The City Fix
JUNE 11, 2021
Jaime Lerner passed away on May 27, 2021. A world-renowned Brazilian urbanist, he was three times mayor of Curitiba and two times governor of the southern state of Paraná. Besides his great ideas, he was a very kind person and. Continue reading on TheCityFix.com.
Next City
DECEMBER 27, 2021
Part Two of our 21 Best Solutions of 2021 showcases eviction diversion, rethinking philanthropy, combatting racism in design education and child welfare, and more.
Peak Proposals
DECEMBER 13, 2021
In our blog posts and other materials, we share our experiences related to researching potential funders, writing grant proposals, and managing the process. Based on feedback we’ve received on our blog posts and courses, we’ve found that some of the information we’ve shared has been viewed as discouraging or overly complicated. In this post, we’re going to cover three areas that seem to stir up the most debate.
Reprogramming the City
SEPTEMBER 14, 2021
Urban Mining and Harvesting City Resources Can Create a Sustainable, Circular Economy. 50 Ways to Mine the City is an exploration of ways in which the city’s outputs, byproducts, and under-utilized assets can be recovered, reimagined, and used in new ways by mining the city. It reveals how innovators are transforming the function of the city from a consumer of resources to a generator of them.
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.
Let's Talk Parks
AUGUST 22, 2021
I ran into a problem during the first few months of my new job as facility coordinator. I needed to quickly relay updates to all of our staff in real-time. The issue? Employees were scattered across town – pools, camps, parks, and recreation centers many miles away- and I didn’t want to send them another email that gets buried in their inbox. So, I created a solution that changed the way we did business.
Disaster Planning and Emergency Management
AUGUST 31, 2021
Although we need to change attitudes to disaster from response to preparedness and prevention, this must not be done at the expense of our ability to respond to disasters when they occur. In the light of climate change, technological risks and migration, we will soon need civil protection systems that are an order of magnitude more powerful than those that we have now.
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Librarian.net
DECEMBER 31, 2021
Here was the twitter thread of what I read last year but I should note, it has two 46es on it. I read about the same this year. I started and finished 115 books. Not bad. One more book got added to my best in show category: The Space Between Worlds by Micaiah Johnson, though I felt like I read a lot of good books this year. Here are stats for the books that I finished. average read per month: 9.6. average read per week: 2.2. number read in worst month: 6 (February). number read in best month: 14
CRA Today
DECEMBER 29, 2021
The new year comes with a lot of exciting possibilities and is a great time to reflect on your CRA program. It’s time to look back at what your program has accomplished in the past year and look forward to what impact you can forge this new year. Creating an annual CRA strategy is an industry best practice and lets you manage your strategic priorities along with the resources available for the year ahead.
Government Technology Insider
DECEMBER 29, 2021
An analysis from the National Women’s Law Center (NWLC) found that more than 300,000 women left the labor force last September – even though 194,000 jobs were added to the economy during the same month. Economists advise that infrastructure policies should include plans to ensure that this current disruption does not reverse years of progress made in gender workforce equality.
Eric Holdeman's Disaster Zone Podcast
DECEMBER 28, 2021
Amateur radio is emergency management’s last best hope for maintaining communications in a disaster when all other systems fail. This podcast is an interview with two leaders from the Seattle Auxiliary Communications Service (Seattle ACS) Tim helming and Catherine Middleton-Hardie. Seattle ACS supports the Seattle Office of Emergency Management In my experience, they are one of the premier organizations of their type.
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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.
The City Fix
MARCH 1, 2021
When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, concerns surrounding virus transmission on public transportation led many to choose alternate mobility options – most notably, cycling. Cycling gained popularity for both recreational use and commuting, a trend especially evident in the United States, Continue reading on TheCityFix.com.
Next City
DECEMBER 20, 2021
In Part One of Next City's Solutions of the Year slideshow, we highlight programs that meet people where they are, and give people what they need.
Peak Proposals
NOVEMBER 10, 2021
Nonprofits are always told to diversify their revenue streams. On its face, this advice makes sense. There’s no question that several sources of income provide better financial security than having a single source. The question is, can all nonprofits successfully pursue diversification? Some diversification is going to be required if your organization depends on grant funding because funders typically cap the amount of money that can go toward general operating expenses.
Reprogramming the City
MARCH 5, 2021
London firm Boano Prišmontas developed a modular structure for a project that repurposed railway arches and can be used in other marginal spaces in the city to create temporary affordable workspaces. The project is a create a kit of parts that can be assembled and employed in any underused or disused urban space to quickly provide affordable workspace for local businesses and start-ups.
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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.
Let's Talk Parks
MAY 6, 2021
As summer approaches, agencies are preparing to open their pools, recreation centers, and facilities to the public in 2021. In this article, we dive into strategies and ideas to recruit seasonal employees. Prioritizing the safety of your employees and guests while also creating a memorable experience continues to be a challenge for recreation professionals.
Disaster Planning and Emergency Management
FEBRUARY 21, 2021
The current system for managing major incidents and disasters in the United Kingdom was devised after the Broadwater Farm, Tottenham, riots of 1986 and reflects a preoccupation with public order. The lineaments of the system reflect military practice. In the world as a whole, there has been a gradual process of demilitarisation of emergency response.
