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What’s the difference between leadership and management? Like the debate over whether leadership is an art or a science, this question lingers in the minds of many who can’t draw…
Read MoreSmall city leaders discuss using asset management software and related tools to assess, maintain, repair, and improve the roads in our communities in an efficient manner. Panelists also discuss the…
Read MoreAre you sure that the outdoor grounds facilities you are responsible for comply with ADA laws? In this program, you’ll learn about accessibility and universal access in grounds areas. Information…
Read MoreAsset management impacts all aspects of public works. It requires organizational buy-in and should be a continuous improvement process. The APWA Asset Management Committee offers guidance on how the 2023…
Read MoreEvery public works department struggles with workforce capacity issues and budget constraints. Managing city assets located in confined spaces, or networked or distributed assets across hundreds of square miles, make…
Read MorePreparing a Successful Master Plan: It takes Two – Planners and Operators. Master plans, and the resulting capital improvement plans, are the basis for public works programming. Operations staff are critical…
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In its fourth webinar on the historic Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), APWA Government Affairs will host Gilbert Resendez, Federal Program Officer (FPO) for the National Telecommunications and Information…
Read MoreCollecting and managing accurate asset data is difficult, and many agencies operate with incomplete data that limit functions such as preventative maintenance, service, capital improvement planning, and more. New advancements in software, street-level imagery, light detection and ranging (LiDAR), and artificial intelligence enable a scalable approach to quickly digitize environments and collect complete asset inventories that improve operational efficiencies. This session highlights recent case studies from several jurisdictions, including a deep dive into recent advancements in operations for the City of Berkeley. From defining challenges to implementing solutions and the impact on staff, hear from the consultant and agency manager how such initiatives improve agency readiness and resiliency through enhanced access to critical information, better situational awareness, and more productive telework capabilities.
Read MoreAs municipalities and suburbs grow, the available natural undisturbed land becomes much more valuable and, therefore, protected through unified development ordinances (UDO) or tree conservation areas (TCA). Urban forestry becomes a real consideration. Registered foresters and certified arborists are just the experts to find solutions and execute action plans to manage the effect of development on natural areas and advise on best practices for the future. Some tree experts have embraced new technologies to better map the existing landscape and seamlessly communicate and visualize their solutions to all involved. Tree inventories, champion tree assessments, natural buffers, basal area calculations, deformation, and hazardous tree assessments are all part of what foresters and arborists specialize in when it comes to urban development. The ArcGIS Collector app and associated geographic information system (GIS) data management software can help spatially define areas that need inventory while navigating difficult sites.
Read MorePresented by the Emerging Leaders Academy 2021-2022 Class: Studying Agency response to pandemic related shortages and analyzing methods for recovery.
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