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What Google’s Sidewalk Labs Ignored About Building A City

Next City

Before Sidewalk Labs targeted Toronto for its "smart city" project, it found 1,307 acres of land near downtown Detroit where its team believed they could carry out their utopian vision. There was just one problem.

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Upgraded Videoconferencing Equipment Helps VA Provide Services from A Distance

FedTech Magazine

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs oversees a diverse array of operations, including healthcare services, insurance and benefits systems, and cemeteries. As recently as four years ago, its video teleconferencing technology was equally diverse; each service area used its own equipment for its own purposes. The various video platforms weren’t necessarily compatible with each other, let alone easy to upgrade all at once.

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Public Library Staff Support Diverse Communities

NLC (National League of Cities)

Public libraries today serve as dynamic community hubs. Everything from family story time to teen afterschool programs to workforce development services and more happens in the library. All the resources, programs and services libraries provide for their communities – in person and online – depend on qualified staff.

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Stepping up: What COOs will need to succeed in 2023 and beyond

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

COOs are increasingly important to corporations, but what skills will they need to perform at their best? Business leaders weigh in.

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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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Market, Message, and Medium: A Library Marketer Shares How She Tackles Promotions in a Time Crunch

Super Library Marketing

Photo courtesy Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County. There is a powerhouse of a woman who works as program director for a library system in New York State’s Finger Lakes region. Suzanne Macaulay began her career as a Children’s Librarian at Henry Waldinger Memorial Library in Valley Stream, New York in 2005. She’s worked at a few different libraries in New York and Pennsylvania but took her current role for the OWWL Library System just three days before everything shut down due to Co

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4 global skills trends shaping workforce development

AWS Public Sector Blog

This is a guest post by Kevin Mills, head of government partnerships at Coursera. In June 2022, Amazon Web Services (AWS) Partner Coursera launched the annual Global Skills Report , an in-depth look at the state of skills globally. The Global Skills Report draws data from 100 million learners in more than 100 countries who have used Coursera , a global online learning platform, to develop a new skill during the past year—with the goal of providing actionable insights to businesses, governments,

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The future of mobility: Transforming to be ahead of the opportunity

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

As electric mobility gains momentum in India and other countries, it could prompt disruptions and structural shifts in the automotive industry. This report outlines possible strategies for India’s automotive component manufacturers to adapt to these shifts, turning disruptions into an avenue to tap new, emerging value pools.

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10 Years Later, Superstorm Sandy Causes NYC to Rethink Building

Disaster Zone blog

Abandon some places and fortify others from climate impacts.

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Renewable-energy development in a net-zero world: Land, permits, and grids

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

Finding large tracts of land for solar and wind farms is getting harder. Developers will have to strengthen capabilities and enhance their operational effectiveness.

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State, universities team up for local gov cyber assessments

GCN

The Indiana Office of Technology joined with Indiana University and Purdue University on a four-year effort to help ensure local governments have adequate defenses.

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7 Signs Your Local Government ERP Is Holding You Back: A Guide for Small Municipalities

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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Inflation fighter and value creator: Procurement’s best-kept secret

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

New sources of value are available for businesses that use their procurement function to combat persistent inflation and build resilience amid ongoing turbulence.

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Why Upzonings Do Not Increase Home Prices

The Market Urbanism Report

Unpacking the notion of "induced demand" in the housing market.

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NACo GIS Guide Emphasizes Best Practices and Advantages

State Tech Magazine

Local governments can experience numerous benefits from geographic information system use , including better insight into demographics and how data sets from different departments are related. But to maximize the technology’s effect, planning and communication are key, according to a recent guide from the National Association of Counties.

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A Roadmap for Data Innovation

GovLoop

An interview with Nicholas Speece, Chief Federal Technologist, Snowflake. Governments at all levels store and consume enormous amounts of data, and they use the information to affect the way we live, the things we do and enjoy, and the challenges we face. “Nobody generates more data than our government,” said Nicholas Speece with Snowflake, a firm that allows agencies to store and access data in the cloud and provides cutting-edge services and applications.

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Sustainable Facility Maintenance Management for Small Local Governments

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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Essential Transportation Infrastructure Improvements to be Funded Through Infrastructure Act

Government Technology Insider

In January of this year, hours before President Biden was set to visit the city of Pittsburgh, PA, to discuss the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) , the nearby Fern Hollow Bridge collapsed. Prior to his previously scheduled speech at a manufacturing mill, the President toured the damage caused by this collapse and shared some remarks. The collapse ahead of Biden’s visit may be just pure irony, or even bad luck, but for those in the know, this was the end result of a lack of investme

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Putting the patient first: A conversation with Roche’s Moritz Hartmann

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

The global head of information solutions for a leading healthcare provider explains the importance of technological and management innovation in helping to serve patients in new ways.

