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Design With the City, Not For It: How to Discover Unlimited Urban Potential

Reprogramming the City

Design With the City, Not For It originally appeared on Architizer.com. Seasoned computer gamers know the power of “unlock codes”—secret keystrokes or controller movements that access hidden dimensions and increased capabilities. Well, cities have their own unlock codes, too, and resourceful planners and designers have begun discovering them. Whether it’s repurposing a billboard to act as a humidity collection system for clean drinking water in Lima, Peru, or integrating Wi-Fi capabilities into

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What is essential reading in policy process research?

Paul Cairney

The first Conference on Policy Process Research (COPPR) takes place in January 2023, online and in person (Denver). I’m thinking of proposing an online panel (without paper presentations) that asks: what is essential reading in policy process research?

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Introducing Google Public Sector

Google Public Sector

Google Cloud has a long history of supporting and working with the governments in many different parts of the world, including the United States, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and Japan. We’ve helped government agencies modernize their core technology systems; transformed the way in which they deliver services via digital platforms to citizens; delivered security solutions to help agencies protect themselves from cyber attacks; provided communication, collaboration, and productivity tools

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New “Blight Elimination Program” Offers Transformative Grant Funding to Rural and Urban Michigan Communities

Center for Community Progress

Michigan Association of Land Banks and Center for Community Progress applaud the bill, which provides much-needed funding for vacant property stabilization, remediation, and demolition. LANSING, MI – On June 30, 2022, the Michigan State House and Senate passed H.B. 5783, which included a critical appropriation of over $75 million to support blight elimination in every community across the state.

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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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Supporting High Quality Charter Schools and Their Success

Homeroom

By: Anna Hinton, PhD, Director, Charter Schools Program, Office of Elementary and Secondary Education The U.S. Department of Education is committed to ensuring that all its programs are implemented in ways that increase educational opportunity for students and address inequities in our education system. In keeping with this commitment, today, the Department issued notices inviting.

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Local Government Landslide Mitigation 2022: Disaster Planning for Mud & Rockslides

GovPilot

Picture this. You’re exploring Yellowstone, one of the most popular national parks in the country. You finish a wonderful hike and get back on the road completely exhausted. As you drive towards the exit of the park, massive rocks begin rolling off the mountainous terrain and into the road. You hit your brakes and avoid feeling nature’s wrath by a few meters.

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The #1 thing you need to do to write successful grants

Grant Writing Made Easy

I want to help you write successful grants because I know the work you do matters. And I know that a lot of the grant writing advice out there isn’t going to get you the results you want. Why? Because it’s piecemeal. It elevates one or two actions as quick fixes. But the reality is that it takes a lot more to write successful grants than just knowing where to look for them or having the writing skills to craft a compelling proposal.

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Education Announces nearly $25 million for Promise Neighborhoods Funding

Homeroom

By: Brenda Calderon, Ph.D., Office of Elementary and Secondary Education “Promise Neighborhoods build on the rich resources, ingenuity, and creativity of communities to bring together schools, nonprofits, and other organizations in a concerted effort to meet the needs of children and youth”— Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona. What if students were supported from cradle to.

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Border Patrol Lacks Important Information about Immigration Checkpoints Within the United States

GAO (US Government Accountability Office)

Each year, more than 50 million vehicles pass through U.S. Border Patrol’s interior immigration checkpoints. There are more than 110 checkpoints, located generally 25 to 100 miles from the southwest and northern borders along U.S. highways and.

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Integrating Technology into Rapid Damage Assessment and Recovery

Eric Holdeman's Disaster Zone Podcast

Melanie Spring has over 18 years of experience in engineering, operations, continuous improvement, organizational change management, and business transformation, primarily in power and utilities. Having just moved to consulting, her focus is now on helping organizations grow and transform by adopting improved business processes and finding new ways of working, enabled by technology investments.

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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 cities of the future are smart – but we must also make them secure

Open Access Government - Technology News

From glasses giving wearers, VR and AR overlay to smart rings tracking our sleep, technology is only continuing to grow, what will our cities of the future look like and will they be safe? Our architectural environment is no different. Cities are becoming smarter, and local and national governments are looking to technology to help them meet the needs of their populations and the planet.

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A Look at Politics in Parks

Park Leaders

On this episode of the Park Leaders Show, guests Jonathan and Destry Jarvis, join the show to discuss their book, National Parks Forever: Fifty Years of Fighting and a Case for Independence. Fusing experience with non-fiction, Jonathan and Destry unpack five decades of political tension involving state parks. Since 1972, conflicting perspectives in the Department of the Interior have hindered the role of the National Park Service.

