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"Communities thrive when people from diverse backgrounds can come together to form shared experiences." Civic Commons US looks at how public spaces can facilitate civic engagement. Check out three cities using public space to build trust among residents. medium.com/reimagining-th…

"How can cities dismantle systems of racism in government and invest in lasting and meaningful change?" What Works Cities explores three important ways cities can advance equity — communication, data analysis, and aligning budget priorities to values. ow.ly/feR850EzcO2

We just wrapped up a two part training series with Lisa Brody Hoffman on community engagement! Here were some of our key takeaways: 👋 Involve residents early and often 🤝 Collaboration produces better outcomes 👐 Be authentic in outreach engagements

What if we wrote legislation and regulation to be machine readable? Join for a free webinar on May 5th to hear from Code for Canada 🇨🇦 fellows. They give an introduction to Rules as Code and share examples of how it can help create more consistent policies. codefor.ca/events/webinar…

Writing regulations in machine readable language creates the potential to speed up digital service delivery, make legislation more consistent, and improve the accessibility of written laws. On May 5, join Code for Canada 🇨🇦 fellows for a webinar on Rules as Code: codefor.ca/events/webinar…

Have you heard of doughnut economics 🍩? It's a way of designing city services so residents can thrive, without harming the environment. @matchboxstudio explores the experiences of five cities and shares examples of transformation in action. ow.ly/YR1O50EDp7b

Starting NOW! Looking for lunch plans? Tune in to our webinar on Rules as Code. What if we wrote rules to be machines readable? We could reduce ambiguity and close the gap between policy intent and implementation. Join now to learn more: codefor.ca/events/webinar…

Bike lanes, sidewalk patios, pedestrian only roads — during the pandemic. cities have embraced tactical urbanism, low-cost, temporary interventions to public space. @EvergreenCanada looks at how cities are experimenting with how they use public space. ow.ly/jwTn50EDpSe

"How cities leverage the promise of technology ... is pivotal in both accelerating change ... [and] ensuring deeper legitimacy of transitions amongst those most affected." Dark Matter Labs looks at city systems that can lead to a more equitable future. provocations.darkmatterlabs.org/accelerating-c…

Many existing supports for people experiencing homelessness are "not user friendly ... and often become outdated creating more barriers to access." amplelabs_co highlights three ways municipalities can reach residents before they fall into homelessness. ow.ly/xRNH50EV9Z8

"We practice design as a way to address structural inequities. We ask, 'how might the city instead act as a partner and guide.'" Institute of Design (ID) looks at how design research can address systemic inequalities in cities and find the right interventions. ow.ly/abzv50EVa5j

"Our systems were not designed equally... many institutions were designed for the benefit of the few to the detriment of the many." Centre for Public Impact (CPI) chats with city leaders on barriers and opportunities for local governments to build inclusive economies. ow.ly/uzhs50EZgfT

"Government innovation is more than just flashy technology... some of which aren’t necessarily high tech, but nevertheless have high potential for impact." Delivery Associates looks at how how cities are paving the way to a greener future by building bus lanes: ow.ly/46ca50EZgm1

🎧 Tune in to this MUNICIPAL WORLD podcast to hear from David Arbuckle from AMCTO. He shares how municipalities can learn together and discusses the importance of investing in talent in local government. ow.ly/NKYh50EZjf8

When cities have to manage billions of data points on a small budget, what do their cybersecurity measures look like? Our partner MPAC Ontario's shares best practices for protecting data and systems at little or no cost. Read more on MUNICIPAL WORLD: ow.ly/BS2Q50F4Hnt

Where can you take a Python class, learn about data security, and discuss digital inequities? Libraries are embracing initiatives to serve residents in the digital age. Join us on June 23 to hear how Toronto Public Library is supporting digital literacy. ow.ly/g3IL50F7oni

You're invited to our upcoming webinar 📅 Join us on June 23 to learn about how the @TorontoLibrary is helping bridge the digital divide and improve digital literacy. What role can libraries play in #civictech? Tune in and find out! Register here: eventbrite.ca/e/157641418727

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"Procurement practices allow municipalities to signal investment intentions, engage in long-term planning, and express social and environmental values." ICTC-CTIC looks at how municipal procurement approaches can help cities build more digital services. medium.com/digitalthinkta…

Looking for lunch plans? Join us today at noon for this Civic Hall Toronto webinar. Hear from Fiona O’Connor, Senior Services Specialist in Digital Literacy Initiatives at Toronto Public Library, on how public libraries have adapted to our increasingly digital world. codefor.ca/events/webinar…