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Zencity Coronavirus Hackathon: Your Feedback Needed

This information is included on ELGL’s crowdsourced local government resources page for COVID-19/Coronavirus information. Submitted by ELGL member Ido Ivri, founder and CEO of Zencity: As the number of confirmed cases of the coronavirus increase in the United States, more residents are taking to the internet to voice their thoughts and concerns. They are also increasingly … Continued

Watch: Using Data to Design Resident-Centered Programs

This webinar aired on March 5, 2020. In many cities, the resident survey is a tool for establishing broad priorities (reduce crime, invest in infrastructure) or measuring progress toward a specific goal (Ensure 55% of residents are satisfied with the snow removal on city streets), but the City of Dayton, OH does more.  In Dayton, … Continued

Messaging Strategies During Pandemics

This information is included on ELGL’s crowdsourced local government resources page for COVID-19/Coronavirus information. Submitted by ELGL members Katie Nelson and Capt. Chris Hsiung from the Mountain View Police Department:

The Coronavirus and Your Workplace

This information is included on ELGL’s crowdsourced local government resources page for COVID-19/Coronavirus information. Submitted by ELGL member Matt DiCianni from Ancel Glink: The Coronavirus and Your Workplace

County of Santa Clara Issues Order to Cancel Mass Gatherings Due to Increasing Rates of COVID-19

This information is included on ELGL’s crowdsourced local government resources page for COVID-19/Coronavirus information. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 9, 2020   Contact: County of Santa Clara Emergency Operations Center/Public Health Department 408-808-7863 pio@eoc.sccgov.org COUNTY OF SANTA CLARA ISSUES ORDER TO CANCEL MASS GATHERINGS DUE TO INCREASING RATES OF COVID-19 SANTA CLARA COUNTY, CA — In … Continued

Only You Can Prevent Misinformation

Right Now with Nick Smith (Linkedin/Twitter) What I’m watching: Is It Canceled Yet? (Sorry, OA fans) What I’m re-reading: Alberto Cairo’s “The Truthful Art: Data, Charts, and Maps for Communication”  What I’m listening to: I have a soft spot for cover songs, and I think at this point we’re all hoping for The Cure, so … Continued

Podcast: Engagement, Arts, and Cities with Lynn Osgood, Civic Arts

Lynn Osgood Executive Director Civic Arts Austin Bio | LinkedIn | Twitter Intersection of community development and arts. Lynn Osgood, the Executive Director of Civic Arts Austin, joined the podcast to talk about bringing arts and culture into the way cities are built. She discussed some example projects of how artists have helped communities with … Continued

What We’re Learning About Learning: Emily, March 2020

What I’m Reading: Jane Jacobs’ The Death and Life of Great American Cities (for #CityHallShelfie on March 19, y’all, don’t miss it!) What I’m Listening To: The Ghost of Paul Revere, lately. What I’m Stoked About: OMG y’all, I love my job at ELGL and it’s about to be spring. As in, NOT WINTER ANYMORE. … Continued

Update: 2020 COVID-19 Equity Ambassadors Program accepting applications!

COVID-19 Equity Ambassadors Free if accepted | Register interest by April 30 The COVID-19 outbreak is forcing public servants to make decisions at an unprecedented pace. With a disease that disproportionately impacts our most vulnerable — from the elderly to low-income — decisions made without these communities in mind risk exacerbating current inequities. In times … Continued

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