The City Fix
FEBRUARY 5, 2021
Speaking at Transforming Transportation 2021, co-hosted by WRI and the World Bank, sustainable mobility leaders from around the world. Plummeting bus and train ridership, lost jobs, overflowing warehouses, more inequality: 2020’s disruptions to the transport sector were widespread and deep.
Librarian.net
DECEMBER 31, 2021
Here was the twitter thread of what I read last year but I should note, it has two 46es on it. I read about the same this year. I started and finished 115 books. Not bad.
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The City Fix
JANUARY 26, 2021
The COVID-19 pandemic did not break the world, but rather revealed a world already broken. COVID-19 and the climate crisis exposed the fragility of economies and societies, upending the lives of people worldwide and, in particular, harming vulnerable communities and countries already facing.
The City Fix
FEBRUARY 4, 2021
2020 brought tremendous disruption to the global transportation sector. As the world coped with a pandemic, millions began working from home and millions more lost their jobs. Logistics networks were broken and then reshaped. All while the planet experienced the. Continue reading on TheCityFix.com.
The City Fix
AUGUST 24, 2021
Deadly flooding in Germany and Belgium in July 2021 completely washed away buildings. Headlines related to recent extreme weather appear to come out of a science fiction book: Even the richest countries in the world can’t control widespread fires — they’re even burning in the Arctic.
Social Pinpoint
MARCH 15, 2021
The post Civic Engagement in 2021: The Power of Digital Surveys appeared first on Social Pinpoint - A Place to Engage Your Community. Surveys allow community engagement professionals to obtain rich data on a wide variety of topics.
The City Fix
SEPTEMBER 17, 2021
World leaders are gathering in New York this week and next for the UN General Assembly meeting (UNGA76) and Climate Week. The two major events come at a critical moment for climate action. The world is facing an emergency. Nearly. Continue reading on TheCityFix.com.
The City Fix
JUNE 10, 2021
The WRI Ross Center Prize for Cities is the premier global award celebrating and spotlighting transformative urban change. The five finalists for the $250,000 prize come from very different urban environments — in Kenya, Argentina, Mexico, India and the United. Continue reading on TheCityFix.com.
The City Fix
NOVEMBER 30, 2021
In August 2021, the Biden Administration and American automakers set a goal for electric vehicles (EVs) to make up 50% of new vehicle sales by 2030.
The City Fix
JUNE 11, 2021
Jaime Lerner passed away on May 27, 2021. A world-renowned Brazilian urbanist, he was three times mayor of Curitiba and two times governor of the southern state of Paraná. Besides his great ideas, he was a very kind person and. Continue reading on TheCityFix.com.
The City Fix
OCTOBER 18, 2021
The need to set aggressive goals, backed by meaningful numbers, is an obvious starting point in the fight against climate change. It’s common knowledge that if global warming exceeds 1.5C, we face the prospect of everything from increasingly extreme weather. Continue reading on TheCityFix.com.
zencity
DECEMBER 13, 2021
As 2021 comes to a close, we took a look at which cities have the most satisfied residents, and at what makes those cities so great. The post 2021 Spotlight: The U.S. What makes a city a great place to live?
CarahCast
FEBRUARY 25, 2021
In this podcast, NVIDIA’s Adam Thompson discusses Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, its importance over the last year and what we can expect to see in the next year as part of Carahsoft’s community blog series focused on mission critical IT trends in 2021. In today’s environment, the government is continuously searching for ways to modernize and take risks. Embracing what Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning have to offer is more important now than ever.
CarahCast
JANUARY 19, 2021
In this podcast, Adobe’s Wayne Byrd, an Account Executive for the US Air Force and Yasir Saleem, a Principal Solutions Consultant discuss Workflow Automation, its importance over the last year and what we can expect to see in the next year as part of Carahsoft’s community blog series focused on mission critical IT trends in 2021. With the coronavirus pandemic, organizations and offices have had to adjust from daily face-to-face contact to phone calls and video chats.
iGrantWriters
JULY 26, 2021
Eligibility Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education County governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Special district governments State governments City or township governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Pursuant to section 3(4) of PWEDA (42 U.S.C. § 3122(4)(a)) and 13 C.F.R. § 300.3
Librarian.net
JANUARY 1, 2022
Only my regulars this past year. I picked up shifts at my local library and did a few months at Chelsea Public Library while they searched for a full-time librarian. While I taught some classes virtually for Rochester I only went inside the building once, really just to say hello.
Open Space Radio: Parks and Recreation Trends
DECEMBER 21, 2021
And, with all the hope we had going into 2021 after a traumatic 2020, I think it’s safe to say that this was also a very difficult year. That’s not to say there weren’t a lot of positive things to happen this year, but I just wanted to start by acknowledging the fact that 2021 was hard — for me, for a lot of you, for us. It’s so hard to believe that we’re coming to the end of another year.
FedHeads
DECEMBER 20, 2021
The FedHeads wraps up the last full episode of the year with a recap of 2021 and what they're looking forward to in the new year! The FedHeads wraps up the last full episode of the year with a recap of 2021 and what they're looking forward to in the new year
Paul Cairney
JANUARY 19, 2023
Please see the Policy Analysis in 750 words series overview before reading this summary.
The City Fix
APRIL 12, 2021
In 2020 and into 2021, transportation agencies, companies and advocacy groups acted swiftly in the face of the unique public health crisis and disruption caused by COVID-19.
