The City Fix
JULY 19, 2021
A decade ago, the South African city of Durban was facing severe water shortages. Dam reservoirs were decreasing at alarming rates, and were 20% lower than average levels. At least one in four residents were already living in water-stressed informal settlements. Continue reading on TheCityFix.com.
First State Insights
JULY 23, 2021
Kim Book, Founder and Executive Director of the nonprofit Victims’ Voices Heard, speaks with Danielle Vota and Ruth Decosse, conflict resolution practitioners at the University of Delaware's Institute for Public Administration (IPA), about why restorative justice matters. Topics covered in this interview include Kim’s personal story of how she transformed the painful experience of her daughter’s murder into a program that creates opportunities to heal for both victims and offenders.
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Princeton Public Library
JULY 21, 2021
Making one’s way through a given day can be challenging. Every person carries the weight of a lifetime, plus the gravity of current circumstances. As we return to more physical interactions with others, we may experience internal tensions in re-learning how to socialize with one another.
Eric Holdeman's Disaster Zone Podcast
JULY 20, 2021
Building for disaster resilience requires a concerted effort to build disaster resilient buildings with new building materials and siting buildings in the right location to limit the impact of natural hazards. Evan Reis , Executive Director for the US Resiliency Council shares how they are working to improve building codes and construction methods and processes.
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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.
Public Sector Future
JULY 22, 2021
In this episode we speak with Mohammad Almadani, CEO & Co-Founder of Classera, Microsoft’s Education Partner of the Year. Classera was recognized for their work empowering schools through the pandemic. Almadani was driven to develop smart learning solutions focusing on AI, gamification, and social learning. We discuss the growth of remote learning, how it supported education in conflict environments, how countries with limited infrastructures embraced this approach, and his vision for the fu
First State Insights
JULY 19, 2021
Patricia Porter, Founder and President of Conflict Connections, speaks with Danielle Vota and Ruth Decosse, conflict resolution practitioners at the University of Delaware's Institute for Public Administration (IPA), about the crucial leadership skill of conflict management. Topics covered in this interview include what conflict management is and how it differs from conflict resolution, why it's essential for leaders, and how leaders and organizations can embrace a conflict-competent culture.
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Death and Taxes
JULY 21, 2021
Guest Contributors: Hai (David) Guo and Can Chen. What is the most significant fiscal challenge for the municipal governments facing the unexpected outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic? It is no surprise that Florida city managers placed the forecasts for the pandemic’s impact on local revenues as the top priority, as local governments are revenue-driven entities.
Public Sector Future
JULY 22, 2021
In this episode we speak with Mohammad Almadani, CEO & Co-Founder of Classera, Microsoft’s Education Partner of the Year. Classera was recognized for their work empowering schools through the pandemic. Almadani was driven to develop smart learning solutions focusing on AI, gamification, and social learning. We discuss the growth of remote learning, how it supported education in conflict environments, how countries with limited infrastructures embraced this approach, and his vision for the fu
FedHeads
JULY 19, 2021
Maryland’s Michael Leahy led the state’s information technology operation through the pandemic and he shares what the state learned and got right. Maryland’s Michael Leahy led the state’s information technology operation through the pandemic and he shares what the state learned and got right.
CarahCast
JULY 19, 2021
Do you have a Data Security program or process, even one as basic as collecting logs? If you do, you will agree that getting results is complex, requires too much manual effort, is costly in more than one way, and likely doesn’t deliver on the actual results you need today or needed yesterday. Listen to this podcast to learn the following: -How you can more easily secure data with no need to replace or throw out the solution you already have -Secure more than a small portion of your data stores
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.
The Market Urbanism Report
JULY 20, 2021
Home prices soar as other aspects of the economy remain anemic. Will it continue?
Public Purpose - An Independent Advisory Company
JULY 22, 2021
This is the 19 July email from US historian Heather Cox Richardson , part of a free “letter from an American historian” to which you can subscribe here. If you want to join the comments discussion it will cost you $5 a month. Richardson is a Professor of History at Boston College. Her emails, to which I have just started subscribing, blend contemporary political commentary with a deep and lively historical framing, a nuanced blend so much of what passes for much commentary and ana
CarahCast
JULY 20, 2021
In this week’s podcast episode, Rahul Gangu and Venkat Chivukula from RV Global Solutions will discuss how to leverage the AWS cloud for the highest ROI when archiving, purging and backing-up data. In this week’s podcast episode, Rahul Gangu and Venkat Chivukula from RV Global Solutions will discuss how to leverage the AWS cloud for the highest ROI when archiving, purging and backing-up data.
The Market Urbanism Report
JULY 20, 2021
Home prices soar as other aspects of the economy remain anemic. Will it continue?
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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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