenges associated with residential development in Sussex County, Delaware.
Princeton Public Library
APRIL 14, 2021
Painful, scary, worrisome and difficult. These are a few of the many words that come to mind when I think about some of the recent events in this country.
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The Market Urbanism Report
APRIL 12, 2021
Miami might test how to pay and get paid in Bitcoin - while using the cryptocurrency for its larger investment strategy.
Social Pinpoint
APRIL 27, 2021
Social Pinpoint’s Interactive Map is being used by The City of Norfolk in Virginia, USA in the development of their Multimodal Transportation Master Plan. The post Social Pinpoint featured by 13News Now (WVEC) in Norfolk, Virginia appeared first on Social Pinpoint - A Place to Engage Your Community.
Eric Holdeman's Disaster Zone Podcast
APRIL 20, 2021
Emergency management organizations have now been immersed in COVID-19 response for over a year. This podcast is an interview with Jody Ferguson, Director for Pierce County Department of Emergency Management. In it we explore how her department responded first to the call to help with Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) distribution and then more recently with mass vaccination efforts by the county.
First State Insights
APRIL 5, 2021
Vikram Krishnamurthy, Executive Director of the Delaware Center for Horticulture (DCH), speaks with Madison Matera (MPA ‘22), Public Administration Fellow at the University of Delaware’s Institute for Public Administration (IPA), about DCH’s Branches to Chances program, which is a horticulture job training program for unemployed, underemployed, and/or previously incarcerated individuals.
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Princeton Public Library
APRIL 6, 2021
The now-iconic bright yellow jacket and bold red headband; a young, Black girl reciting loudly and clearly for all to hear. As I perused my social media feeds on the evening of January 20th, one thing was abundantly clear: Amanda Gorman was having a moment. Poetry was having a moment. The National Youth Poet Laureate’s […].
The City Fix
APRIL 29, 2021
During the summers, in the crowded informal settlement she calls home in Ahmedabad, India, Meenaben would lay wet jute on the floor and hay on the roof of her home to lower the temperature inside. If she didn’t, her home. Continue reading on TheCityFix.com.
The Market Urbanism Report
APRIL 12, 2021
Miami might test how to pay and get paid in Bitcoin - while using the cryptocurrency for its larger investment strategy.
Public Sector Future
APRIL 29, 2021
In this episode, we explore a challenge-based approach to public sector innovation. We speak with Jeremy Goldberg about one of the projects he was responsible for in the New York City Mayor’s Office of the Chief Technology Officer. Goldberg designed and implemented a new approach to bringing bold ideas and breakthroughs into the public realm to benefit New Yorkers through NYCx Challenges.
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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.
Eric Holdeman's Disaster Zone Podcast
APRIL 13, 2021
In the podcast we talk about the cybersecurity threats and different approaches being used to counter those threats. Cybersecurity training is one of those and it has become something employees must accomplish as part of organizational standards. There are many mistakes that companies and governments make in their approaches to this training. Heather Stratford, CEO for Drip7 is the Disaster Zone guest.
CarahCast
APRIL 28, 2021
Listen to Kanuj Behl, Cloud Architect at Nutanix, discuss how Nutanix provides simplicity, stability, and scalability for Splunk deployments. Listen to Kanuj Behl, Cloud Architect at Nutanix, discuss how Nutanix provides simplicity, stability, and scalability for Splunk deployments.
Princeton Public Library
APRIL 28, 2021
Poet Maggie Smith recently posted this on her Instagram account, “A wise person once told me to start each day by asking myself the same question: ‘What else is possible?’ There it is–an opening when things may feel like they’re narrowing or even closing. What else is possible?
The City Fix
APRIL 21, 2021
This is part three in a series on capacity development for city leaders. The first two posts in this series discussed how effective capacity development should be rooted in the immediate needs and mandates of all stakeholders, and how collective action must. Continue reading on TheCityFix.com.
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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 Market Urbanism Report
APRIL 5, 2021
Free trade has made Monterrey like a "Mexican Houston": an unpretentious industrial city with a strong economy and good jobs.
