May, 2021

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Strategies to Adopt New Technology in Stressful Times

Let's Talk Parks

The value of local parks has never been higher. Trails, open spaces, and parks are safe spaces to practice social distancing while still honoring our mental and physical health. To support professionals and agencies, we need to understand how to utilize technology for good. In this article, I want to talk about how technology CAN work for parks and recreation professionals, even though the learning curve may seem challenging.

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Low-Speed Zones Save Lives. How Do You Design an Effective One?

The City Fix

As the COVID-19 pandemic has altered urban landscapes and pushed many people toward active mobility, there’s increased urgency to make roads safer for walking and cycling. Many cities are now tasked with protecting more vulnerable users in addition to creating. Continue reading on TheCityFix.com.

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A Focus on Kent County Real Estate with Phil McGinnis

First State Insights

Phil McGinnis, Managing Broker of McGinnis Commercial, speaks with Sean O'Neill, Policy Scientist at the University of Delaware's Institute for Public Administration (IPA), about real estate trends impacting Kent County and the state overall. During this March 2, 2021 interview, Phil discusses how the pandemic has impacted his business, his views on the Kent County market, and what he sees moving forward for the state of Delaware’s real estate market in the near future.

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Citizen Engagement with PubWorks

PubWorks Blog

Did you know? 72% of citizens would like to access government information via their smartphone. 62% of citizens would like to see their government adopt more innovative technology. Source: The Center for Digital Government. PubWorks offers a variety of solutions for Citizen Engagement that seamlessly integrate with your PubWorks Work Order system: SeeClickFix Integration.

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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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AAPI: Anti-Asian Violence & Discrimination (with Janelle Wong)

Policy Chats

In this episode, Professor of American Studies at the University of Maryland, College Park Janelle Wong talks with students from the UC Riverside School of Public Policy about anti-Asian violence and discrimination in America. About Janelle Wong : Janelle Wong is Professor of American Studies and a core faculty member in the Asian American Studies Program.

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Community partner spotlight: Friends of Princeton Open Space

Princeton Public Library

To extend our community outreach, the library partners with the many municipal, non-profit, and business organizations that make Princeton such an extraordinary town. This month, we spoke with Wendy Mager, Board President of Friends of Princeton Open Space.

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In Nairobi, Residents Redesign Public Spaces to Build Flood Resilience

The City Fix

During Caroline Owala’s childhood, flooding during rainstorms was a normal occurrence. “When it rained, it would be very difficult for us to even sleep because the flooding would get into the houses,” she told WRI. Caroline grew up in Kibera, Continue reading on TheCityFix.com.

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Comprehensive Planning in New Castle County, Delaware

First State Insights

Richard Hall, General Manager of the New Castle County Department of Land Use, speaks with Sean O'Neill, Policy Scientist at the University of Delaware's Institute for Public Administration (IPA), about the County's ongoing comprehensive plan update, planning implications resulting from real estate trends, and the future of land development and transportation in New Castle County.

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Going Virtual: A Paradigm Shift for Grants

Grant Training Center

With the rise of working from home, organizations and universities transitioning online , and even pandemics, it’s no surprise that video conferencing has become an integral part of our working lives. According to Video Conferencing Statistics, 94% of institutions claim that video conferencing has increased their productivity.Research to date demonstrates both the challenges and opportunities of remote meetings, but statistics reveal that the pendulum has swung toward the convenience and cost ef

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AAPI: Anti-Asian Violence & Discrimination (with Janelle Wong)

Policy Chats

In this episode, Professor of American Studies at the University of Maryland, College Park Janelle Wong talks with students from the UC Riverside School of Public Policy about anti-Asian violence and discrimination in America. About Janelle Wong : Janelle Wong is Professor of American Studies and a core faculty member in the Asian American Studies Program.

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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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Navigating your year of reading

Princeton Public Library

When planning library programs or book lists throughout the year, our staff takes into consideration heritage months, or other national or state recognitions. For example, celebrating Women’s History Month is a wonderful way to help highlight the rich tapestry of experiences and histories that form the American consciousness. However, it’s also important to consider these […].

