The City Fix
MARCH 1, 2021
When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, concerns surrounding virus transmission on public transportation led many to choose alternate mobility options – most notably, cycling. Cycling gained popularity for both recreational use and commuting, a trend especially evident in the United States, Continue reading on TheCityFix.com.
Death and Taxes
MARCH 30, 2021
Today is GiveUNC, the annual university-wide day of giving at UNC-Chapel Hill. Support from this event has a tremendous impact on the School of Government’s ability to continue providing advising, education, and support to North Carolina public officials. Gifts of all sizes make a meaningful difference. We hope you will consider making a gift today.
Princeton Public Library
MARCH 29, 2021
We invite you to check out this month’s Youth Services recommendations for activities, resources and new books in the library collection for children up to 5 years old and their families. Storytime At Home: Spanish Storytime Favorites Just added to our newly launched Storytime At Home program: our favorite books in Spanish for storytime! From […].
First State Insights
MARCH 23, 2021
Chris Bason, Executive Director of the Delaware Center for the Inland Bays, speaks to Jillian Cullen, Public Administration Fellow at the University of Delaware’s Institute for Public Administration (IPA), about the different types of green infrastructure projects the Center for the Inland Bays has been involved with and how cooperative partnerships have helped them along the way.
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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.
PubWorks Blog
MARCH 17, 2021
How PubWorks Mobile Pays for Itself A typical PubWorks Mobile user can expect to save at least 15 minutes per day by doing “paper work” as it happens with PubWorks Mobile instead of waiting for the end of the day to perform these duties. 15 minutes per day x 200 work days = 50 hours per year. At $25/hour with fringes, this is a savings of $1250 per employee per year.
Social Pinpoint
MARCH 15, 2021
Surveys allow community engagement professionals to obtain rich data on a wide variety of topics. We made it a priority to develop our Survey Tool further to provide more advanced functionalities. The post Civic Engagement in 2021: The Power of Digital Surveys appeared first on Social Pinpoint - A Place to Engage Your Community.
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Death and Taxes
MARCH 30, 2021
To those who have already donated: on behalf of the faculty and staff at the School of Government, we thank you for being a part of GiveUNC. We are grateful for your support of both the School and the state of North Carolina. For the entirety of its 90 years of existence, the School of Government’s mission has been focused on the people of North Carolina.
Princeton Public Library
MARCH 22, 2021
Lately, I’ve been watching HGTV and DIY shows like “Restored” and “Rehab Addict,” where experts preserve old houses with salvaged materials or update them with new versions of period-appropriate pieces.
First State Insights
MARCH 15, 2021
Chris Hauser, Associate Director of the Delaware Sea Grant, speaks with Abigail Armstrong, Public Administration Fellow at the University of Delaware’s Institute for Public Administration (IPA), about green infrastructure. Topics covered in this February 25, 2021 interview include the benefits and challenges of green infrastructure, and Delaware Sea Grant’s efforts and partnerships towards furthering green infrastructure in Delaware.
Disaster Planning and Emergency Management
MARCH 16, 2021
The tsunami museum at Rikusentakata, seen from atop the coastal tsunami barrier across the land that was devastated by the waves in March 2011 Thursday 11 th March 2021 was the tenth anniversary of the Japanese triple disaster: earthquake, tsunami and radiation release. I sent my greetings and respects to my Japanese colleagues and spent the day teaching my students about the event and its aftermath.
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Public Purpose - An Independent Advisory Company
MARCH 6, 2021
The digital transformation of government and the public sector isn’t as easy as it looks. You would think that after 20 years or so, mainly on the outside looking in, and occasionally from the inside looking out, and a book or two to boot, I’d have worked that out by now. And of course I have. It’s hard work, grinding through ‘hard boards” with passion and perseverance, to paraphrase Max Weber’s reflections “on politics.”.
The City Fix
MARCH 26, 2021
The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted public transportation as an essential service for the functioning of all cities. But especially for many women, the closures and general instability of public transit systems have meant loss of access to services and customers. Continue reading on TheCityFix.com.
Google Public Sector
MARCH 4, 2021
San José is one of the most diverse U.S. cities, with residents speaking more than 100 languages. Several years ago, we set out to improve city community interactions through more equitable service management and delivery. This demanded a new approach to automating the intake of requests from a majority population whose first language is not English.
Princeton Public Library
MARCH 19, 2021
The Tweet from actor George Takei was a simple and powerful call to action: “The best thing you can do today is to speak out against violence toward Asians in this country, especially if you yourself are not Asian. Thank you to all who use their platform to spread support and love.” Princeton Public […].
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First State Insights
MARCH 2, 2021
Dr. Adam Ozimek, Chief Economist at Upwork, speaks with Troy Mix, Associate Director of the University of Delaware's Institute for Public Administration (IPA), about the economics of remote work. Topics covered in this February 16, 2021 interview include the current and forecasted prevalence of remote work, the costs and benefits of remote work for companies and individuals, and what more remote work could mean for cities and regions.
