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More than two dozen people representing downtown Orange businesses, organizations and local government gathered last Wednesday to learn the “secrets to a successful community” from National Main Street Center members. 
The Danish capital has redefined what city streets are for 
Nominations are now being accepted through May 10 for 2017's Great Streets, Great Neighborhoods, and Great Public Spaces. APA will recognize this year's Great 
By collecting real-time pollution data, an environmental group discovered Taiwan's largest petrochemical plant exceeded the emissions quota for pollution over 25,000 times. The plant didn't pay a cent for it. 
Move would drop Housing and Urban Development funding by about 14 percent as part of plan to cut domestic spending and increase the defense budget. March 9, 2017
Accelerate This: Including Residents’ Voices in Redevelopment Efforts
EngagingCities Staff
How They Did It: Atlanta 
Air quality data for Louisville, Ky. is now available on a new IFTTT channel that relays information to subscribers through text, email or even by changing the color of the user's smart light bulb in their home. 
Sunlight is said to be the best of disinfectants… March 7, 2017
From closed factories to open data: How Detroit is increasing civic engagement
EngagingCities Staff
In Detroit, data transparency is key. Since declaring bankruptcy in 2013 the city has turned to technology to improve communication and boost morale among its communities. A new open data portal shares information—around policy, public safety, and transportation—in an attempt to increase civic engagement. 
Urban upgrades will be coming to metropolises old and new March 6, 2017
Citizen Satisfaction with Digital Government Services Doubles in Two Years, Accenture Report Shows
EngagingCities Staff
Citizen satisfaction with digital government services has doubled in two years, says Accenture. 
As parents, how do we model how to be good citizens? There is no "one size fits all" model for civics engagement. 
Can photography bring NIMBYs and YIMBYs together? March 3, 2017
Civic Engagement Expected to Shine in Round 2 of City Accelerator
EngagingCities Staff
The initiative's leader shares his aspirations as the next round kicks off this week. Red tape has been holding Florida entrepreneurs back. A new initiative in Gainesville streamlines the process of starting a new business. By eliminating pain points for first time business owners, the city hopes to encourage creativity and competitiveness. 
A new study by William Eggers finds cities that tap the wisdom of the masses can maximize the impact of smart technology investments. 
Welcome back to Kittelson’s Corner my (now) weekly musings on things I think are interesting or important, especially in local government nerd-dom. Alright, let’s go. Book Review: The Blood o… 
The International WELL Building Institute (IWBI) is a public benefit corporation whose mission is to improve human health and well-being in buildings and communities across the world through its WELL Building Standard (WELL). 
A detailed guide from Harvard helps governments protect residents’ personal information in open-data initiatives. March 1, 2017
Providing Information and Options: Sequencing Discussions and Writing Discussion Materials
EngagingCities Staff
Learn how to sequence discussions and write discussion materials in the latest entry in our series on better public participation and engagement. |
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