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What @sog_ced is reading online: October 2022

Community and Economic Development Program of UNC

The following are articles and reports on the web that the Community and Economic Development Program at the UNC School of Government shared through social media over the past month. Follow us on twitter or facebook to receive regular updates. Items of interest related to CED in North Carolina : Case studies of mobile home owners forming cooperatives to own the land underneath their homes. bit.ly/3D1W1M3.

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Conversations in Mobility: Meeting consumer demand with EV charging infrastructure

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

In an interview at the M30 Mobility Summit, EVgo’s Cathy Zoi shares her views on the latest developments in mobility.

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ASPA TIMES Magazine: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

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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Mastering Government Analytics: Tips & Considerations for Your Data 2022 | GovPilot

GovPilot

Local government leadership constantly needs to consider the impact of current public endeavors, the status of local assets like infrastructure, and which policies to prioritize in future budget allocation. Yet, without modern analytics, tracking progress and using it to make informed decisions is far from easy.

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Episode 226: The 2022 Survey of Federal CDOs

FedHeads

The FedHeads had a good ole data geekfest with Data Foundation President Nick Hart and guest host Guidehouse Director Donna Roy talking about Guidehouse’s annual Chief Data Officer Survey. Resources both human and financial, as well as the need for a Chief Chief Data Officer were all on the table. The FedHeads had a good ole data geekfest with Data Foundation President Nick Hart and guest host Guidehouse Director Donna Roy talking about Guidehouse’s annual Chief Data Officer Survey.

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Enough with the weak passwords, already

GCN

The most common passwords on the dark web are those users have been repeatedly warned away from. Can training help?

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Headlines in Cybersecurity: Ransomware with Ivanti

CarahCast

Ransomware threats are targeting state and local agencies with increasing frequency. At the same time, more state legislatures have banned their agencies from paying ransomware. These trends are on a collision course, making protection against ransomware even more urgent. Ransomware threats are targeting state and local agencies with increasing frequency.

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Proactive vs Reactive Maintenance: Making the Case for Preparedness

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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Who sees what you flush? Wastewater surveillance for public health is on the rise, but a new survey reveals many US adults are still unaware

GCN

A recent study shows that most people are unaware that their home's wastewater could be monitored, but are okay with community-level surveillance.

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Headlines in Cybersecurity: Supply Chain Hacks with Ivanti

CarahCast

Cybersecurity professionals throughout all levels of government and the private sector are painfully aware of the risks to their own networks posed by third parties with authorized access – but insufficient security measures of their own. Supply chain hacks are favored by cybercriminals because they gain access to company data, as well as the ability to often breach customers’ networks.

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CFP: 2023 Popular Culture Association/American Culture Association Annual Conference—Biographies Area: April 5-8, 2023 San Antonio, TX

A Library Writer's Blog

CFP: 2023 Popular Culture Association/American Culture Association Annual Conference—Biographies Area: April 5-8, 2023 San Antonio, TX Call for Papers: 2023 Popular Culture Association/American Culture Association Annual Conference—Biographies Area: San Antonio, Texas (April 5-8, 2023) Submission Deadline: 12/20/22 The Popular Culture Association/American Culture Association annual conference will be held on April 5-8, 2023 at the Marriott Rivercenter in San Antonio, Texas.

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Headlines in Cybersecurity: Moving to Zero Trust with Gigamon

CarahCast

State and local agencies see implementing zero trust architecture in their immediate future – 67 percent of state CIOs who responded to the 2021 Annual State CIO Survey anticipate that introducing or expanding a zero-trust framework will receive more attention in the next two to three years. State and local agencies see implementing zero trust architecture in their immediate future – 67 percent of state CIOs who responded to the 2021 Annual State CIO Survey anticipate that introducing or expandi

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Facility Maintenance Trends for 2024: What's Changing in the Industry?

This comprehensive article delves into the transformative trends reshaping local government facility maintenance in anticipation of 2024. From embracing smart technology for efficient management, sustainability's pivotal role to data-driven decision-making, workforce upskilling, and predictive maintenance strategies, each aspect is explored. Insights into outsourcing collaborations, digital twins, safety enhancements, and the broader industry evolution highlight the critical adaptation needed.

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Why Upzonings Do Not Increase Home Prices

The Market Urbanism Report

Unpacking the notion of "induced demand" in the housing market.

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Visualize data lake address datasets on a map with Amazon Athena and Amazon Location Service geocoding

AWS Public Sector Blog

At Amazon Web Services (AWS), many public sector customers in government, healthcare, and life sciences have data lakes that contain addresses (e.g., 123 Main Street). These customers frequently ask how they can quickly visualize these addresses on a geographic map to get a more intuitive understanding of how these addresses are distributed. Amazon Location Service provides geocoding functionality , which can convert addresses to geographic coordinates (latitude and longitude points).