OpenGov

AUGUST 16, 2023

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Reprogramming the City

AUGUST 15, 2023

In Lima, Peru, harvesting water from air became possible by repurposing an existing billboard. In the heart of Lima, Peru, a stark paradox emerges. Despite being the second driest city globally, right after Cairo, Lima is nestled within Peru’s coastal desert, making the availability of clean drinking water a significant challenge. A majority of its inhabitants are forced to depend on small wells, which unfortunately are often tainted and far from ideal.

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GovPilot

AUGUST 16, 2023

When you think of major cities, which comes to mind: pedestrians or cars? Chances are, you’re probably thinking of a lot of people walking and maybe even a few opting to use a bicycle!

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NLC (National League of Cities)

AUGUST 17, 2023

Roughly 27% of adults in the United States live with a disability. Individuals with a disability often struggle, like many today, to find adequate, accessible housing at affordable prices.

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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.

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Center for Community Progress

AUGUST 17, 2023

In 2023, Michigan land banks mark two important milestones: 20 years since the passage of Michigan’s Land Bank Fast Track Act and incorporation of the 50th land bank in the state. Here’s what community revitalization leaders can learn from Michigan, what impact Michigan land banks have had on neighbors and neighborhoods, and what land bank leaders in the Great Lakes state need to continue their success.

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Reprogramming the City

AUGUST 15, 2023

Urban reuse swaps out the old use of urban objects for new innovation. Table of Contents 1. Why Urban Reuse Matters 2. Examples of Urban Reuse 3. The Challenges of Urban Reuse 4. The Future of Urban Reuse UTEC Water Billboard – Lima, Peru Cascade Stairway – Hong Kong Cities worldwide are brimming with examples of how old structures and spaces can be reimagined to serve new, often unexpected purposes.

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NLC (National League of Cities)

AUGUST 16, 2023

As we celebrate the one-year anniversary of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), signed on August 16, 2022, this blog is the second of a two-part series looking at the status of 10 key programs from the IRA and resources for local leaders.

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FedTech Magazine

AUGUST 16, 2023

What the public sees when they use government services: updates on their packages’ travels through the mail system, the latest weather alerts, first responders jumping into hazardous situations without hesitation. What the public doesn’t see: the behind-the-scenes work that federal IT specialists put in to make sure those services operate without hesitation, and the imagination that they use to come up with the solutions when the environment in which they’re working is complicated.

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Open Access Government - Technology News

AUGUST 16, 2023

AI is already playing a massive part in our lives; however, what role does artificial intelligence play in accessibility? Here, Mike Taylor, Senior Accessibility Analyst, Comms and Training Manager from the Digital Accessibility Centre explores When did you last use artificial intelligence (AI), and for what? Was it to ask Siri about the weather, ask Alexa to make a purchase on your shopping list, or Chat GPT to write you an article?

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State Tech Magazine

AUGUST 17, 2023

The Colorado Broadband Office recently applications for its Capital Projects Fund, part of its Advance Colorado Broadband Grant program. The CPF, backed by the state of Colorado, has $162 million to allocate to entities working on broadband infrastructure projects that deliver high-speed internet to homes and businesses in underserved communities. The CPF focuses specifically on infrastructure, awarding money only to projects that aim to improve IT infrastructure.

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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.

Local Government

GovLoop

AUGUST 18, 2023

Constituents depend on digital engagements to connect with state and local government — they’re going online to pay utility bills, apply for permits and renew vehicle registrations. Unfortunately, a number of factors can get in the way of ensuring secure and stress-free digital interactions for state and local constituents, including: Bad actors are well aware of vulnerabilities in backend outdated solutions, yet IT departments may lack the resources to keep these systems patched.

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FedTech Magazine

AUGUST 14, 2023

Startling a well-trained, Right Stuff astronaut takes some doing, but Dr. Joe Schmid recently managed to, with the help of augmented reality. The NASA flight surgeon and his team used Microsoft’s HoloLens and Kinect camera to project a live, holographic image of Schmid on board the International Space Station. “I knew we had connected when the crew member said, ‘Whoa!

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The City Fix

AUGUST 16, 2023

With cities facing population growth, changing work patterns, the climate crisis and ever-widening inequality gaps, improved transportation systems are critical. City governments and local leaders are uniquely positioned to foster innovation to serve public needs. Teaming up with private sector.

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State Tech Magazine

AUGUST 15, 2023

At this year’s NASCIO Midyear conference, there was much talk about the cultural side of IT and how agencies must cultivate work environments that create a sense of belonging. Some attendees also made the assertion that when it comes to training and professional development, IT deputy directors might be more interested in honing their soft skills than anything else; for example, they want to know how to communicate with legislators and stand in for CIOs.