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How Can the Academic Community Recover from the Impact of COVID-19

Grant Training Center

There is no question that COVID-19 has had and is having a severe impact on faculty throughout US colleges and universities. This is reflected in all areas of their work, including research, teaching, tenure and promotion and service. Findings of a recent Chronicle of Higher Education survey of faculty stress which surveyed 1,122 faculty members at four-year and two-year institutions around the nation of whom 50% were tenured and the remaining tenure-track, non-tenured, part time and adjunct fac

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The 3-Step Framework for Getting Grant Funding

Grant Writing Made Easy

There are some grant writing experts and instructors who believe that the key to getting grant funding is to… …Do more. …Go faster. …Work harder. And I couldn’t disagree more. Taking this frantic approach is a recipe for burnout. Plain and simple. It’s also not going to get you the results you want. (Watch my recent videos here and here to learn why this approach doesn’t work.).

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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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Demolish Highways - And Replace Them With What?

The Market Urbanism Report

As cities convert more of their highways to tunnels, they should apply market-based strategies for reusing the newly-fallow land.

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Bridging the Gaps of Cybersecurity with Cofense

CarahCast

Threat actors are evolving, preying on end users with clever, relevant, and timely phishing attacks, with no signs of slowing down or stopping. Listen in to hear how agencies can bridge the gaps in the prioritization of investments in phishing protection solutions. Threat actors are evolving, preying on end users with clever, relevant, and timely phishing attacks, with no signs of slowing down or stopping.

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What @sog_ced is reading online: June 2022

Community and Economic Development Program of UNC

The following are articles and reports on the web that the Community and Economic Development Program at the UNC School of Government shared through social media over the past month. Follow us on twitter or facebook to receive regular updates. Items of interest related to CED in North Carolina : In case you missed it: Follow the thread here for insight from the School of Government affordable housing training offered in partnership with @sog_ced Development Finance Initiative (DFI), ncIMPACT

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Help us shape our products for Government organizations

Microsoft Public Sector

Microsoft is looking to understand employee experience sentiment in government organizations. Fill out our quick poll question below to help shape our products! Microsoft would love to hear from you! Which answer best fits you? * Please take a few minutes to complete our survey. Please ensure you are authorized to provide this information and not violating any company policies.

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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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Demolish Highways - And Replace Them With What?

The Market Urbanism Report

As cities convert more of their highways to tunnels, they should apply market-based strategies for reusing the newly-fallow land.

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CFP: Library Marketing and Communications Conference 2022 (November 2-3, 2022 - Indianapolis, Indiana)

A Library Writer's Blog

Interested in presenting at the 9th annual Library Marketing and Communications Conference November 2-3 in Indianapolis, IN? Submit a proposal with your presenter details and presentation description. Call for Proposals will close on Friday, July 22. Library Marketing and Communications Conference 2022 CFP URL: [link] November 2 & 3, 2022 Hyatt Regency, Indianapolis The 2022 Library Marketing and Communications Conference (LMCC) Planning Committee invites you to submit presentation proposals

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Explore the Witherspoon-Jackson Historical and Cultural Society’s Heritage Tour

Princeton Public Library

Whether you work, live in, or visit Princeton regularly, you may think you know all there is to know about this town – like the best places to eat or grab a cup of coffee, the tourist hotspots and even where Albert Einstein lived while working at The Institute for Advanced Study. But you might […].

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Re: The basics of CMMC 2.0 and preparation recommendations

Microsoft Public Sector

I have started working with Compliance manager but the interface is missing some critical pieces so we are left to use Excel. You cannot populate the control fields with planning details, projected ETA'a etc. its limited to a 1/0 as it sits today with very little flexibility so its not a great landing zone for Work in progress, we are unfortunately performing our working details in excel an having to do double entry in the Compliance manager (perview) interface.

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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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Episode 209: 20th anniversary of the E-Gov Act

FedHeads

Another month, another FedHeads guest host. Adam Hughes, Director of Marketing and Government Affairs, shoots the breeze with host Robert Shea on appropriations, defense authorization, and the 20th anniversary of the E-Government Act. Another month, another FedHeads guest host. Adam Hughes, Director of Marketing and Government Affairs, shoots the breeze with host Robert Shea on appropriations, defense authorization, and the 20th anniversary of the E-Government Act.

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City of Trotwood, Ohio Pursues Digital Transformation

GovPilot

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Re: Azure Sentinel Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Workbook

Microsoft Public Sector

The CMMC workbook is no longer available under "Workbooks".

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