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Episode 70: Live at AGA PDT 2019 with Owen Barwell

FedHeads

Episode 70: Live at AGA PDT 2019 with Owen Barwell by Grant Thornton Public Sector Episode 70: Live at AGA PDT 2019 with Owen Barwell by Grant Thornton Public Sector

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Episode 71: Live at AGA PDT 2019 with Amy Edwards

FedHeads

AGA PDT 2019 Deputy Assistant Secretary Amy Edwards to talk about data and transparency. AGA PDT 2019 Deputy Assistant Secretary Amy Edwards to talk about data and transparency On episode 71, the FedHeads conclude their series recorded live at. On episode 71, the FedHeads conclude their series recorded live at.

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1.21 Programming for Success with Chris Bass

Let's Talk Parks

Programming for Success with Chris Bass. Episode play icon. Programming for Success with Chris Bass. From developing program ideas, evaluating success, and managing teams, there’s so much to know when it comes to recreation programming.

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S7 Episode 01: Introduction to the 2019 State of the Naperville Park District Address

ParkTalk podcast

An introduction to the podcast’s theme of “connecting the community” in addition to a brief look back at 2018 and a look forward to 2019 sets the stage for this podcast series. Guests: Mike Reilly, Park Board President; Ray McGury, Executive Director An introduction to the podcast’s theme of “connecting the community” in addition to a brief look back at 2018 and a look forward to 2019 sets the stage for this podcast series.

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How Can You Tell If Your Grant Proposal Is Any Good?

Peak Proposals

After you finish writing your grant proposal, is there any way to know if it is any good? Someone emailed this question to us recently, and we imagine others have wondered this as well.

2019 130
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How the Small Business Administration became a leader in evidence-based decision making: An interview with Jason Bossie, Director, Office of Performance Management, SBA – Episode #169

Andy Feldman's Gov Innovator podcast

Over the last two years, the Small Business Administration has made laudable progress in building and using evidence in order to learn what works and help programs improve.

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Challenge yourself to read banned books

Princeton Public Library

September 22-28, 2019 is Banned Books Week, an annual event celebrating the freedom to read. Its purpose is to draw attention to banned books and the issue of censorship. This year’s theme is “Censorship Leaves Us in the Dark” and we should “Keep the Light On.”

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2019 Port Performance Data from the U.S. DOT

Data.gov

Results from calendar year 2019 are now available online. The post 2019 Port Performance Data from the U.S. The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Port Performance Freight Statistics Program: Annual Reports to Congress provide summary statistics and detailed analysis for the Nation’s largest container, tonnage, and dry bulk ports. Individual … Continued. DOT appeared first on Data.gov. Maritime freight statistics maritime port performance ports vessel dwelltime

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Students on a Career Finding Path Visit The Media Policy Center

Media Policy Center

Claremont McKenna Students on a Career Finding Path Visit The Media Policy Center from Media Policy Center on Vimeo. The post Students on a Career Finding Path Visit The Media Policy Center appeared first on Media Policy Center

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Market Urbanism: An Update On The Movement

The Market Urbanism Report

Summarizing a movement that looks to bring free-market policy ideas into cities

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Peseros: The Vast Private Bus Network Of Mexico City

The Market Urbanism Report

CDMX has a ubiquitous private transit network that's fast & cheap

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2020 Community Engagement Trends

Social Pinpoint

With a new decade quickly approaching, it's time to reflect on our community engagement strategies and think about how these trends will change in the upcoming year. The post 2020 Community Engagement Trends appeared first on Social Pinpoint - A Place to Engage Your Community.

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Can We Overcomplicate Community Engagement?

Social Pinpoint

Finding beauty in simplicity can be a rewarding undertaking. Application of this principle can be found in life and community engagement! The post Can We Overcomplicate Community Engagement? appeared first on Social Pinpoint - A Place to Engage Your Community. Article Research & Strategy

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January top 5 for under 5

Princeton Public Library

Check out this month’s recommendations for upcoming events at the library and around town, and new picture books, curated by Youth Services department staff, for children up to 5 years and their families.

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What Mexico City Can Teach America About Placemaking

The Market Urbanism Report

Nice city streets are a value-creation tool. Why don't more U.S. cities build them

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Book Review: ‘Order Without Design,’ by Alain Bertaud

The Market Urbanism Report

What's wrong with the urban planning profession? A lifelong planner explains

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Engage Princeton

Princeton Public Library

Mary Oliver’s “The Summer Day,” ends with the question, “Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your wild and precious life?” ” The library wants to empower you to find the answer with our new community resource guide, EngagePrinceton.org.

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Rent Control: The Bad Idea That Won't Die

The Market Urbanism Report

7 reasons why the policy comes with unintended consequences and moral hazards

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National Preparedness Month is Here!

