The City Fix
FEBRUARY 18, 2021
Road development throughout the 20th century was based primarily on the premise that more infrastructure eases traffic. But evidence shows that road building, instead of reducing congestion, actually increases traffic. When travel time by car is reduced and convenience increased, Continue reading on TheCityFix.com.
Disaster Planning and Emergency Management
FEBRUARY 21, 2021
The current system for managing major incidents and disasters in the United Kingdom was devised after the Broadwater Farm, Tottenham, riots of 1986 and reflects a preoccupation with public order. The lineaments of the system reflect military practice. In the world as a whole, there has been a gradual process of demilitarisation of emergency response.
Policy Chats
FEBRUARY 26, 2021
In this episode, theoretical and evolutionary biologist and professor at the University of Washington in Seattle, Washington, Carl Bergstrom talks with students from the UC Riverside School of Public Policy about the era of "fake news" and how to combat disinformation. About Carl Bergstrom : Bergstrom uses mathematical models and computer simulations to study a wide range of problems in population biology, animal behavior, and evolutionary theory.
Grant Central USA
FEBRUARY 24, 2021
Never let anything stop you from realizing your goal of writing a grant. This complimentary training will help you to understand the basics of what you need to do to learn how to write a grant proposal with step-by-step instructions. You will also discover the steps you can take to become a grant writer. Steps To Writing The Grant Proposal. A Good Proposal Versus Bad Proposal.
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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
Eric Holdeman's Disaster Zone Podcast
FEBRUARY 23, 2021
No matter who you are and what you do, there is an element of salesmanship to how you interact with other people and organizations. This podcast is an interview with Jeff Kirchick, author of the book Authentic Selling, How to use the Principles of Sales in Everyday Life. In this podcast we discuss what it takes to be authentic and how incorporating listening and being empathetic can help you interact more effectively with others.
Princeton Public Library
FEBRUARY 16, 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 Charlotte Collins, associate director and Gwen McNamara, communications specialist at the John H.Pace, Jr. ’39 Center for Civic Engagement at Princeton University (Pace Center for Civic Engagement).
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First State Insights
FEBRUARY 15, 2021
Sarah Ruffcorn, President of Trinity Logistics, speaks with Troy Mix, Associate Director of the University of Delaware's Institute for Public Administration (IPA), about her team’s ongoing adjustment to the remote work environment. Topics covered in this November 12, 2020 interview include strategies Sarah and her team have used to maintain a workplace culture, efforts to enhance internal and external communication, and key lessons learned from managing through the stress and uncertainty of the
Policy Chats
FEBRUARY 26, 2021
In this episode, theoretical and evolutionary biologist and professor at the University of Washington in Seattle, Washington, Carl Bergstrom talks with students from the UC Riverside School of Public Policy about the era of "fake news" and how to combat disinformation. About Carl Bergstrom : Bergstrom uses mathematical models and computer simulations to study a wide range of problems in population biology, animal behavior, and evolutionary theory.
Grant Central USA
FEBRUARY 22, 2021
Is it hard to apply for a grant and write one? You know, yes and no. It's hard when you don't know what you're doing. Just like it was when you were first trying to ride a bike or just like it was when you were first trying to drive a stick shift. It was hard. You didn't know what you're doing, but now you can do multiple things at the same time. When you were first trying to ride a bike, you had to have those training wheels.
Eric Holdeman's Disaster Zone Podcast
FEBRUARY 16, 2021
Mike Byrne, the podcast guest has been at the center of emergency management and homeland security for decades, both in responding and recovering from major disasters while holding senior positions responsible for orchestrating assistance from a government and private sector perspective. In this podcast he speaks about his personal learning points from four major disasters that he was intimately involved with in either the disaster response or recovery phases.
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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.
Princeton Public Library
FEBRUARY 9, 2021
Frederick Douglass, the escaped slave turned abolitionist, social reformer, and orator, did not know his birthday. Instead, he chose to celebrate his birthday on February 14. Douglass Day is celebrated annually on this chosen day. Each year, people around the country gather to learn about Black history through public events and a transcribe-a-thon.
The City Fix
FEBRUARY 9, 2021
Remote sensing has revolutionized how we measure and understand the Earth. We can now track deforestation across the globe, predict end-of-season crop yields and identify wildfires in near real-time. But exploration into its possibilities for urban areas has only just begun. Continue reading on TheCityFix.com.
First State Insights
FEBRUARY 9, 2021
Mary Ellen Gray, AICP, Director of Planning and Development in Newark, Delaware, joins Sean O'Neill, Policy Scientist at the University of Delaware's Institute for Public Administration (IPA), to talk about her journey as a planner and development activity in Newark. The conversation covered Mary Ellen's personal and professional background (0:50); current development projects and planning activities in Newark (7:45); her experience serving as President of the Delaware Chapter of the American Pl
Policy Chats
FEBRUARY 26, 2021
In this episode, theoretical and evolutionary biologist and professor at the University of Washington in Seattle, Washington, Carl Bergstrom talks with students from the UC Riverside School of Public Policy about the era of "fake news" and how to combat disinformation. About Carl Bergstrom : Bergstrom uses mathematical models and computer simulations to study a wide range of problems in population biology, animal behavior, and evolutionary theory.
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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.
Grant Central USA
FEBRUARY 17, 2021
Here's a video blog I did today! Grab a seat, and I will share with you some insights about freelance grant writing and what it's all about. Enjoy! Let's Talk About Freelancing. A Day In The Life Of A Grant Writer. Picking Profitable Writing Niches. Hey, guys, Rodney Walker here, and today I want to share with you and talk to you about what is freelance grant writing.
