Economist & Public Sector #Innovator • Data Geek 🤓 • Advisor @FutureCitiesCA & @ofuturecities @ydcanada • Exec. Producer @Govlaunch Podcast • she-her-elle-la
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Today, @LivLabonte talks to @siddyholloway about how London is sharing its public transit stories and how you may be able to engage with your community on the topic of #mobility.
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#LocalGov innovation is the focus of a growing number of podcasts that highlight how creative, citizen-focused, and data-driven leadership is driving progress in cities. See if your favorite podcast made the list! @BloombergCities
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The city of @helsinki is using a team of ‘innovation agents’ from four city departments to identify service areas that could be improved by new solutions. #govtech #localgovernment #procurement
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The @CityofFortWorth is using three Bitcoin mining rigs from the @txblockchain1 to evaluate the technology's requirements, security needs, and potential uses during a six-month pilot.
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Such a treat to discuss municipal climate policy and politics with my friend @LivLabonte.
As the IPCC WGIII report shows, 40 to 70 % of emissions reductions by 2050 could happen in cities - municipal decision-makers have a lot of climate action power!
As countries focus their efforts on tackling #climatechange, cities have become an integral part of the solution. Today, @LivLabonte & @CANRacCanada’s @carobrouillette dive into what cities are doing to reduce their impact, the challenges they face & what’s still left to be done.
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In Ep.66 of the Govlaunch Podcast, @LivLabonte talks to Jeanne Holm, Deputy Mayor for Budget and Innovation at @LACity, about some transformative projects underway in LA and the importance of challenging existing narratives, especially ones that contradict the data.
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Govlaunch’s @LivLabonte sits down with @MTL_Ville's Commissioner of Economic Development, Cécile Vergier, to discuss social innovation, an emerging smart cities framework that empowers residents, non-profits and businesses to solve complex societal problems.
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Today we talk with @CityPatersonNJ's Chief Data Officer, Harsha Mallajosyula, about their work (license restoration, a guaranteed income pilot & more) to improve equity & outcomes for those historically marginalized. Come learn how your gov can explore similar initiatives 👇
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Our community has spoken! We’re excited to release the most popular innovation projects shared on Govlaunch in 2021. 🎉 Come see how local government teams across 21 countries served their residents and improved their communities in the face of an unprecedented year.
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Today we start the first of our 3 part series with @Reichental, founder of @HumanFutureTeam and former CIO for @cityofpaloalto. Before we discuss the flashy new tech that will revolutionize the public sector, he shares some advice for putting your smart cities plan in motion.
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Thrilled to announce that Govlaunch now hosts over 6,000 innovation projects by local governments across 21 countries. Many thanks for helping us build the largest free resource for government teams globally! Come search the wiki: govlaunch.com/projects
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As we approach National Day for Truth and Rec. I ask my friends and colleagues to challenge themselves: do one more thing than you did the year before. If you run a small business, consider making space for Indig creators. If you’ve never worn orange, wear a shirt and be visible
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While local govs are notorious for planning their way out of problems, is there merit to focusing on what processes & policies should be removed? This week @LivLabonte talks to the @cityoftoronto's @RedSquidLab & @deniscarr about the power of “unplanning” to simplify processes.
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Hitting the road this weekend? Tune into the Govlaunch podcast for our latest series on digital inclusion – featuring the @CityofDetroit's @JoshEdmonds216. Listen to his inspirational story to discover what's possible when leadership fosters the next generation of innovators. 👏
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What is Civil Defense, and why should your local gov implement it? City Innovation Lead @sean_audain shares @WgtnCC’s efforts to protect its community, from earthquakes (30+ > mag 2.0 in May 2021 alone) to pandemics (like Covid-19).
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📘 Discover the innovative ways local governments around the world are utilizing data to improve performance and service delivery.
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Thanks, @livlabonte!!
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Just read Disability Visibility (edited by @SFdirewolf) w/ pals working in policy.
This collection of powerful & beautifully written first person essays are a stark reminder of how we fail people with disabilities far too often & how much we can & must learn from them #GAAD2021
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In part two of our latest Govlaunch Podcast series, we talk examples of playful projects in Washington, D.C. and beyond with @jsilver76 and @bgstokes – and how you can incorporate play to boost engagement. Have a listen!👇