Public Works Group Blog

We made it – National Preparedness Month is here, and we are prepared! If you followed along, congratulations to you too! Below is a photo of the result of our efforts in our household over the last 20 weeks.

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December top 5 for under 5

Princeton Public Library

Check out this month’s recommendations for upcoming events at the library and around town, and new picture books for children up to 5 years old and their families, curated by the Youth Services department.

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Read your way to resolutions

Princeton Public Library

Are you already contemplating resolutions for next year? I’m just wrapping my head around the close of this decade, and with that, considering what I might try to change for the 2020s.

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Finding Funding for Research

Peak Proposals

Our blog posts typically focus on grant strategies for nonprofit institutions. In this post, we’re going to focus on a different topic for a more targeted audience. The topic is research funding. The content will be most relevant to US-based academics.

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6 Reasons Why Public Participation and Community Engagement are Important

Social Pinpoint

Community engagement can transform communities. By encouraging public participation in projects that impact society it facilitates fair, equitable, and sustainable outcomes.

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Community partner spotlight: jaZams

Princeton Public Library

To extend our community outreach, the library partners with many of the municipal, non-profit, and business organizations that make Princeton such an extraordinary town.

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Bill de Blasio's Crony Hotel Policy

The Market Urbanism Report

The New York City mayor's policies rest on rent-seeking and bribery. The latest example is his hotel policy

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Giving thanks

Princeton Public Library

With Thanksgiving on the horizon, I can’t help but count my blessings. As I consider what I am most thankful for this holiday season, my family and friends first come to mind. I’m also grateful to be surrounded by books and fellow bibliophiles every day at the library.

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7 Ways to Incorporate your Digital Engagement Tools with In-Person Community Engagement Events

Social Pinpoint

Here are 7 ideas of how you can incorporate digital engagement tools with in-person community consultation events. The post 7 Ways to Incorporate your Digital Engagement Tools with In-Person Community Engagement Events appeared first on Social Pinpoint - A Place to Engage Your Community.

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November top 5 for under 5

Princeton Public Library

Check out this month’s recommendations for upcoming events at the library and around town, and new picture books for children ages five years old and younger and their families, curated by the Youth Services department.

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How Does Online Community Engagement Help Cities of All Sizes?

Social Pinpoint

No matter the size of the community you are trying to reach, there is always a challenge around reaching the right residents and getting the community involved. The post How Does Online Community Engagement Help Cities of All Sizes?

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Borrowed time

Princeton Public Library

One of the most commonly asked questions we receive is, “Can you show me how to download a book?” ” The library’s ebook collection has proven to be incredibly popular, as evidenced by the steadily increasing number of items borrowed each month.

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Departures and arrivals

Princeton Public Library

As the end of October nears, and the air takes a crisp turn, the feeling of something coming to a close has fallen upon us. A new year looms; the expected holiday shuffle. Where will we spend the holidays? Who will cook? Who will visit? Who will join us at the table? The staff of […

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Community partner spotlight: Princeton Public Schools

Princeton Public Library

To extend our community outreach, the library partners with many of the municipal, non-profit and business organizations that make Princeton such an extraordinary town.

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The 4 Benefits Of Urban Agglomeration

The Market Urbanism Report

The more cities grow, the more productive and prosperous they become

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Every two minutes

Princeton Public Library

Every two minutes, someone is forcibly displaced. This staggering statistic was shared by husband and wife photojournalist team Daniel Farber Huang and Theresa Menders during the Sept.

2019 52
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The Presidential candidate Housing Plans: A Breakdown

The Market Urbanism Report

Democrats and Republicans have all launched competing housing plans. But the common denominator is that they see the need for more housing

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October top 5 for under 5

Princeton Public Library

Check out this month’s recommendations from the Youth Services Department for upcoming events at the library and around town, and new picture books, for children 5 years old and younger and their families.

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Community partner spotlight: Civil Rights Commission

Princeton Public Library

To extend our community outreach, the library partners with many of the municipal, non-profit and business organizations that make Princeton such an extraordinary town. This month, the Civil Rights Commission (CRC) of Princeton is in the spotlight and we spoke with Thomas A.

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How West Virginia Can Embrace The New Economy

The Market Urbanism Report

Coal is not West Virginia's future. But what will take its place

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Books to make you smile

Princeton Public Library

The world we live in can be a scary one, filled with what can seem like endless trauma and fear. This is just one of the many reasons why books are so important. There is a certain power that comes with reading. The simple act can instill knowledge, create and change emotions, and immerse us [̷

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Hong Kong Is A Pro-Market Urban Model

The Market Urbanism Report

Protests have erupted to protect Hong Kong's liberalized economy and political system. This is a fight worth having

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