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In New York, Chinatown’s Cultural Power Steps Out of the Basements and Into the Mainstream

Next City

After decades of underground organizing for cultural expression and political agency, establishment funding is flooding the neighborhood. But with millions tied to the city’s borough-based jails plan, is the bankroll worth the price?

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How 3 Cities Can Turn Downed Trees Into Revenue

The City Fix

Imagine two trucks passing on a city street. One is a delivery truck carrying new wood flooring and furniture to stores and homes in the city. The other is carrying a fallen city tree damaged by a recent storm, taking. Continue reading on TheCityFix.com.

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Joab Corey: Global Supply Chains and the Evolving Economy

Policy Chats

In this episode, Professor of Economics Dr. Joab Corey talks with students from the UC Riverside School of Public Policy about the evolving economies of the world. Learn more about Dr. Corey via [link] Podcast Highlights: “This COVID-19 pandemic has actually led to an increase in real wages among the lowest quartile of earners.” - Dr. Corey on one of the complex impacts the pandemic has had.

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“Prediction and Freedom are Opposites”: The Strong Towns Interview

Human Transit

Chuck Marohn of Strong Towns invited me onto his podcast last month, to discuss my paper “ To Predict with Confidence, Plan for Freedom.” It was a fun and lively conversation. I hope you enjoy it: You can follow Chuck’s whole excellent podcast series here. The post “Prediction and Freedom are Opposites”: The Strong Towns Interview appeared first on Human Transit.

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Municipal Maintenance: Ready, Set, Inspect!

Speaker: Noratek

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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Ask A Librarian: Getting Live Transcription Working with Zoom

Librarian.net

From a local hearing impaired pal: Can you help the library to get captions on Zoom? They’ve been trying to figure it out for a couple of months now. I asked them to have you help them, but I don’t think they’ve tried that. Live captions are now a service available to anyone with a Zoom account, paid or free, but its not always obvious how to get it working.

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How Agile Methodologies Can Transform Community Engagement

Social Pinpoint

Participatory decision-making can be complex to navigate. Discover how agile engagement methodologies can help you find the right balance. The post How Agile Methodologies Can Transform Community Engagement appeared first on Social Pinpoint - A Place to Engage Your Community.

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Great News for Chile

Human Transit

Photo: Universidad CatĂłlica de Chile. My friend Professor Juan Carlos Muñoz Abogabir is Chile’s new Minister of Transport. He is a Bus Rapid Transit expert and an eloquent advocate for sustainable and just transport planning, and is also one of the nicest people I know. Juan Carlos has already been a leader through turbulent times. In the 2000s was a key advisor to the project that created Transantiago , a government agency managing all public transport in the capital region.

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ALA Midwinter Report 2022

Librarian.net

Hello from your local Chapter Councilor to the American Library Association. This past week I attended Council Forums and Council meetings virtually and this is my report. Want to be a Councilor? Brief note that my Chapter Councilor term is up in May. While I am more than happy to serve a second three-year term, I would also be happy to pass the privilege and responsibility on to someone else.

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How to Help Your Community Fund Electric School Buses in the US

The City Fix

The benefits of electric school buses are clear, and communities across the United States are eager to get on board. What’s more, many of the advantages of electric school buses are even more consequential for low-income and underserved school communities, Continue reading on TheCityFix.com.

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Global Supply Chains and the Evolving Economy (with Joab Corey)

Policy Chats

In this episode, Professor of Economics Dr. Joab Corey talks with students from the UC Riverside School of Public Policy about the evolving economies of the world. Learn more about Dr. Corey via [link]. Podcast Highlights: “This COVID-19 pandemic has actually led to an increase in real wages among the lowest quartile of earners.”. - Dr. Corey on one of the complex impacts the pandemic has had.

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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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Advancing Supply Chain Integration

First State Insights

Brian Glick, Founder and CEO of Chain.IO, joins Troy Mix, Associate Director of the University of Delaware's Institute for Public Administration (IPA), to discuss what’s new, familiar, and old about current supply chain integration challenges. Topics covered in this January 17, 2022 interview include changes in what it means to optimize supply chains, the ongoing challenges of integrating new and legacy supply chain systems, and perspectives on the supply chain crisis.

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How To Stand Out: 5 Elements of a Winning Grant Proposal

ResourceAssociates

by Resource Associates @ grantwriters.net. Grant Questions? Let’s talk. info@grantwriters.net 505-326-4245. While you may have only one grant proposal to write at any given time, those who review grant proposals regularly may have dozens to review. Just as recruiters go through multiple resumes for an open job position, grant proposal reviewers have a limited amount of time to sift through an enormous pile of applications.

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Seismic Neglect for Schools

Eric Holdeman's Disaster Zone Podcast

When we send our children and grandchildren off to school we expect that they are going to a safe place. In Washington State that might not be true. In this podcast the guest is Jim Buck, a former Washington State legislator. He has a passion for emergency management and when he discovered the status school seismic safety in his state he set off to change that.

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Five on a theme: the choices we make

Princeton Public Library

I had a conversation recently with some of my colleagues about our college experiences, sharing how our initial plans for majors and careers changed in the realities of adult life, and the things we can’t believe we didn’t know when making potentially life-altering choices. More than once, someone said “if I could make the choice […].

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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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Google Cloud expands higher education credits to 8 countries in Africa

Google Public Sector

To better support equity and opportunity in higher education across the globe, we are proud to announce the expansion of Google Cloud research, teaching, and learning credits to eight countries in Africa: Egypt, Ghana, Kenya, Morocco, Namibia, Nigeria, Senegal, South Africa, and Tunisia. With the recent additions of five countries in Latin America, Asia, and the Pacific, this brings our global community to 60 countries.

