Reprogramming the City

JULY 11, 2022

Could the Future of Industry be Source Material for Adaptive Reuse? As industrial operations move away from dense and expensive urban cores, existing industrial buildings may offer a resourceful future of industry by repurposing their chimneys as building blocks for skyscrapers. Evolo’s Editor’s Choice for their 2021 Skyscraper competition went to the “Rebirth of Chimney” concept by China’s Jiahui Yao and Peng Zhang.

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The City Fix

JULY 11, 2022

To achieve more equitable, resilient, low-carbon societies, cities need big changes to critical infrastructure and systems. But ample research shows they can’t raise the investment needed for those big changes on their own. Municipalities depend on higher levels of government. Continue reading on TheCityFix.com.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

JULY 11, 2022

This is a guest post by David Cole, senior director of digital innovation and insights at ONE. ONE is a global movement to end extreme poverty and preventable disease by 2030. Our goal is to create a world in which everyone, everywhere can lead a life of dignity and opportunity. We believe that the fight against poverty is not about charity—it’s about justice and equality.

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Open Access Government - Technology News

JULY 11, 2022

Open Access Governments speaks with Gareth Owenson, one of the founders of Searchlight , to uncover the murky underbelly of the world wide web. Though originally set up by the Tor Project to allow whistle-blowers and those living in repressive regimes speak out anonymously online, the dark web has since been largely taken over by criminals. Gareth Owenson provides an insight into what really goes on behind closed doors.

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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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Super Library Marketing

JULY 11, 2022

Photo courtesy Cincinnati and Hamilton County Public Library. A few weeks ago, I learned that, as a 50-year-old, I can technically join the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP). I have NO INTENTION of retiring for many, many more years (maybe never?!). But in learning about my newfound status, I start to think about how libraries market to senior citizens.

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Grant Writing Made Easy

JULY 11, 2022

If I asked 100 nonprofit leaders how they solve problems in their nonprofits, I bet that 90 or more of them would say something about taking action. The entire nonprofit sector, it seems, is driven by this go, go, go mentality. Folks are always doing more (often with less). But I want to propose a mindset shift that will help you solve problems in your nonprofit more strategically and effectively.

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FedHeads

JULY 11, 2022

The FedHeads got to spend some time reflecting on the productive career of public administration and government affairs lead for the Partnership for Public Service, Kristine Simmons. She’s seen it all! The FedHeads got to spend some time reflecting on the productive career of public administration and government affairs lead for the Partnership for Public Service, Kristine Simmons.

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zencity

JULY 11, 2022

True Engagement is Hybrid. The shift to digital isn’t new, and we’re not here to tell you that physical is gone. The reality of modern community engagement is definitively hybrid, and the possibilities available to reach different segments of your communities have never been greater. When considering engagement as a hybrid activity, the intention is not to draw a distinct binary between those who attend town halls and those who participate in surveys and online projects.

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