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Evolving Your Posture for Emerging Ransomware Trends with Trustwave

CarahCast

According to Gartner, 90 percent of ransomware attacks can be prevented. Don't be part of the 10 percent – learn how hackers are defeating your ransomware tools. Hear from Grayson Lenik, Cybersecurity Expert at Trustwave Government Solutions, as he shares the evolution of ransomware, Red Team simulation against ransomware tools, and a case study of a recent ransomware attack.

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3 Lessons from Hong Kong’s Fossil Fuel Vehicle Ban

The City Fix

In densely urbanized Hong Kong, transport is the second largest source of greenhouse gas emissions, at 18%. Vehicle traffic is also a major source of toxic air pollutants like NOx, volatile organic compounds and carbon monoxide, accounting for 18%, 21%. Continue reading on TheCityFix.com.

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Episode 158: The $6 trillion budget's finally here!

FedHeads

The FedHeads Francis Rose and Robert Shea process the $6 trillion budget and other nerdy developments on this week's episode. The FedHeads Francis Rose and Robert Shea process the $6 trillion budget and other nerdy developments on this week's episode.

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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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Accessibility in the public sector

Public Sector Future

In this episode, we speak to Yazmine Laroche, Deputy Minister for Public Service Accessibility in the Government of Canada. We discuss her ambition to make the Canadian public service the most accessible in the world. We explore the steps she’s taking to make it happen, how technology can play a crucial role, effects of the pandemic, and where to get started.

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Bridging the Gap: Science to Policy (with Susan Hackwood)

Policy Chats

In this episode, Director of the Center of Science to Policy at the University of California, Riverside Susan Hackwood talks with students from the UC Riverside School of Public Policy about bridging the gap between science and public policy. About Susan Hackwood : Susan Hackwood is Professor of the Graduate Division and Edward A. Dickson Emeritus Professor at the University of California Riverside.

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May top 5 for under 5

Princeton Public Library

We invite you to check out this month’s PPL Youth Services recommendations for activities, resources and new books in the library collection for children up to 5 years old and their families. One Year Anniversary of Storytime Shorts Last spring, when it became clear that we would not be able to safely offer our in-person storytimes, […].

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Security and Compliance with Cloudnexa

CarahCast

In this podcast, MJ DiBerardino, CEO at Cloudnexa, discusses compliant migrations into the AWS Cloud for federal customers and the importance of moving workloads to the Cloud. In this podcast, MJ DiBerardino, CEO at Cloudnexa, discusses compliant migrations into the AWS Cloud for federal customers and the importance of moving workloads to the Cloud.

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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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Overcoming Risk Aversion to Accelerate Green Investments: Lessons from Mexico, Brazil and India

The City Fix

By 2030, cities will house approximately 60% of the world’s population and already more than one in three urban dwellers lack access to at least one core service like reliable energy, clean water or affordable housing. Green, sustainable infrastructure, including. Continue reading on TheCityFix.com.

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Season 4 Episode 14 - The Digital Era for VA's National Cemeteries

GovCast

The National Cemetery Administration has been undergoing large modernization and expansion over the years. Largely influential to that has been current Acting Under Secretary for Memorial Affairs Ron Walters. He discusses two key programs ahead of this Memorial Day allowing the public to learn about a veteran's life and leave tributes whether in person at cemeteries or digitally via the Veterans Legacy Memorial.

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Accessibility in the public sector

Public Sector Future

In this episode, we speak to Yazmine Laroche, Deputy Minister for Public Service Accessibility in the Government of Canada. We discuss her ambition to make the Canadian public service the most accessible in the world. We explore the steps she’s taking to make it happen, how technology can play a crucial role, effects of the pandemic, and where to get started.

