How one state jockeys for drone, AV leadership
GCN
DECEMBER 9, 2022
The Arkansas Council on Future Mobility called on the state to capitalize on the rapidly changing mobility landscape by investing in its tech infrastructure and workforce.
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Fact or Fallacy: Misconceptions Linger About Broadband Access for All
FedTech Magazine
DECEMBER 9, 2022
Agencies have made significant strides toward improving the availability and affordability of broadband service in recent years. The Federal Communications Commission has specifically made efforts to bring underserved and remote areas up to speed technologically to bridge the connectivity divide. A key step in many of those efforts has been the development of formal, statewide broadband expansion plans that use data and stakeholder input to identify and refine goals, recommend activities and det
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Startups get hands-on intro to the smart city space
GCN
DECEMBER 9, 2022
The Smart Futures Lab in Denver provides a physical and digital community where participants can hone their technology and find government partners.
Grant Tools, Tips, Lists, and Hacks
DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services
DECEMBER 9, 2022
Is it just me, or are grant professionals obsessed with numbered lists? I see them everywhere – from blog posts to webinars to podcast episodes. Top 8 ways to ruin a grant proposal. Top 25 tech tools to improve your productivity. Top 5 prospect research companies. We all love a good list, especially a checklist, but goodness! And listen, I’m just as guilty for writing and reading said lists.
The Ultimate Playground Inspection Handbook
Advertiser: Noratek
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.
Revisiting the Community Land Trust: An Academic Literature Review
Community and Economic Development Program of UNC
DECEMBER 9, 2022
Housing costs and supply are dominating the news at the moment. Housing is the highest monthly bill typical Americans face, reaching an average of $1674 a month in 2021. Housing prices have increased far faster than incomes (Miller 2015), making affordable homeownership inaccessible for many aspiring homeowners (Hackett et al. 2019). This has been especially true in major municipalities , and North Carolina has been no exception.
2022: The year in innovation
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
DECEMBER 9, 2022
After two years of pushing beyond the traditional article and toward more engaging, accessible, and interactive forms of storytelling for some of our highest-priority insights, we offer this new year-end wrap-up of our adventures in innovative publishing.
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Why high-quality partnerships are key to funding net-zero strategies
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
DECEMBER 9, 2022
Governments and companies are committed to the decarbonization agenda. How can banks reconcile their risk appetite and play a role in funding the transition to net-zero?
San Antonio Deepens Trust With Constituents
GovLoop
DECEMBER 9, 2022
Let’s say you launch a constituent engagement initiative and within one year you see a significant rise across various metrics: website hits, comments received and event registrations. Do you call it a success? For Alanna Reed, San Antonio’s Director of Communications and Engagement, numbers tell only part of the story. Building on Early Success. San Antonio launched an initiative called SASpeakUp in 2015 to gather better input on the city’s budget and its services.
Going green: How banks are advancing the transition for their clients
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
DECEMBER 9, 2022
Asia’s net-zero agenda requires mobilization of massive capital—and other obstacles lie ahead. How do banks rise to the challenge—and opportunity—of the times?
Increasing Winter Road Safety and Decreasing Waterway Salinity Begin with Salt BrineÂ
NLC (National League of Cities)
DECEMBER 9, 2022
Powerful winter storms for the 2022-2023 season have already hit several regions of the nation. In response, local governments have spread salt, sand and chemicals in support of plows to improve driving conditions and clear roadways.
7 Signs Your Local Government ERP Is Holding You Back: A Guide for Small Municipalities
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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.
‘Our vision is a Friendship Bench within walking distance—everywhere’
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
DECEMBER 9, 2022
Zimbabwe-based psychiatrist Dixon Chibanda shares insights on mental health, the evolution of his community-based Friendship Bench initiative, and why grandmothers make great talk therapists.
Virginia has a data center problem
GCN
DECEMBER 9, 2022
Some argue that data centers are not worth the cash they bring in as concerns over the facilities' environmental impact grow.
2022: The year in charts
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
DECEMBER 9, 2022
Here’s a look back at some of our favorite data visualizations from the year.
Three reasons to add VR MDM software to your tech stack in 2023
Open Access Government - Technology News
DECEMBER 9, 2022
Nadav Avni, Chief Marketing Officer at Radix Technologies , explores three reasons to add VR MDM software to your tech stack in 2023. For the average person, virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) bring hyperrealistic video games and the Metaverse to mind. For companies, however, these futuristic technologies hold the power to change the business landscape as we know it.
Sustainable Facility Maintenance Management for Small Local Governments
Advertiser: Noratek
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.
e& Group CEO: Transforming from a telco to a techco
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
DECEMBER 9, 2022
Hatem Dowidar discusses the source of his optimism about the telecom industry, the lessons of the recent past, and why the Middle Eastern and African operator required a radical organizational overhaul to position itself for future growth.
Fears grow over plan to distribute billions in broadband dollars
GCN
DECEMBER 9, 2022
State and local officials are raising alarm about what they say are major flaws with a federal map that will guide where the infrastructure money is sent. They want the Biden administration to extend a timeline for flagging the problems.
2022: The year in images
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
DECEMBER 9, 2022
Reflecting on the past year sheds light on pivotal moments and forges the path toward a resilient future.
Football to Manufacturing: The Divergent Path of Nearby Competitors
The Lowe Down
DECEMBER 9, 2022
Article by Joseph Zhong. Imagine you are a five-star quarterback that grew up in Alabama, with guarantees that you would be the starting quarterback your freshman year. Which school would you pick: the University of Alabama or Samford University? The answer is obvious: University of Alabama. But why did you choose it? The coaching staff, training facilities, and other players give you the complementary infrastructure to succeed.
ASPA TIMES Magazine: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
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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.
Ready, set, grow: Winning the M&A race for renewables developers
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
DECEMBER 9, 2022
As competition rises, acquirers will become more disciplined to capture value from renewables targets by aligning with long-term strategy, enhancing due diligence, and ensuring business continuity.
Quarterly value releases: Transforming pharma through digital and analytics—fast
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
DECEMBER 9, 2022
Life sciences companies can struggle to capture the power of digital and analytics in their labs and clinical programs. A new approach to implementing change that insists on value every 90 days could prove pivotal.
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