Social Pinpoint
DECEMBER 21, 2021
Do you work in community engagement? Tick. Do you enjoy gifts? Tick (who doesn’t). Well, to be honest, that’s all you need to get some joy from this festive round-up of practical gifts. The post Top 5 Gifts for Your Community Engagement Team appeared first on Social Pinpoint - A Place to Engage Your Community.
Librarian.net
DECEMBER 23, 2021
I’m on a team of people who help keep the town’s volunteer-run laundromat open. We’ve had a “mask suggested for vaccinated people” sign up since maybe summertime. I make the signs. I also do my laundry there. Yesterday no one was wearing masks. I don’t know their vaccination status but I do know about omicron and it’s concerning.
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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.
CRA Today
DECEMBER 29, 2021
The new year comes with a lot of exciting possibilities and is a great time to reflect on your CRA program. It’s time to look back at what your program has accomplished in the past year and look forward to what impact you can forge this new year. Creating an annual CRA strategy is an industry best practice and lets you manage your strategic priorities along with the resources available for the year ahead. .
Princeton Public Library
DECEMBER 20, 2021
From my perspective, public libraries and chess have always been intertwined. When I was a young child, my father, who loved reading, took me to our local public library on Saturday mornings to explore the stacks. I think that initiated my lifelong love of books and sparked my natural curiosity. When I was about 11 […].
Eric Holdeman's Disaster Zone Podcast
DECEMBER 21, 2021
We are seeing climate impacts across the world and here in the United States. In this podcast we look more deeply at those impacts and how people and governments are reacting. Anna Marandi , Program Manager of Climate Resilience and Sustainability with the National League of Cities is the guest. The changing climate is impacting where people choose to live and work.
The City Fix
FEBRUARY 18, 2021
Road development throughout the 20th century was based primarily on the premise that more infrastructure eases traffic. But evidence shows that road building, instead of reducing congestion, actually increases traffic. When travel time by car is reduced and convenience increased, Continue reading on TheCityFix.com.
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PA TIMES Magazine is a publication of the American Society for Public Administration (ASPA), a not-for-profit corporation. This edition focused on diversity, equity and inclusion in public administration, including guest columns, insights for the field and interviews with city government DEI officers about their work at the local level.
Next City
DECEMBER 13, 2021
Until federal reparations happen, local organizations across the country are stepping up to account for the harm and legacy of enslavement and systemic racism.
Peak Proposals
SEPTEMBER 16, 2021
Have you ever considered becoming a grant writer? Nonprofits are constantly seeking new funding streams to stay afloat, so if you work for a nonprofit, you’ve probably seen that grant writers are always in demand. While there’s lots of grant writing to be done and knowing how to write a grant is a valued skill in the nonprofit sector, there’s a big difference between occasionally writing a grant proposal and working as a full-time grant writer.
zencity
DECEMBER 20, 2021
Community surveys are as old as the opinions they collect. Local governments have long relied on surveys for good reason. They are an excellent way to measure residents’ views on the entire spectrum of issues, from infrastructure and land use, to taxes, and more. Surveys allow local governments to use community input to make budget and policy decisions based on residents’ expressed needs and priorities, and to measure resident satisfaction levels for good performance management. .
Let's Talk Parks
MAY 6, 2021
The value of local parks has never been higher. Trails, open spaces, and parks are safe spaces to practice social distancing while still honoring our mental and physical health. To support professionals and agencies, we need to understand how to utilize technology for good. In this article, I want to talk about how technology CAN work for parks and recreation professionals, even though the learning curve may seem challenging.
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
The Lowe Down
DECEMBER 16, 2021
Article by Abbas Seltzer. Regulations carving out a path for new businesses? They may be less important than you think. During the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic, over 200,000 businesses closed permanently in the United States. The rollout of effective vaccines lowered the risk of infection and death for many Americans, and it also launched an economic recovery enabling new businesses to open.
Social Pinpoint
DECEMBER 19, 2021
We need rapid innovation and intensive collaboration to steer the ship towards decarbonization. Here are three ways you can activate your community and create climate solutions together. The post How To Create Climate Change Solutions With Your Community appeared first on Social Pinpoint - A Place to Engage Your Community.
Google Public Sector
DECEMBER 15, 2021
Research organizations today recognize the challenge of sifting through siloed data sets, and analyzing and sharing this data with the global research community—all while staying secure and compliant within a range of national and international standards. It is precisely these constraints that led the U.S. National Cancer Institute (NCI) to create Cloud Resources , which are components of the NCI Cancer Research Data Commons that allow scientists to analyze cancer datasets in a cloud environmen
The Whistle Post
DECEMBER 15, 2021
Platform to Employment. Make Employment Happen. Our Programs. Platform to Employment creates a pathway to opportunity for job seekers by helping the long-term unemployed get back to work. Platform to Employment Programs. Platform to Employment Connecticut. Learn More. Platform to Employment Re-Entry. Learn More. Platform to Employment for Veterans. Learn More.
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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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