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Accessibility Lawsuits Are Bringing Slow But Steady Wins For Disabled City Residents

Next City

Lawsuits over inaccessible sidewalks, transit, libraries and other public infrastructure are costing cities millions. But for disabled people of color, they may be the only route to equity.

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How Can the Metaverse Help State and Local Governments?

State Tech Magazine

Citizens are doing more online than ever, from renewing driver’s licenses to applying for benefits. People like the convenience of online interactions; it beats standing in line. At the same time, “these activities lack human interaction and can become frustrating when you have a unique situation and can’t find an answer,” the National Association of State Chief Information Officers notes.

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Enabling a ‘Deep Dive’ Approach to Creating Urban Transformation

The City Fix

Today’s city leaders face a level of complexity and rapid pace of change that can be overwhelming. Particularly in developing countries, urbanization is unfolding quickly and often haphazardly. One in three urban residents worldwide lack adequate access to at least.

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What is digital-twin technology?

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

A digital twin is a digital representation of a physical object, person, or process, contextualized in a digital version of its environment. Digital twins can help an organization simulate real situations and their outcomes, ultimately allowing it to make better decisions.

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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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I’m Issuing a Challenge! 3 Key Phrases I Want Library Marketers To Say More Often

Super Library Marketing

Watch this video The #LibraryMarketing Show, Episode 198 I would like to issue a challenge to my library marketing friends. I have three phrases that I want to hear you say more often: to each other, to your coworkers, and to the world in general. I’m going to explain why these three phrases are so important to the success of your work in this episode.

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Forward Thinking on avoiding another false dawn for Africa and finally seizing the continent’s potential with Carlos Lopes

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

From growing up in a small village in turbulent post colonialist Guinea-Bissau to a career at the United Nations, a leading African development economist talks about his belief in pan-Africanism and multilateralism.

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Empty spaces and hybrid places: The pandemic’s lasting impact on real estate

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

Real estate in the world’s superstar cities has not kept up with shifts in behavior caused by the pandemic. The cities’ vibrancy is at risk, and they will have to adapt.

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2023: The Year Climate Change Became Real

Disaster Zone blog

Storms, heat, death and destruction.

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A new approach to impact investing from entrepreneur and venture capitalist Fabian Heilemann

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

The CEO and cofounder of AENU discusses his transition to impact investing and how new structures for impact funds can prioritize high financial returns and social impact.

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AWS selects 13 startups to participate in the AWS European Defence Accelerator

AWS Public Sector Blog

Today, Amazon Web Services (AWS) announced the 13 startups selected to participate in the AWS European Defence Accelerator. The startups offer solutions to help the European Defence industry enhance its energy resilience, secure information sharing, sensing and decision making, quantum, and cyber resilience for mission-critical needs for land, air, maritime, space, and cyber domains.

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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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Innovation drives the internal audit function of the future: Insights from BPER Banca’s chief audit officer

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

Roberto Rovere, chief audit officer of Italy’s BPER Banca, shares insights about the changing role of the auditor, innovation in the space, and the biggest hurdles he finds in the role.

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AWS celebrates 2023 cohort of Education Champions

AWS Public Sector Blog

Cloud computing technology is transforming education, driving new expectations in personalized learning, academic medicine, and research. Amazon Web Services (AWS) has been at the forefront with innovative educators, researchers, and medical professionals to modernize classrooms, labs, libraries, and medical centers. To celebrate the leaders and organizations that are propelling the academic landscape forward, AWS announced the 2023 cohort of Education Champions at IMAGINE: Education, State and

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Westampton, New Jersey Pursues Digital Citizen Concern Reporting With GovPilot

GovPilot

Westampton, New Jersey has digitized its citizen concern reporting for better constituent communications regarding issues in the community through GovPilot government software.

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AWS announces inaugural State and Local Government Champions

AWS Public Sector Blog

Millions of Americans rely on state and local government technology systems every day. From drivers licenses to marriage certificates, every day interactions with government depend on technology. Behind that technology is a cadre of public sector experts making sure things work. For many of these dedicated public servants, working is not good enough.

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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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Bridging the Digital Divide by Empowering California through Engagement

California Department of Technology

July 12, 2023 – In collaboration with the California Public Utilities Commision, CDT has taken several proactive steps to address the digital divide and empower individuals and communities to have a voice in shaping a more equitable California. One of the many ways CDT engaged with community members include hosting a series of 17 regional digital equity workshops and three Tribal consultations across the state to better understand the challenges individuals and communities face to connect onlin

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How artificial intelligence can aid urban development

Open Access Government - Technology News

Artificial intelligence can be a game-changer in the mission of modernizing urban development, especially when it comes to transportation infrastructure Planning and maintaining communities in the modern world is as simple as threading a needle with an elephant. Under the best of circumstances, urban planning requires tremendous amounts of data, foresight and cross-department cooperation.

