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Going Global with Smart Cities…Positioning Your Public Works Agency for an Unimaginable Future

There’s an avalanche of new technologies coming our way that will transform the urban fabric. Join us in this conversation about what many public works agencies are already doing to…

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Succession Planning and Servant Leadership: A Multi-Generational Perspective. 

Succession Planning and Servant Leadership: A Multi-Generational Perspective. In the near future, employees across all levels of public works will become retirement eligible. Having a clear plan in place to identify and develop future leaders who can fill their roles is critical to the success of any public works agency. Discover how implementing a servant leadership philosophy can help agencies attract and retain the future workforce. Presenters from multiple generations and roles in public works will share their experiences and describe their vision of effective succession planning. 

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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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DHS: Partners in Infrastructure Protection and Resilience

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is building new partnering models to innovate operations and enhance infrastructure resilience. Learn how the 16 critical infrastructure sectors are organized and how you…

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Creating Teams Of Excellence to Save Lives In Catastrophic Disasters

In early 2017, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Works identified qualified engineers to interview with Los Angeles County Fire Department to become Structures Specialists on the FEMA USA-Task…

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Upping Your Utility Coordination to the Next Level: Successful Partnerships!

Utility conflicts and relocations continue to be the primary cause of schedule delays and project cost overruns for public works projects. Developing and maintaining strong partnerships between public agencies and…

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Best Maintenance Practices for Snow Fleets – Before, During, and After the Snow

Keeping your snowfighting equipment in top shape is a continuous process that begins when the last snow of the season has fallen.  Learn about the different stages of winter preparedness; how to avoid having to do basic and emergency repairs when you need the equipment most; and how to optimize snow equipment and related repairs without impacting day-to-day fleet operations.

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