May, 2019

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June top 5 for under 5

Princeton Public Library

Check out this month’s recommendations for upcoming events at the library and around town, and new picture books for children ages 5 younger and their families, curated by the Youth Services department. Summer Reading Program Sign up for the library’s annual Summer Reading Program and take the 20/20 Challenge! Read with your child for at […].

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"Bootleggers And Baptists": When Community Activists Side With Nimbys

The Market Urbanism Report

Activists who stop housing projects because they're imperfect are basically siding with Nimbys who want to block housing altogether.

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S10 Episode 01: Chicago Pickleball Open

ParkTalk podcast

Ken Herrmann of Chicago Metro Pickleball talks about the first Chicago-area pickleball tournament coming July 16-21 to Naperville and why pickleball is the fastest growing sport in the nation. Ken Herrmann of Chicago Metro Pickleball talks about the first Chicago-area pickleball tournament coming July 16-21 to Naperville and why pickleball is the fastest growing sport in the nation.

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Data.gov at Ten and the OPEN Government Data Act

Data.gov

This May marks the tenth anniversary of Data.gov, the federal government’s open data site. Launched by the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) in May 2009 with a modest 47 datasets, Data.gov has grown to over 200,000 datasets from hundreds of … Continued. The post Data.gov at Ten and the OPEN Government Data Act appeared first on Data.gov.

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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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Honoring our Fallen Service Members

FedHeads

Hope you take time this weekend to remember those who have fought and died for our country. Hope you take time this weekend to remember those who have fought and died for our country.

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Answering Your Marketing and Communications Questions (And Whether or Not YOU Should Have a Podcast) — Episode 039

Open Space Radio: Parks and Recreation Trends

This month, NRPA has been tackling all things related to marketing and communications. Our May issue of Parks & Recreation magazine was filled with articles and tips about branding your park and recreation agency , how to master Facebook ads , and the importance of raising awareness about the great work you do. We also hosted a webinar tackling the latest trends in media and public relations.

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But What About Traffic? The Case for Road Pricing

The Market Urbanism Report

Building more housing will inevitably cause more congestion. The answer is to price the space where the congestion occurs.

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Season 2 Episode 7 - Zachary Goldstein, CIO, NOAA

GovCast

Zachary Goldstein's responsibility for NOAA's vast amount of data has greater implications for the public good. The CIO discusses the importance of the cloud and other efforts, including high-performance computing.

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S9 Episode 03: Fun And Fitness At The Riverwalk

ParkTalk podcast

Naperville Park District staff members Jackie Gonzalez and Brad Wilson highlight favorite summer activities and what's new in 2019 at the Riverwalk, Centennial Beach, Paddleboat Quarry and Millennium Carillon. Naperville Park District staff members Jackie Gonzalez and Brad Wilson highlight favorite summer activities and what's new in 2019 at the Riverwalk, Centennial Beach, Paddleboat Quarry and Millennium Carillon.

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Episode 58: Part 2: Category Management and Acquisition

FedHeads

Tune in for the conclusion, part 2, of the Category Management and Acquisition featuring Lesley Field and Anne Laurent, author of Buying as One: Category Management Lessons from the United Kingdom. Learn about each one of the 6 key insights for the U.S. Government pulled from Anne's research and discuss where the Government is right now. Tune in for the conclusion, part 2, of the Category Management and Acquisition featuring Lesley Field and Anne Laurent, author of Buying as One: Category Manage

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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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A Farewell Interview with Barbara Tulipane and How Parks Will Save the World — Episode 038

Open Space Radio: Parks and Recreation Trends

Today’s episode is slightly bittersweet. The exciting part is that we’re chatting with Barbara Tulipane, NRPA’s president and CEO, about the incredible 11 years she has spent helping transform NRPA into what it is today. But we can’t help being saddened that we’re having this discussion because of her upcoming retirement in June. On this episode, we talk with Barbara about what she’s learned during her tenure as our fearless leader, as well as why she thinks that parks are one of the last places

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Community partner: The Princeton Festival

Princeton Public Library

To extend our community outreach, the library partners with many of the municipal, non-profit, and business organizations that make Princeton such an extraordinary town. This month, The Princeton Festival is in the spotlight.

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But What About Traffic? The Case for Road Pricing

The Market Urbanism Report

Building more housing will inevitably cause more congestion. The answer is to price the space where the congestion occurs.

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Season 2 Episode 6 - Nagesh Rao, Director of Business Technology Solutions, SBA

GovCast

Nagesh Rao, a self-appointed "Geek in Residence" at the Small Business Administration, discusses the importance of taking risks on small companies toward driving technological innovation and change. He brings in his experiences in and out of the private sector and government, which also includes a career at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, to highlight modernization efforts and the importance of keeping up with a constantly changing technological landscape and evolving workforce.

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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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Hello spring!

Princeton Public Library

Is there any time of the year that’s better than spring? Flowers are blooming, the weather is finally warm and it feels as if the entire world is smiling. One of my favorite authors said it best: “When spring came, even the false spring, there were no problems except where to be happiest.” And me?

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Episode 57: Part 1 - Category Management and Acquisition

FedHeads

On episode 57, Robert and Francis welcomes Lesley Field, Deputy Administrator for Federal Procurement Policy at OMB, and Anne Laurent, author of Buying as One: Category Management Lessons from the United Kingdom. Today, they discuss the evolution and methodology behind category management. On episode 57, Robert and Francis welcomes Lesley Field, Deputy Administrator for Federal Procurement Policy at OMB, and Anne Laurent, author of Buying as One: Category Management Lessons from the United Kingd

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Episode 56: Government Management News

FedHeads

Robert is on assignment in West Virginia and checks in to talk with Francis about the latest effort to establish shared services across the Federal government and discusses whether the current effort will be successful and why. Robert is on assignment in West Virginia and checks in to talk with Francis about the latest effort to establish shared services across the Federal government and discusses whether the current effort will be successful and why.

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The FHA (Still) Insures Sprawl Over Density

The Market Urbanism Report

The bureaucracy favors single-family homes over condos, and for no good reason.

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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.