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Colombia?s New National Urban Mobility Policy Is Mostly a Good Thing

The City Fix

In the midst of COVID-19 precautions that have curtailed movement around the world, Colombia has released a new national road map for urban and regional mobility. It sends a powerful policy message that cities are saved by providing adequate access. Continue reading on TheCityFix.com.

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Job seeking tools for uncertain times

Princeton Public Library

Looking for a new job, or thinking about a career change, can be both exciting and terrifying. About three and a half years ago, I was in the middle of deciding if I should change careers and go back to school to become a librarian.

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Carolyn Solar: COVID-19 and Feeding America

Policy Chats

In this episode, Feeding America Riverside San Bernardino Philanthropy Director, Carolyn Solar talks with students from the UC Riverside School of Public Policy to discuss food insecurity amid this pandemic. About Carolyn Solar: Carolyn Solar currently serves as the Philanthropy Director for Feeding America in Riverside and San Bernardino. She joins Feeding America with experience running her own food blog, where she tastes, photographs, and reviews food from all over Southern California.

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Training Underrepresented Entrepreneurs in Delaware

First State Insights

Garry Johnson, founder and director of First Founder’s Accelerator, speaks with Troy Mix, Associate Director at the University of Delaware's Institute for Public Administration (IPA), about his background and motivations for starting the Accelerator, the current status of and future plans for the program, and the climate for entrepreneurship in Delaware.

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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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6 Ways to Make City Streets Safer for Pedestrians

The City Fix

For many city leaders, more cars and more highways mean better transportation. And during the current pandemic, fear of COVID-19’s spread is pushing some to turn to private vehicles. But a safe, sustainable transport future does not include further dependence. Continue reading on TheCityFix.com.

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Brighter days are beyond the stacks

Princeton Public Library

The stay-at-home orders have been in place for close to two months and, in a way, it feels like it is only the beginning of a new reality. I worry about my health and safety of those close to me.

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Community Connections For Older Delawareans During COVID-19

First State Insights

Susan Getman, Executive Director, Mid-County Senior Center, talks with Julia O’Hanlon, Policy Scientist at the University of Delaware’s Institute for Public Administration, about the importance of social connections for older Delawareans, particularly during COVID-19. The episode was recorded on May 1, 2020. For more information about the Institute for Public administration visit www.bidenschool.udel.edu/ipa.

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From My Window: A View of the COVID-19 Pandemic in Curitiba

The City Fix

Despite the unprecedented quarantine that most of us find ourselves under, I was recently forced to travel to Curitiba, Brazil, for personal reasons. I am staying in an apartment on Republica Argentina Avenue next to the first bus corridor in. Continue reading on TheCityFix.com.

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Elon Musk Pushes Back On California's Shutdown

The Market Urbanism Report

The state's regulatory apparatus has long pushed out people and business. Elon might be the latest.

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COVID-19: Feeding America (with Carolyn Solar)

Policy Chats

In this episode, Feeding America Riverside San Bernardino Philanthropy Director, Carolyn Solar talks with students from the UC Riverside School of Public Policy to discuss food insecurity amid this pandemic. About Carolyn Solar: Carolyn Solar currently serves as the Philanthropy Director for Feeding America in Riverside and San Bernardino. She joins Feeding America with experience running her own food blog, where she tastes, photographs, and reviews food from all over Southern California.

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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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Supporting People Experiencing Homelessness in L.A. During COVID-19 — June Bonus Episode

Open Space Radio: Parks and Recreation Trends

The June issue of Parks & Recreation magazine is out now, and on today’s bonus episode of Open Space Radio, we’re diving deeper into one of this month’s feature stories, “ Homelessness and the Global Pandemic ,” which explores how the Los Angeles City Department of Recreation and Parks (RAP) is supporting people experiencing homelessness, among other vulnerable populations, during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Learning From Seoul to Control COVID-19: Transparency, Accountability, Solidarity

The City Fix

In many cities, lockdowns have forced large numbers of people into an impossible dilemma: follow social distancing guidelines or be deprived of their livelihoods and basic services. Unlike most places, South Korea and its capital, Seoul, took a markedly different. Continue reading on TheCityFix.com.

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Elon Musk Pushes Back On California's Shutdown

The Market Urbanism Report

The state's regulatory apparatus has long pushed out people and business. Elon might be the latest.

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Ep. 8 - The Buying Bunch: Is teleworking here to stay? (Part 2, Higher Education)

Decisions That Matter

Is teleworking here to stay for higher education institutions across the U.S.? And what can procurement offices do now to best prepare for the future? On part one of this episode The Buying Bunch discussed the move to a work-from-home environment for state and local governments, and what that means for both internal communication and external communication with suppliers and cooperatives.

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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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Why We’re Celebrating Park and Recreation Professionals This July — Episode 066

Open Space Radio: Parks and Recreation Trends

Every day, in communities across the country, the people of parks and recreation are providing essential services and making their communities better places to live, work and play. This July, for Park and Recreation Month , NRPA will be redefining the field of parks and recreation as a vital necessity by sharing how park and recreation professionals are frontline staff, confronting our most pressing health, environmental and social challenges — even now, amid the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-

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Episode 108: Public Service Recognition Week - Inspired to Serve

FedHeads

During Public Service Recognition week, FedHeads Francis Rose and Robert Shea had the privilege of speaking with National Commission on Military, National, and Public Service Chairman Joe Heck. The Commission made substantial recommendations to make public service more attractive to Americans so many more take up the call to serve their fellow citizens.

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Ep. 8 - The Buying Bunch: Is teleworking here to stay? (Part 2, Higher Education)

Decisions That Matter

Is teleworking here to stay for higher education institutions across the U.S.? And what can procurement offices do now to best prepare for the future? On part one of this episode The Buying Bunch discussed the move to a work-from-home environment for state and local governments, and what that means for both internal communication and external communication with suppliers and cooperatives.

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Ep. 7 - The Buying Bunch: Is teleworking here to stay? (Part 1)

Decisions That Matter

Is teleworking here to stay for state and local governments across the U.S.? On part one of this episode we are joined again by The Buying Bunch to discuss the move to a work-from-home environment for state and local governments, and what that means for both internal communication and external communication with suppliers and cooperatives. During part two they discuss what governments can learn from the early adoption of eprocurement in higher education, and they’ll share thoughts on what Procur

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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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Ep. 7 - The Buying Bunch: Is teleworking here to stay? (Part 1)

Decisions That Matter

Is teleworking here to stay for state and local governments across the U.S.? On part one of this episode we are joined again by The Buying Bunch to discuss the move to a work-from-home environment for state and local governments, and what that means for both internal communication and external communication with suppliers and cooperatives. During part two they discuss what governments can learn from the early adoption of eprocurement in higher education, and they’ll share thoughts on what Procur