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Master planning for solid waste | Creating a VV equivalent for solid waste management and service operating at the metropolitan scale

Rebuilding Place in Urban Space

In solid waste, it means that the agency only plans wrt residential waste pickup for houses of 1-4 units. Sometimes a local government may make grants to organizations in this space that are nonprofits, but the groups are generally a mix of for profits and nonprofits. And it's not particularly systematic.

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Gaps in Parks Master Planning: Part One | Defining Levels of Service for individual parks

Rebuilding Place in Urban Space

I am on the board of Sugar House Park, which is owned by both the city and county, so it has some interesting intergovernmental issues. For either a BID or a conservancy extra services are likely to include security, sanitation, capital improvements, and marketing and economic development activities. Technically.

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2021 Spotlight: The U.S. Cities with the Most Satisfied Residents

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There are many factors, from local economy and access to great entertainment, to a strong sense of community, to the sheer beauty a city has to offer. At Zencity, we help local governments improve services by helping them understand what their residents prioritize , what they’re talking about, and what they feel is lacking.

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5 Ways India Can Use Innovation to Meet Its Urbanization Challenges

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

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5 Priorities for Urban Climate Action in 2023 and Beyond

The City Fix

We now have less than seven years to cut emissions in half in order to keep global warming below 1.5 degrees C, the limit scientists say is necessary for averting some of the most dangerous climate impacts. 2022 saw flooding, drought and severe.

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Times Square Alliance Streetwatch program for reporting problems in the public space

Rebuilding Place in Urban Space

Problems such as graffiti, people in mental health crisis, sanitation, etc., In addition, BIDs like the Times Square Alliance also have some capacity to address issues through sanitation staff and other means. Many communities lack a clear process for reporting and addressing problems in the public space.