Next City

JUNE 13, 2022

Wildlife-friendly urban habitats serve as a type of “ecological infrastructure” that, when well designed and tended, come with benefits that greatly outweigh their costs.

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The City Fix

JUNE 15, 2022

The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), composed of hundreds of the world’s leading scientists, puts considerable weight on urban climate action in developing pathways towards sustainable futures. The 6th Assessment Report of the IPCC recognizes that urban areas present. Continue reading on TheCityFix.com.

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Professional Grant Writer

JUNE 14, 2022

More nonprofits are open to the idea of hiring a freelance grant writer for their organization. Here’s our list of six questions to. The post 6 questions to ask a grant writer applicant appeared first on Professional Grant Writer.

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Center for Community Progress

JUNE 17, 2022

This is an excerpt of Chapter 8 of Tackling Vacancy and Abandonment: Strategies and Impacts After the Great Recession, jointly produced by the Center for Community Progress, the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta, and the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland. It has been lightly edited and condensed for the web. In this chapter, Ann M. Eisenberg , associate professor of law at the University of South Carolina School of Law, discusses the unique challenges and approaches to addressing vacancy in rural

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Advertiser: Noratek

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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Government Technology Insider

JUNE 17, 2022

Our colleagues at Today’s Modern Educator recently published a fascinating article about the move from passive to active alerting in network monitoring. Alerting tells users and administrators there’s an issue, but active alerting goes further by providing specific details and actionable items. This article was based on a current webcast presented by Scott Pross, Vice President of Technology at Monalytic, a SolarWinds ® company.

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The City Fix

JUNE 13, 2022

Like many European cities in the 20th century, Vitoria-Gasteiz, capital of the Basque Country in Spain, experienced rapid population growth, followed by increased motorization and urban sprawl. What makes Vitoria-Gasteiz stand out is the coordinated action its leaders and community. Continue reading on TheCityFix.com.

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zencity

JUNE 16, 2022

Here are the top 3 benefits of getting involved in the Zencity Hall community, a free resource for the staff of our Zencity partner communities. Zencity Hall is a space created exclusively for leaders in Zencity partner communities to network and learn from their peers in local government, as well as a first-stop destination for the latest updates, training, and industry news from Zencity.

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First State Insights

JUNE 15, 2022

Gabby Leri, Elise Hance, and Ruth Crump speak with Julia O'Hanlon, Policy Scientist at the University of Delaware's Institute for Public Administration, about their shared experiences through Lori's Hands. This May 24, 2022 interview addresses students' career interests and what they've learned by volunteering with Lori's Hands; intergenerational learning and relationship-building opportunities; and the importance of social connections while dealing with chronic illness.

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The CIO Council

JUNE 15, 2022

Earlier today, we announced that $100 million of the Technology Modernization Fund (TMF) will be designated to help streamline and improve public-facing digital services and technology systems to deliver a better customer experience to the American people. All Federal agencies and High-Impact Service Providers (HISPs), which serve the largest percentage of people, conduct the greatest volume of transactions annually, and have an outsized impact on the lives of the individuals they serve, are eli

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Google Public Sector

JUNE 15, 2022

We’re thrilled to celebrate this year’s seven Education and Research winners of the Google Cloud Customer Awards. The second annual Google Cloud Customer Awards program honors organizations that have succeeded in turning new ideas into realities. Google experts independently judged and scored an unprecedented number of submissions from around the world.

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GovPilot

JUNE 15, 2022

While rapid innovation in technology continues to transform the way we live and do business, many state and local governments have not kept up with the times. Antiquated, paper-based processes still in use at all levels of government have played a central role in the slow-moving bureaucratic processes nationally that hinder progress, frustrate constituents, and prevent infrastructure projects and economic development initiatives from being completed efficiently.

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Paul Cairney

JUNE 15, 2022

This post summarizes the conclusion of ‘The politics of policy design’ for a Design and Policy Network workshop (15th June). A separate post summarizes the discussion and links to video presentations.

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Eric Holdeman's Disaster Zone Podcast

JUNE 14, 2022

One of the innovations coming out of the response to the COVID Pandemic is the use of Microsoft Teams as a platform for managing a remote response to the event. MS Teams can combine with the power of Esri ArcGIS to provide the mapping function which was a winning combination for some jurisdictions and companies. Chris Mcintosh, Bent Ear Solutions is my guest, along with Carrie Tropasso, Director of Technology for Bent Ear Solutions and Sheena Connelly, Emergency Management Preparedness and Logis

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Google Public Sector

JUNE 15, 2022

We’re thrilled to celebrate this year’s seven state, local and federal government winners of the Google Cloud Customer Awards. The second annual Google Cloud Customer Awards program recognizes organizations who have demonstrated inspirational and meaningful transformation with the use of Google Cloud products and solutions. Google experts from around the world judged and scored an unprecedented number of submissions this year.

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Grant Consulting Services, LLC

JUNE 14, 2022

Trying to find and acquire funding for your organization can be an intimidating task if you don’t have experience with it. Grant Consulting Services, LLC, works to demystify the process and help it feel less abstract so you can get the funding you need for your small business or nonprofit. There are a few main steps to consider to get started: determining the types of grants to apply for, finding grants to apply for, writing your proposals, and communicating with the funders while you use the gr

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Paul Cairney

JUNE 15, 2022

This post first appeared on the Policy & Politics blog. It summarizes an article published in Policy & Politics. Could policy theories help to understand and facilitate the pursuit of equity (or reduction of unfair inequalities)?

