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At World Urban Forum, Renewed Urgency to Safeguard Vulnerable Communities

The City Fix

“Acknowledgement, voice and the right to negotiate” – that’s what’s needed to bring the world’s urban poor back into the system and begin creating cities that work for everyone, said Sheela Patel, chair of Slum/Shack Dwellers International (SDI), at the 10th. Continue reading on TheCityFix.com.

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So many library books, so little time

Princeton Public Library

If you’re anything like me, you sometimes get a little over-ambitious when it comes to checking out books from the library. You’re browsing the catalog, trying to find a new cookbook to bring home, and before you know it, you’ve put ten different things on hold–five cookbooks, a beautiful children’s graphic novel, a non-fiction book […].

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S15 - Episode 01 - Introduction

ParkTalk podcast

An introduction to the podcast’s theme of “partnerships and progress” in addition to a brief look ahead to 2020 initiatives. Guests: Rich Janor, Park Board President and Ray McGury, Executive Director An introduction to the podcast’s theme of “partnerships and progress” in addition to a brief look ahead to 2020 initiatives.

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A Blueprint for Social Equity and Economic Prosperity — March Bonus Episode

Open Space Radio: Parks and Recreation Trends

The March issue of Parks & Recreation magazine is out now, and on this bonus episode of Open Space Radio we’re diving deeper into one of the feature articles, “ St. Louis: A Path Toward Equitable Design.” The article showcases the framework plan for the Chouteau Greenway in St. Louis — a $250 million greenway development. The public-private partnership spans 15 miles and 20 neighborhoods, with the goal of connecting communities and unifying different populations.

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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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Charlotte Is the Largest US City to Purchase Renewable Energy Through a Green Tariff

The City Fix

More than 200 U.S. cities, townships and counties have adopted 100% clean energy targets. While some have already achieved them, many more are still trying to figure out how they will work with many stakeholders, most notably their electric utilities, to. Continue reading on TheCityFix.com.

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Season 3 Episode 6 - Dominic Delmolino, CTO, Accenture

GovCast

Dominic Delmolino shares insights from "Lessons from Exploring AI in Government," a new report featuring best practices from a number of government leaders. The Accenture Federal Services CTO also discusses the state of cloud computing and prospects for quantum in the federal government. Plus, he explains why he recently went back to school and what he learned from the experience.

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Cultivating a New Generation of Diverse Environmental Leaders — Episode 060

Open Space Radio: Parks and Recreation Trends

Parks everywhere serve as a gateway to nature and the great outdoors. As stewards of these spaces, it’s our responsibility to cultivate the next generation of diverse environmental leaders that will utilize and protect these spaces for generations to come. To assist park agencies with this important work, NRPA recently collaborated with renowned expert and author, Angelou Ezeilo, to host an interactive diversity workshop at our headquarters in Ashburn, Virginia, and we’re thrilled to have her jo

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The Most Successful Air Pollution Treaty You’ve Never Heard Of

The City Fix

International consensus on cross-border environmental issues has been difficult to achieve, but the 40-year-old Convention on Long-Range Transboundary Air Pollution (or LRTAP as it is known to development professionals) has enjoyed great, if largely unsung, success in the fight against air. Continue reading on TheCityFix.com.