NLC (National League of Cities)
SEPTEMBER 22, 2022
It’s a New School Year in America’s Cities: Back-to-school season is always an exciting time, including for city leaders and community members who are supporting all the learning, progress, and opportunities that students will experience in the new academic year.
The City Fix
FEBRUARY 4, 2022
The coronavirus pandemic hit public transport hard. Global ridership tanked initially by as much as 80%, and transit was still at around just 20% of pre-pandemic ridership at the end of 2020. There is serious concern that people will increasingly opt for private vehicles, should public. Continue reading on TheCityFix.com.
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Next City
SEPTEMBER 6, 2022
Can this collective commercial real estate model, created and led by Black businesses in Chicago, finally revitalize the South and West Side’s long-disinvested commercial corridors?
Open Access Government - Technology News
NOVEMBER 8, 2022
To manage the rising urbanisation of smart cities, city planners and managers must turn to real-time data processing. By 2030 it is expected that 28% of people worldwide will live in a city with at least one million inhabitants, according to a report on urbanisation by the Government Office for Science. In England alone, 82.9% of the population lived in an urban area in 2019, which is increasing all the time.
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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.
GCN
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
Amid a nationwide push to electrify transportation, observers said that cybersecurity doesn’t get appropriate attention.
Public Administration Today brings together the best content for professionals in the public administration field from the widest variety of thought leaders.
Open Access Government - Technology News
OCTOBER 20, 2022
AI technology has a vital role to play in the future of business and academia, and the better our understanding of it, the more it can expand across sectors and skill sets. Most forms of technology applications are well understood. Every computer programme can be deconstructed into the basic building blocks of code, and if it goes wrong, you can debug the software – often by simply stepping through the code line by line in order to find out where the problem lies.
GCN
OCTOBER 25, 2022
Real-time, bi-directional data can help cities determine not just what residents are doing – but why, according to the Smart Cities Council.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
DECEMBER 20, 2022
Generative AI and other foundation models are changing the AI game, taking assistive technology to a new level, reducing application development time, and bringing powerful capabilities to nontechnical users.
State Tech Magazine
OCTOBER 17, 2022
Malware is everywhere. Recent research has found that attacks against governments worldwide increased by 1,885 percent in 2021, and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency has highlighted ongoing threats to state facilities such as water and wastewater systems. Add in the evolution of malware and Ransomware as a Service attacks, in which malicious actors create and sell attack kits to less skilled users, and it’s no surprise that security is a top priority for state and local agenci
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In a rapidly evolving landscape, the integration of digital software into Public Works teams has become imperative. This shift presents an opportunity to transcend traditional approaches, unlocking new levels of efficiency, cost savings, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. This article offers comprehensive strategies to navigate this transformation.
Homeroom
OCTOBER 5, 2022
PROTECT YOURSELF FROM SCAMS INVOLVING STUDENT LOAN DEBT RELIEF YOU ARE YOUR BEST PROTECTION AGAINST SCAMMERS DON’T pay anyone who contacts you with promises of debt relief or loan forgiveness. YOU DO NOT NEED TO PAY ANYONE TO OBTAIN DEBT RELIEF. The application will be free and easy to use when it opens in October. DON’T. Continue Reading. The post Student Loan Debt Relief Do’s and Don’ts appeared first on ED.gov Blog.
Human Transit
NOVEMBER 14, 2022
My job as a public transit planner requires a lot of public engagement, as it should. In the projects we do for transit agency clients, mostly around bus network redesign, the task of seeking public feedback is at least one third of the project budget. But public outreach can be a frustrating and anti-democratic process, especially when it happens in public meetings.
FedTech Magazine
DECEMBER 12, 2022
Many government agencies lag in adoption of cloud computing and cite various obstacles as a deterrent. Let’s examine some common beliefs about cloud migration to determine which might be true and which might be misconceptions. Fact: Government Agencies Struggle with Siloed Data Siloed data is a major obstacle for government agencies. Information collected over decades includes isolated and duplicate data that limits visibility across agencies, many of which operate under their own policies.
Next City
OCTOBER 31, 2022
Before Sidewalk Labs targeted Toronto for its "smart city" project, it found 1,307 acres of land near downtown Detroit where its team believed they could carry out their utopian vision. There was just one problem.
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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.
Professional Grant Writer
JULY 26, 2022
Our team of professional grant writers talks a lot about nonprofit grant readiness. We are constantly assessing our clients to make sure they’re. The post Is your nonprofit ready to apply for a federal grant? appeared first on Professional Grant Writer.
GovLoop
OCTOBER 27, 2022
All of us start somewhere. As a GS-15 looking back on 20 years in federal government, I had some amazing mentors and supervisors — and some not-so-amazing folks in my professional life. There are many basic skills younger feds could benefit from knowing early by asking a trusted advisor for advice and steps. Here are a few things I wish I’d tackled earlier in my career through on-the-job training or by simply asking questions. 1.
