December, 2019

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January 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, curated by Youth Services department staff, for children up to 5 years and their families. Musical Tots Storytime Children ages 18 months to 5 years are invited to experience music through books, movement, rhythm and improvisation in […].

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After the storms: Research on How to Improve Marine Transportation System Resilience after the 2017 Hurricane Season

Data.gov

A 2018 report from the U.S. Committee on the Marine Transportation System (CMTS) gathered recommendations and ‘lessons learned’ from the 2017 hurricane season on how to improve resiliency across the marine transportation system. The report notes that “over the course … Continued. The post After the storms: Research on How to Improve Marine Transportation System Resilience after the 2017 Hurricane Season appeared first on Data.gov.

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Can We Overcomplicate Community Engagement?

Social Pinpoint

Finding beauty in simplicity can be a rewarding undertaking. Application of this principle can be found in life and community engagement! The post Can We Overcomplicate Community Engagement? appeared first on Social Pinpoint - A Place to Engage Your Community.

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Google Cloud Platform is now FedRAMP High authorized

Google Public Sector

At Google Cloud, we’re committed to providing public sector agencies with technology to help improve citizen services, increase operational effectiveness, and better meet their missions. We build our products with security and data protection as core design principles, and we regularly validate these products against the most rigorous regulatory requirements and standards.

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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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Roxanne and Cort’s New Year’s Resolutions — Episode 056

Open Space Radio: Parks and Recreation Trends

Since New Year’s Eve falls on the same Tuesday as the release of a new episode, we felt it would be fitting to reflect on the past year and share some of our resolutions moving into 2020. On this episode, we discuss the ways we’re both going to make sure self-care is a priority in the new year. As much as it gets thrown around as a buzzword these days, it’s so important, and absolutely necessary in order to be our best selves.

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Episode 4 - Audio Article: Embrace the "Why?" by Jason Soza

Decisions That Matter

Jason Soza , Vice President, West at Government Sourcing Solutions reads from his article, "Embrace the 'Why?'" , where he discusses the importance of thinking critically and outside of the box to improve procurement. Jason served as the Chief Procurement Officer of Alaska to cap a 20-year career in public purchasing. Jason was also elected President of NASPO in 2018 by his peers across all fifty states.

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Episode 88: Season 2 Wrap Up and Listener Shout Outs!

FedHeads

Robert and Francis wrap up Season 2 of FedHeads with their favorite moments from the year, give some listener shout outs to our most supportive fans, and wish all our guests, listeners, and supporters a safe and happy holiday season. Robert and Francis wrap up Season 2 of FedHeads with their favorite moments from the year, give some listener shout outs to our most supportive fans, and wish all our guests, listeners, and supporters a safe and happy holiday season.

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2020 Community Engagement Trends

Social Pinpoint

With a new decade quickly approaching, it's time to reflect on our community engagement strategies and think about how these trends will change in the upcoming year. The post 2020 Community Engagement Trends appeared first on Social Pinpoint - A Place to Engage Your Community.

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S14 - Episode 02: Floral Artwork In The Parks

ParkTalk podcast

Listen to what goes into planning the beautiful floral displays at the Naperville Riverwalk and the wildflower gardens in Park District’s natural areas, and why staff enjoys designing these ever-changing works of art in the parks. Listen to what goes into planning the beautiful floral displays at the Naperville Riverwalk and the wildflower gardens in Park District’s natural areas, and why staff enjoys designing these ever-changing works of art in the parks.

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Diving Deeper Into the 2020 Park and Rec Trends — January Bonus Episode

Open Space Radio: Parks and Recreation Trends

Are you ready for a bonus episode of Open Space Radio? In addition to the episodes we release every other Tuesday morning, we are adding an extra episode each month that takes a deeper look at Parks & Recreation magazine’s feature article. Starting with the January 2020 issue of the magazine, you can now enjoy a bonus episode of Open Space Radio and expanded content on the magazine every month!

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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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Episode 4 - Audio Article: Embrace the "Why?" by Jason Soza

Decisions That Matter

Jason Soza , Vice President, West at Government Sourcing Solutions reads from his article, "Embrace the 'Why?'" , where he discusses the importance of thinking critically and outside of the box to improve procurement. Jason served as the Chief Procurement Officer of Alaska to cap a 20-year career in public purchasing. Jason was also elected President of NASPO in 2018 by his peers across all fifty states.

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Expanding your reading horizons

Princeton Public Library

As 2019 draws to a close, I find myself thinking about my reading goals for next year. When it comes to reading for pleasure, most people (including me) tend to stick to what they know. Downtime is such a rare commodity that you want to spend it reading the books you know you’ll like — […].

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Episode 87: Grand Challenges in Public Administration

FedHeads

On this episode of #FedHeads, Robert and Francis talk to Terry Gerton, President and CEO of the National Academy of Public Administration on their new initiative to help tackle to the Grand Challenges in Public Administration On this episode of #FedHeads, Robert and Francis talk to Terry Gerton, President and CEO of the National Academy of Public Administration on their new initiative to help tackle to the Grand Challenges in Public Administration

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What Mexico City Can Teach America About Placemaking

The Market Urbanism Report

Nice city streets are a value-creation tool. Why don't more U.S. cities build them?

