December, 2022

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How Local Governments Can Put Community Data to Work

NLC (National League of Cities)

You have the data. Now, what’s next? Today, most local governments aim to make data-driven decisions. New technology used with surveys makes data collection the easy part. What local governments choose to do with that information takes a little more effort.

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What’s next in government tech

GCN

Blockchain, artificial intelligence and augmented and virtual reality offer agencies new opportunities, but modernizing legacy infrastructure will be key, a recent report says. Emerging Tech

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Local governments make common cyber mistakes, auditor finds

GCN

A Missouri state auditor identified key problem areas and solutions that local governments must address to protect against cyber threats. Cybersecurity

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Will Miami’s Underdeck Right A Historical Wrong, Or Leave Black Residents Behind Again?

Next City

The Underdeck bridge project could be a pioneer of reparative planning. Or it could lead to further displacement in this once-thriving Black neighborhood

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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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How to avoid and recover from cyber and ransomware attacks

Open Access Government - Technology News

Best practices for public sector organisations to avoid and quickly recover from cyber and ransomware attacks.

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What to include in a letter of support for a grant

Professional Grant Writer

Some grant applications ask for a letter of support or commitment when there’s a partner organization or multiple stakeholders involved in a project. The post What to include in a letter of support for a grant appeared first on Professional Grant Writer.

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Designing for Democracy: Why Cincinnati’s Complete Street Ordinance is About More Than Public Safety

NLC (National League of Cities)

“Streets and their sidewalks—the main public places of a city—are its most vital organ.”

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Machine learning digs into states’ archives

GCN

Amid growing backlogs of archival data, states are turning to machine learning to streamline records management. Cloud & Infrastructure

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How Detroit Restaurants Are Tackling Climate Change In The Kitchen

Next City

Food waste is a leading contributor of greenhouse gases. These Detroit restaurants are finding creative – and tasty – ways to reduce their contribution

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Implementing technology to improve safety on construction sites

Open Access Government - Technology News

Jose M. Peña, the Director of Lurtis LTD looks at improving safety on construction sites through the adoption of technology systems, training workers and better analysing risks.

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Urban America's Bleak Home Permitting Figures

The Market Urbanism Report

As Census data shows, Sunbelt metros continue to topple coastal ones in home permits

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The 2023 Guide to Social Media for Libraries: New Instagram Success Secrets for This Year

Super Library Marketing

Photo courtesy Cincinnati and Hamilton County Public Library. This is the fifth installment in my series on social media best practices for libraries in 2023. The complete guide includes tips for: LinkedIn. Facebook. TikTok. YouTube. The final installment on December 19 will cover Twitter.

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What You Need to Know About the Financial Data Transparency Act

NLC (National League of Cities)

Background on the Financial Data Transparency Act of 2022 Earlier this year, Senators Mark Warner (D-VA) and Mike Crapo (R-ID) introduced a bill in the Senate titled the Financial Data Transparency Act of 2022 (S. 4295).

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Startups get hands-on intro to the smart city space

GCN

The Smart Futures Lab in Denver provides a physical and digital community where participants can hone their technology and find government partners. Emerging Tech

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Generative AI is here: How tools like ChatGPT could change your business

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

Generative AI and other foundation models are changing the AI game, taking assistive technology to a new level, reducing application development time, and bringing powerful capabilities to nontechnical users. Insights on Artificial Intelligence Artificial Intelligence Digital

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Three reasons to add VR MDM software to your tech stack in 2023

Open Access Government - Technology News

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.

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Grant Tools, Tips, Lists, and Hacks

DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

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.

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Ring in the holidays with recipes from the ‘Great Partnership Bake-Off’

Partnership for Public Service

On Dec. 15, the Partnership for Public Service hosted its annual office holiday party in Washington, D.C. A main highlight of the festivities was the ‘Great Partnership Bake-Off’ competition. Sixteen participants entered their cookies to be evaluated by five judges.

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FCC National Broadband Map: Challenge Process for Local Governments

NLC (National League of Cities)

On November 18, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) released the first iteration of the National Broadband Map, a web-based interactive map aimed to reflect broadband availability for all broadband serviceable locations across the nation.

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Chinese drones could expose state, local governments

GCN

Amid the uncertainty surrounding drones’ cybersecurity, a new program vets drones to ensure they meet rigorous security requirements. Cybersecurity

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The future of banks: A $20 trillion breakup opportunity

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

Banking is radically transforming. Many banks can thrive by fundamentally changing the way that financial services are embedded into daily life. Insights on Financial Services Banking

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When to Evaluate Your Community Engagement Project

Social Pinpoint

Community engagement is an ongoing process of collaboration and co-learning. When we evaluate our community engagement initiatives, we give ourselves the opportunity to measure our deeper impact and make improvements for future projects.

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CT organizations receive $1 million to help build environmental careers for underserved residents.

The Whistle Post

CT Post, Abby Weiss- December 15th, 2022. Two Connecticut organizations received a total of $1 million from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to provide environmental job training for city residents, the agency announced on Wednesday. The Workplace, Inc.,

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10 must-read books to inspire government innovation for stronger democracy

Citizen Lab

During the holiday season, you might find some more time to grab a book and learn about the possibilities to innovate our democracies in the digital age and how you can help build better politics. Not sure where to start?

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How Cities Can Take Lessons from the Holiday Season to Drive Economic Activity in the Winter Months

NLC (National League of Cities)

Despite the cold weather and short days, many of our cities, towns and villages transform into festive gathering places in the month of December. Across the country local leaders organize holiday markets, festive popup events and seasonal light installations to celebrate the holidays.

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Why big data isn’t enough for law enforcement: Investigating with critical thinking

GCN

Combining decision intelligence methodologies with big data, AI and machine learning can help analysts make sense of data and analytics insights. Data & Analytics

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The future is now: Unlocking the promise of AI in industrials

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

Five proven use cases show how artificial intelligence is creating value for advanced industrial companies. Automotive & Assembly Insights Industrial high tech Automotive Artificial Intelligence

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How Forests Near and Far Benefit People in Cities

The City Fix

A New Yorker may not think about the forested Catskills Mountain Range upstate as she pours a glass of water. Londoners probably don’t consider the Amazon rainforest as they watch the rain falling on city parks. And folks in Addis.

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Revisiting the Community Land Trust: An Academic Literature Review

Community and Economic Development Program of UNC

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.

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Fact or Fallacy: 7 Tips for Cloud Migration

FedTech Magazine

Many government agencies lag in adoption of cloud computing and cite various obstacles as a deterrent. Let’s examine some common beliefs about cloud migration to determine which might be true and which might be misconceptions.

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Free Road Training for Rural Cities

NLC (National League of Cities)

Do you work for a small rural city? Do you want to make your roadways safer for you and your neighbors? Do you lack specific transportation safety knowledge or money to buy training? Get to know the National Center for Rural Road Safety.

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How one state jockeys for drone, AV leadership

GCN

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. Emerging Tech

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‘Future vehicles require future insurance’

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

In an interview with McKinsey’s Tanguy Catlin, Andrew Rose of OnStar Insurance discusses how telematics data will usher in a new era of auto insurance. Insurance Big data Analytics