From A Vacant, City-Owned Lot To Chicago’s First Indigenous Garden
Next City
AUGUST 22, 2022
Chicago’s Native youth are reclaiming a contaminated, city-owned lot as part of a grassroots Indigenous land restoration movement.
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Author Talks: Design your future
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
AUGUST 19, 2022
Danish design experts Christian Bason and Jens Martin Skibsted say humanity needs a more expansive outlook on problem-solving—one that is less human-centered and more future-proof.
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5 Reasons Cities Should Include Trees in Climate Action
The City Fix
AUGUST 1, 2022
Cities and communities around the world are stepping up to cut greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and prevent dangerous climate change impacts. Their strategies typically focus on reducing emissions from sectors such as transportation, energy, housing and waste. But there’s one sector many communities.
The Importance of Academic Advising in Higher Education
Homeroom
AUGUST 10, 2022
By: Kaitlin Thach, Intern, U.S. Department of Education, Office of Communication and Outreach “The main function of an academic advisor is to bring holistic support to students as they navigate their higher education to post grad journey.” Universities and higher education institutions nationwide provide academic advising for both undergraduate and graduate students.
How Breckenridge, CO Ensures Tax & Licensing Compliance
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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.
How to write an LOI that opens doors
Professional Grant Writer
AUGUST 22, 2022
LOIs, or letters of inquiry, are an important first step in the grant writing process. Often, funders ask to see this short, pre-proposal. The post How to write an LOI that opens doors appeared first on Professional Grant Writer.
DOD Looks to Spectrum Sharing to Support 5G Efforts
FedTech Magazine
AUGUST 14, 2022
The Defense Department has been investing in 5G wireless technology for years, partnering with commercial partners to test use cases at military bases for everything from edge computing to connected vehicles, base security and more. As the DOD evolves its use of 5G technology, it is also looking to dynamic spectrum sharing technology to ensure it can continue to use both its core military systems without interference and expand its wireless offerings.
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Fintech in Africa: The end of the beginning
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
AUGUST 28, 2022
Africa’s fintech industry is coming of age. In the face of political and economic challenges and a global pandemic, fintech on the continent is booming. Here’s what comes next.
First Yellowstone and Now Death Valley
Disaster Zone blog
AUGUST 8, 2022
Our national parks are not immune to disasters.
States Take Different Approaches to Establishing Broadband Offices
State Tech Magazine
AUGUST 25, 2022
In August, The Pew Charitable Trusts updated its tracker for states that have dedicated broadband offices, task forces, agencies or funds. With this most recent update, Pew determined that all 50 states administer active broadband programs. But how they manage those programs varies widely. Some states place their broadband office inside a business or economic agency, while others house it within their technology agency.
What College Accreditation Changes Mean for Students
Homeroom
AUGUST 19, 2022
For millions of students like you, federal student loans and grants open the doors to a college education. That critical federal aid must be used at a school that is (among other things) given the seal of approval by an “accrediting agency” or “accreditor” recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. It’s one of the. Continue Reading. The post What College Accreditation Changes Mean for Students appeared first on ED.gov Blog.
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.
New Programs Available to Support Local Broadband Subsidy Enrollment
NLC (National League of Cities)
AUGUST 24, 2022
The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP), created by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, presents an opportunity to narrow the digital divide in many communities by providing qualified households with a $30 monthly discount on broadband service. However, enrollment in the program has lagged substantially behind the potential pool of beneficiaries.
In Baltimore, Teaching STEM Through Dirt Bikes
Next City
AUGUST 31, 2022
An engineer-turned-educator says cities get it wrong when they criminalize Black youth’s hobbies, rather than seeing them as an opportunity.
The digital reinvention of enterprise tech go-to-market
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
AUGUST 24, 2022
As customers demand both transformational expertise and simplified, self-serve experiences, the traditional enterprise sales playbook is being disrupted from the top down and bottom up.
Disinformation Messaging Shifting to Food Shortages
Disaster Zone blog
AUGUST 22, 2022
Every crisis is a disinformation opportunity!
Empower Digital Government: Strategic Workbook for Modern Transformation
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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.
These four tools could enable the future of AI in healthcare
Open Access Government - Technology News
AUGUST 2, 2022
Craig Rhodes, EMEA Industry Lead, AI for Healthcare and Life Sciences, NVIDIA, argues that just four tools could enable the future of AI in healthcare. From AI-generated synthetic brain images used for studying brain diseases like Alzheimer’s, to identifying and tracing cancer tumors to target with radiation therapy, AI in healthcare has been used by professionals across the field to help with the toughest challenges.
The Complete List of the Most Ideal Length for Each of Your Library Promotional Tactics
Super Library Marketing
AUGUST 22, 2022
Photo courtesy Cincinnati and Hamilton County Public Library. For many of us, a hamburger is a delicious sandwich, no matter where you get it. No one can mess them up. But there are things you can do to make your hamburger exceptional. For me, that means the addition of bacon, cheese, and avocado. I’ll still eat and thoroughly enjoy the hamburger if those ingredients aren’t available.
