Sun.Jan 12, 2025

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Making Community Meetings More Accessible in 2025 with Digital Engagement Tools 

Social Pinpoint

In 2015, I was inspired by the conversations happening at the ELGL (Engaging Local Government Leaders) Annual Conference, specifically the discussions around making local government more accessible. Though I couldnt attend in person, I followed the event closely on Twitter a space that, at the time, felt like a safe haven for open, thoughtful dialogue.

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State of the Naperville Park District 2025 E1 - Shaping a Sustainable Future in Parks and Recreation

ParkTalk podcast

Kick off the 2025 State of the Park Districts theme of Shaping a Sustainable Future in Parks and Recreation in addition to hearing highlights of 2024 accomplishments, 2025 goals/plans, and an overview of the 2025 State of the Park District podcast. Guests: Executive Director Brad Wilson and Park Board President Mary Gibson Kick off the 2025 State of the Park Districts theme of Shaping a Sustainable Future in Parks and Recreation in addition to hearing highlights of 2024 accomplishments, 2025 goa

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Bait and switch in Philadelphia: 76ers basketball team won't move to Downtown, will remain in South Philly

Rebuilding Place in Urban Space

An arena supporter is in the chamber Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024 as opponents are on the floor before City Council is scheduled to give final approval to the Sixers arena during its regular meeting. Tom Gralish / Staff Photographer It's been more than a year that the Philadelphia 76ers basketball team has been pursuing a relocation to downtown, modeled after the Wizards in DC and the Celtics in Boston.

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State of the Naperville Park District 2025 E3 - Innovations That Better Serve Our Residents

ParkTalk podcast

This episode will address the ways that the District is leveraging technology now and into the future with a goal of creating greater efficiencies while improving the overall customer experience across the organization. Guests: Director of IT Steven Mertes, Director of HR Katie Sepe and Creative Services Manager Spencer Huard This episode will address the ways that the District is leveraging technology now and into the future with a goal of creating greater efficiencies while improving the overa

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Municipal Maintenance Guide: Inspections

Get this municipal maintenance guide that provides municipalities with a detailed and structured approach to maintaining city infrastructure. This guide outlines systematic inspection procedures and best practices, ensuring the safety, longevity, and operational efficiency of municipal assets. From roadways and bridges to public buildings and utilities, the guide covers all aspects of municipal maintenance.

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Wikipedia work in 2024

Librarian.net

I do work on Wikipedia sometimes. Since I’ve been working for the Flickr Foundation, my life overlaps more with free content. Sometimes I try to combine work and play and add things to Wikimedia Commons, or to Wikipedia, or both. My username in the Wikipedia extended universe is Jessamyn, so it’s pretty easy to see what I’ve been up to.

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State of the Naperville Park District 2025 E4 - Partnerships Make Great Things Happen

ParkTalk podcast

Learn about key partnerships and affiliations of varying types that help the Park District serve the diverse recreation needs of the community and beyond while supporting the expansion of programs and services. Guests: Sales and Sponsorship Manager Stacey Fontechia, Wintrust Naperville Market President Grant Cowen, and Naperville Little League Baseball Vice President Jim Meurer Learn about key partnerships and affiliations of varying types that help the Park District serve the diverse recreation

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State of the Naperville Park District 2025 E6 - Initiatives that Shape the District’s Future

ParkTalk podcast

Certain operational documents and processes are the driving force that propel the District forward in responding to community needs and meeting both short- and long-term goals. In this episode, we will explore two main initiatives for 2025 and their impact: a new strategic plan and the next phases of the Indoor Recreation Space Needs Assessment. Guests: Executive Director Brad Wilson, Director of Recreation and Facilities Andrea Coates, and Director of Planning Eric Shutes Certain operational do