2018

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What I have observed in 35 years of municipal consulting

Public Administration Associates

My first consulting assignment was a study of the Oshkosh Police Department in 1983. Recruiting the first administrator in the then Town of Menasha came shortly thereafter.

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10 Tips to Encourage Community Engagement in Diverse Communities

Social Pinpoint

We understand the power of nurturing positive relationships and encouraging participation from minority groups - here's 10 tips to help. The post 10 Tips to Encourage Community Engagement in Diverse Communities appeared first on Social Pinpoint - A Place to Engage Your Community. Article

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Books while you wait

Princeton Public Library

To paraphrase the great Jane Austen, it is a truth universally acknowledged that a new release book by a popular author — or a book that has received rave reviews — will have an enormous hold list.

2018 52
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Dale Bell visits the VW dealership to hand out Backfired postcards

Media Policy Center

Dale Bell, director of the new documentary “Backfired: When VW Lied to America”, visited the Volkswagen dealership in Santa Monica to hand out postcards about the film. For more informations, please visit: www.mediapolicycenter.org/backfired-vw-lied-america/.

2018 52
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ASPA TIMES Magazine: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

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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Help! We're Losing Our Parks! — Episode 030

Open Space Radio: Parks and Recreation Trends

On today’s episode, we’re talking about park conversions. In recent history, we’ve seen some pretty remarkable conversions of abandoned or unused commercial and industrial space — such as the internationally acclaimed High Line in New York City and The 606, a rails to trails conversion in Chicago — into vibrant public spaces. But the reverse is happening, too. Even though parks and open space are vital to every community, parks are being converted to non-park uses.

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How Oregon’s auto-enrollment IRA program, OregonSaves, helps state residents save for retirement: An interview with Lisa Massena, Executive Director, OregonSaves – Episode #168

Andy Feldman's Gov Innovator podcast

It has been estimated that more than half of Americans are saving too little to support an adequate lifestyle if they plan to retire at age 65.

2018 52
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Episode 2: Inside Blockchain

FedHeads

This week on FedHeads, Robert and Francis talk to Craig Fischer from the Office of Financial Innovation and Transformation at the Department of Treasury about blockchain, its applications for use in government, and a proof of concept Craig is currently running using blockchain technology for asset management.

2018 52
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S6 Episode 01 - Giving Gardens

ParkTalk podcast

Master Gardener Jan Gricus talks about the joys and challenges of growing vegetables at our community gardens and how donations of produce bring nutritious food to families in need. Master Gardener Jan Gricus talks about the joys and challenges of growing vegetables at our community gardens and how donations of produce bring nutritious food to families in need

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Data.gov Catalog Update

Data.gov

The heart of Data.gov is the catalog. The Data.gov catalog brings together datasets from hundreds of agency sources across the federal government and from 50 non-federal sources. Metadata for datasets that are available to the public are maintained by the … Continued. The post Data.gov Catalog Update appeared first on Data.gov. Meta - The Data.gov Blog

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Boosting Emotional Intelligence-A Key to Improved Local Government Working Relationships

Public Administration Associates

In late spring, I had the honor and privilege of giving the opening keynote talk at the UW-Whitewater Local Government Leadership Workshop.

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Reshaping Gentrification Through Community Engagement

Social Pinpoint

Gentrification is is a challenge for planners and community engagement professionals because of the adversarial relationship between stakeholders. The post Reshaping Gentrification Through Community Engagement appeared first on Social Pinpoint - A Place to Engage Your Community. Article

2018 52
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Nothing or everything

Princeton Public Library

Wrapped in two layers of clothing, I was well insulated to brave the brisk cold on my early morning walk, but not enough to keep me grounded in the present.

2018 52
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The most popular books of 2018

Princeton Public Library

It’s hard to believe but the end of the year is just one month away. As expected, Best Books of the Year lists are popping up all over the place (including our own list specifically for winter reading).

2018 52
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Short stories for shorter days

Princeton Public Library

Since the clocks turned back and daylight hours dwindle on our way to winter, I find less time to read. Dark evenings make me feel less productive, and I am liable to fall asleep on the couch at 7 p.m. while reading. I particularly enjoy short stories and novellas in these moments.

2018 52
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Seven books that are perfect fall reads

Princeton Public Library

Autumn is my favorite time of year. The brisk, snapping air, the marigold crunch of leaves underfoot, cozy nights under cozy blankets — what’s not to love?

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Growing the poet-tree

Princeton Public Library

Anticipating autumn’s arrival, our library’s first poet-in-residence, Dara-Lyn Shrager, recently taught some eager families about poetic forms in a weekend workshop.