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Park Leaders

JUNE 14, 2022

On this episode of the Park Leaders Show, guest co-host, Phil Gaines, returns to discuss why parks should be financially sufficient. . While a complex topic in execution, the bottom line for a park’s financial structure is simple: Each state park should be sufficient to maintain operating expenses including maintenance and personnel. As Phil explains, this implies independence in terms of need provision for visitors and staff and controlling the destiny of the park. .

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GovPilot

JUNE 14, 2022

The seller of local government software has partnered with the International Code Council to ease access to the latest building codes. The move reflects increasing activity in the permitting and licensing space.

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The City Fix

JUNE 14, 2022

The Digital Transport for Africa (DT4A) initiative, led by WRI and partners and funded by the French Development Agency (AFD), has selected four winners of the first-ever DT4A Innovation Challenge. From private companies to universities and NGOs, these initiatives are helping to shift. Continue reading on TheCityFix.com.

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Princeton Public Library

JUNE 13, 2022

On June 28, 1969, police officers in New York City aggressively raided the Stonewall Inn, a gay bar in Greenwich Village. These sorts of discriminatory raids were common in this era. As in other acts of resistance at the time, the Stonewall patrons fought back against the police. The night evolved into a spontaneous uprising […].

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OpenGov

JUNE 13, 2022

Procurement professionals are facing many modern challenges. Supply chain issues. Restrictive requirements and thresholds. Weak outreach and lack of bid submissions. Slow, disjointed workflows. Balancing compliance and innovation needs. Although solving for many of those macro challenges would be difficult, if not impossible, for a single local government, there are a few steps that your […].

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The Market Urbanism Report

JUNE 12, 2022

Using market pricing for curbspace might help carshare companies outbid solo drivers wishing to park.

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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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GovCast

JUNE 17, 2022

The AI landscape is quickly moving as a collaborative effort across government. Staff Writer Katherine MacPhail joins Senior Researcher Kate Macri to unpack top takeaways from the AI Gov: Data virtual event. Topics include how to make AI research and infrastructure equitable and accessible while balancing privacy rights and civil liberties, as well as testing strategies for ensuring AI model accuracy and effectiveness.

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CarahCast

JUNE 17, 2022

In our rapidly changing digital world, agencies must evolve security strategies. A goal of Zero Trust is to create a security and network architecture that is dynamic, adaptable, and protected. The Executive Order on Cybersecurity has moved the term “Zero Trust” from a buzzword to a much-needed baseline for action planning around how we secure agency data and systems.

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Public Sector Future

JUNE 16, 2022

In this episode, host Olivia Neal speaks to Dr. Rami Amin, lead author of the World Bank’s Government Cloud Migration report. Amin shares his findings, common misconceptions on cloud adoption and discusses how digital transformation has developed as a priority. Olivia Neal [host] | LinkedIn | Twitter Rami Amin [guest] LinkedIn Microsoft Public Sector Center of Expertise Read the full report on the World Bank’s website Learn more from the World Bank on cloud adoption Read more about how using

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The Market Urbanism Report

JUNE 12, 2022

Using market pricing for curbspace might help carshare companies outbid solo drivers wishing to park.

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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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Open Space Radio: Parks and Recreation Trends

JUNE 16, 2022

As we officially begin our Park and Recreation Month celebrations with the July issue of Parks & Recreation magazine, I’m thrilled to be joined on today’s bonus episode by a few of the people involved with the event highlighted in this month’s cover story. Our cover this month, which is the winner of our annual Park and Recreation Month cover contest, is a photo that was taken during the tribal dedication of the Ocotillo Ramada at Phoenix's Piestewa Peak.

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CarahCast

JUNE 15, 2022

Zero Trust is essential for modern security architecture and a core protection framework for agile growth. Unlike old models that assume a level of trust once an asset is approved, Zero Trust never stops reviewing the asset as a potential threat. With this framework in mind, the White House released a new Executive Order to implement Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) strategies across all federal agencies by the end of the Fiscal Year 2024.

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Public Sector Future

JUNE 16, 2022

In this episode, host Olivia Neal speaks to Dr. Rami Amin, lead author of the World Bank’s Government Cloud Migration report. Amin shares his findings, common misconceptions on cloud adoption and discusses how digital transformation has developed as a priority. Olivia Neal [host] | LinkedIn | Twitter Rami Amin [guest] LinkedIn Microsoft Public Sector Center of Expertise Read the full report on the World Bank’s website Learn more from the World Bank on cloud adoption Read more about how using

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FedHeads

JUNE 13, 2022

Founder of Outpost Gray and Grant Thornton Manager Jax Scott gave the FedHeads great perspective on the government’s approach to addressing evolving and critical cyber threats. Check out Jax Scott's YouTube Channel: [link] Founder of Outpost Gray and Grant Thornton Manager Jax Scott gave the FedHeads great perspective on the government’s approach to addressing evolving and critical cyber threats.

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