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How Local Governments Can Support Home-Based Entrepreneurs

Posted on April 20, 2022

This guest article was written by Michael Huling, Graduate Assistant at the Davenport Institute for Public Engagement and Civic Leadership. Entrepreneurship has long been a feature of the American economy that reflects the dynamic and creative spirit of Americans. One of the fascinating developments that has emerged in light of the pandemic is the resurgence...
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Measure the Fiscal Benefits of Converting a Parking Space to a Parklet

Posted on June 3, 2021

Post-pandemic, people want to see outdoor dining and parklets continue.  Does it make sense for cities to buy parklets for their downtowns?  This simple model can help you understand the fiscal impacts of that decision. During the pandemic, many communities allowed their local restaurants and retailers to expand on public streets.  This response was very...
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We Can Never Go Back to Before

Posted on May 14, 2021

Today's Buzz is by Jenny Kosek (Twitter and LinkedIn), Community Engagement Coordinator for the City of West Allis, Wisconsin. What I'm Reading: Radium Girls by Kate Moore What I'm Listening To: Radiolab What I'm Watching: Shrill ________________________ In the 1997 blockbuster musical “Ragtime,” characters from across social, ethnic, and economic backgrounds encounter the upheaval and evolution...
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Improving American Cities through Urban Parks

Posted on April 21, 2021

U.S.'s first city park, built in 1634 Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Rebecca Cormier, Government Technology Consultant – connect with her on LinkedIn and Twitter! What I am reading: How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie What I am listening to: Armchair Expert podcast What I am watching: The Other Two With...
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Which Permitting Software is Right For You?

Posted on April 21, 2021

This guide was shared with ELGL by our friends at OpenGov.  With so many options out there for permitting software, figuring out which solution has the features your organization needs can feel daunting, especially when juggling the day to day demands of local governance. That’s why we’ve created this quick guide to help government leaders...
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The Future of Main Streets

Posted on February 24, 2021

This article was written by Rachel Witt, Executive Director of the South Grand Community Improvement District. Read all the articles in Rachel's Lessons & Partnerships in Community & Economic Development series. As COVID-19 continues, the makeup of our main streets will forever be changed. The slow build of closures this winter will change the footprint...
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Culture Shifts Require Being, Not Doing

Posted on February 12, 2021

It is often said that getting things done is about less talking and more doing. I know I have been guilty of using that as a mantra on a regular basis. However, what if we adopted a new mantra? Something along the lines of “less doing and more being”? Hear me out on this. I...

Rebuilding a City Requires Partners

Posted on February 3, 2021

This article was written by Rachel Witt, Executive Director of the South Grand Community Improvement District. Read all the articles in Rachel's Lessons & Partnerships in Community & Economic Development series. To rebuild a city requires many partners within a community. How do we connect our community? A community is connected through the partnership of...
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