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Want to Invigorate Community Engagement? Break out the Building Blocks.

Next City

Hands-on and sensory-based community engagements create new experiences, unlock ways of exploring our urban and natural worlds, and capture new layers of information.

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Why Mexico Needs a Federal Funding Program for Semiformal Transport

The City Fix

In cities around the world, the sudden and sustained drop in public transport ridership during COVID-19 has caused a financial and operational crisis for both large public transport agencies and semiformal service providers. In most places, existing business models and. Continue reading on TheCityFix.com.

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How Shall We Communicate Risk in an Era of ‘Manufactured Reality’?

Disaster Planning and Emergency Management

I live in a short street that connects a 15th-century convent to a Napoleonic-era theatre. On one side there is a park full of ornamental trees, in the middle there is a via crucis flanked by a double row of plane trees and the other side is lined by a row of elegant palazzi. The street is paved with flagstones and parking is forbidden by law. My neighbour parks her car outside her front door every night.

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Ep. 58 - CAPPO 2022: Top Trends and Key Takeaways from California

Decisions That Matter

We are pleased to bring you the key trends and takeaways from the CAPPO Conference, along with some great stories from our team’s time in California last week. The Procurated team covers a range of topics from the importance of building a strong community and lasting relationships with suppliers, to trends in hiring and technology adoption. This episode includes stories and advice from the following Procurated team members: David Yarkin , CEO & Founder, Former Pennsylvania CPO.

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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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5 Ways to Encourage Online Community Engagement in Your Team

Social Pinpoint

Here are five talking points that can encourage your team to see community engagement in a new light and create space for it in their plans. The post 5 Ways to Encourage Online Community Engagement in Your Team appeared first on Social Pinpoint - A Place to Engage Your Community.

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Making a difference

Princeton Public Library

On a recent walk with my dog, we were exploring a new path when we came upon a small grove of pine trees. It was impossible to resist walking into it. Immediately, it felt like I was transported to childhood days when I would spend a decent amount of time staring up at the underbelly […].

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Measure and maximize the value of Data Science and AI teams

Google Public Sector

Investing in Artificial Intelligence (AI) can bring a competitive advantage to your organization. If you’re in charge of an AI or Data Science team, you’ll want to measure and maximize the value that you’re providing. Here is some advice from our years of experience in the field. A checklist to embark on a project: As you embark on projects we’ve found it’s good to have the following areas covered: Have a customer.

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The HiVE Joins Social Pinpoint to Build Next-Generation Community Engagement Technology

Social Pinpoint

We are delighted to announce that Harvest Digital Planning, makers of The HiVE, will be joining forces with Social Pinpoint to take our Community Engagement offerings to the next level. The post The HiVE Joins Social Pinpoint to Build Next-Generation Community Engagement Technology appeared first on Social Pinpoint - A Place to Engage Your Community.

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Ep. 58 - CAPPO 2022: Top Trends and Key Takeaways from California

Decisions That Matter

We are pleased to bring you the key trends and takeaways from the CAPPO Conference, along with some great stories from our team’s time in California last week. The Procurated team covers a range of topics from the importance of building a strong community and lasting relationships with suppliers, to trends in hiring and technology adoption. This episode includes stories and advice from the following Procurated team members: David Yarkin , CEO & Founder, Former Pennsylvania CPO Michael Derr ,

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Mission First Podcast Series: Kessel Run and Continuous Authority to Operate

CarahCast

Watch episode two of Mission First, our Department of Defense (DoD) and National Security podcast series focusing on the mission, not products. During this session, Jeremiah Sanders, Co-Founder of Kessel Run and Senior Federal Strategist, VMware and Alex Barbato, Senior Engineer, VMware Tanzu discuss: Continuous ATO and how has it evolved into Continuous Risk Management Framework The evolution of Kessel Run and how it set the stage for Continuous ATO in DoD agencies How agencies can begin the p

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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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Michigan to Build Nation's First Electric Vehicle Charging Public Road

i360 Gov State & Local

Route Fifty - Michigan will soon become the first state in the country to introduce an electric road system that will use inductive charging technology to wirelessly power electric vehicles with as they drive over the pavement.

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Episode 190: Navigating cybersecurity in a Zero Trust world

FedHeads

On the heels of the release of OMB’s Zero Trust guidance, #FedHeads @FRoseDC and @robertjshea talk with @4DigInnovation’s Ross Norduft about the evolving cybersecurity landscape in government. On the heels of the release of OMB’s Zero Trust guidance, #FedHeads @FRoseDC and @robertjshea talk with @4DigInnovation’s Ross Norduft about the evolving cybersecurity landscape in government.

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How Local Governments Can Secure Funds from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal

Bang the Table

In November 2021, the United States House of Representatives and Senate passed the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, a Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal of new federal investment in America’s infrastructure. This historic bill includes $550 billion in new spending to upgrade roads, bridges, public transit, passenger rail, clean drinking water, broadband, clean energy transmission, digital equity, and other infrastructure systems such as wastewater.

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Flywheel Friday – AI Gov: Future Workforce Event Recap

GovCast

In this inaugural episode of Flywheel Friday, senior researchers Kate Macri and Melissa Harris react to GovCIO Media & Research's AI Gov: Future Workforce event. Topics include telework and recruiting, misconceptions around automation and AI, and the true meaning of DevSecOps. Featured perspectives include Veterans Affairs’ Todd Simpson and Gil Alterovitz, CISA’s Martin Stanley, Defense Digital Service’s Scarlet Swerdlow and Red Hat.

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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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Alabama to launch modern driver’s license system

i360 Gov State & Local

StateScoop - The upcoming platform, with its "enhanced services," is set to replace one the state has been using for nearly 20 years.

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