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Bringing Actionable Climate Adaptation Data to More Cities

The City Fix

A river runs through it, but drought and fire are among the critical threats facing the city of Vitacura, home to 85,000 people on the periphery of Chile’s capital, Santiago. Five years on from a forest fire and regularly recording. Continue reading on TheCityFix.com.

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Virtual Event: Family Preparedness Night

VDEM (Virgina Department of Emergency Management)

WHEN : May 4, 2022 at 7 PM. Join VDEM for a virtual Family Preparedness Night! Geared toward elementary school students and their families, preparedness and disaster experts will teach your family about different disasters that can happen in Virginia, and how we can ‘Be Prepared, Not Scared!” Grab your favorite snack and log on for an hour on Wednesday, May 4th at 7pm.

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How Schools are Reducing Environmental Impacts, Improving Health, and Cultivating Stewards of Our Planet

Homeroom

Today the U.S. Department of Education named the 2022 U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools, District Sustainability Awardees, and Postsecondary Sustainability Awardees. Across the country there are 27 schools, five districts, and four postsecondary institutions that are recognized. These honorees employ innovative practices and policies to reduce environmental impact and utility costs, improve health.

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Transit Vouchers Should Replace Government Transit

The Market Urbanism Report

Part 2 in a 2-part series on improving U.S. mass transit.

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Municipal Maintenance: Ready, Set, Inspect!

Speaker: Noratek

Maintaining municipal operations is no small task, especially when budgets are tight and public expectations are high. In this webinar, we’ll explore how local governments can streamline their maintenance operations while ensuring safety, compliance, and efficiency. What You’ll Gain: Proven strategies for effective inspection management Insight into leveraging digital tools Practical tips for addressing common maintenance challenges Examples of municipalities that have achieved success.

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Strategic City Planning with Nature? Assessing Urban Biodiversity in San José, Costa Rica

The City Fix

Costa Rica is world-renowned for its biodiversity, and eco-tourism is a large contributor to the national economy and local livelihoods. Many visitors may catch only a glimpse of Costa Rica’s cities through a car window while being whisked between the. Continue reading on TheCityFix.com.

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Will 911 Survive Modernization?

Eric Holdeman's Disaster Zone Podcast

When emergencies and disasters strike, we all depend on 911 Centers to be functional. Disasters range from earthquakes, cyberattacks and wildfires to local power outages, an ice storm or a white powder delivered to your door. Today 911 Centers are tech heavy places and getting even more technical as they try to keep up with consumer technology trends.

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Transit Vouchers Should Replace Government Transit

The Market Urbanism Report

Part 2 in a 2-part series on improving U.S. mass transit.

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5 Ways to Cut Oil and Gas Use Through Clean Transportation

The City Fix

There’s never been a better time to reduce reliance on fossil fuels. Oil and gas prices are skyrocketing as a result of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, with gas prices exceeding $4 a gallon in the United States in March 2022. Continue reading on TheCityFix.com.

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My First Grant Proposal for $25K and the Amazing Road This Lead Me To (The Road To Getting Funded)

Grant Central USA

. Here's a vlog I did with the entire transcription on this page with some additional resources to help you. The Road Of A Grant Writer. What It Takes To Be A Grant Writer. Learn From Your Experience. Hey guys, Rodney here, Grant Central USA, you know, one of the questions I get all the time is like "Rodney, how did you get started? What made you want to do grants?

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What is the Grant Development Process?

Grant Consulting Services, LLC

Grant writing involves a process of steps that is cyclical or ongoing. Grant development has a beginning and end. It continues to evolve while some parts of the process remain consistent. Because there are so many organizations and communities that need resources, grant writing affords the opportunity to affect positive change by offering nonprofits and for profits an opportunity to attract funding.

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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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THE UK CONSULT | Episode 37: Human-centred public consultation

Bang the Table

Bang the Table · THE UK CONSULT | Episode 37: Human-centred Public Consultation. In this episode, Jonno’s feature topic is human-centred public consultation and how it might affect the humanisation of the public consultation process. We also have our shout out, the tool of the month, and a new segment: the stat of the month (an homage to Stato). Plus, in the absence of a special guest, Wilson the tortoise makes his (or her) debut.

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3 Essentials to Make Climate Action Stick

The City Fix

The last decade was defined by commitments to tackle the climate crisis. It began with a slow trickle and ended in a torrent of countries, cities and companies announcing goals to end deforestation, shift away from coal, transition to electric vehicles and. Continue reading on TheCityFix.com.

