Urban planning

Fiber Broadband Association Hosts The State Broadband Summit at Fiber Connect 2023

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Tuesday, July 25, 2023

The Fiber Broadband Association today announced it will host The State Broadband Summit on Wednesday, August 23, at Fiber Connect 2023 in Orlando, Fla. As state broadband offices submit their five-year broadband plans, the Summit will bring together critical players from within the fiber broadband ecosystem to explore the best path forward.

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  • The Fiber Broadband Association today announced it will host The State Broadband Summit on Wednesday, August 23, at Fiber Connect 2023 in Orlando, Fla. As state broadband offices submit their five-year broadband plans, the Summit will bring together critical players from within the fiber broadband ecosystem to explore the best path forward.
  • So, we’ve created content that provides the tools needed to successfully navigate fiber network builds—both today and over the next decade,” said Evann Freeman, EPB Director of Government Relations and Fiber Broadband Association Conference Committee Chair.
  • The full Fiber Connect 2023 conference runs August 20-23, and will be held at the Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center in Orlando, Fla. Those interested in attending can register for a full conference pass that includes the State Broadband Summit, or a one-day pass is now available to attend Wednesday’s State Broadband Summit only.
  • For more information about the State Broadband Summit or the full Fiber Connect 2023 conference, visit fiberconnect.fiberbroadband.org .

Urban planning is often overlooked as a career -- here are some ways to change that

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Tuesday, July 25, 2023

Students said they felt uncomfortable and unsafe using the field because of its unkempt conditions.

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  • Students said they felt uncomfortable and unsafe using the field because of its unkempt conditions.
  • Students also had to walk the 10 minutes it takes to get to the field along narrow streets.
  • We are urban planning scholars with interest in land use planning, ecological planning and design and urban green space planning.

Lack of awareness

    • Employment in the field is projected to grow by 4% between 2021 and 2031 from 41,900 jobs in 2021.
    • We wanted young people to know that urban planning is also a profession that will enable them to literally change the world around them.
    • It also suffers from a profound lack of diversity.
    • The reality of the lack of awareness of urban planning as a profession hit home for us in 2016.
    • In March 2016, School of Planning faculty members and students launched the Activate Community Empowerment initiative in an effort to turn things around.

The process of planning

    • The Activate Community Empowerment initiative – or ACE – was a three-week outreach program to help high school students, counselors and teachers become aware of the urban planning profession.
    • After students told us they wanted to improve the conditions of their playing field, School of Planning faculty members and students helped the Hughes students tackle the problem as if they were urban planners.
    • Students were asked to mark the maps to identify different issues they experienced while walking to and using Coy Field.
    • One group of students focused on the paths to Coy Field, and a second group focused on Coy Field itself.

A global look


    As a result of our work at Hughes, in 2023 we published a new book about urban planning around the world. The book is meant to draw attention to the need to make urban planning more attractive to children and young people as they explore different careers. We believe there are a series of steps that education leaders can take to raise awareness about urban planning among young people in the U.S. and throughout the world. Here are just three:

1. Partner with schools to provide real-world experiences

    • To raise awareness of urban planning among students before college, universities in general – and urban planning programs in particular – can promote youth engagement by forming partnerships with local schools.
    • The word “machizukuri” can be loosely translated as “community building.” Among other things, these entities worked with the club to provide public seating, tables, and recreation spaces for fishing and sand spots in their community.

2. Make urban planning part of the high school curriculum


    In New South Wales, Australia, inclusion of urban and regional planning in the high school geography curriculum increased students’ awareness about the profession.

3. Support prospective and existing urban planning students

    • Urban planning programs can do more to support future and current students through recruitment programs, mentorships and community engagement.
    • This article is informed by our book published by Routledge titled, "Routledge Companion to Professional Awareness and Diversity in Planning Education."

Albuquerque, New Mexico, Selects Tyler Technologies’ Enterprise Permitting & Licensing Solution Suite

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Tuesday, July 18, 2023

Tyler Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: TYL) announced it has signed an agreement with the city of Albuquerque, New Mexico, for Tyler’s Enterprise Permitting & Licensing solution suite , including its Enterprise Community Development, Enterprise Business Management, and Enterprise Environmental Health solutions.

