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How Will COVID-19 Affect Urban Planning?

The City Fix

The impacts of the global COVID-19 pandemic are still being understood, but it does seem clear that this crisis will make a mark on cities, physically and socially, that will echo for generations. How we plan our cities has always. Continue reading on TheCityFix.com.

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More on the Covid-19 Academic Gold Rush

Disaster Planning and Emergency Management

A few days ago, I was accused of "putting the careers of trainees and junior faculty at risk" because a member of my editorial team was slow to complete the review process on a paper that had been submitted to the journal I manage. This reminded me that perhaps 70 per cent of academic publishing is for personnel reasons (to get a job, keep a job, obtain a salary raise, or achieve promotion).

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COVID-19: State, National, and International Policies (with Richard Carpiano)

Policy Chats

In this episode, population health scientist and medical sociologist, Professor Richard Carpiano talk with students from the UC Riverside School of Public Policy about the short term and long term impacts on public health and daily life during COVID-19. About Richard Carpiano: Richard Carpiano is a Professor of Public Policy and Sociology at the University of California, Riverside.

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Season 3 Episode 11 - Raylene Yung, CEO, U.S. Digital Response

GovCast

Raylene Yung co-leads a recent effort stood up by volunteer technologists to assist government in any work needed due to the coronavirus response. With a background at Stripe and Facebook, Yung believes a collaborative approach between government and the 2,000-plus volunteers that make up the U.S. Digital Response will ensure ongoing success to both continuing operations and fighting the virus.

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The Ultimate Playground Inspection Handbook

Dive into the world of playground safety with this complimentary guide. It offers a detailed exploration of essential practices to ensure the utmost safety for children. Delve into inspection techniques, from assessing equipment conditions to evaluating surfacing materials. Gain insights into maintenance strategies to keep playgrounds in top-notch condition year-round.

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Combating the Coronavirus Without Clean Water

The City Fix

As the coronavirus crisis spreads throughout the world, it is increasingly clear that people with the least access to essential services like water will feel the most dramatic effects. Major health organizations advise washing hands more frequently – for at least. Continue reading on TheCityFix.com.

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S16 - Episode 02 - Stories from the Classroom

ParkTalk podcast

Preschool teachers and program managers explain the basic units of the new preschool curriculum and share success stories from the classroom. This episode is part of Series 16: Play with a Purpose. Preschool teachers and program managers explain the basic units of the new preschool curriculum and share success stories from the classroom. This episode is part of Series 16: Play with a Purpose.

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Celebrating 150 Years of Golden Gate Park, Virtually — Episode 063

Open Space Radio: Parks and Recreation Trends

The year was 1870. It was only five years after the end of the Civil War, and it was the year that the California legislature proclaimed the inception of Golden Gate Park in San Francisco. This iconic park is affectionately known to San Franciscans as “Everybody’s Park,” and 150 years later, it is celebrating its sesquicentennial. We originally recorded today’s episode a few months ago with Phil Ginsburg, general manager of the San Francisco Recreation and Park Department, to talk about all the

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100th Episode!

FedHeads

The Fedheads hit their 100th episode! Francis Rose and Robert Shea welcome Chris Currie, Director, Emergency Management and National Preparedness Issues at U.S. Government Accountability Office, to discuss the national strategies during the national pandemics. They discuss the medical and societal impact across the national government, the challenges, and how they can continue to study the unknown gaps.

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Is There A Model Zoning Code?

The Market Urbanism Report

Bastrop, TX, tries a new zoning code designed to be more permissive.

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Is There A Model Zoning Code?

The Market Urbanism Report

Bastrop, TX, tries a new zoning code designed to be more permissive.

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7 Signs Your Local Government ERP Is Holding You Back: A Guide for Small Municipalities

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.