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The Top Grant Writing Classes for Small Business Owners

Grant Central USA

Are you a small business owner looking to take your venture to the next level? Have you considered seeking grant money to fund your project? If so, then it's time to explore taking a grant-writing class. With the right training and guidance, crafting compelling grant proposals can be easier than ever before. In this article, we'll introduce you to the top grant writing classes for small business owners.

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Logistics Disruptors: Samsara’s Sanjit Biswas on scaling real-world impact

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

Just eight years after its founding, Samsara is publicly traded with an annual recurring revenue of over $850 million. And the journey is just beginning.

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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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Classroom to Career: CDT Internship Program Empowers Students

California Department of Technology

July 12, 2023 – A diverse, innovative workforce is crucial to ensure we are ready to tackle future challenges. That’s why we are taking action early to cultivate the next generation of technology leaders even before they graduate from high school to begin their careers. For the past three years, CDT has partnered with the Folsom-Cordova Unified School District (FCUSD), through the Career Technical Education Summer Preceptorship Program (CTESPP).

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CFP: Performance Management and Organizational Learning in Academic Libraries with ACRL Press #ACRL

A Library Writer's Blog

Call for Papers: Performance Management and Organizational Learning in Academic Libraries with ACRL Press About this Edited Collection We are inviting submissions for a new publication focused on performance management in academic libraries, with a focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) as well as on the impact of organizational learning on performance management.

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CDT to Launch Project Delivery Community of Practice

California Department of Technology

July 12, 2023 – Are you interested in delivering successful IT projects or expanding your knowledge of Project Delivery? On August 2, CDT will launch a Project Delivery Community of Practice (PDCoP) with the aim of uniting IT professionals across the state. Whether you’re a Project Manager or team member, we invite you to join us as we exchange ideas, share lessons learned and templates and tools, and stay up to date with the latest best practices.

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4 Tips for State and Local Government Leaders to Get Started on Threads

zencity

Social media has significantly changed the communication landscape, bringing government leaders closer to the people they serve and building trust between them. For over a decade, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and, in some cases, Linkedin have been mainstays for direct connectivity between community members, government officials, and agencies. Almost overnight, Threads , the new social network competitor to Twitter launched by Meta and Instagram, has reached a critical mass of users.

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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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More than a Makeover: CAWeb Publishing Service Website

California Department of Technology

July 12, 2023 – CDT recently launched a redesigned website for CAWeb Publishing that serves as a living example of what’s possible with the service that helps state agencies build, improve and maintain their government websites. The updates are more than just a new look – the website has been completely overhauled from the ground up. It is full of helpful updated content, including an onboarding walkthrough, a free training class and videos, news and support information, and resources for access

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Using the cloud to integrate homelessness data with whole-person care services

AWS Public Sector Blog

In San Diego County, California, for every 10 homeless people who found housing in the last year, 13 more people became homeless. Without a safe place to sleep at night, it’s hard to focus on employment, staying healthy, raising a family — the building blocks of a good life. In communities across the country, organizations, philanthropists, and government are working hard to make homelessness rare, brief, and nonrecurring.

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Level Up Your Leadership Skills with CDT’s Emerging IT Leaders Boot Camp

California Department of Technology

July 12, 2023 – The California Department of Technology (CDT) is now accepting registrations for its virtual Emerging IT Leaders Boot Camp (EITL BC). This statewide training program is designed for entry-level IT supervisors, managers, and leads in the public sector who want to enhance their leadership skills and advance their careers. The curriculum will focus on the essential skills required by emerging leaders in state government.

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Aviation Bills Take Off for a Bumpy Ride in Congress 

NLC (National League of Cities)

The reauthorization of the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) programs in Congress began in June with a smooth takeoff when the House Transportation Committee passed the bipartisan Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act (H.R.3935).

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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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Unveiling the Future with California’s New Digital Strategy

California Department of Technology

A message from Jonathan Porat, State Chief Technology Officer July 12, 2023 – The release of the new Digital Strategy by the California Department of Technology (CDT), developed in collaboration with the Government Operations Agency and the Office of Data and Innovation, paves the way for a dynamic shift in how technology is utilized, and forges a fresh path forward to innovate and improve user experiences.

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