2018 52
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Our friendly bookstore

Princeton Public Library

One of the great features of the Princeton Public Library is The Library Store. Since we opened The Sands Library Building back in 2004, the Friends of the Library have run a bookstore on the first floor.

2018 52
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Defend your Development Decisions with Data

Social Pinpoint

Planning with a collaborative style of decision-making must treat information and data as an asset within their decision making approaches. The post Defend your Development Decisions with Data appeared first on Social Pinpoint - A Place to Engage Your Community. Article

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The Most Important Things to Look for in a Digital Engagement Software

Social Pinpoint

There are a wide range of options for engaging with communities and stakeholders online and it's important to be sure that the one you choose has everything you need for your specific consultation.

2018 52
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Anything but ordinary memoirs

Princeton Public Library

As Mason Cooley once said, “Reading gives us someplace to go when we have to stay where we are.” From Hogwarts and Narnia to East Egg and the Pequod, books have the power to transport us to different times and cities, even an alternate universe.

2018 52
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The 5 Cs of Boosting Online Community Engagement

Social Pinpoint

There are some quick and easy steps you can take to make sure that your next consultation gets noticed and makes an impact. We call them the 5 Cs of online community engagement!

2018 52
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IAP2 Cocktail Catch-Up with Tegan Hughes – Keolis Downer

Social Pinpoint

Tegan is a community engagement professional with extensive experience working on major infrastructure projects for the government and private sectors for a range of clients including Transport for NSW and Australian Rail Track Corporation.

2018 52
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8 Tips to Help Identify the Right Stakeholder Groups and Reach the Right People

Social Pinpoint

Whether you're developing a new residential masterplan, redesigning a transport network, or collecting ideas for a placemaking project, identifying the right stakeholder groups is an essential part of the planning process.

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Advanced Mapping Features for Multi-Design Projects

Social Pinpoint

It is now easier to display multiple designs for one project in the same area with our advanced mapping features. The post Advanced Mapping Features for Multi-Design Projects appeared first on Social Pinpoint - A Place to Engage Your Community. Article Best Practice

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Ideation & Brainstorming Tools

Social Pinpoint

Creating an online space for a community to share their thoughts and ideas is a great way to make residents feel involved with council planning and projects.

2018 52
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Mapping Your Way to Better Engagement – 11 Reasons to Use Digital Engagement for Your Planning Project

Social Pinpoint

Take a minute to think about advertising in 2018. Where do you see the most ads? Likely, your first thought was an ad you saw online. Businesses have realized that if they want to reach their target market, they have to bring ads to their fingertips. People spend more time online than ever before.

2018 52
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14 inspiring stories that will make you eager to engage with your community

Social Pinpoint

People often feel that they can’t make a difference on their own. These stories show how people defied these doubts and taken a leap of faith to make a difference in their own community. Here are 14 examples of people who took it upon themselves to make a difference in their community.

2018 52
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Safe Ways to School – Cambridge Primary School – Case Study

Social Pinpoint

Location: Cambridge, New Zealand Goal: The goal of this project was to help school officials understand the barriers and safety concerns parents have around their children cycling and walking to and from school safely.

2018 52
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Screening of Backfired: When VW Lied to America at UCLA

Media Policy Center

Dale Bell, Co-CEO/President/Founder of The Media & Policy Center, is teaching a class in CRISIS MANAGEMENT at UCLA Saturday June 9th, at 1:15pm. There will be a screening of his new film: Backfired: When VW Lied to America. Preceding the showing of the film will be a brief talk by Dale Bell.

2018 52
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6 Major Benefits of Online Community Engagement

Social Pinpoint

Traditional public participation has been around for as long as anyone can remember.

2018 52
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Do No Harm Documentary selected for the REEL Recovery Film Festival!

Media Policy Center

Do No Harm Documentary selected for the Reel Recovery Film Festival 2018. Just Announced! Do No Harm Documentary selected for the REEL Recovery Film Festival lineup next October in Los Angeles. Watch here for screening info and special guests.

2018 52
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7 Lessons we Learned from the Facebook/Cambridge Analytica Scandal

Social Pinpoint

As the dust settles and more details emerge about the Cambridge Analytica/Facebook data privacy scandal, organizations all around the globe are reviewing their data collection and privacy policies.

2018 52
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Reflecting on the IAP2 Public Participation Spectrum

Social Pinpoint

The International Association of Public Participation (IAP2) developed the Spectrum of Public Participation to help clarify the role of the public in the project planning and decision-making process.

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