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Public Works Operations – Past, Present and Future

Journey through the past , present, and future of one thriving public works department in the Midwest. You’ll hear from the Public Works Director who has been there 28 years…

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Performance Measures Are For People Too!

How can we expect someone to do a good job if we don’t first provide a description of what a “good job” is? The City of Medford, Oregon implemented a…

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Solid Waste Managers: Topics Every Manager Should Know Something About

Often in the solid waste management industry, new leadership is brought in from the outside. How can someone without extensive knowledge succeed in jumping into this complex and important role?…

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St. Louis Merchant’s Bridge: The Rehabilitation of a 130 Year-Old Mississippi River Bridge

Constructed in the 1890s, Merchant’s Bridge spans the Mississippi River and now is the top priority freight improvement project in the St. Louis region. The bridge’s current capacity limits the…

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Succession and Staff Planning for Small Cities/Rural Communities

Sponsored by APWA's Small Cities Rural Communities Committee. This presentation will explore specific issues faced by small cities and rural communities in relation to staffing issues and succession planning. We'll…

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Smart Trees! Success in Growing and Protecting the Urban Forest!

Learn how Cupertino, California, incorporated innovative and practical applications of GIS, QR code and smartphone technologies to identify and protect street trees while also educating and engaging the community. Inventorying…

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Powerful Arizona: Storm Response in America’s 5th Snowiest Region

Coconino County Public Works shares the key elements of their Snow Plan which was listed as an APWA Model Practice in their 2017 APWA Reaccreditation. The County maintains over 1000…

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The Role of Public Private Partnerships in Funding Infrastructure in Canada

Sponsored by the Canadian Public Works Association (CPWA) $1.25 billion in funding has been allocated in the new Building Canada program for public-private partnerships. Join us for a discussion with…

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Update on Issues and Advocacy for Infrastructure in Canada

Sponsored by the Canadian Public Works Association This session will provide attendees with an update of current advocacy efforts, projects, and partnerships from the Canadian Public Works Association. A “must…

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Omaha’s Journey to Update the Winter Maintenance Operations Plan

Following a challenging winter season in 2015-2106, the City of Omaha, Nebraska recognized the need to update its winter maintenance operations plan to be relevant in terms of actual operational…

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