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Making Water Safety More Inclusive in Prince George’s County, Maryland — May Bonus Episode

Open Space Radio: Parks and Recreation Trends

The May issue of Parks & Recreation magazine is out now, and on today’s bonus episode of the podcast, we’re diving deeper into one of this month’s feature stories, “ Recognizing Water Safety Month.” In celebration of May being National Water Safety Month, the article explores best practices for safety in and around the water, with an emphasis on equity and inclusion.

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Thieves Hit on a New Scam: Synthetic Identity Fraud

i360 Gov State & Local

Government Technolgy - In addition to the Paycheck Protection Program rip-offs, fraudsters have used synthetic identities in many unemployment benefit

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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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Call for Paid Columnist: Information Today magazine’s EDI/DEI column

A Library Writer's Blog

Call for Paid Columnist: Information Today magazine’s EDI/DEI column Information Today newsmagazine ( [link] ) is looking for a library professional to write the EDI Perspectives column starting in November 2022. It centers on issues of equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI/DEI) in the information field, primarily taking the form of interviews with info pros in the EDI space—but a new columnist is welcome to put their own spin on it.

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A Zero Trust Approach to Secure Operational Technology Systems

CarahCast

In this podcast, our panel highlights the value of IT/OT convergence, and its impact on the practitioners across the security community. Topics covered in this session include the benefits of comprehensive OT security training, the OT lessons learned from the Log4j vulnerability, and what first steps to take on your convergence journey. In this podcast, our panel highlights the value of IT/OT convergence, and its impact on the practitioners across the security community.

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Episode 199: Modernizing Government: The new federal IT dashboard

FedHeads

FedHeads welcome Director of IT Data Transparency at GSA Dan York to discuss the latest modernized Federal IT dashboard to enhance customer experience, build trust with key stakeholders, and to further understand Federal IT spending. Tune in to learn more! FedHeads welcome Director of IT Data Transparency at GSA Dan York to discuss the latest modernized Federal IT dashboard to enhance customer experience, build trust with key stakeholders, and to further understand Federal IT spending.

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States Look to Virtual Reality for Workforce Development

i360 Gov State & Local

Route Fifty - To pilot test a virtual reality training system, AIDT, Alabama’s workforce development agency, partnered with Lockheed Martin, a large employer in the state. The company was sponsoring a local high school program and deployed VR goggles and training modules to students there. On graduation, participants were offered jobs at the aerospace company. .

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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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Tending to Tenant’s Voices Online: The Garden’s proactive social housing tenant participation

Bang the Table

Sally Hussey, Principal Writer and Editorial Director at Bang the Table (now part of Granicus) interviews Paul Nettleton and Anna de Souza of the Customer Engagement Team at UK social housing provider Catalyst® on creating a digital community and how Take That’s song ‘The Garden’ inspired a philosophy of home, where people gather to exchange ideas. ‘A society grows great when old men plant trees in whose shade they shall never sit’ . – Greek Proverb.

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Kevin Esterling: Digital Democracy

Policy Chats

In this episode, Professor of Political Science and Public Policy Kevin Esterling talks with students from the UC Riverside School of Public Policy about digital democracy and echo chambers. About Kevin Esterling : Kevin Esterling is a Professor of Political Science and Public Policy, and the Director of the Laboratory for Technology, Communication, and Democracy (TeCD Lab), at the University of California, Riverside.

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Kansas prioritizes cyber, IT modernization, workforce

i360 Gov State & Local

StateScoop - On the Priorities Podcast, Kansas' DeAngela Burns-Wallace on her top priorities, and NSGIC’s Jenna Leveille and Dan Ross on the group’s future.

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Digital Democracy (with Kevin Esterling)

Policy Chats

In this episode, Professor of Political Science and Public Policy Kevin Esterling talks with students from the UC Riverside School of Public Policy about digital democracy and echo chambers. About Kevin Esterling : Kevin Esterling is a Professor of Political Science and Public Policy, and the Director of the Laboratory for Technology, Communication, and Democracy (TeCD Lab), at the University of California, Riverside.

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Holiday Safety Tips for Municipal Operations

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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Digital Democracy (with Kevin Esterling)

Policy Chats

In this episode, Professor of Political Science and Public Policy Kevin Esterling talks with students from the UC Riverside School of Public Policy about digital democracy and echo chambers. About Kevin Esterling : Kevin Esterling is a Professor of Political Science and Public Policy, and the Director of the Laboratory for Technology, Communication, and Democracy (TeCD Lab), at the University of California, Riverside.