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PA TIMES Magazine is a publication of the American Society for Public Administration (ASPA), a not-for-profit corporation. This edition focused on diversity, equity and inclusion in public administration, including guest columns, insights for the field and interviews with city government DEI officers about their work at the local level.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

AUGUST 16, 2023

Investment in recycling is accelerating. Now may be the time to derisk through business model innovations and by pursuing investment opportunities further upstream.

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FedTech Magazine

AUGUST 17, 2023

Without network management tools, federal IT environments could quickly grow unwieldy. These tools give administrators the ability to maintain, monitor and manage the network to ensure it remains reliable as new applications and services are added. When these critical tools are targeted, immediate action must be taken to protect the network.

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Open Access Government - Technology News

AUGUST 15, 2023

Dr Hassan Khan, Head of School of Digital Finance at Arden University, describes the growing influence of AI in the financial industry Late last year, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and the Bank of England (BoE) analysed the impact of artificial intelligence AI in the financial industry in the UK. Looking at machine learning (ML), in particular, they found that the number of UK financial services firms using ML is rising, with 72% reporting that they either use or develop ML applications.

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State Tech Magazine

AUGUST 14, 2023

The Criminal Justice Information Services Division of the FBI provides security guidance to federal, state and local law enforcement agencies accessing criminal justice information currently or previously managed by the bureau. The FBI continues to make more investments in cloud computing and moving workloads to the cloud, and so late last year, CJIS updated the CJIS Security Policy to enhance security measures for state, local and other agencies accessing federal criminal info such as fingerpri

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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.

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GAO (US Government Accountability Office)

AUGUST 16, 2023

Declining test scores, widespread teacher shortages, and steadily increasing hostile behaviors like bullying and hate speech have all left their mark on public school students and teachers over the last few years. Many students, their families, and.

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DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

AUGUST 18, 2023

My Fundraising HayDay podcast co-host and dear friend Amanda Day experienced a new way of looking at things during a recent vacation. While the new ice cream flavors and beautiful seascapes she discovered along the coast of Maine must have been breathtaking, a singular revelation came to her as she squinted at her phone. A friend noticed her discomfort and lent her reading glasses—literally changing how Amanda saw everything!

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Disaster Zone blog

AUGUST 14, 2023

Today, tomorrow and into the future.

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State Tech Magazine

AUGUST 16, 2023

In the past few years, as state and local governments sought to modernize and release more digital services to meet the needs of citizens during the coronavirus pandemic, they have embraced an agile approach to government service delivery. In some cases, government agencies have partnered with nonprofit organizations such as Code for America to become nimbler in their development of government services.

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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

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GAO (US Government Accountability Office)

AUGUST 17, 2023

The United States’ nuclear weapon stockpile depends on facilities that are, on average, about 50 years old. In fact, the processing of enriched uranium used in nuclear weapons is still conducted in an Oppenheimer-era facility built in 1945. These.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

AUGUST 17, 2023

Measuring, tracking, and benchmarking developer productivity has long been considered a black box. It doesn’t have to be that way.

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Disaster Zone blog

AUGUST 17, 2023

A review of a new book on information management for disasters.

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Super Library Marketing

AUGUST 16, 2023

Watch this episode now #LibraryMarketing Show, episode 203 Is Artificial Intelligence (AI) a threat to your job as a library marketer? It’s a serious question I’ve been pondering for a while. I turned to someone I truly admired for advice and we’ll unpack what she has to say about AI and promoting your library in this episode. Plus we’ll give kudos to someone doing great work in library marketing.

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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.

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Google Public Sector

AUGUST 15, 2023

We’re excited to see many of you back in person for Next ‘23 , Google’s global exhibition of inspiration, innovation, and education, at San Francisco’s Moscone Center from August 29-31. With 250 breakout and training sessions and more than 200 partner exhibits, Next ‘23 is the place to be for developers, researchers, and decision-makers committed to an accessible, scalable, socially responsible cloud.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

AUGUST 18, 2023

When automating back-end processes, semiconductor companies can maximize impact by optimizing operating systems, management levers, mindsets, and behaviors.

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Disaster Zone blog

AUGUST 15, 2023

Lessons from four decades of studying emergency management.

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Super Library Marketing

AUGUST 13, 2023

Photo courtesy Cincinnati and Hamilton County Public Library The worst day I’ve ever had in a job was in 2009. I was working in television news as a producer. It was during the recession, and times were tough for TV stations. Most of our ad dollars came from car dealerships. Vehicle sales fell 40 percent that year, which meant the dealerships had no money to spend on television ads.

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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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