A core set of definitions reflecting municipal uses of Data will be vital to standardizing practices across departments and jurisdictions.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Data infrastructure critical for identifying and minimizing smoke-related hazards is largely absent from our wildland fire management toolbox despite its life-saving potential.
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.
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.
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.
Adequate resources, shelter, and opportunities for people to secure permanent housing are critical for alleviating homelessness and reducing recidivism rates.
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.