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Can Cities Thrive in Turbulent Times? 3 Questions for Cities in 2022

The City Fix

Infectious disease outbreaks can have enduring influence on urban design and several have irrevocably shaped how modern cities feel and function. For example, parks, wide street design and even the home bathroom are all important legacies of cholera outbreaks; today, Continue reading on TheCityFix.com.

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California State Controller Betty Yee: A Career in Public Service

Policy Chats

In this episode, California State Controller Betty Yee talks with students from the UC Riverside School of Public Policy about her career in public office. About Betty Yee : State Controller Betty T. Yee was elected in November 2014, following two terms of service on the California Board of Equalization. As Controller, she continues to serve the Board as its fifth voting member.

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Preparing NOW for expected challenges

Librarian.net

White House deputy press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre speaks to reporters. An email I wrote to our state library association about the concerning things happening in Texas. Hello all — I am writing this kind of in my role as VT Chapter Councilor and somewhat as someone in the Intellectual Freedom Committee. I wanted to make you aware of an issue concerning book challenges.

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Enhanced Survey Personalization for Increased Community Engagement

Social Pinpoint

Capturing data from your community or stakeholders is essential. But, to capture feedback that is actionable and substantial, you need to ask the right questions. We have recently upgraded our survey design so that you can easily capture more meaningful, personalized data. This also means that our surveys are even more effective for community and. The post Enhanced Survey Personalization for Increased Community Engagement appeared first on Social Pinpoint - A Place to Engage Your Community.

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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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What We Can Learn About Climate Action from British Cities

The City Fix

As COP26 is in full swing in Glasgow, countries worldwide have failed to reduce emissions in line with the Paris Agreement targets to limit global warming to 1.5°C. But cities are a bright spot. Many have developed climate action plans. Continue reading on TheCityFix.com.

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California State Controller Betty Yee: A Career in Public Service

Policy Chats

In this episode, California State Controller Betty Yee talks with students from the UC Riverside School of Public Policy about her career in public office. About Betty Yee : State Controller Betty T. Yee was elected in November 2014, following two terms of service on the California Board of Equalization. As Controller, she continues to serve the Board as its fifth voting member.

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Paper in print: “Genetics and sector of employment”

Andy Whitford

Our new paper is now in print at the International Public Management Journal. Here’s the abstract: In this twin study we show that the penchant for a particular sector of employment has a genetic element: monozygotic twins evidencing a greater similarity of sector choice than dizygotic twins. The findings provide interesting evidence of a genetic basis for the choice to track together into the same sector.

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Mapping Logistics Technology

First State Insights

Eric Johnson, Senior Editor of Technology at the Journal of Commerce, speaks with Troy Mix, Associate Director of the University of Delaware's Institute for Public Administration (IPA), about efforts to map, understand, and report on the companies, technologies, and business functions at the forefront of innovation in the logistics sector. This episode is part one of a two-part conversation recorded on October 26, 2021, with part two examining the day-to-day interactions of businesses and househ

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Developing and using agency performance plans: An interview with Elizabeth Funsch, ArundelStat Manager, Anne Arundel County in Maryland – Episode #193

Andy Feldman's Gov Innovator podcast

Anne Arundel County, Maryland, has a population of just under 600,000 and is south of Baltimore and East of Washington D.C., with the county seat being Annapolis. In 2018, under County Executive Steuart Pittman, the county launched a performance-focused office called ArundelStat. One of the key initiatives of the office so far has been developing performance plans for 30 county departments.

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Episode 178: Different places, different results

FedHeads

The FedHeads reunited with Agile Government Guru Ed DeSeve to get an update on the adoption of agile principles in government. And they're needed now more than ever. The FedHeads reunited with Agile Government Guru Ed DeSeve to get an update on the adoption of agile principles in government. And they're needed now more than ever.

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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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Paper in print: “Governance landscapes for emerging technologies: The case of cryptocurrencies”

Andy Whitford

Our new paper is in print in Regulation & Governance : Scholars call for “adaptive governance” to balance concern about technology uncertainty with the need for innovation in the governance of emerging technologies. Yet, empirical assessment of such governance systems remains sparse. Do the actors interested in the potential regulation of an emerging technology focus on their own interests and opportunities, or do they think in terms of the collective interest?

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Automated Warehouses: Part Of The Urban Future

The Market Urbanism Report

Private sector logistics firms are reducing the need for warehouse labor.

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Automated Warehouses: Part Of The Urban Future

The Market Urbanism Report

Private sector logistics firms are reducing the need for warehouse labor.

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