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Innovator's Journey: Shifting to the New Municipal Working Environment

April 06, 2021

Jim Twombly, City Manager of Aurora, Colorado, shares how he leveraged communication, compassion, and genuine connection to lead city staff through not only adapting to but embracing changing work environments.

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Innovator's Journey: Shifting to the New Municipal Working Environment

April 06, 2021

Jim Twombly, City Manager of Aurora, Colorado, shares how he leveraged communication, compassion, and genuine connection to lead city staff through not only adapting to but embracing changing work environments.

How Durham Provided Legal Relief to More Than 35,000 in Two Years

January 28, 2021

In 2018, the City of Durham, NC launched an innovative new program in partnership with our Courts, District Attorney, and multiple community partners called the Durham Expunction and Restoration (DEAR) program to remove barriers to employment caused by license suspensions and criminal records.

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How Durham Provided Legal Relief to More Than 35,000 in Two Years

January 28, 2021

In 2018, the City of Durham, NC launched an innovative new program in partnership with our Courts, District Attorney, and multiple community partners called the Durham Expunction and Restoration (DEAR) program to remove barriers to employment caused by license suspensions and criminal records.

Using 911 Calls for Service Data to Help Cities Evaluate First Responder Services

December 30, 2020

Do first responders’ services and scope of responsibilities align with community needs based on the types of calls for service coming to 911 centers? A newly launched study seeks to answer this question.

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Using 911 Calls for Service Data to Help Cities Evaluate First Responder Services

December 30, 2020

Do first responders’ services and scope of responsibilities align with community needs based on the types of calls for service coming to 911 centers? A newly launched study seeks to answer this question.

Innovator's Journey: Embrace Ambiguity to Discover New Answers

December 15, 2020

Tom Bonfield is a local government superstar and is now sharing some of his wisdom and learned lessons from his 40+ years in local government.

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Innovator's Journey: Embrace Ambiguity to Discover New Answers

December 15, 2020

Tom Bonfield is a local government superstar and is now sharing some of his wisdom and learned lessons from his 40+ years in local government.

Creating Environmental Key Performance Indictors

November 19, 2020

Over the past few decades, activists and communities have demanded further action to improve environmental practices and emergency response efforts within local government. How can local governments measure their progress towards environmental sustainability?

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Creating Environmental Key Performance Indictors

November 19, 2020

Over the past few decades, activists and communities have demanded further action to improve environmental practices and emergency response efforts within local government. How can local governments measure their progress towards environmental sustainability?

Innovator’s Journey: Celebrating Diversity While Supporting Local Artists and Businesses

November 12, 2020

Hear from the City of Grand Rapids, MI as they discuss lessons learned from Bridge GR, an event series championing economic vitality and diversity in their community.

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Innovator’s Journey: Celebrating Diversity While Supporting Local Artists and Businesses

November 12, 2020

Hear from the City of Grand Rapids, MI as they discuss lessons learned from Bridge GR, an event series championing economic vitality and diversity in their community.

Teleworking for the Long Run?

November 12, 2020

Implementing Telecommuting Policies in Your Organization for the Long Term

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Teleworking for the Long Run?

November 12, 2020

Implementing Telecommuting Policies in Your Organization for the Long Term

Should We Return to Normal? Antifragile Principles in the Time of the Coronavirus Pandemic/the Election/All of 2020

November 06, 2020

Kathleen Kennedy, Director of Innovation and Sustainability at Springfield Township, shares how her team used AFI Antifragile principles as a guide through uncertain times.

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Should We Return to Normal? Antifragile Principles in the Time of the Coronavirus Pandemic/the Election/All of 2020

November 06, 2020

Kathleen Kennedy, Director of Innovation and Sustainability at Springfield Township, shares how her team used AFI Antifragile principles as a guide through uncertain times.

Closing the Gap in Affordable Housing

October 29, 2020

Increasing affordable housing options to fill the widening gap between single-family detached homes and mid-rise apartments or condos us being considered in more US cities.

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Closing the Gap in Affordable Housing

October 29, 2020

Increasing affordable housing options to fill the widening gap between single-family detached homes and mid-rise apartments or condos us being considered in more US cities.

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