The City Fix
JANUARY 20, 2021
2020 upended life as we know it. The coronavirus killed almost 2 million people and counting, while roughly 100 million people fell into extreme poverty. The world entered its worst recession since the second world war. Deep-rooted racial and economic injustices were.
The City Fix
NOVEMBER 10, 2021
Since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic, cycling has become an even more popular, resilient and reliable travel option, and pop-up bike lanes have been increasingly common in major cities around the globe. Between March and July 2020, 394 cities, Continue reading on TheCityFix.com.
Social Pinpoint
DECEMBER 11, 2020
The post 2021 Community Engagement Trends appeared first on Social Pinpoint - A Place to Engage Your Community. As we await a new and hopefully refreshing year, there is no better time to reflect and learn from the adaptations we have been forced to make throughout 2020.
Next City
DECEMBER 20, 2021
In Part One of Next City's Solutions of the Year slideshow, we highlight programs that meet people where they are, and give people what they need
CarahCast
JUNE 2, 2021
In this special condensed podcast, Bruce Coffing, Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) for the City of Chicago, and Chris Covino, Policy Director for Cybersecurity for the City of Los Angeles, will summarize the insightful thoughts from the Local Government Track at RSA Public Sector Day 2021.
The City Fix
DECEMBER 13, 2021
This year, reports have indicated that to keep temperatures from rising more than 1.5°C, C, there must be a major drop in greenhouse gas emissions. The transportation sector is the fastest growing contributor of greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) and must be drastically transformed.
Next City
DECEMBER 13, 2021
Until federal reparations happen, local organizations across the country are stepping up to account for the harm and legacy of enslavement and systemic racism
The City Fix
NOVEMBER 11, 2021
While negotiations rage on, many world leaders have already left COP26 in Glasgow having said their piece about a low-carbon future for their country. No one can accuse them of being short on vision. But one thing is increasingly clear. Continue reading on TheCityFix.com.
iGrantWriters
JULY 26, 2021
s multi-phase effort to respond to the coronavirus pandemic as directed by the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. While EDA encourages eligible applicants to submit their applications as soon as possible, EDA strongly advises eligible applicants to submit complete applications no later than October 31, 2021 so that EDA can review and process the application in time to achieve the objectives of the grant program. Submission by October 31, 2021 is not a guarantee of funding.
Next City
NOVEMBER 22, 2021
What the recent changes at the Federal Reserve mean for Black and Brown job-seekers, and how those changes are rooted as much in grassroots organizing as they are in macroeconomic theory
Open Space Radio: Parks and Recreation Trends
AUGUST 24, 2021
Things have been very busy here at NRPA as we gear up for the 2021 NRPA Annual Conference coming up September 21-23. I sincerely hope you will join us for the 2021 NRPA Annual Conference, whether in Nashville or virtually. So busy, in fact, that we don’t have a new episode of Open Space Radio for you today, but I wanted to take the opportunity on our regularly scheduled release day to release a bonus episode just to give you a sneak peak of what I’ve been working on for conference.
Decisions That Matter
MARCH 17, 2021
On this episode of Decisions That Matter, a Procurated podcast, host Alex Stonehouse dives into the results of the Winter 2021 Procurement Trends Survey to analyze the current trends in procurement, and the changes in priority since the previous survey from Fall of 2020 according to public procurement leaders from across the country.
Decisions That Matter
MARCH 17, 2021
On this episode of Decisions That Matter, a Procurated podcast, host Alex Stonehouse dives into the results of the Winter 2021 Procurement Trends Survey to analyze the current trends in procurement, and the changes in priority since the previous survey from Fall of 2020 according to public procurement leaders from across the country. As mentioned in the episode, you can access the survey results in the following article: Winter 2021 Procurement Trends Survey Results.
Next City
NOVEMBER 15, 2021
Pairing families with social worker and parent advocates to help navigate the system has shown promise. But in Philadelphia, problems persist with racial bias and disregard for families
Next City
NOVEMBER 15, 2021
Kids face less long-term trauma when they live with kin instead of foster families. Yet despite promising kinship placement models elsewhere and signs of improvement, Philadelphia's child welfare system still appears biased against families
FedHeads
OCTOBER 4, 2021
What’s coming out of the laboratories of democracy during the pandemic? NASCIO Executive Director Doug Robinson and Grant Thornton Public Sector Managing Director Graeme Finley give the FedHeads the scoop from this year’s State CIO Survey. Download the report today: [link] What’s coming out of the laboratories of democracy during the pandemic?
Let's Talk Parks
AUGUST 22, 2021
I ran into a problem during the first few months of my new job as facility coordinator. I needed to quickly relay updates to all of our staff in real-time. The issue?
Next City
SEPTEMBER 27, 2021
Most residents like what has replaced Memphis’ last public housing project, but developers are learning the limitations of urban revitalization efforts
Let's Talk Parks
MAY 6, 2021
As summer approaches, agencies are preparing to open their pools, recreation centers, and facilities to the public in 2021. In this article, we dive into strategies and ideas to recruit seasonal employees.
iGrantWriters
JULY 26, 2021
Deadline to Apply October 19, 2021Eligibility Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education County governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) State governments Special district governments Private institutions of higher education Pursuant to section 3(4) of PWEDA (42 U.S.C. § 3122(4)(a)) and 13 C.F.R. § 300.3
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