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Definitions and Data Classifications

A core set of definitions reflecting municipal uses of Data will be vital to standardizing practices across departments and jurisdictions.

06.20.23 | 7 min read
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Environment
day one project
Policy Memo
Next-Generation Fire and Vegetation Modeling for a Hot and Dry Future

Our current models cannot predict this extreme fire behavior—nor can they reproduce recent catastrophic wildfires, making them likely to fail at predicting future wildfires or determining when it is safe to light prescribed fires. 

06.20.23 | 9 min read
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MetroLab
The “Operationalizing How”: Oversight, Organization, Inter-Departmental Process, and Community Engagement

While protecting data from outside threats is a major concern in a Jurisdiction’s Data Governance, just as important is standardizing internal departmental procedures to safeguard data throughout its lifecycle.

06.20.23 | 20 min read
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MetroLab
Data Use Rights and Data Sharing Agreements

With the volume, velocity, and variety of data expanding exponentially, Jurisdictions are increasingly employing Data sharing to innovate, fill knowledge gaps, and facilitate other parties’ public good initiatives.

06.20.23 | 10 min read
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MetroLab
Resources Library for the Model Data Governance Policy & Practice Guide

This library of Data Governance resources has been compiled in conjunction with the Task Force initiative, and contains links to a wide range of policies, practice tools, and associated background readings.

06.20.23 | 17 min read
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MetroLab
Policy Memo
Model Data Governance Policy & Practice Guide for Cities and Counties

As cities and counties discover ways to use, retain, and organize data, it is imperative to learn from one another as we consider the complex nature of governance.

06.20.23 | 7 min read
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Environment
day one project
Policy Memo
Save Lives by Making Smoke Tracking a Core Part of Wildland Fire Management

Data infrastructure critical for identifying and minimizing smoke-related hazards is largely absent from our wildland fire management toolbox despite its life-saving potential.

06.16.23 | 7 min read
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Emerging Technology
Blog
Focused Research Organizations: A New Model for Scientific Research

To address the gap between academic and commercial incentives, the U.S. government should fund centralized research programs, known as FROs, to address well-defined challenges.

06.15.23 | 4 min read
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Emerging Technology
day one project
Policy Memo
Collaboration for the Future of Public and Active Transportation

Improving and expanding green public and active transportation will be crucial for equitably decarbonizing the transportation sector: here’s how the government can make funding for public transit from the IRA and IIJA go the extra mile.

06.15.23 | 6 min read
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Emerging Technology
Blog
A Generational Model for Inclusive Clusters in St. Louis’ Tech Triangle

The St. Louis Tech Triangle coalition will receive approximately $25 million to support the region’s advanced manufacturing cluster – which will support and grow the existing biosciences and geospatial clusters.

06.14.23 | 9 min read
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Emerging Technology
Blog
Navigating Homelessness: The Effect of Housing Navigation Centers on Recidivism

Adequate resources, shelter, and opportunities for people to secure permanent housing are critical for alleviating homelessness and reducing recidivism rates. 

06.12.23 | 3 min read
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Emerging Technology
Blog
Packaging Semiconductors at the Doorstep to Disney

BRIDG is not-for-profit public-private partnership located in Osceola County, Florida providing semiconductor R&D and production capabilities to industry and government. Here’s how their region innovates.

06.08.23 | 10 min read
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