Public Sector Future
APRIL 29, 2021
In this episode, we explore a challenge-based approach to public sector innovation. We speak with Jeremy Goldberg about one of the projects he was responsible for in the New York City Mayor’s Office of the Chief Technology Officer. Goldberg designed and implemented a new approach to bringing bold ideas and breakthroughs into the public realm to benefit New Yorkers through NYCx Challenges.
Eric Holdeman's Disaster Zone Podcast
APRIL 6, 2021
Emergency management is primarily known as a profession that responds to disasters. Another very important aspect of the discipline of emergency management is disaster mitigation. This podcast focuses on a relatively new federal program called Building Resilient Infrastructure Communities (BIRC). Derrick Hiebert, Deloitte is the mitigation expert interviewed in this recording.
ParkTalk podcast
APRIL 28, 2021
Nature Center Manager Angelique Harshman takes us on a spring wildflower walk in the woods. Learn about what to look for and what makes these flowers unique. Nature Center Manager Angelique Harshman takes us on a spring wildflower walk in the woods. Learn about what to look for and what makes these flowers unique.
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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.
Data.gov
APRIL 28, 2021
Data.gov will be discontinuing the Catalog Service for Web (CSW) as of May 1st, 2021. You can access the same catalog of data through the Comprehensive Knowledge Archive Network Application Programming Interface (CKAN API) provided by catalog.data.gov. If you have … Continued. The post Data.gov to Discontinue CSW Service on May 1 appeared first on Data.gov.
The City Fix
APRIL 14, 2021
Too many of us have been personally touched by tragic road crashes that have maimed or killed a loved one. For far too many, Songkran – Thailand’s festival to celebrate the traditional new year – will be a moment not. Continue reading on TheCityFix.com.
The Market Urbanism Report
APRIL 5, 2021
Free trade has made Monterrey like a "Mexican Houston": an unpretentious industrial city with a strong economy and good jobs.
FedHeads
APRIL 26, 2021
US GAO legend Chris Mihm shared his last day in a 37 year government career with the FedHeads. Wonderful wisdom from almost four decades of public service. Congrats and good luck, Chris! US GAO legend Chris Mihm shared his last day in a 37 year government career with the FedHeads. Wonderful wisdom from almost four decades of public service. Congrats and good luck, Chris!
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The holiday season brings joy and celebration, but it also introduces unique challenges for municipal operations. From ensuring safe snow removal and managing icy sidewalks to organizing festive events and addressing increased community needs, municipalities play a critical role in keeping residents safe and operations running smoothly. This eBook provides actionable safety tips to help your team navigate the holiday season effectively, protect staff and citizens, and ensure compliance with safe
CarahCast
APRIL 21, 2021
Hear directly from other campus leaders as they share their journeys to improve identity access and security systems, and learn how your campus can adopt similar strategies for student and campus success. Hear directly from other campus leaders as they share their journeys to improve identity access and security systems, and learn how your campus can adopt similar strategies for student and campus success.
Open Space Radio: Parks and Recreation Trends
APRIL 20, 2021
In celebration of April being Earth Month, and with Earth Day coming up on Thursday, we’re excited to be discussing a program focused on creating leaders for climate solutions. The program, Climate for Health, was founded by ecoAmerica and NRPA has partnered with them to bring the initiative to park and recreation professionals. Climate for Health is a national initiative that offers tools, resources and communications to demonstrate visible climate leadership, and inspires health leaders to ad
Princeton Public Library
APRIL 19, 2021
To extend our community outreach, the library partners with the many municipal, non-profit, and business organizations that make Princeton such an extraordinary town. This month, we spoke with Jenny Ludmer, community outreach manager, Sustainable Princeton. Sustainable Princeton is a longtime, mission-aligned partner of the library. Libraries are inherently sustainable.
The City Fix
APRIL 1, 2021
As the world reels from the financial blow of COVID-19, local governments in the United States are under huge pressure as cities and counties face severe budget shortfalls. This is forcing cuts to crucial spending on education and infrastructure as. Continue reading on TheCityFix.com.
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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.
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