GovCast
MARCH 30, 2021
The Food and Drug Administration has played a large role in the COVID-19 response and is also amid widespread digital transformation. Chief Technology Officer Vid Desai joined the agency two years ago and brings private-sector experience from the health technology industry. Desai observes the similarities of FDA’s tech focus with those in his private industry experiences, discusses how he's driving change from a business perspective to meet the mission, and shares examples of how innovation in d
CarahCast
MARCH 29, 2021
In this podcast, Eric Clark, Program Manager at SpringML, and Brian Shealey, Vice President of Public Sector at Trifacta, discuss how the service is used across many of its clients and how you can use Cloud Dataprep in your own organization. In this podcast, Eric Clark, Program Manager at SpringML, and Brian Shealey, Vice President of Public Sector at Trifacta, discuss how the service is used across many of its clients and how you can use Cloud Dataprep in your own organization.
The City Fix
MARCH 18, 2021
National governments face an enormous triple challenge right now: recovering from COVID-19, creating sustainable and inclusive development, and addressing the climate crisis. New research shows that focusing on cities is key to overcoming these challenges while generating considerable economic, social and environmental benefits. A. Continue reading on TheCityFix.com.
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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.
FedHeads
MARCH 29, 2021
What’s the fate of efforts to improve the experience of the federal government’s “customers”? That’s what the FedHeads talked with Martha Dorris and Grant Thornton’s Dan Barrett about this week. Can these initiatives turn the tide on trust in government? Tune in! What’s the fate of efforts to improve the experience of the federal government’s “customers”?
Princeton Public Library
MARCH 1, 2021
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. Storytime At Home Create your own storytime adventure! We’ve made it easy to do storytime with your child(ren) at home or in your […].
Andy Feldman's Gov Innovator podcast
MARCH 25, 2021
Tennessee’s Office of Evidence and Impact was created in 2019 by Governor Bill Lee. The office works with the Governor’s office and with Tennessee’s executive agencies to use data and evidence to help decision makers invest in programs that work for Tennesseans. To learn more about the office’s work and what lessons it provides for other states, we’re joined by its director, Christin Lotz ( @ChristinLotz ).
Andy Whitford
MARCH 24, 2021
Written with a former undergraduate student during my time at Kansas, “ Making Environmental Self-Regulation Mandatory ” appeared in the journal Global Environmental Politics in 2006. Here’s the abstract: We describe a simple mechanism for achieving two goals: (1) to encourage firms to take environmentally friendly action, and (2) to make environmental protection impervious to political change.
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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
CarahCast
MARCH 25, 2021
U.S. air travel has been forever changed by COVID-19. When post-pandemic travel ramps up, airports will be seeking to recover lost revenue while modernizing processes to deliver touchless experiences to travelers. So what can airports do to seamlessly adjust to this new normal and reinvent traditionally siloed operational models to meet constituent expectations?
The City Fix
MARCH 17, 2021
In cities around the world, local officials face multi-dimensional sustainability and resilience challenges and are often responsible for achieving many overlapping mandates. More effective solutions require cross-cutting responses and collaboration across multiple levels of government and sectors. New research reveals. Continue reading on TheCityFix.com.
Data.gov
MARCH 24, 2021
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Port Performance Freight Statistics Program: Annual Reports to Congress provide summary statistics and detailed analysis for the Nation’s largest container, tonnage, and dry bulk ports. Results from calendar year 2019 are now available online. Individual … Continued. The post 2019 Port Performance Data from the U.S.
Open Space Radio: Parks and Recreation Trends
MARCH 23, 2021
A few months ago, we came across a post on LinkedIn that really pulled at our heartstrings and demonstrated how resilient a person can be when they have their mind set on a goal. The post chronicled the journey of one individual who went from experiencing homelessness to becoming the director of a park and recreation agency and a leader in his community, and we knew we wanted to connect with him to learn more about his story of adversity, resilience and how parks and recreation saved his life.
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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.
FedHeads
MARCH 22, 2021
Awash in data with a national security mission. Air Force Chief Data Officer Eileen Vidrine schooled the FedHeads on what she’s doing to bring disparate data to decision-makers. Awash in data with a national security mission. Air Force Chief Data Officer Eileen Vidrine schooled the FedHeads on what she’s doing to bring disparate data to decision-makers.
GovCast
MARCH 19, 2021
An attorney by trade who saw opportunity to improve the lives of veterans nationwide, Veterans Experience Office's Barbara Morton applies human touches to all aspects of a veteran's journey with the Department of Veterans Affairs. Morton discusses the digital technologies and user-centered research her office applies toward the development and measurement of tools that support benefits, health care and internal processes at the agency.
Public Sector Future
MARCH 17, 2021
When virtual reality is integrated into our real, physical reality, we welcome mixed reality. We speak with Dr. Marc Pollefeys , Professor of Computer Science at ETH Zurich and Director of Science at Microsoft who leads Microsoft’s Mixed Reality & AI lab in Zurich. Learn about emerging areas of technology from 3D computer vision to AI, and practical applications of HoloLens in the public sector.
The City Fix
MARCH 12, 2021
Recent events in Texas and elsewhere in the U.S. are reminding us that our existing energy system infrastructure and operating structures are increasingly being challenged by severe weather-related events. In Texas, unprecedented freezing temperatures created a “perfect storm” of disruption, including. Continue reading on TheCityFix.com.
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.
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