Reprogramming the City

JULY 11, 2022

Could the Future of Industry be Source Material for Adaptive Reuse? As industrial operations move away from dense and expensive urban cores, existing industrial buildings may offer a resourceful future of industry by repurposing their chimneys as building blocks for skyscrapers. Evolo’s Editor’s Choice for their 2021 Skyscraper competition went to the “Rebirth of Chimney” concept by China’s Jiahui Yao and Peng Zhang.

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The City Fix

JULY 11, 2022

To achieve more equitable, resilient, low-carbon societies, cities need big changes to critical infrastructure and systems. But ample research shows they can’t raise the investment needed for those big changes on their own. Municipalities depend on higher levels of government. Continue reading on TheCityFix.com.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

JULY 15, 2022

Innovation—in a business context—is the systematic practice of developing and marketing breakthrough products and services for adoption by customers.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

JULY 14, 2022

The Amazon Web Services (AWS) Cloud Economics Centre published a new analysis that identified 14.4 billion euros in potential information technology (IT) savings across the European Union and United Kingdom healthcare sectors over the next five years—the equivalent of 5,665 euros per hospital bed—through the digital transformation of IT systems by migrating to the cloud.

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Advertiser: Noratek

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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Homeroom

JULY 13, 2022

By: Dawn Ellis, PhD, Liaison to Parents and Families, National Engagement Team, Office of Communication and Outreach In January 2022, Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona shared his vision for education in America, which addressed the need for more meaningful and authentic parent and family engagement. Sara Morrison, a mother of five living in New York, Continue Reading.

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The City Fix

JULY 12, 2022

The world’s ability to overcome the climate change challenge hinges, in part, on what happens on China’s roads. China’s cars, buses, trucks, shipping and other transport generated 828 million tonnes of greenhouse gases in 2014. That’s almost the equivalent of the EU. Continue reading on TheCityFix.com.

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Grants4Good

JULY 12, 2022

“Do not do more today than you can completely recover from by tomorrow.” – Greg McKeown Do you find it easy to pace yourself while working as a grant professional, nonprofit leader, or fundraiser? Do you have time to complete all you want to do in any given day while also finding time to relax […]. The post The Importance of Pacing Ourselves appeared first on Grants4Good.

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Homeroom

JULY 15, 2022

By: Amy Loyd, Assistant Secretary for the Office of Career, Technical, and Adult Education Our nation’s future depends upon an educated and skilled workforce—especially as economic mobility is in decline and the world of work is rapidly shifting. The preparation of young people through career and college pathways is a powerful, evidence- and research-based approach.

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Open Access Government - Technology News

JULY 12, 2022

Players of video games show enhanced brain activity – potentially giving them useful life tools in perceptual decision-making just from gaming. Frequent players of video games show superior sensorimotor decision-making skills and enhanced activity in key regions of the brain when compared to non-players. Georgia State University researchers used functional magnetic resonance imaging (FMRI) which helped them discover that gaming could be a useful tool for training in perceptual decision-making.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

JULY 15, 2022

These emerging digital spaces use virtual reality, augmented reality, and other technologies to allow for lifelike experiences online.

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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.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

JULY 15, 2022

The end of the US federal government fiscal year is fast approaching. With budget left to spend before September 30, agencies need to obligate their remaining 2022 fiscal year funds. Amazon Web Services (AWS) can provide federal agencies with options to procure future cloud computing resources using current-year funds. Read on for efficient purchasing recommendations to meet your agency’s needs: AWS Professional Services (AWS ProServe) is a global team of experts that can help you more effective

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GAO (US Government Accountability Office)

JULY 14, 2022

NASA has released the first public images from the James Webb Space Telescope, which launched on December 25, 2021. Its images will be used to support many missions including the study of different phases in the history of the Universe—ranging from.

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Super Library Marketing

JULY 13, 2022

Watch the Episode Now. The Library Marketing???????? Show, Episode 150. In this episode, we will answer a viewer’s question. Margaret Luedke is Programs and Marketing Coordinator at Juneau Public Library in Juneau, AK. She writes, “I am new to library marketing and do not have a marketing background. My library did not have a marketing plan or brand style guide when I started so I am working to develop them now.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

JULY 15, 2022

It’s three values held by many organizations working to be mindful and supportive of different groups of individuals.

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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.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

JULY 11, 2022

This is a guest post by David Cole, senior director of digital innovation and insights at ONE. ONE is a global movement to end extreme poverty and preventable disease by 2030. Our goal is to create a world in which everyone, everywhere can lead a life of dignity and opportunity. We believe that the fight against poverty is not about charity—it’s about justice and equality.

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GovPilot

JULY 15, 2022

Permitting processes can make or break the efficient functioning of a local government and the local economy as a whole. Slow-moving bureaucracy can result in construction delays on local infrastructure projects and deter businesses from pursuing development projects in your community all together.

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Rebuilding Place in Urban Space

JULY 14, 2022

Uber app (many years ago). Ride hailing has never really made sense as a business. The people who serve as taxi drivers tend to have limited work choices which is why they did/do type of work. It wasn't particularly remunerative but it paid the bills. But the costs (car, gas, labor, maintenance) were expensive enough that it wasn't a good competitor to public transit.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

JULY 15, 2022

Simply put, economic growth describes how much an entity, such as a country, is increasing and improving the goods and services it produces.