Keys to Countering Cyberattacks Against State and Local Agencies
State Tech Magazine
AUGUST 10, 2022
As cyberattacks on critical infrastructure continue to proliferate, state, local, tribal and territorial (SLTT) government agencies must plan for the future while also addressing existing infrastructure security challenges. That means everything from ensuring operational technology (OT) is readily upgradeable and interoperable to coordinating information sharing across the public and private sectors.
A Look Backstage in the ‘Furniture Capital of the World’
Next City
AUGUST 8, 2022
Walking with residents of High Point, North Carolina as they explore the city's desolate downtown — a place made for "other eyes at other times.
7 Signs Your Local Government ERP Is Holding You Back: A Guide for Small Municipalities
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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.
Building the next big experiences
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
AUGUST 23, 2022
Brian Solis, Salesforce global innovation evangelist, sees curiosity and empathy as integral parts in delivering new experiences in the metaverse. An edited version of the conversation from our ‘Value creation in the metaverse’ report follows.
Tri-Town Arts: Creativity as a New Frontier in Rural Colorado
NLC (National League of Cities)
AUGUST 16, 2022
In late 2021, arts supporters in the three towns of Genoa, Limon and Hugo, all in Lincoln County on the Eastern Plains of Colorado, came together to form Tri-Town Arts. The area is about 100 miles east of Denver and has few opportunities for arts engagement or arts education.
AI in healthcare can help save time & brain
Open Access Government - Technology News
AUGUST 16, 2022
Mark Hitchman, Managing Director of Canon Medical Systems UK, explains why AI in healthcare can deliver time efficiencies & better standards of care for patients. Strokes occur once every five minutes in the UK and are the fourth single leading cause of death. Great results have been achieved in bringing these figures down over the years due to expanding research, medical innovations, and awareness campaigns, but the saying ‘time is brain’ is still incredibly important.
Three Tips for Better Grants Through Storytelling AND Data
DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services
AUGUST 19, 2022
Once upon a time in the kingdom of Grantlandia lived a lonely grant scribe who yearned to convince King Thomas the Tightfisted and Queen Attachmentia Excessiva to release their treasure to the people so that all could prosper. (Also, the nameless grant writer knew darn well that the Royal family was sitting on the money they had inherited or had unfairly taxed—but that is another story for another day.
ASPA TIMES Magazine: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
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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.
Across the Country, Local Public Safety Agencies Detail Value of FirstNet Adoption
State Tech Magazine
AUGUST 22, 2022
The First Responder Network Authority recently released an annual report to Congress for 2021, titled “A Decade of Accomplishments,” revealing the rapid adoption by first responders of its namesake dedicated public safety network. In fiscal year 2021, the FirstNet Authority reports, FirstNet adoption had spread to 18,500 public safety agencies, up from 2,500 in fiscal year 2018, its first year of widespread availability.
Can a Private Equity Model Build Wealth for Workers of Color?
Next City
AUGUST 2, 2022
An El Paso landscaping company is one of the first employee-ownership conversions facilitated by a new Black-led private equity fund.
How to make ESG real
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
AUGUST 10, 2022
While ESG is likely to evolve both in substance and name in the coming years, its underlying impulse is here to say. Here’s how companies can take a more systematic and rewarding approach to ESG.
Three Topics City Leaders Should Focus on to Boost Recruitment and Retention
NLC (National League of Cities)
AUGUST 22, 2022
Amidst “The Great Reshuffle / Great Resignation” in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, city leaders need to take a multi-pronged approach to keep current employees and attract the next generation of public sector workers. According to a 2021 MissionSquare Research Institute survey, 52% of state and local government workers are considering leaving their organization […] Source.
Boost Revenue With Simple Short-Term Rental Registration and Tax Collections
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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.
Girls in data: Inspiring the future of female data science
Open Access Government - Technology News
AUGUST 23, 2022
Hannah Alexander, Junior Data Scientist at Ascent, shares her journey into data and gives insight for young women to join the tech movement early on and revolutionise female data science. I remember reading an article in Harvard Business Review back in 2012 where data science was dubbed the “ Sexiest Job of the 21st Century ”. It comes as no surprise that, with booming investment in AI development, the demand for highly-skilled data scientists has risen dramatically in the past 10 years.
In Praise of Grinders: They Get The Job Done
GovLoop
AUGUST 26, 2022
In a lot of workplaces, the idea is that the best employees are the ones that climb the ladder. The expectation seems to be: The people who are best at their jobs are the ones who would be best suited to run the company someday. Therefore, those people are the same people who seek increasing responsibility and get promoted. I think something is missing from this picture.
How to Prepare Agencies for Long-Term Citizen Service Success
FedTech Magazine
AUGUST 23, 2022
The role of the federal government in citizens’ everyday lives has drastically changed over the past two years. Between the pandemic, record-breaking data breaches, ransomware attacks and the shift to virtual services, federal agencies are looking for ways to continue developing their technology services to meet changing needs. The Government Accountability Office recently released a new strategic plan that will guide efforts from 2022 to 2027 as the agency aids federal operations and addresses
This San Francisco Supper Club Gives Youth a Chance to Reinvent Themselves
Next City
AUGUST 1, 2022
At Old Skool Café, young people whose lives have been impacted by violence, the foster care system, and incarceration are learning the ins and outs of the food business and forging new paths in the process.
Easy to Do Business With: Why Simplifying Business Licensing Is a Best Practice
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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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