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  • Tyler Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: TYL) announced it has signed an agreement with the city of Albuquerque, New Mexico, for Tyler’s Enterprise Permitting & Licensing solution suite , including its Enterprise Community Development, Enterprise Business Management, and Enterprise Environmental Health solutions.
  • The city selected Tyler as the best-in-class provider of a comprehensive enterprise permitting and licensing solution that could support the often-complex community development, business management, and environmental health management processes.
  • Once implemented, Tyler’s Enterprise Permitting & Licensing solution suite, powered by Amazon Web Services (AWS), will bring the following improvements to the city using a consolidated and interconnected environment:
    Enterprise Community Development will automate governmental operations in land use entitlement, permitting, enforcement case management, and inspections.
  • It is the most populous city in the state with a population of approximately 563,000.

PD&R Quarterly Update: Office-to-Residential Conversions -- July 25, 2023

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Tuesday, July 11, 2023

WASHINGTON, July 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On Tuesday, July 25, 2023, HUD's Office of Policy Development and Research (PD&R) will host a PD&R Quarterly Update virtual event focused on Office-to-Residential Conversions.

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  • WASHINGTON, July 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On Tuesday, July 25, 2023, HUD's Office of Policy Development and Research (PD&R) will host a PD&R Quarterly Update virtual event focused on Office-to-Residential Conversions.
  • After a housing market update from PD&R's Kevin Kane and a data spotlight segment from PD&R's Veronica Helms Garrison, Tracy Hadden Loh from Brookings Metro will provide keynote remarks.
  • The event will then feature two panel discussions.
  • We also invite you to participate in the event via social media by following @HUDUSERnews.

How the death of Nahel M. inflamed an already embattled France

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Thursday, July 6, 2023

In view of current events, the announced “appeasement” seems to be no more than a word.

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  • In view of current events, the announced “appeasement” seems to be no more than a word.
  • As long as it doesn’t take concrete form, political discourse remains disappointing and fuels mistrust toward political leaders.
  • According to the Odoxa poll cited above, only 36% of French people consider him competent – down 13% since May 2022.

The “little phrases” that spark the flame

    • Despite a few apologies between his two terms in office, he continues to pepper his speechs with ‘little phrases’ – off-the-cuff remarks that spark mistrust and anger among regular citizens.
    • He strongly supported the country’s police and security forces, backing up Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin.
    • There were no words of support or compassion for the working-class neighbourhoods, even those suffering most from the riots.

City policy

    • It doesn’t work like that any more.”

      “The people who live in these neighbourhoods are the actors in these issues.

    • It doesn’t work like that any more.” “The people who live in these neighbourhoods are the actors in these issues.
    • The 2022 plan called ‘Quartiers 2030’ shows signs of a desire to (re)take these areas and their residents into consideration.
    • The president’s trip to Marseille to visit some difficult housing estates did nothing to change the situation or bring lasting peace.

The left-right divide

    • Another factor is the left-right divide.
    • A more start-up-Uber line, present in Macron’s book Revolution, or a more authoritarian line embodied by his Interior Minister, Gerald Darmanin?
    • A blurring that has contributed to the weakening of the divide, a weakening that suffocates democracy and automatically radicalises opposition – to oppose the president, it’s mechanically necessary to go further to the right and further to the left.
    • Like a fault line, and with a challenge to reconcile and make ‘common’ that seems a long way off.

OTAVA Appoints Cyndi Lyon to Lead Customer Experience and Strategy

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Tuesday, May 23, 2023

ANN ARBOR, Mich., May 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- OTAVA®, a global leader in custom and compliant multi-cloud solutions, today announced the appointment of Cyndi Lyon to Vice President of Customer Experience and Strategy. This role underscores the company's dedication to its customer-first approach. Lyon will oversee all aspects of customers' experience with OTAVA to elevate results and satisfaction.

Key Points: 
  • ANN ARBOR, Mich., May 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- OTAVA®, a global leader in custom and compliant multi-cloud solutions, today announced the appointment of Cyndi Lyon to Vice President of Customer Experience and Strategy.
  • Lyon will oversee all aspects of customers' experience with OTAVA to elevate results and satisfaction.
  • Cyndi will apply her passion, leadership skills, and vast knowledge to advancing the customer experience from start to finish.
  • In her new role, Lyon will be responsible for activating customer experience (CX) strategies to deliver differentiated experiences that build customer loyalty and advocacy.

