Sat.Jan 02, 2021 - Fri.Jan 08, 2021

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Rethinking Urban Freight Transport in Mumbai: A Paradigm Shift from Road to Rail

The City Fix

As sales move increasingly online, e-commerce has boomed globally. Shipping goods has become more complex, as more items must be individually delivered to consumers’ homes, compared with bulk delivery to a store. In New York City, for example, the average. Continue reading on TheCityFix.com.

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How to Write Email that Engages and Persuades

Eric Holdeman's Disaster Zone Podcast

As the Covid pandemic continues raging and businesses are being cut back, many people are working from home. Besides working online with Zoom, people are doing more and more writing. But most people are not professional writers and many find writing challenging. This episode is an interview with Michael Buschmohle, an author, book editor, and international writing instructor.

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Unmute yourself

Princeton Public Library

It’s safe to presume that over the course of the past year, you have found yourself having conversations with others online. And, it’s also a safe bet to say that in almost every one of those meetings, someone has begun to speak and the others could not hear them because their microphone was muted.

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Mixed-Use Zoning Doesn’t Lower Housing Costs. What Does?

The Market Urbanism Report

Here's how cities can enable the vibrancy of mixed-use development while keeping housing affordable.

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Municipal Maintenance Guide: Inspections

Get this municipal maintenance guide that provides municipalities with a detailed and structured approach to maintaining city infrastructure. This guide outlines systematic inspection procedures and best practices, ensuring the safety, longevity, and operational efficiency of municipal assets. From roadways and bridges to public buildings and utilities, the guide covers all aspects of municipal maintenance.

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How federal agencies can use IPAs to bolster evidence capacity and help implement the Evidence Act: An interview with Dayanand Manoli, Professor, Georgetown University – Episode #178

Andy Feldman's Gov Innovator podcast

The Foundations for Evidence-Based Policymaking Act (Evidence Act) was enacted in early 2019 and has led a wide range of federal agencies to take new steps in building and using evidence, including developing learning agendas. The Act, however, didn’t come with new funding, so resources are likely a constraint in many agencies in doing this type of work.

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Ep. 32 - How Women Can Advance in Government and Conquer Imposter Syndrome w/ Brooke Smith

Decisions That Matter

On this week's episode of Decisions That Matter we are joined by Brooke Smith for a discussion about women in government, advancing their careers through education and mentorship, and advice on conquering imposter syndrome. If you enjoy this episode, please like and subscribe to the podcast. You can also visit www.procurated.com for all of your supplier evaluation needs, or follow Procurated on LinkedIn for regular content updates.

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Mixed-Use Zoning Doesn’t Lower Housing Costs. What Does?

The Market Urbanism Report

Here's how cities can enable the vibrancy of mixed-use development while keeping housing affordable.

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The role of North Carolina’s Office of Strategic Partnerships: An interview with Jenni Owen, Director of Strategic Partnerships, North Carolina – Episode #177

Andy Feldman's Gov Innovator podcast

North Carolina’s Office of Strategic Partnerships was launched at the end of 2018 under Governor Roy Cooper with a mission to enhance partnerships between state government and North Carolina’s research and philanthropic sectors. As its website notes, “This includes elevating the State’s internal capacity to use and generate evidence in its policy and programmatic functions.” The office is situated within the state’s Office of State Budget and Management (OSBM), within the

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Ep. 32 - How Women Can Advance in Government and Conquer Imposter Syndrome w/ Brooke Smith

Decisions That Matter

On this week's episode of Decisions That Matter we are joined by Brooke Smith for a discussion about women in government, advancing their careers through education and mentorship, and advice on conquering imposter syndrome. If you enjoy this episode, please like and subscribe to the podcast. You can also visit www.procurated.com for all of your supplier evaluation needs, or follow Procurated on LinkedIn for regular content updates.

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Episode 137: Building a Stronger Fiscal Foundation: An Agenda for 2021

FedHeads

The Federal Government's fiscal health has been on the decline for decades and the need for investment in pandemic response and economic recovery hasn't helped. But Grant Thornton Public Sector's Managing Director Doug Crisetello gives the #FedHeads a run down of some fixes recommended in a recent National Academy of Public Administration report: Building a Stronger Fiscal Foundation: An Agenda for 2021.

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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.