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Bridging the Gap: Science to Policy (with Susan Hackwood)

Policy Chats

In this episode, Director of the Center of Science to Policy at the University of California, Riverside Susan Hackwood talks with students from the UC Riverside School of Public Policy about bridging the gap between science and public policy. About Susan Hackwood : Susan Hackwood is Professor of the Graduate Division and Edward A. Dickson Emeritus Professor at the University of California Riverside.

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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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Let’s talk about the weather

Princeton Public Library

The temperature soared to the mid-90s over the weekend of May 22. Some took it as a sign to unpack their summer wardrobe; others raced to local beaches; while others may have further contemplated the effects of climate change.

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Modernize Cloud & Cyber Posture with Secure Multicloud-as-a-Service (MCaaS) with Rackspace

CarahCast

Agencies at all levels are under pressure to evolve their cybersecurity posture from a passive to a more active strategy. To accomplish that, they must modernize from static, on-prem, physical IT to a multicloud strategy - taking advantage of the power that public and private cloud can provide. Listen to Lorenzo Winfrey, Senior Product Manager at Rackspace Technology; Phil Fuster, Senior Director at Rackspace Technology; and James Stanger, Chief Technology Evangelist at CompTIAdiscuss how secure

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5 Ways to Achieve Circular Development at the Local Level

The City Fix

The circular economy turns linear supply chains into loops so that nothing is wasted. Ideally, there is no more end of the line like a landfill. Practitioners look at all the options across supply chains to use as few resources. Continue reading on TheCityFix.com.

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S23 Episode 02: Gold Star Families Memorial

ParkTalk podcast

Jennifer Slown and Lew Breese describe the future Gold Star Families Memorial planned for Veterans Park in Naperville, why it's important and how others can help. Jennifer Slown and Lew Breese describe the future Gold Star Families Memorial planned for Veterans Park in Naperville, why it's important and how others can help.

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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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Episode 157: How to spot an IT fad

FedHeads

Distinguishing IT fads from real innovation is what US GAO Taka Ariga is doing as its Chief Data Scientist and Director of the Innovation Lab. Learn more about Taka’s important work. Distinguishing IT fads from real innovation is what US GAO Taka Ariga is doing as its Chief Data Scientist and Director of the Innovation Lab. Learn more about Taka’s important work.

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Doing Good, Being Kind, and Spreading Love with Terrill Haigler aka YaFavTrashman

Iron Sharpens Iron

On this episode of Iron Sharpens Iron, Leon and De’Wayne talk trash, advocacy, and civic engagement with Terrill Haigler a.k.a. YaFavTrashman. Terrill shares why he launched the YaFavTrashman Instagram account last June, what it’s like to be a new community organizer, and why he’s so passionate about building relationships with people in positions of power.

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Caring for the Mental Well-Being of Our Staff and Communities — June Bonus Episode

Open Space Radio: Parks and Recreation Trends

The June issue of Parks & Recreation magazine is out now, and on today’s bonus episode of the podcast, we’ll be diving deeper into one of this month’s feature stories, “ Mental Health Care in a Pandemic.” In the article, Parks & Recreation’s Associate Editor Lindsay Hogeboom explored the ways park and recreation agencies have provided mental health services to their staff and their communities during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Identity 101: A Customer’s Journey to a Modern Identity Platform with Okta

CarahCast

Listen to our Carahsoft podcast featuring Okta and Netsync for an opportunity to hear from your peer, David Potter, Sr. Manager of ESD, as he discusses his journey to achieving a modern identity platform for Tampa International Airport. Listen to our Carahsoft podcast featuring Okta and Netsync for an opportunity to hear from your peer, David Potter, Sr.

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Efficiency and Sustainability: Leveraging Digital Solutions in Facility Operations

Speaker: Alan Kavanaugh, BA, CRM, CCPI ​​​​​​​Director of Loss Control & Risk Management

This session is designed to unveil the transformative potential of digital solutions in reshaping conventional practices, offering a roadmap towards greener and more efficient facilities regardless of municipality size. Attendees will learn: Insights into cutting-edge trends and strategies in sustainable facility management. Practical knowledge to effectively incorporate digital solutions for operational efficiency.