The City Fix
AUGUST 28, 2023
As cities become more congested, traffic fatalities continue to rise and the impacts of climate change escalate, the need for sustainable and safe transportation solutions has reached a critical juncture. The World Health Organization reports an alarming statistic: 186,300 children.
NLC (National League of Cities)
AUGUST 28, 2023
Cities, towns and villages across the country are struggling with housing shortages and homelessness – and so are colleges. Homelessness has been on the rise since 2017, experiencing an overall 6 percent increase.
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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
AUGUST 28, 2023
Good brain health means more than just the absence of disease. It also includes overall healthy cognitive functioning, resilience, and a state of well-being where individuals feel able to fulfill their potential.
NLC (National League of Cities)
AUGUST 28, 2023
Community input and quality data help governments make better decisions, improve strategic planning, win grants, and achieve much more. Unfortunately, small cities face disadvantages when it comes to accessing this information. Many towns need more staff, time, and funds to best invest in data collection and resident engagement.
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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.
Disaster Zone blog
AUGUST 28, 2023
All the property losses from natural disasters need to be covered.
FedTech Magazine
AUGUST 28, 2023
The Air Force may have the technology in place to create a zero-trust environment, but defense agencies still face deployment hurdles including workforce education, a panel of top Air Force cybersecurity officials said Monday. “We will get the technology. As a matter of fact, we already own a lot of the technology and we could be doing aspects of what is under the zero-trust umbrella,” said Maj.
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GovLoop
AUGUST 28, 2023
A recent survey by Gallup found that employees who work remotely full-time are increasingly disengaged from their organization’s mission and purpose. Overall, the percentage of employees who feel engaged at work remains highest with hybrid and exclusively remote employees, at 38% each, compared to 30% for on-site employees. However, the percentage of remote workers who say they feel connected to their organization’s mission and purpose dropped from 31% in 2022 to 28% in mid-2023.
State Tech Magazine
AUGUST 28, 2023
The city of Boston last year published a disparity study, its first in 18 years, with the goal of “strengthening business opportunities for people of color and women.” Boston sought to address “deep economic inequities” with its study, which it devised to inform the city of any changes required to expand diversity in its supplier base. In an executive order, Boston set a goal to award city contracts to at least 25 percent minority- and woman-owned businesses every year (15 percent for women-owne
Super Library Marketing
AUGUST 28, 2023
Photo courtesy Cincinnati and Hamilton County Public Library I live with two members of Gen Z. Thanks to them, I know about trending TikTok audio, Temu, and K-pop. They’ve given me skincare and makeup advice. And they use the library… not because I’m their mom, but because it has books and videos and music for free. One is working part-time while dealing with health issues, and the other is working two jobs to save for a house.
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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.
Partnership for Public Service
AUGUST 28, 2023
The Center for Presidential Transition® recently hosted an event with Count Every Hero to celebrate the release of our new report, “ Presidential Transitions are a Perilous Moment for National Security ,” which uses four historical examples to examine how new administrations can address national security challenges during presidential transitions. Moderated by Center Director Valerie Smith Boyd , the event featured four leaders from across the national security apparatus who have protected our s
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