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From Promises to Action: 6 Sustainability Stories to Watch in 2022

The City Fix

During these unprecedented times, there’s a great deal of uncertainty about the future. The COVID-19 pandemic rages on, the effects of climate change are already being felt worldwide, and people across the planet continue to face inequity. And that’s just. Continue reading on TheCityFix.com.

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How To Improve U.S. Passenger Rail: Expanding Right-of-way

The Market Urbanism Report

Can private transport companies carve out track space without needing eminent domain?

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2022 Will Bring New Cyber Threats. Are Police Depts. Ready?

i360 Gov State & Local

Governing - Police departments across the country suffered a slew of damaging ransomware attacks in 2021. The new year promised more of the same, but what should law enforcement agencies really be concerned with in 2022?

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7 Signs Your Local Government ERP Is Holding You Back: A Guide for Small Municipalities

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.

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Learn About the Benefits and Updates of Your VMware Renewals

CarahCast

Start the new year right with VMware! Tune in to hear Lindy Christian, VMware’s Channel Engagement Manager, as she discusses the benefits and updates of renewing your VMware subscriptions. Start the new year right with VMware! Tune in to hear Lindy Christian, VMware’s Channel Engagement Manager, as she discusses the benefits and updates of renewing your VMware subscriptions.

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Research Coordination Networks: Fostering and Nurturing a Diverse Community of CI Professionals (RCN:CIP) - April 25, 2022

iGrantWriters

Eligibility *Who May Submit Proposals: Proposals may only be submitted by the following: -Non-profit, non-academic organizations: Independent museums, observatories, research labs, professional societies and similar organizations in the U.S. associated with educational or research activities. -Institutions of Higher Education (IHEs) - Two- and four-year IHEs (including community colleges) accredited in, and having a campus located in the US, acting on behalf of their faculty members.Special Inst

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How To Improve U.S. Passenger Rail: Expanding Right-of-way

The Market Urbanism Report

Can private transport companies carve out track space without needing eminent domain?

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Vermont Bill Could Create a Permanent AI Commission

i360 Gov State & Local

GovTech - In a recently proposed bill, state lawmakers are asking to create a permanent commission to oversee and support the responsible use of artificial intelligence technology among state agencies.

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Holiday Safety Tips for Municipal Operations

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

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Secure Collaboration in M365 within a Zero Trust Lens with AvePoint

CarahCast

Stream AvePoint's new podcast to learn how federal agencies can leverage Microsoft 365’s collaborative power using a Zero Trust model. Topics discussed include automating policy enforcement at the workspace (Teams, SharePoint, and M365 Groups), workspace compliance, lifecycle, and permissions recertification based on data sensitivity, and intelligent reporting of exposure risk based on sensitive information types and permissions data.

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WaterSMART Cooperative Watershed Management Program Phase I Grants - March 31, 2022

iGrantWriters

Eligibility Applicant Eligibility for Existing Watershed GroupsIn order to be eligible to receive an award as an Existing Watershed Group, the applicant must be an eligible entity as described immediately above and must be either: An Existing Watershed Group, (i.e., a grassroots, non-regulatory legal entity that otherwise meets the definition of a watershed group) A participant in an Existing Watershed Group that meets the definition of a watershed group Ă‚ Applicant Eligibility for Existing Wat

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Episode 188: Creating life-changing reunions

FedHeads

Grant Thornton's charitable program, Purple Paladin, recognized the Warrior Reunion Foundation, which provides all-inclusive reunion experiences to reconnect military units that deployed to a combat theater together. The FedHeads welcomed founder and CEO James Ferguson to share their compelling mission. And you’ve got to see this video: [link] Grant Thornton's charitable program, Purple Paladin, recognized the Warrior Reunion Foundation, which provides all-inclusive reunion experiences to reconn

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Georgia Moves Voter Registration to the Cloud

i360 Gov State & Local

Route Fifty - The Georgia Registered Voter Information System will be housed on servers that give election officials a more secure and user-friendly system.

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Boost Revenue With Simple Short-Term Rental Registration and Tax Collections

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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Policy Minute: Exclusionary Zoning

The Stoop (NYU Furman Center)

Across the country, policymakers are dealing with the impact of exclusionary zoning practices that have created barriers to housing supply and restricted access to high-opportunity neighborhoods for low-income families. This Policy Minute provides key data, perspectives, and Furman Center research to inform questions and discussions about exclusionary zoning, and how national lessons are being applied to New York State.

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U.S. Embassy Finland Small Grants Program FY2022 - March 15, 2022

iGrantWriters

Eligibility Unrestricted Description The U.S. Embassy Finland is particularly, but not exclusively, interested in proposals focused on the following themes:  â?¢ Increasing cooperation between Arctic states and communities  â?¢ Increasing collaboration and exchange between American and Finnish students and teachers  â?¢ Promoting diversity and inclusion  â?

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Season 5 Episode 1 - How the Army’s Digital Transformation Strategy Will Democratize Data

GovCast

Army CIO Raj Iyer discusses his goals for 2022 IT transformation and why he believes data will be a critical asset to multi-domain operations. Iyer's plan is to democratize data for the next generation of soldiers. Part of that effort includes integrating artificial intelligence and associated talent, a challenge facing the Defense Department overall.

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Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 Funding Allotments and Operating Guidance for Unemployment Insurance (UI) Reemployment Services and Eligibility Assessment (RESEA) Grants - March 07, 2022

iGrantWriters

Eligibility Others Description This UIPL announces the availability of RESEA FY 2022 state allotments to conduct RESEA activities and grant award application requirements for grantees to receive funding allocations. In addition, it provides general administrative policies and procedural guidance set forth by ETA and requirements outlined in the RESEA Statement of Work.

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ASPA TIMES Magazine: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

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.