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Past, Present & Future: The Evolution of the Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities Snow Operations

Since statehood in 1959, little changed in Alaska’s snow removal operations beyond minor equipment configurations and operators in the seats. However, in the last 15 years, Alaska’s snow operations have undergone substantial and meaningful changes including adjustments to plow routes and work shifts, equipment innovations, and implementation of new technologies. Enjoy this overview of Alaska’s evolution from the past into the present day and their vision moving forward.

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A Tale of Two Bicycle and Pedestrian Friendly Cities

Bicycles, pedestrians, and now motorized scooters dot the Twin Cities landscape year-round. Being a bicycle and pedestrian friendly city in a cold climate is not easy but it is the responsibility of maintenance crews to keep all modes of transportation moving year-round. Join this discussion of bike and pedestrian policies, design standards, bike and pedestrian installations, maintenance responsibilities, and the challenges of accommodating these ever-growing transportation options.

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Circular City: Creating a Sustainable Circular Plan

Learn how cities are striving to become a global leader in environmental sustainability, balancing economic growth while preserving natural resources. To this end, cities are becoming more circular, a new, regenerative economic model designed to produce zero waste and the potential to generate hundreds of jobs and significant revenue. 

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Measuring Your Fleet, APWA’s Top 10 Performance Measures

Performance measurement is an important tool in helping fleet managers and policy makers evaluate the quality and effectiveness of fleet services. This season will provide proactive and practical examples of…

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PWX 2019 Opening General Session: “Facing Homelessness” with Rex Hohlbein

Rex Hohlbein Founder and Creative Director, Facing Homelessness Facing Homelessness At the 2019 PWX, homelessness and its impact on public works services will be given special focus. To begin framing the discussion, Seattle native, Founder and Creative Director of Facing Homelessness, Rex Hohlbein, has accepted APWA’s invitation to bring his unique perspective and insight to PWX by putting a face on the homeless issue. Rex believes that “the power of humanizing homelessness is that it allows us to see the beauty of each person living on our streets, rather than being overwhelmed by the complexity of the issue.” This realization became evident when he began inviting folks living homeless into his architectural office for conversation. He shares that, “The negative stereotype against the homeless was not matching up to the beauty of those I was meeting.”  From those encounters Rex began the Facing Homelessness Facebook page, sharing black and white photos with the stories of the people he was meeting. What began as a photo-journal project on Facebook, Facing Homelessness now has more than 50,000 social media followers and has become a non-profit organization, powered by five staff and the compassion of community. In 2017, Rex and his daughter, Jenn LaFreniere, started the social justice architecture firm BLOCK Architects. They have designed the ‘Block Project’ which is managed by Facing Homelessness as a community building solution though which homeowners agree to put off-grid 125 square foot homes into residential backyards for those experiencing homelessness. Please join us for this inspiring keynote presentation that will you will remember for a long time.
 
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C4S Round Table: Establishing Circular Cities through the Evaluation of Technology, Planning for Sustainability, and a Solution Driven Society.

The APWA Center for Sustainability (C4S) presents a roundtable discussion on “Circular Cities,” a concept which is gathering momentum around the world. C4S will bring a panel of international partners…

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From Pump Station to City Resolution: Envision® Assists the City of Coral Gables Deliver Sustainable Water Infrastructure

The City of Coral Gables has embraced principles of sustainability at all levels of its government, including its many operational departments. While the City had enacted multiple successful initiatives, there…

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The Truth About Government Communication

The truth about communication is, it’s hard! However, with time, attention, and strategy, your public works department can excel in this area. Chattanooga Public Works will share their communication strategies…

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#ReddingStrong – City of Redding Water Utility’s Outstanding Response to the 2018 Carr Fire

The Carr Fire was a large wildfire that burned in the Shasta Trinity Counties in California from July 23, 2018 to August 30, 2018. In the City of Redding, eight…

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How Golf Course Hazards Can Reduce Neighborhood Flooding

An increase in frequency and intensity of storms since 2013 caused hundreds of north Everett homes to flood, resulting in millions in damage claims. To eliminate chronic basement flooding and…

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