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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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Finding Funding for Research

Peak Proposals

Our blog posts typically focus on grant strategies for nonprofit institutions. In this post, we’re going to focus on a different topic for a more targeted audience. The topic is research funding. The content will be most relevant to US-based academics. However, many of the principles will also apply to researchers based outside of the US as well as to nonprofits.

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Wow Your Community with an Epic Fireworks Display — Episode 055

Open Space Radio: Parks and Recreation Trends

With the end of the year rapidly approaching, many cities and towns are gearing up for their annual celebrations to ring in the New Year. And while there are a lot of ways you can make your celebrations special, nothing quite brings it all together like a good fireworks display. On today’s episode, we’re joined by two people who not only know a lot about putting on an epic fireworks display, they also take a lot of pride in it.

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Episode 3 - The Public Procurement Report w/ Nicole Smith

Decisions That Matter

On Episode 3 of Decisions That Matter we sat down with Nicole Smith , The Senior Director of Research at Government Sourcing Solutions, to talk about the key takeaways from Volume 4 of the Public Procurement Report. The report highlights the biggest trends in government procurement based on conversations with hundreds of CPOs from cities, counties, and states across the U.S.

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December 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 up to 5 years old and their families, curated by the Youth Services department. Friends Of the Library Children’s Book Sale Don’t miss this one-day gently used book sale presented by the Friends of Princeton […].

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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.

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Live at AFERM with Tom Brandt, Chief Risk Officer

FedHeads

The FedHeads are recording live at AFERM 12th Annual Summit with Government Matters TV at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center. Robert Shea and Francis Rose welcome Tom Brandt, Chief Risk Officer to discuss the impact of ERM on mission objectives and organizational effectiveness. The FedHeads are recording live at AFERM 12th Annual Summit with Government Matters TV at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center.

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What Mexico City Can Teach America About Placemaking

The Market Urbanism Report

Nice city streets are a value-creation tool. Why don't more U.S. cities build them?

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Let’s talk about books

Princeton Public Library

Last week, the library hosted its version of Jolabokaflod, the Icelandic holiday tradition that includes exchanging books and drinking cocoa. Several staff members, including myself, picked a few of the books we loved from the previous year to talk about, and it was fun to see how different people reacted to titles we mentioned, growing […].

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Episode 3 - The Public Procurement Report w/ Nicole Smith

Decisions That Matter

On Episode 3 of Decisions That Matter we sat down with Nicole Smith , The Senior Director of Research at Government Sourcing Solutions, to talk about the key takeaways from Volume 4 of the Public Procurement Report. The report highlights the biggest trends in government procurement based on conversations with hundreds of CPOs from cities, counties, and states across the U.S.

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Proactive vs Reactive Maintenance: Making the Case for Preparedness

Discover comprehensive strategies for optimizing operations and achieving cost efficiency! This document offers insights into efficient inspections, data-driven decision-making, goal alignment, and resource optimization. It empowers local governments and maintenance departments to streamline operations and ensure significant cost savings. From aligning maintenance goals with community needs to leveraging data for strategic planning, this guide provides a roadmap for smoother, more reliable opera

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Market Urbanism: An Update On The Movement

The Market Urbanism Report

Summarizing a movement that looks to bring free-market policy ideas into cities.

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Market Urbanism: An Update On The Movement

The Market Urbanism Report

Summarizing a movement that looks to bring free-market policy ideas into cities.

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Peseros: The Vast Private Bus Network Of Mexico City

The Market Urbanism Report

CDMX has a ubiquitous private transit network that's fast & cheap.

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Peseros: The Vast Private Bus Network Of Mexico City

The Market Urbanism Report

CDMX has a ubiquitous private transit network that's fast & cheap.

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Facility Maintenance Trends for 2024: What's Changing in the Industry?

This comprehensive article delves into the transformative trends reshaping local government facility maintenance in anticipation of 2024. From embracing smart technology for efficient management, sustainability's pivotal role to data-driven decision-making, workforce upskilling, and predictive maintenance strategies, each aspect is explored. Insights into outsourcing collaborations, digital twins, safety enhancements, and the broader industry evolution highlight the critical adaptation needed.

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What Is Your Park and Recreation Life Hack? — Episode 054

Open Space Radio: Parks and Recreation Trends

A life hack is a clever tip or technique for accomplishing a familiar task more easily and efficiently. And, with so many park and recreation professionals having to wear multiple hats — sometimes in the course of a single day — anything that can efficiently simplify a task and save time is usually welcomed pretty warmly. On this episode of Open Space Radio, we’re looking back at one of the questions that we asked attendees at the 2019 NRPA Annual Conference in Baltimore, Maryland: What is your