MissionSquare Retirement Board of Directors Appoints Deanna J. Santana Acting CEO & President

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Tuesday, April 25, 2023

Washington, D.C., April 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MissionSquare Retirement today announced that the Board of Directors has appointed Chair Deanna J. Santana as Acting Chief Executive Officer & President following the departure of Lynne Ford, while the Board conducts a search for a new permanent CEO.

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  • Washington, D.C., April 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MissionSquare Retirement today announced that the Board of Directors has appointed Chair Deanna J. Santana as Acting Chief Executive Officer & President following the departure of Lynne Ford, while the Board conducts a search for a new permanent CEO.
  • Current board member Bob Jones will succeed Santana as Board Chair during this period.
  • In addition to leading service delivery in each of these complex cities, Santana has served on the MissionSquare Retirement Board of Directors for eight years, including as Chair since January.
  • A Board Member of MissionSquare Retirement since 2016, Jones brings more than 15 years of experience as Chairman and CEO of Old National Bank to his new role as Chair of the Board of Directors.

Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield SE announces changes to Management Board

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Friday, April 21, 2023

Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield SE (URW) today announces changes to its Management Board focused on preparing the Group to harness future growth.

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  • Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield SE (URW) today announces changes to its Management Board focused on preparing the Group to harness future growth.
  • Vincent Rouget joins URW and the Management Board as Chief Strategy & Investment Officer, with a focus on developing and executing the Group’s strategy, and URW’s future investment roadmap.
  • Now is the time to build on this momentum to harness future growth and I am delighted to welcome Anne-Sophie and Vincent to URW’s Management Board.
  • Both Anne-Sophie and Vincent are proven leaders who strengthen the Management Board and set us on the path to long-term success.

Winners Named in IDC Government Insights' Sixth Annual Smart Cities North America Awards

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Wednesday, April 12, 2023

IDC Government Insights named winners this week in the sixth annual Smart Cities North America Awards (SCNAA).

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  • IDC Government Insights named winners this week in the sixth annual Smart Cities North America Awards (SCNAA).
  • The awards were designed to recognize the progress North American states and municipalities have made in executing Smart Cities projects, as well as providing a forum for sharing best practices to help accelerate Smart City development in the region.
  • Winners will be honored at Smart Cities Connect being held May 16-18, 2023, at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver, CO. To learn more about the event, please visit https://spring.smartcitiesconnect.org/ .
  • Urban Planning and Land Use (e.g., Permitting, Licensing, Inspection & Zoning; Digital Twins, Community Resiliency)
    Smart Data Management Platform - Colorado Springs, CO
    "Our annual Smart Cities North America Awards recognize the best of the best among smart city initiatives, and we congratulate our nearly 20 municipalities in our annual awards.

SELF HELP GRAPHICS & ART SECURES 1.5M FEDERAL GRANT FROM HOUSE APPROPRIATIONS SUBCOMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION, HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT TOWARD ITS CAPITAL CAMPAIGN AND BUILDING RENOVATION

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Wednesday, March 15, 2023

LOS ANGELES, March 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Chicano/x and Latinx arts legacy organization and cultural center, Self Help Graphics & Art (SHG), is proud to announce that it has secured $1.5 million in federal grant funding from the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development toward its Capital Campaign. SHG's capital renovation will commence in spring 2023.

Key Points: 
  • The $1.5 million in federal funding will be allocated toward its 112 year-old building renovation, centered on upgrading the building to the quality and caliber of the art that is produced within its walls.
  • "I'm proud to have secured $1.5 million in federal funding for the repair and retrofit of Self Help Graphics & Art's 112 year old building and property to become a cultural center.
  • To date, the Capital Campaign has garnered nearly $14.9 million, with an estimated $3 million needed to complete its Capital Campaign.
  • The Capital Renovation fundraising is ongoing with support by the State of California, the federal House Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development, the S. Mark Taper Foundation and major contributions from generous private donors.