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COVID-19 Stalled New Mobility Startups. Here’s Why They’re Still a Good Investment.

The City Fix

As some countries creak open in the wake of COVID-19, businesses and workers rightly fear the rough road ahead. Over the past 10 weeks, 40 million U.S. workers have lost their jobs. Researchers at the University of Chicago estimate that. Continue reading on TheCityFix.com.

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Smart Cities: People, Place and Power

Public Purpose - An Independent Advisory Company

It was great to have the chance today in a short presentation to the South Sydney Regional Organisation of Councils (SSROC) to revisit 20 years of engagement in the “smart cities” movement, which for me started as a member of the small team inside Cisco that started to explore ways that networked technologies played into urban design and management.

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The Art of Lobbying in Delaware

First State Insights

Kim Gomes, Partner, ByrdGomes lobbying firm, talks with Julia O’Hanlon, Policy Scientist at the University of Delaware’s Institute for Public Administration, about the evolving art of lobbying. The conversation covered changes in the way lobbying is conducted in Delaware; influences and contributions of contract lobbying to the public policy process; how the pandemic changed policy making during fiscal year 2020; and how COVID-19 may impact the next legislative session.

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Stay cool and tune into virtual summer reading programs

Princeton Public Library

We are more than half way through 2020 and a good part of the way through the summer. As some activities and businesses slowly open up, remember that you can continue to connect virtually with the librarians at Princeton Public Library through upcoming adult summer reading programming. If you haven’t yet participated in any of […].

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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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Brooklyn Bridge Could Be a Landmark for Forest Conservation

The City Fix

The Brooklyn Bridge, with its distinctive gothic towers and cable-bound span, is one of the most recognizable landmarks in the world. It features in countless films, photographs, books and TV shows. It even has its own idiom in American parlance. Continue reading on TheCityFix.com.

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Ep. 15 - Using Procurement Contracts to Improve Social Distancing

Decisions That Matter

This episode of Decisions That Matter features input from "The Buying Bunch," a group of public procurement leaders with over 150 years of combined purchasing experience, about how governments and schools can actually increase social distancing, therefore decreasing human interaction and the spread of COVID-19, through the use of new contracts. Visit Procurated for more information about suppliers that can help your organization.

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Episode 117: Transitions

FedHeads

Budget debates are heating up as appropriation bills drop, Robert Shea and Francis Rose discuss what this means for Capitol Hill and the federal government. Budget debates are heating up as appropriation bills drop, Robert Shea and Francis Rose discuss what this means for Capitol Hill and the federal government.

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The "Missing Middle" for mass transport, explained

The Market Urbanism Report

Scrapping regulations and pricing road space will create a plethora of options for urbanites.

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Ep. 15 - Using Procurement Contracts to Improve Social Distancing

Decisions That Matter

This episode of Decisions That Matter features input from "The Buying Bunch," a group of public procurement leaders with over 150 years of combined purchasing experience, about how governments and schools can actually increase social distancing, therefore decreasing human interaction and the spread of COVID-19, through the use of new contracts. Visit Procurated for more information about suppliers that can help your organization.

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The "Missing Middle" for mass transport, explained

The Market Urbanism Report

Scrapping regulations and pricing road space will create a plethora of options for urbanites.

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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.