If there ever were a time to focus on ways to “future-proof” cities, COVID-19 certainly presented it. City governments are being tested, and frustrations and fears are everywhere. It is sobering to consider what daily life will look like six months from now. Nevertheless, we must move forward. This is not a dissertation on how … Continued
Jonathan Reichental CEO of Human Future Author LinkedIn | Twitter | Bio Smart cities for dummies. Jonathan Reichental, is the CEO of Human Future, author, and former Chief Information Officer of Palo Alto, CA. He joined the podcast to talk about the role of government technology and his view on what makes a smart city. … Continued
This webinar occurred on May 7, 2020. About the webinar: As a result of COVID-19, millions of employees, including in government, are now working from home full time. While many may view this surge in remote working as a short-term response to a national emergency, it is likely more than that. When this crisis subsides, some employees … Continued
Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Dr. Sarah Martin, Vice President of Health Solutions at mySidewalk. Find her on Twitter @SarahKCMO and on Medium. You can also hear her first-ever podcast (what else do you do during the ‘Rona?) here. What I’m Watching: Currently, right this minute, a marathon of My Lottery Dream Home. The couple on this episode only won … Continued
This webinar aired on May 5, 2020. About the Event: This webinar will introduce participants to practical tools for mapping value, identifying uncertainty, and making strategic decisions in local government, through and beyond the current pandemic. As the globe is racked by uncertainty and instability, how can we navigate a moment where the ground for … Continued
In this virtual ideation session, we explored the challenges, opportunities, and strategies that organizations are thinking about, and then discussed using collaborative conversations. This session was hosted in partnership with Judi Brown and Leah Tremblay-Adams from CivicMakers. View the resources from the chat transcript Link to the Mural Board Draft example transition plan Watch the … Continued
Today’s Morning Buzz is by Brent Stockwell – connect with him on LinkedIn and Twitter!!! What I’m Listening To: Everything is Awful What I’m Watching: Agatha Raisin What I’m Reading: The Otter of Death Einstein’s Three Rules of Work On the bulletin board above my desk, I have tacked a quotation clipped from a magazine many years ago … Continued
Click each link to learn more and join ELGL for these five events this week! COVID-19 Response: Local Approaches to Food Access May 12, 2020 – Presented by Cities of Service Forward Together: A Local Government Virtual Conference (Day One) May 12, 2020 What-If Wednesdays with Nick Kittle May 13, 2020 Forward Together: A Local … Continued
In this series, ELGL Co-Founder Kent Wyatt poses three questions to the guest columnist, and the guest columnist selects one to reflect on. This week, Kent Hartsfield, Cartegraph, highlights three strategies for how local governments can respond to COVID-19. Nothing is more human than our deep desire to help others and to be supportive in times … Continued
Today’s Buzz is by Brianna Lennon — connect with her on Twitter and LinkedIn. What I’m Listening To (in the background): Parks and Recreation, Season 5, Episode 13, Emergency Response (featuring Leslie’s contingency planning for avian flu) Even on a good day, planning for Election Day has its own share of uncertainties and challenges. Throw in a worldwide … Continued
