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Defining the New Smart City

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By 2050, 70% of the world’s population are predicted to be city dwellers. How should the world accommodate for this change? Are smart cities the answer? What exactly makes a city “smart?” As cities continue to increase in population, there is an increased need for better transport, infrastructure and innovation. CNBC International created a short, insightful video.

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Launching an applied research team within city government: An interview with David Yokum, Director, The Lab @ DC – Interview #153

Andy Feldman's Gov Innovator podcast

In 2016, the District of Columbia launched The Lab @ DC , based in the Office of the City Administrator within the Office of Mayor Muriel Bowser. Its mission: To embed the scientific method into the heart of day-to-day governance of the city to provide decision makers with high-quality evidence in order to improve results for the city. As its website notes, The Lab “generates timely, relevant, and high-quality ideas and evidence to inform the District’s most important decisions becau

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How New Zealand links data from public data sets to address important policy challenges: An interview with Kelvin Watson, Deputy Chief Executive, Statistics New Zealand – Episode #152

Andy Feldman's Gov Innovator podcast

Statistics New Zealand ( @Stats_NZ ) is the government department of New Zealand charged with collecting and producing statistical information. It is known as a leader in terms of linking data from different data sets in order to enable research and insights into important and complex policy challenges with the goal of improving outcomes for New Zealanders.

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Linking data to improve human services while working within privacy laws: An interview with Erin Dalton and Brian Bell, Allegheny County Department of Human Services – Episode #151

Andy Feldman's Gov Innovator podcast

The Department of Human Services ( DHS ) in Allegheny County, which includes Pittsburgh, is a leader in the use of data to continually improve services for its residents. In 1999, DHS created its Data Warehouse that consolidated its human services data relating to topics such as behavioral health, child welfare and homeless services. It then expanded this database to include data from other county agencies as well as the Pittsburgh Public Schools.

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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.