NLC (National League of Cities)

AUGUST 2, 2023

The pandemic created a renewed focus on the health of the built environment. At the same time, increasingly common wildfires, heatwaves, droughts and storms underscore that climate change is a threat multiplier for public health. NLC along with partners at the […] Source

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GovPilot

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Sustainability has become an increasingly pressing priority for communities across the globe. As stewards of local wellbeing , municipalities are uniquely positioned to lead efforts that foster sustainability.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

MARCH 13, 2024

Hear from customer speakers from the Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health (ASPPH) and UnidosUS. Frugal architect: How to build cost effectively in the cloud Nonprofits can build frugal architectures that aim to deliver cost-aware, sustainable, and maintainable solutions to power their work.

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The City Fix

MAY 8, 2024

Mexico became the first nation to declare access to safe mobility a human right in 2020 and two years later passed the General Law of Mobility and Road Safety to protect people, reduce collisions and promote sustainable modes of travel. Now, with this new.

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Eric Holdeman's Disaster Zone Podcast

JUNE 18, 2024

During his 15-year career as a public health and emergency management professional, Cotter has piloted and launched innovative international strategies to localize emergency response operations and build sustainable response functions worldwide.

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The City Fix

JULY 5, 2024

Every three years, ICLEI hosts the ICLEI World Congress to showcase how subnational actors advance sustainable urban development worldwide. The most recent installment, ICLEI World Congress 2024, held June 18-21 in São Paulo, Brazil, converged over 1,500 global attendees to.

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Reprogramming the City

JUNE 30, 2022

This is no longer a practical, nor sustainable, starting point. When the physicality of the city is viewed not as a destination for design, but as the source material for it, a new relationship between design and the city is possible, creating connectivity and new functionality and purpose—as well as sustainability and happier residents.

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American City & Country

AUGUST 29, 2024

For forward-thinking governments and government leaders, EV infrastructure is something of a no-brainer—it lays the groundwork for a fully electric future that matches contemporary sustainability goals and eventual cost savings. EVs represent a critical component of their strategy. EVs represent a critical component of their strategy.

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The City Fix

JANUARY 24, 2022

During these unprecedented times, there’s a great deal of uncertainty about the future. The COVID-19 pandemic rages on, the effects of climate change are already being felt worldwide, and people across the planet continue to face inequity. And that’s just. Continue reading on TheCityFix.com.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

OCTOBER 20, 2022

One of the many initiatives in the cloud includes revamping queue systems at local hospitals and public health centers to shorten waiting times. AWS is committed to helping cities across the ASEAN enable more resilient, liveable, and sustainable smart cities. Helping the public sector deliver modernized citizen services.

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Grant Training Center

JUNE 17, 2024

These include: Increasing emphasis on grants that address pressing societal issues, such as climate change, public health, and social inequality. For example, there has been a surge in grants for renewable energy research, community health initiatives and programs aimed at promoting diversity and inclusion in various fields.

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Center for Community Progress

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

A Zimmerman discuss how effectively managed vacant lot greening can deliver diverse public health benefits to communities. Lots with overgrowth, dumping, and other signs of deterioration discourage positive social interaction and have adverse effects on the physical and mental health of residents. . In this chapter, Laney A.

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The City Fix

JANUARY 3, 2023

When India’s federal government announced a public health lockdown on March 24, 2022 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, it generated desperate scenes. Economic activity ground to a halt. Millions of migrant workers traveled back to their home states.

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Eric Holdeman's Disaster Zone Podcast

MARCH 5, 2024

and a Master’s Degree in Public Health and Homeland Security from the Pennsylvania State University. and a Master’s Degree in Public Health and Homeland Security from the Pennsylvania State University. He holds a Juris Doctorate from the Widener University Law School, Wilmington, Del.

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Rebuilding Place in Urban Space

OCTOBER 10, 2022

. -- Walk & Roll to School Day Although it's sadly pretty rare, this day should be leveraged by school districts, planning agencies, and transportation departments as a way to promote sustainable mobility options to get to and from school. And this should be for schools at all levels: elementary; junior and senior highs.

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Center for Community Progress

MAY 11, 2023

Investments to address problem properties and improve housing stock can improve residents’ quality of life, strengthen public health, and foster a more engaged community. Despite these benefits, most strategies on climate adaptation to date have focused on places with strong real estate markets, dense neighborhoods, and city centers.

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GovPilot

MARCH 9, 2023

While the local health department has the priority of keeping its citizens safe from external health threats, there’s an unfortunate sense of irony in that the health sector emits a lot of carbon into the environment that can stimulate climate catastrophes that put citizens’ health at risk.

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Reprogramming the City

MARCH 22, 2022

Sustainable Residence and Rental Unit. That’s the plan for the Hayward Fire Department, who intend to repurpose their car as a training “prop” to provide “station familiarization, vehicle rescue simulations and safety of the track and third rail system.”

