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REBRANDING LOCAL GOVERNMENT

Barrett & Greene

We are pretty sure that for the most part they have little or no idea what kinds of jobs local government can offer aside from the obvious ones like police, fire, and sanitation. This is particularly dismaying for the two of us who have devoted our careers to this corner of the world.

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5 Ways India Can Use Innovation to Meet Its Urbanization Challenges

The City Fix

The shifting demographics are bound to create heightened demand for education, health care, jobs and civic amenities, putting existing systems under stress. India is projected to overtake China as the most populous country in the world this year. Current urban.

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WypAll® Disinfecting Wipes: Meeting Efficacy with Accessibility

American City & Country

The battle against germs and infections is ongoing, especially within educational institutions, which is why it is important for facilities and procurement departments to prioritize hygiene and budget-conscious choices. Gastro-intestinal illnesses like norovirus can significantly impact educational environments.

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ATI Partners with Consultants to Remediate Tulare Lake Flooding

American City & Country

As a result, a veterinary research facility at a leading educational institution experienced severe flooding. Remediation: ATI cleaned and sanitized the affected areas to prevent microbial growth and ensure safety. The lab had to be evacuated, and adjacent facilities were also affected. Recyclable metals were salvaged and recycled.

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Happy MLK Day

Media Policy Center

” On March 18, 1968, just days before his murder Dr. King spoke to a crowd of striking sanitation workers in Memphis, Tennessee. “Let us be dissatisfied until the dark yesterdays of segregated schools will be transformed into bright tomorrows of quality integrated education. ” he asked.

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30 Most Interesting Water Safety and Management Blogs

Masters in Public Administration

From how to efficiently distribute water to the public, making sure water is sanitized or managing the sewage or waste water, this broad term has many meanings. Project Wet Teachers will find this site a great source for teaching kids about water education. The phrase “water management” means a lot of things.

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Decoding Subnational Climate Budgeting in Maharashtra, India

The City Fix

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) recently launched Mumbai’s first-ever climate budget, making it the first city in India and the fourth in the world (after Oslo, New York and London) to launch a climate budget. While Mumbai works to expand and institutionalize their.