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Unlock the potential of sustainable facility management! This guide empowers small local governments to lead with climate-resilient infrastructure, energy efficiency, waste reduction, and more. Elevate your community's resilience, reduce costs, and embrace eco-friendly practices. Discover the role of facility maintenance teams in green cleaning, sustainability analyses, and infrastructure upgrades.

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Princeton Public Library

JULY 14, 2022

Summer can be a glorious opportunity to indulge in some quality reading time. If you’re lucky enough to go on vacation, packing an unwieldy pile of books (or a fully stocked e-reader) is its own kind of tradition for many people. Aside from discovering new favorites, or revisiting old ones, there are even more incentives […].

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First State Insights

JULY 13, 2022

Sierra RyanWallick, a serial social entrepreneur, speaks with Troy Mix, Associate Director at the University of Delaware's Institute for Public Administration, about her passion for catalyzing positive change. Topics covered in this April 11, 2022 interview include Sierra's reflections on her past, present, and future as a social entrepreneur; the origins and growth of her startup UP Cycle Design ([link] and the value of personal branding.

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Barrett & Greene

JULY 12, 2022

While pensions and retiree health liabilities garner lots of headlines as dramatic fiscal threats, a less-publicized, but still critical concern is leave liability -- the amounts that are paid out for unused sick or vacation leave to departing employees. We researched and wrote about this issue in a 2021 report for UKG, called Employee Leave in the Public Sector: Current Challenges and Solutions.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

JULY 15, 2022

It describes objects and a variety of technologies that connect the digital and physical worlds.

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Discover comprehensive strategies for optimizing operations and achieving cost efficiency! This document offers insights into efficient inspections, data-driven decision-making, goal alignment, and resource optimization. It empowers local governments and maintenance departments to streamline operations and ensure significant cost savings. From aligning maintenance goals with community needs to leveraging data for strategic planning, this guide provides a roadmap for smoother, more reliable opera

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AWS Public Sector Blog

JULY 12, 2022

Lire cet article en français. In a digital world, and in response to changing government policy, public sector organizations are under increasing pressure to quickly deliver business value while improving stability, quality, and security. The Government of Canada (GC) is turning to Amazon Web Services (AWS) to support increased agility and speed of delivery of new solutions especially as it responds to events like COVID-19.

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Open Access Government - Technology News

JULY 11, 2022

Open Access Governments speaks with Gareth Owenson, one of the founders of Searchlight , to uncover the murky underbelly of the world wide web. Though originally set up by the Tor Project to allow whistle-blowers and those living in repressive regimes speak out anonymously online, the dark web has since been largely taken over by criminals. Gareth Owenson provides an insight into what really goes on behind closed doors.

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Super Library Marketing

JULY 11, 2022

Photo courtesy Cincinnati and Hamilton County Public Library. A few weeks ago, I learned that, as a 50-year-old, I can technically join the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP). I have NO INTENTION of retiring for many, many more years (maybe never?!). But in learning about my newfound status, I start to think about how libraries market to senior citizens.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

JULY 15, 2022

Inflation is the gradual loss of purchasing power, reflected in a broad rise in prices for goods and services.

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This comprehensive article delves into the transformative trends reshaping local government facility maintenance in anticipation of 2024. From embracing smart technology for efficient management, sustainability's pivotal role to data-driven decision-making, workforce upskilling, and predictive maintenance strategies, each aspect is explored. Insights into outsourcing collaborations, digital twins, safety enhancements, and the broader industry evolution highlight the critical adaptation needed.

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Grant Writing Made Easy

JULY 11, 2022

If I asked 100 nonprofit leaders how they solve problems in their nonprofits, I bet that 90 or more of them would say something about taking action. The entire nonprofit sector, it seems, is driven by this go, go, go mentality. Folks are always doing more (often with less). But I want to propose a mindset shift that will help you solve problems in your nonprofit more strategically and effectively.

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Microsoft Public Sector

JULY 15, 2022

Microsoft wants to hear from you! Fill out this quick survey (<5 minutes) on employee experience in your government organization to help shape our employee experience products. * Please take a few minutes to complete our survey. Please ensure you are authorized to provide this information and not violating any company policies. Your responses will be kept confidential with restricted access.

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GovCast

JULY 15, 2022

GovCIO Media & Research's second annual Women Tech Leaders event came back in-person this year. During the event, speakers explored the strides women are making in cybersecurity, data, customer experience, workforce issues and more. Senior researchers Kate Macri and Melissa Harris discuss highlights from the event and key takeaways.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

JULY 15, 2022

It's the next phase in manufacturing's digitization, driven by the rise of data, connectivity, and other tech trends.

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Speaker: Alan Kavanaugh, BA, CRM, CCPI ​​​​​​​Director of Loss Control & Risk Management

This session is designed to unveil the transformative potential of digital solutions in reshaping conventional practices, offering a roadmap towards greener and more efficient facilities regardless of municipality size. Attendees will learn: Insights into cutting-edge trends and strategies in sustainable facility management. Practical knowledge to effectively incorporate digital solutions for operational efficiency.

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