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Community and Economic Development Program of UNC

JANUARY 17, 2023

Reducing Market Barriers to Sustainable Farm/Food Businesses: A Business/Consumer Perspective . Many of the suggestions put forth at the conference related to creating sustainable economic development in food systems by improving connections and access, both from the business and the consumer side.

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Grant Training Center

OCTOBER 11, 2021

Specifically: National Institutes of Health – 20% increase to spur innovation across the economy, renew America’s global leadership, build on efforts to combat the COVID-19 pandemic and improve the public health infrastructure. National Science Foundation – $1.7 Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs) – $3.45

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American City & Country

AUGUST 26, 2024

Disposable surface wipes not only enhance operational efficiencies but also align with sustainability goals, with many options bearing the EPA DfE-Certified (Designed for the Environment) label, indicating a commitment to environmental responsibility. To read the full blog post by Network Distribution, click here.

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GovPilot

JANUARY 24, 2024

When reflecting how you may contribute to sustainability efforts, individual actions may appear minor and inconsequential. However, local governments wield significant influence over the perspectives and even the behaviors of community members.

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GovPilot

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

The change from the conventional “gray” infrastructure to the more sustainable “green” option can feel like a daunting task that may be impacted by community needs as well as budget constraints. In the constantly evolving landscape of local governance, there has been significant pressure to embrace eco-friendly solutions to everyday problems.

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Grant Writing Made Easy

MAY 28, 2024

In periods of economic uncertainty, the ability to craft compelling and persuasive grant proposals can be critical in determining whether an organization can sustain operations and vital services. Securing grant funding can provide the stability needed to maintain programs, launch new initiatives, and continue making a positive impact.

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Social Pinpoint

AUGUST 9, 2023

Tapping into community knowledge also empowers providers to deliver tangible benefits and better address social issues, such as inequality, public health, and climate change. Partnering with local communities.

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Rebuilding Place in Urban Space

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Although to be fair to public health departments, many do address it. I had no idea, but more people die in most cities from drug overdoses, not murders (" Drug overdoses now kill more Americans than guns ," CBS News, " Overdose Deaths Continue Rising, With Fentanyl and Meth Key Culprits ," New York Times ).

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The City Fix

JUNE 24, 2021

The global coronavirus pandemic brought a wave of public and private initiatives to help societies adapt and recover, from economic stabilization and safety measures to new business models and shifts in consumption. Many of these initiatives are not green, despite. Continue reading on TheCityFix.com.

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The City Fix

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

Along the Ngong River in Mukuru, one of Nairobi’s slum neighborhoods and home to more than 100,000 people, residents face a dual threat when the rains come. First, the river rises, flooding into streets and houses. Then the water reaches. Continue reading on TheCityFix.com.

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The City Fix

MARCH 10, 2023

It’s how we get to school and work, how we visit our families, and how we access our food and health care. Transportation connects us to one another. It’s also how we ship goods and deliver services. As economies and.

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Social Pinpoint

JULY 10, 2023

For example, let’s say you are involved in a public health campaign that targets mental health issues within a particular community. This tailored and collaborative approach maximizes the involvement of key stakeholders, leading to more impactful and sustainable outcomes for the community.

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The City Fix

JANUARY 28, 2021

Since its beginning in Sweden in the 1990s, Vision Zero has become a global movement to prevent road fatalities and serious injuries by undertaking a Safe System approach to road safety. But despite the documented successes of the approach in. Continue reading on TheCityFix.com.

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The City Fix

MARCH 12, 2021

Recent events in Texas and elsewhere in the U.S. are reminding us that our existing energy system infrastructure and operating structures are increasingly being challenged by severe weather-related events. In Texas, unprecedented freezing temperatures created a “perfect storm” of disruption, including. Continue reading on TheCityFix.com.

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The City Fix

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

The world recently experienced a 13-month streak of record-breaking global temperatures. And as blistering heat waves punish communities across several continents, 2024 is on track to be the hottest year on record. Global average temperatures are now perilously close to exceeding 1.5.

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The City Fix

JULY 8, 2021

Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the ongoing epidemic of air pollution continues around the world. The problem is particularly neglected in Brazil, where air pollution kills about 51,000 people every year, yet the country lacks strong policy for reducing pollutant emissions. Continue reading on TheCityFix.com.

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The City Fix

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

Electric vehicles may own the headlines, but our feet remain the most environmentally friendly means of travel, closely followed by bicycles, skateboards, scooters, tricycles and other active, non-motorized modes. Not only does zero-emission active mobility help protect the climate and. Continue reading on TheCityFix.com.

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The City Fix

JUNE 11, 2021

Half a century ago, a lethal haze of smoke and fog, otherwise known as the Great Smog of 1952, covered London and killed as many as 12,000 people. More recently, in 2013, Ella Adoo-Kissi-Debrah died at the hands of air pollution. Continue reading on TheCityFix.com.

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The City Fix

DECEMBER 23, 2020

In 2020, cities found themselves on the frontlines of the battle against a new and fast-spreading virus that soon became a global pandemic. Even as some places reacted with smart and swift responses that allowed for a partial return to normalcy, Continue reading on TheCityFix.com.

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