Thu.Jan 27, 2022

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Great News for Chile

Human Transit

Photo: Universidad Católica de Chile. My friend Professor Juan Carlos Muñoz Abogabir is Chile’s new Minister of Transport. He is a Bus Rapid Transit expert and an eloquent advocate for sustainable and just transport planning, and is also one of the nicest people I know. Juan Carlos has already been a leader through turbulent times. In the 2000s was a key advisor to the project that created Transantiago , a government agency managing all public transport in the capital region.

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ALA Midwinter Report 2022

Librarian.net

Hello from your local Chapter Councilor to the American Library Association. This past week I attended Council Forums and Council meetings virtually and this is my report. Want to be a Councilor? Brief note that my Chapter Councilor term is up in May. While I am more than happy to serve a second three-year term, I would also be happy to pass the privilege and responsibility on to someone else.

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How Agile Methodologies Can Transform Community Engagement

Social Pinpoint

Participatory decision-making can be complex to navigate. Discover how agile engagement methodologies can help you find the right balance. The post How Agile Methodologies Can Transform Community Engagement appeared first on Social Pinpoint - A Place to Engage Your Community.

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How to Help Your Community Fund Electric School Buses in the US

The City Fix

The benefits of electric school buses are clear, and communities across the United States are eager to get on board. What’s more, many of the advantages of electric school buses are even more consequential for low-income and underserved school communities, Continue reading on TheCityFix.com.

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The Ultimate Playground Inspection Handbook

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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Policy Minute: Exclusionary Zoning

The Stoop (NYU Furman Center)

Across the country, policymakers are dealing with the impact of exclusionary zoning practices that have created barriers to housing supply and restricted access to high-opportunity neighborhoods for low-income families. This Policy Minute provides key data, perspectives, and Furman Center research to inform questions and discussions about exclusionary zoning, and how national lessons are being applied to New York State.

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