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Is Your Community Preparing for 5G/Small Cell? What Should You Be Doing Now?

5G/Small Cell is coming – the technology is already being installed in some areas. We will talk about the current status of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) 5G rollout rules…

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The Top 10 Winter Maintenance Issues

APWA’s Winter Maintenance Subcommittee will host this open forum for discussing the most current and pressing issues that are facing public works and winter operations professionals today. We’ll break into smaller groups to concentrate on different operational components and then come back together to report out to the larger group. The Winter Maintenance Subcommittee will use the information gathered to establish a road map for future planning for conference sessions, webinars, and articles.

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Helping Agencies to Help Themselves

While snow and ice control programs across North America can vary depending upon individual needs and resources, there remain areas of commonality. This review of various small to large agency winter maintenance programs will provide insight into modes of operation, best practices, barriers to implementation, and successful methods for facilitating change management. Discover how agencies can help themselves through a better understanding of proven options and available resources.

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Talking Top Tech: Asset Management Technologies Edition

Join us for a look at Asset Management Technologies through the perspective of different lenses such as Public Works, Consultants, Industry, and International.  Leaders in each field will participate in a panel discussion and answer APWA member questions. 

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Shining a Light on the Legacy of Public Works

Throughout the country, the importance of Public Works is not perceived by many people. What does Public Works do on a daily basis? Why is Public Works important? Why do…

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Building the Public Works Pipeline

The Michigan APWA Chapter partnered with Grand Rapids Community College to build a Public Works Academy, moving individuals from poverty to great jobs in public works and filling the need…

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Changing Lives, Changing Communities: Workforce Development Programs

One of San Francisco Public Works’ most under-the-radar initiatives is also one of its most meaningful: workforce development. This initiative partners with local nonprofit organizations to provide opportunities for people who…

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One Water: From the Street to the Toilet, the First of its Kind Non-Potable Reuse at Los Amigos Park

The Los Amigos Park Stormwater Harvesting and Direct Use Demonstration Project is the first project of its kind to capture offsite runoff for treatment and use onsite. This multi-benefit process…

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Active Shoes and Wheels: Successes and Lessons Learned in a Small City’s Bike/Ped Journey

In the past, PWX has featured sessions on the “big city” practices for incorporating active transportation principles into the urban infrastructure. This speaker, from the Village of Lombard, Illinois, will…

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The Core Competencies of Resilience

Extreme weather and acts of terrorism highlight the need for resilient infrastructure systems and responsive public works staff. The academic community is beginning to respond by offering specific course work…

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