The City Fix
JUNE 11, 2021
Jaime Lerner passed away on May 27, 2021. A world-renowned Brazilian urbanist, he was three times mayor of Curitiba and two times governor of the southern state of Paraná. Besides his great ideas, he was a very kind person and. Continue reading on TheCityFix.com.
The Stoop (NYU Furman Center)
JUNE 11, 2021
After the COVID-19 pandemic severely affected the hotel industry in New York City, policymakers considered whether to promote the reuse of distressed hotel buildings as housing. After all, hotels are constructed to offer shelter, they have been mostly empty during the past year, and New York City is in constant need of expanding its housing supply. However, carrying out these conversions is not simple.
Princeton Public Library
JUNE 8, 2021
Celebrate the official start of summer at the library by joining our annual Summer Reading program, beginning June 15. Open to readers of all ages, we invite you to reflect, investigate and interact with the world around you and see how “Reading Colors Your World.” Children and teens who log at least 20 days of […].
Public Works Group Blog
JUNE 7, 2021
Hinckley, MN, 1894. The top photo was taken before the fire consumed the town. The photo on the bottom was taken after the fire. Photos from A History of the Great Minnesota Forest Fires, Sandstone, Mission Creek, Hinckley, Pokegama, Skunk Lake by Elton T. Brown. For Building Safety Month, which was in May, I looked for some books I could read to help me better understand disasters and resiliency.
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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.
The City Fix
JUNE 11, 2021
Half a century ago, a lethal haze of smoke and fog, otherwise known as the Great Smog of 1952, covered London and killed as many as 12,000 people. More recently, in 2013, Ella Adoo-Kissi-Debrah died at the hands of air pollution. Continue reading on TheCityFix.com.
Public Purpose - An Independent Advisory Company
JUNE 5, 2021
Why we need a critical review of digital transformation of government and the public sector in Australia to support human flourishing through sustainable and shared prosperity. Australia needs a critical review of 20 years of digital transformation of government and the public sector to provide an honest and tough-minded critique of what’s been done and delivered so we can determine what big bets need to be made now that line up with the changing purpose, role and function of government in a ver
Public Administration Today brings together the best content for professionals in the public administration field from the widest variety of thought leaders.
Decisions That Matter
JUNE 8, 2021
This episode of Decisions that Matter, a Procurated podcast, features a wonderful interview with Jason Stienmann about adding value to supplier relationships by collaborating and working toward long term relationships that foster growth and innovation for both parties. This episode is also brought to you by NIGP, The Institute for Public Procurement.
The City Fix
JUNE 10, 2021
The WRI Ross Center Prize for Cities is the premier global award celebrating and spotlighting transformative urban change. The five finalists for the $250,000 prize come from very different urban environments — in Kenya, Argentina, Mexico, India and the United. Continue reading on TheCityFix.com.
CarahCast
JUNE 6, 2021
In this podcast, hear insights from industry experts about key accessibility requirements as described in the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1. Specifically, this session will provide: Tips to help your agency determine how compliant you are today and formulate a plan to make all online forms accessible and compliant, Insights on utilizing Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) Forms for enterprise PDF creation to ensure compliance.
Public Sector Future
JUNE 9, 2021
In this episode we are joined by Luis Felipe Monteiro, the Secretary of Digital Government in Brazil. He oversees digital transformation of the federal government and is dedicated to implementing innovation actions in the public sector focusing on the needs of the citizens. We discuss how to scale digital transformation in a very large country, how digital approaches have enabled support of the most financially vulnerable people during the COVID-19 pandemic, and where Brazil is focusing next.
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Decisions That Matter
JUNE 8, 2021
This episode of Decisions that Matter, a Procurated podcast, features a wonderful interview with Jason Stienmann about adding value to supplier relationships by collaborating and working toward long term relationships that foster growth and innovation for both parties. This episode is also brought to you by NIGP, The Institute for Public Procurement.
FedHeads
JUNE 7, 2021
The FedHeads welcome Los Angeles City Controller Ron Galperin to discuss the L.A. Equity Index, the division of disparities and barriers to opportunity and resources. Controller Galperin explains the difference between diversity and equity and how to close equity gaps. Listen to find out more. The FedHeads welcome Los Angeles City Controller Ron Galperin to discuss the L.A.
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JUNE 7, 2021
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