Many established professional organizations and associations are still trying to figure out social media or worse, have not yet even heard about it. Which can be frustrating for members because social media provides a great way for members to network. And networking is one of the main reasons people join associations. However, members of APWA…
Category: Public Works in the Metaverse
Boots on the Ground: Building a GIS, Part 1
The beginning in a series of blog posts focusing on building and implementing a GIS in local government.
Getting Ready for Census 2010
As a genealogist I have found the census to be invaluable to my research; but even more important has been its impact on the economic development of my community. And here is the reason why, taken directly from the Census Bureau’s Website: “Census data are used to distribute Congressional seats to states, to make decisions…
Celebrate Public Works Week
This week, we celebrate public works week – a time to stop and think about the people who take care of all those things we don’t normally even think about. Like making sure roads are safe and in good repair, making sure the water comes out when we turn on the faucet, and making sure…
Deliver Recovery Project Information Using Social Media
Implementing a social media campaign for delivery of recovery project related information is a good way for local government to test the use of social media. The demand for this information is there, and the tools are available at little to no cost. So how would a local government accomplish this goal? First, the agency…
Plot Your Potholes Here!
Ever since I found the FixMyStreet online reporting tool for England, I have been on the lookout for one to be developed for the U.S. And the other day, I finally found it at SeeClickFix. The site offers users the opportunity to plot their issues using Google Maps. Problems are designated by inputting an address,…
Enter the EPA Water Quality Contest
Over the last year, the EPA has successfully embraced the use of social media to help promote environmental stewardship. One of their most recent efforts is the launch of a water quality contest. According to their Web site, they are “looking for educational videos that inspire people to help protect our streams, lakes, wetlands, and…
Government 2.0 Camp – Wikis
Government 2.0 Club – Wikis
Government 2.0 Club – Open Source Software for Gov 2.0
Government 2.0 Camp – Open Source Software for Gov 2.0
Government 2.0 Camp – Geo-Data Catalogue
Government 2.0 Camp – GeoData Catalogue