Reprogramming the City

AUGUST 15, 2023

In Lima, Peru, harvesting water from air became possible by repurposing an existing billboard. In the heart of Lima, Peru, a stark paradox emerges. Despite being the second driest city globally, right after Cairo, Lima is nestled within Peru’s coastal desert, making the availability of clean drinking water a significant challenge. A majority of its inhabitants are forced to depend on small wells, which unfortunately are often tainted and far from ideal.

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State Tech Magazine

AUGUST 15, 2023

At this year’s NASCIO Midyear conference, there was much talk about the cultural side of IT and how agencies must cultivate work environments that create a sense of belonging. Some attendees also made the assertion that when it comes to training and professional development, IT deputy directors might be more interested in honing their soft skills than anything else; for example, they want to know how to communicate with legislators and stand in for CIOs.

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Reprogramming the City

AUGUST 15, 2023

Urban reuse swaps out the old use of urban objects for new innovation. Table of Contents 1. Why Urban Reuse Matters 2. Examples of Urban Reuse 3. The Challenges of Urban Reuse 4. The Future of Urban Reuse UTEC Water Billboard – Lima, Peru Cascade Stairway – Hong Kong Cities worldwide are brimming with examples of how old structures and spaces can be reimagined to serve new, often unexpected purposes.

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Open Access Government - Technology News

AUGUST 15, 2023

Dr Hassan Khan, Head of School of Digital Finance at Arden University, describes the growing influence of AI in the financial industry Late last year, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and the Bank of England (BoE) analysed the impact of artificial intelligence AI in the financial industry in the UK. Looking at machine learning (ML), in particular, they found that the number of UK financial services firms using ML is rising, with 72% reporting that they either use or develop ML applications.

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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.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

AUGUST 15, 2023

Constructing new decarbonization assets can help achieve net-zero targets—but doing so requires fundamentally rethinking project costs to accelerate development.

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Disaster Zone blog

AUGUST 15, 2023

Lessons from four decades of studying emergency management.

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Google Public Sector

AUGUST 15, 2023

We’re excited to see many of you back in person for Next ‘23 , Google’s global exhibition of inspiration, innovation, and education, at San Francisco’s Moscone Center from August 29-31. With 250 breakout and training sessions and more than 200 partner exhibits, Next ‘23 is the place to be for developers, researchers, and decision-makers committed to an accessible, scalable, socially responsible cloud.

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GAO (US Government Accountability Office)

AUGUST 15, 2023

While the federal workforce performs a wide range of duties, federal agencies also enter into contracts with outside companies and organizations. These contracts are used to provide products and services ranging from aircraft and software to food.

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Google Public Sector

AUGUST 15, 2023

We’re excited to see many of you back in person for Next ‘23 , Google’s global exhibition of inspiration, innovation, and education, at San Francisco’s Moscone Center from August 29-31. With 250 breakout and training sessions and more than 200 partner exhibits, Next ‘23 is the place to be for developers, researchers, and decision-makers committed to an accessible, scalable, socially responsible cloud.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

AUGUST 15, 2023

Sharpen your problem-solving skills the McKinsey way, with our weekly crossword. Each puzzle is created with the McKinsey audience in mind, and includes a subtle (and sometimes not-so-subtle) business theme for you to find. Answers that are directionally correct may not cut it if you’re looking for a quick win.

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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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GovPilot

AUGUST 15, 2023

Parks and recreation are a vital part of any thriving community; citizens love having safe, maintained public spaces to engage in sports, activities, and community bonding. However, parks and recreation upkeep and facility management is not always the easiest for local governments to track and maintain properly.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

AUGUST 15, 2023

Seize the first year in the role as an opportunity for both personal and institutional renewal.

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Grant Central USA

AUGUST 15, 2023

In the challenging landscape of small businesses, securing funding is often the most formidable hurdle. This is where effective grant proposal writing comes into play, serving as a lifeline for many small enterprises. The ability to craft persuasive grant proposals can unlock substantial financial resources, which unlike loans, do not need to be repaid.

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NLC (National League of Cities)

AUGUST 15, 2023

In a historically tight labor market, local governments have struggled to fill jobs: local hiring and employment remains below its pre-pandemic levels. To respond to these challenges, city leaders are embracing new models of talent development, including apprenticeships.

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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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GovPilot

AUGUST 15, 2023

Parks and recreation are a vital part of any thriving community; citizens love having safe, maintained public spaces to engage in sports, activities, and community bonding. However, parks and recreation upkeep and facility management is not always the easiest for local governments to track and maintain properly.

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NLC (National League of Cities)

AUGUST 15, 2023

By Rachel Charles First, let’s discuss what we mean when talking about a conference. While we traditionally think of formal business meetings with individuals in suits sitting at a strangely oval table, conferences have expanded into becoming conventions for people of a specified field.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

AUGUST 15, 2023

Navigating the investment landscape can be challenging for anyone responsible for managing pension funds. Leaders must keep up with the latest investment trends and opportunities, all while supporting the needs of stakeholders. However, traditional investment processes can be slow and outdated, posing obstacles when it comes to managing large sums of money on behalf of workers.

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The City Fix

AUGUST 15, 2023

As the world moves towards a green energy transition, effective, equitable and efficient energy governance is crucial to ensure the energy needs of the most vulnerable populations are met and nobody is left behind. This transition, and the future success.

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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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Citizen Lab

AUGUST 15, 2023

Across the globe, government teams are leveraging a CitizenLab platform to tap into the collective intelligence of their communities and shape their futures together with residents. In this month's selection for our inspiring platforms series, we take you on a trip across different countries to learn more about other local governments' work and inspire your community engagement efforts!

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GovCast

AUGUST 15, 2023

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Assistant Commissioner and CIO Sonny Bhagowalia is a longstanding leader in federal government and industry. By trade, his roots are in engineering — which has largely shaped how he views technology’s and especially artificial intelligence’s impact across various government missions. With technology being pervasive in “everything we do,” Bhagowalia breaks down where he sees AI helping the agency counter cyber threats, tag video and image data automaticall

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Open Access Government - Technology News

AUGUST 15, 2023

Being a vital public service and large employer, the NHS must protect the sensitive data of millions. Complex IT systems increase vulnerability to cybercriminals, including ransomware targeting the NHS Over 250,000 outpatient appointments are held by the NHS daily, which doesn’t include the many patients staying at one of its 1,230 hospitals across the UK.

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GovLoop

AUGUST 15, 2023

A journey map is a blueprint that tracks a typical consumer’s experience with a product or service and shows what that person encounters at each stage of their interaction. The maps feature icons, multiple colors, and some combination of charts and diagrams, making them useful tools for understanding and improving agency CX. You do not draft journey maps on a whim.

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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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FedTech Magazine

AUGUST 15, 2023

As Christmas travel kicked into high gear last Dec. 22, the National Weather Service saw a surge in website traffic when it warned of a monster storm that would bring snow and frigid cold to much of the U.S. President Joe Biden boosted the number of visits to Weather.gov even further when he urged Americans to be careful and pay attention to local weather warnings, which included blizzard conditions, ice storms, heavy winds and potential flooding.

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