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The objective of this session is to facilitate a technology exchange among international public works officials and to discuss and promote innovative public works technologies, operations, and best practices in…
Read MoreThe 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…
Read MoreNEW SLR Projections – the science behind the data (15 min) In July 2018, new sea level rise projections were released for Washington. The background about how these projections have…
Read MoreThe Howard County, MD Compost Facility is a premier example of how municipalities can provide cost-effective composting of food waste, yard trim, and manure. This case study illustrates available composting…
Read MoreThe Skunk Creek Landfill served portions of the City of Phoenix disposal needs from the 1970’s until 2005. This landfill is located on almost 640 acres and is divided into…
Read MoreThe 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…
Read MoreFrequently, large cities and highly urbanized metro areas celebrate community sustainability efforts or Smart Growth. However, it can be tougher to find prominent sustainability practices in America’s smaller towns and…
Read MoreCommunities big and small, rural and urban, are exploring smart city applications. Technology can offer wonderful benefits—making communities safer, easier to navigate, more efficient, and more engaged—but only when implemented…
Read MoreCity and County engineers often receive requests, complaints, and suggestions from citizens about traffic safety (new pedestrian crossing warning technology, intelligent transportation systems, bikeable/walkable communities). The 2018 APWA Exceptional Performance…
Read MoreUtilizing the recently completed North Seattle Neighborhood Greenway as a case study, this Lightning Round will highlight the data-driven approach and policy foundation that has made the Neighborhood Greenway program…
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