Eric Holdeman's Disaster Zone Podcast
FEBRUARY 9, 2021
The need to achieve communications interoperability has haunted public agencies for years. The terrorist attacks of 9/11/2001 highlighted the need to improve the ability for public agencies from different jurisdictions to communicate with one another. Now today, Verizon has initiated an outreach to other companies, carriers, device makers, etc. to come together to jointly work on the issue of communications interoperability.
Disaster Planning and Emergency Management
FEBRUARY 9, 2021
Laviano, Province of Avellino, 1984 Monday 23rd November 2020 at 19:34 and 52.8 seconds marked the fortieth anniversary of the 1980 southern Italian earthquake in which I was directly involved as a survivor. The magnitude 6.9 tremors killed 2,914 people and injured 8,848. About 280,000 people were left homeless (including myself) and damage was reported from 628 municipalities.
The City Fix
FEBRUARY 22, 2021
Incidents of building collapse are worryingly common in large African cities. One study counted 54 building collapse deaths and 122 injuries in Kampala, Uganda, between 2004 and 2008. Another identified 112 cases in Lagos, Nigeria, from 1978 to 2008. Cities in Ghana and Kenya, 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.
Grant Training Center
FEBRUARY 1, 2021
Partnerships between institutions of higher education and the private sector are encouraged and often lucrative endeavors. The Small Business Innovation Research Program (SBIR) and the Small Business Technology Transfer Program (STTR) are the best mechanisms toward this effort and are often referred to as the nation’s largest sources of early stage/high risk funding for start-ups, small businesses, and sub-contracting agencies (usually higher education).
Princeton Public Library
FEBRUARY 1, 2021
We invite you to check out this month’s Youth Services recommendations for activities, resources and new books in the library collection for children from birth to 5 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 […].
Grant Central USA
FEBRUARY 15, 2021
Join me by watching this interview with Elena Esparza and I am very excited to talk to her about her success. Below is the transcription of our interview. Enjoy! You Should Never Doubt Yourself. Ways To Boost Your Confidence. She Got Three Hundred Thousand Dollars. Never Doubt, Just Get It Done! Rodney Walker Hey, guys, this is Rodney Walker, I'm so excited today to bring you Elena Esparza, who's going to be coming to you.
Eric Holdeman's Disaster Zone Podcast
FEBRUARY 2, 2021
People are often called on to deliver public presentations. Yet, the very thought of speaking in public makes many people panic. We know the power of speakers who can convey messages that are clear and convincing, whether delivered in person or online. This episode is an interview with Michael Buschmohle, President of Applause Associates who has trained thousands of speakers worldwide, including many emergency managers.
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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.
CarahCast
FEBRUARY 25, 2021
In today’s environment, the government is continuously searching for ways to modernize and take risks. Embracing what Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning have to offer is more important now than ever. With new trends on the rise, agencies are learning what they can do with this technology. In this podcast, NVIDIA’s Adam Thompson discusses Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, its importance over the last year and what we can expect to see in the next year as part of Carahsoft’s
The City Fix
FEBRUARY 5, 2021
Plummeting bus and train ridership, lost jobs, overflowing warehouses, more inequality: 2020’s disruptions to the transport sector were widespread and deep. Speaking at Transforming Transportation 2021, co-hosted by WRI and the World Bank, sustainable mobility leaders from around the world. Continue reading on TheCityFix.com.
iGrantWriters
FEBRUARY 24, 2021
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Andy Feldman's Gov Innovator podcast
FEBRUARY 23, 2021
Governments at all levels are increasingly using research findings from behavioral economics and other behavioral sciences to improve program and agency outcomes. These interventions and program changes draw on how people process information and make decisions and can often be implemented quickly and at little cost. One way to help support the use of behavioral insights within an agency is to create a community of practice.
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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.
Grant Central USA
FEBRUARY 12, 2021
Today is the deadline ? to apply for the March Cohort of the Grant Writing Apprenticeship program. There have been some fantastic things happening with many of our alumni. Have you heard the remarkable story of Kayla Bey and others like, Camille Ricks ? Just in case you haven't, feel free to click the link to hear ?? and ?? see how Camille recently learned this skill and took her knowledge to the marketplace, and had over 65 people register for her training.
Decisions That Matter
FEBRUARY 22, 2021
This episode of Decisions That Matter is presented by Gordian , and features a discussion between Procurated's David Yarkin and Dan Cook , the Vice President and General Manager of State and Local Government and K-12 Education (SLED). Dan Cook , Vice President of Operations for the eastern U.S., has over 20 years of experience with Job Order Contracting (JOC).
CarahCast
FEBRUARY 26, 2021
In this podcast, Topics in Government Mainframe Transformation to Azure Gov Cloud, Microsoft’s Azure Global Engineering – Critical Infrastructure team discuss transitioning from mainframe, midrange, and other non-x86 platforms into Azure Gov cloud, including uses cases, technology patterns, and example reference architectures. In this podcast, Topics in Government Mainframe Transformation to Azure Gov Cloud, Microsoft’s Azure Global Engineering – Critical Infrastructure team discuss transitionin
The City Fix
FEBRUARY 17, 2021
This is part two in a series on capacity development for city leaders. As the global urban population continues to grow rapidly, cities are being tasked with addressing a variety of needs – economic, social, political, environmental – with very. Continue reading on TheCityFix.com.
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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.
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