Sat.Oct 24, 2020 - Fri.Oct 30, 2020

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Polluted Air and Water Is a Racial Justice Issue. Let’s Fight it that Way.

The City Fix

Around the world, communities of color and marginalized groups disproportionately feel the effects of pollution and other environmental impacts. Whether it’s residents living along the polluted Cooum River in Chennai, India; Louisiana’s petrochemical-dense Cancer Alley; Thailand’s toxic hot spot Map Ta Phut Industrial. Continue reading on TheCityFix.com.

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Implementing a Drone Program

Eric Holdeman's Disaster Zone Podcast

Drones are becoming a critical piece of technology for any disaster response or emergency management function, however you cannot simply go out and just start flying a drone if you are a business. To maintain the safety of the national airspace, pilot and mission certifications are necessary to be in place for the aircraft and all your operational procedures.

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Getting down to business

Princeton Public Library

Interested in starting a business? Or, looking for resources for an existing business? It can be difficult to know where to begin. The good news is that libraries have been helping business communities for years. The Princeton Public Library is no exception.

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Nurturing the Delaware Innovation Space

First State Insights

Dr. Bill Provine, President and CEO of the Delaware Innovation Space, joins Troy Mix, Associate Director at the University of Delaware's Institute for Public Administration (IPA), and Cara Gannon, a Public Administration Fellow at IPA, to discuss the ongoing partnership of DuPont, the State of Delaware, and the University of Delaware in developing the Delaware Innovation Space as an entrepreneurial incubator.

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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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3 Ways Cities Can Leverage Micromobility Services for Good

The City Fix

Cities are redefining their relationship with transport and it’s some of the smallest vehicles that are leading the way. Shared bike services, e-bikes, scooters and mopeds, together known as micromobility, are proliferating in the urban landscape. Recent changes in mobility. Continue reading on TheCityFix.com.

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Denser Homes = Less Crowding

The Market Urbanism Report

Critics of urbanism conflate "density" with "overcrowding," but more building reduces overcrowding.

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Ep. 27 - Finding a Mentor & Building a Career in Procurement with Jenn Myers

Decisions That Matter

Jenn Myers, NIGP-CPP, CPPB has been with the City of Tucson for 8 years, currently in the role of Procurement Manager. She was selected as the 2020 Young Professional of the Year Recipient. On this episode, Jenn Myers discusses her start in procurement and the path she took to rise to her current position. She shares lessons learned through her participation in Arizona's local NIGP chapters, and she also emphasizes the importance of the experience she has gained through NIGP's national programs.

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Making People and Jobs an Integral Part of the Circular Economy Solution

The City Fix

Their goal is an ambitious one: make the world more prosperous by transitioning it from a linear economy that only works from inputs to outputs to a circular economy that loops both together. Instead of designing clothing to be cast. Continue reading on TheCityFix.com.

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Denser Homes = Less Crowding

The Market Urbanism Report

Critics of urbanism conflate "density" with "overcrowding," but more building reduces overcrowding.

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Processing Data in the Field with Red Hat

CarahCast

In Red Hat’s new podcast, Ryan Kraus, Staff Data Science Solutions Architect at Red Hat, discusses trends in edge computing across the public sector and Red Hat’s collaborative AI-driven solution that enables high performance data processing in the field. In Red Hat’s new podcast, Ryan Kraus, Staff Data Science Solutions Architect at Red Hat, discusses trends in edge computing across the public sector and Red Hat’s collaborative AI-driven solution that enables high performance data processing in

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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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Ep. 27 - Finding a Mentor & Building a Career in Procurement with Jenn Myers

Decisions That Matter

Jenn Myers, NIGP-CPP, CPPB has been with the City of Tucson for 8 years, currently in the role of Procurement Manager. She was selected as the 2020 Young Professional of the Year Recipient. On this episode, Jenn Myers discusses her start in procurement and the path she took to rise to her current position. She shares lessons learned through her participation in Arizona's local NIGP chapters, and she also emphasizes the importance of the experience she has gained through NIGP's national programs.

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Why Sustainable Cities Need to Tackle Road Safety: Big Ideas Into Action Podcast

The City Fix

Can a city where pedestrians, cyclists and children get injured or killed on the roads be a truly sustainable one? Given the rapid urbanization of the world’s population, road safety is a critical development and sustainability issue. This episode of. Continue reading on TheCityFix.com.

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Episode 129: Delivering Outcomes, Restoring Trust: ACT-IAC transition activities

FedHeads

Delivering Outcomes, Restoring Trust are the noble goals of transition recommendations made by ACT-IAC. The FedHeads welcome some of the report’s authors including Robert Shea himself, Executive Director of the IBM Center for the Business of Government Dan Chenok and Principal Director at Accenture Federal Services Dave McClure to discuss the outcomes of the report.

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Panel: 2020 Election Who is Voting and Why?

Policy Chats

In this episode, Professor of Political Science Jennifer Merolla and political science graduate students Mai Nguyen Do and Sarah Hayes talk with students from the UC Riverside School of Public Policy about why the female, Black, and youth vote are so important. About : Jennifer Merolla Jennifer L. Merolla is Professor of Political Science at the University of California, Riverside.

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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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2020 Election: Who is Voting and Why?

Policy Chats

In this episode, Professor of Political Science Jennifer Merolla and political science graduate students Mai Nguyen Do and Sarah Hayes talk with students from the UC Riverside School of Public Policy about why the female, Black, and youth vote are so important. About : Jennifer Merolla Jennifer L. Merolla is Professor of Political Science at the University of California, Riverside.

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2020 Election: Who is Voting and Why?

Policy Chats

In this episode, Professor of Political Science Jennifer Merolla and political science graduate students Mai Nguyen Do and Sarah Hayes talk with students from the UC Riverside School of Public Policy about why the female, Black, and youth vote are so important. About : Jennifer Merolla. Jennifer L. Merolla is Professor of Political Science at the University of California, Riverside.

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