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The Urban Forestry Role In Community Resilience

Our nation’s communities continually face the shocks and stresses which Storm related natural disasters pose. The very nature, frequency, and severity of Storm impacts challenges Municipal Professionals to consider innovative…

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Liquids Work in Winter – The Proven Technology

Agencies across North American face increasing challenges in winter maintenance. Many agencies have added liquids, brines and blends to their tool box to combat this. Join us as we discuss…

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Self-Assessment = Accreditation

This Click Listen and Learn will address the challenges and opportunities of accreditation. Using the Management Practices Manual for Self-Assessment and Accreditation, self-assessment is a valuable exercise for comparing your…

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UFO or UAV? The Welcome Invasion of Drones in the Public Works World

In the past the sight of a multi-rotor, Unmanned Aerial Vehicle with flashing colored lights may have invoked a reaction similar to spotting a flying saucer. Now Small UAVs, or…

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You May Be More Sustainable Than You Think

All across North America agencies are being pressured to “be more sustainable”. As stewards of our local communities, Public Works has to take a leadership role in identifying and implementing…

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Modifying Operations and Facilities to Accommodate AFVs in Public Works Fleets.

 This session will address implementing alt fuel vehicles (AFVs) in public works fleets including evaluation of AFV availability and applicability, fuel station development and O&M options, maintenance facility modification requirements,…

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Project Delivery for the 21st Century

For public works professionals, building major public improvements for their communities can be a significant part of their work. Thus, early discussions of such improvements usually include answering the question…

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Winter Maintenance for Multi-Modal Transportation Options

Historically, winter maintenance in transportation has focused on the fastest, most efficient way to provide safe roads to the driving public.  As gas prices rise and attitudes change, communities across…

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Using Performance Measures to Boost Productivity

Cities that have performance measurement systems have found it easier to prioritize and specify expected results, clarify intangibles, investigate failure, and are able to distinguish between aspirational and achievable results.…

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Roving Reporter S2: E3 – Switchyard Park Project

Join Matt Harper as he learns about how the Town of Bloomington, IN acquired and made the vision for an old railroad switchyard come to life, offering increased recreational amenities…

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