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Sponsored by APWA's Solid Waste Management Committee RISN is a partnership between the City of Phoenix and Arizona State University to bring together government, university, and non-governmental entities to create a resource-focused Sustainable Urban Metabolism (SUM) platform. Current projects include a waste reduction effort with a local school district, a regional GHG emissions inventory, a food resource feasibility analysis and an assessment of multi-family recycling programs.
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Assessing network fitness for bicycle travel within the street networks of a municipality is possible using the Low Stress Bicycle Network Classification Concept. This presentation features the networking modeling conducted by the Hawaii DOT and the City and County of Honolulu
Read MoreSponsored and hosted by APWA's Water Resources Management Committee Day Two of the Public Works Stormwater Summit will focus on sustainable stormwater management strategies and best practices.
Read MoreSponsored by APWA's Government Affairs Committee Come learn how to be an effective advocate for public works and about the key role your chapter can plan in APWA’s advocacy efforts. Join in a discussion of why advocacy is important and explore tools available to APWA Chapters to be effective advocates at both local and federal levels. We’ll also review current legislative actions at the federal level impacting public works and describe how you can be involved in strengthening the voice of public works to decision-makers.
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With billions of dollars in investment and hundreds of infrastructure projects over the coming decades, cities have the ingredients in hand to be heroes for sustainability – shifting the past focus of "doing things right" to "doing the right things". Don't miss this inspiring presentation that will feature dozens of examples from cities that have incorporated sustainable purchasing and water, waste, fleet, and street initiatives.
Read MoreCreative thinking, ingenuity and a willingness to "take the road less traveled" allowed the City of Ogden to replace its aging water treatment plant with an innovative, cost-effective solution. They piloted membrane filtered equipment with the intent of recycling the waste streams at the head of the plant. This pilot showed that yes, indeed, the membrane equipment could treat all of the backwash processes.
Read MoreFacilitator: To be announced. Discover approaches for cooperation between community groups, local businesses, and public works departments to achieve sustainable infrastructure projects and services.
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Examine how the Town of Franklin, Massachusetts, has implemented green infrastructure solutions for groundwater withdrawal, sewer inflow and infiltration, and phosphors stormwater pollution initiatives that meet or exceed standards cost effectively.
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While transportation improvement projects have long-term benefits for the community, they can pose short-term harm for surrounding businesses. Discover how a construction mitigation and business assistance program can turn public outcries into accolades.
Read MoreSponsored by APWA's Fleet Services Committee It is no longer enough to have just mechanical experience if your ambition is to become a fleet manager. Today's fleet professionals must have skills and knowledge in business management, human resources, information technology, risk management, finance, and asset management. Get the latest information about the importance of certification, training, and pay scale development.
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