The City Fix
AUGUST 1, 2022
Cities and communities around the world are stepping up to cut greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and prevent dangerous climate change impacts. Their strategies typically focus on reducing emissions from sectors such as transportation, energy, housing and waste. But there’s one sector many communities.
Open Access Government - Technology News
OCTOBER 17, 2022
Cycling to school can reduce air pollution and promote healthier choices, which could all be delivered by AI-powered insights. The first week of October marks Cycle to School Week, this year run by the Bikeability Trust and supported by Sustrans. It’s an initiative that echoes the necessity for our streets to be cycle friendly , forming part of the wider aim of creating smarter, safer and more sustainable towns and cities, says Mark Nicholson, Chief Executive Officer, VivaCity.
GAO (US Government Accountability Office)
NOVEMBER 29, 2022
The increasing frequency and severity of natural hazards—including those linked to climate change— has heightened the risk of disruption to the Department of State's operations overseas. This includes embassies and consulates, office buildings and.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
NOVEMBER 15, 2022
Economic and political turbulence have prompted speculation that the world is already deglobalizing. But the evidence suggests that global integration is here to stay, albeit with nuance.
State Tech Magazine
OCTOBER 6, 2022
Graffiti breeds graffiti. It’s a reality that prompted city leaders in Tempe, Ariz., to set a goal of reducing it to one instance per four square miles. “If you don’t clean it up quickly, it attracts more and detracts from the overall appearance of the city,” says Tempe CIO Mark Wittenburg. “But we had a very difficult time reaching our goal, and part of it was just identifying it quickly enough.
Homeroom
NOVEMBER 23, 2022
This month, as we’re thinking about gratitude, I’m reflecting on the tremendous impact that educators have had on my life. I would not be where I am today without the many teachers, counselors, librarians, and mentors that have lifted me up, and, now as an educator and mentor myself, I hope to pass that encouragement. Continue Reading. The post Gratitude for Arts and Science Educators appeared first on ED.gov Blog.
Google Public Sector
OCTOBER 4, 2022
In June, we announced the creation of Google Public Sector , a new Google division focusing on helping U.S. public sector entities—including federal, state, and local governments, and educational institutions—accelerate their digital transformations. It is our belief that Google Public Sector, and our industry partner ecosystem, will play an important role in applying cloud technology to solve complex problems for our nation.
GCN
NOVEMBER 15, 2022
Misunderstandings about cloud security, scalability and storage has led to the vast majority of enterprises spending much more than anticipated, a new survey finds.
Next City
OCTOBER 26, 2022
In Detroit, a group of Black and Brown parents are bringing their vision of culturally-rooted outdoor nature-based education to life.
Professional Grant Writer
DECEMBER 13, 2022
Some grant applications ask for a letter of support or commitment when there’s a partner organization or multiple stakeholders involved in a project. The post What to include in a letter of support for a grant appeared first on Professional Grant Writer.
Super Library Marketing
OCTOBER 17, 2022
Photo courtesy Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County. The house I grew up in was surrounded by cornfields. The nearest town was four miles away. It featured a grain elevator, a tiny country store, a barber shop, and a post office. A traffic light was installed after a tractor damaged the bridge from the town to the surrounding area. Photo of the old bridge, courtesy BridgeHunter.
The City Fix
MAY 19, 2022
The grave consequences of road traffic crashes are not a common theme in election campaigns. Nevertheless, the legislatures of Chile, Mexico and Colombia have recently advanced or are in the midst of debating valuable legislation to reduce traffic deaths and. Continue reading on TheCityFix.com.
Open Access Government - Technology News
NOVEMBER 9, 2022
Professor Jon Crowcroft FRS FREng, co-founder of iKVA , Researcher at Large, at The Alan Turing Institute and Professor of Communication Systems at Cambridge University’s Computer Laboratory, provides his view on Artificial Intelligence in the UK. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is one of the fastest-growing deep technologies in the world with the potential to transform multiple industries, drive substantial economic growth and irrevocably revolutionise our daily lives.
FedTech Magazine
AUGUST 14, 2022
The Defense Department has been investing in 5G wireless technology for years, partnering with commercial partners to test use cases at military bases for everything from edge computing to connected vehicles, base security and more. As the DOD evolves its use of 5G technology, it is also looking to dynamic spectrum sharing technology to ensure it can continue to use both its core military systems without interference and expand its wireless offerings.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
AUGUST 28, 2022
Africa’s fintech industry is coming of age. In the face of political and economic challenges and a global pandemic, fintech on the continent is booming. Here’s what comes next.
State Tech Magazine
SEPTEMBER 9, 2022
The use of artificial intelligence is rapidly increasing across cities and states. With the help of AI, urban environments are innovating to meet the demands of the digital age. As citizens require more efficiency from the websites they surf to the public transportation they ride, state and local governments are investing in AI technology to optimize the citizen experience.
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