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Urban challenge: How can cities manage diversity?
Lucy Wallwork Civil & GovernmentTo return to the much-quoted doyenne of urbanism Jane Jacobs, "cities have the capability of providing something for everybody, only because, and only when, they are created by everybody." Faced with unprecedented levels of globalization and integration, urban planners and city managers are now under pressure to take into account a much broader range of perspectives and priorities as they refashion our urban spaces. Thus, managing diversity is our fifth and final urban challenge.
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Law enforcement officials allay fears of deportation
Bambi Majumdar Law Enforcement, Defense & Security"I don't want my patrol deputies perceived in the community as immigration officers," San Diego County Sheriff Bill Gore said. "If we do that, if we turn this whole community into a subculture that is afraid to report crimes, we make this whole community less safe."
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Bringing the spirit of March Madness into your office
Damon Sayles Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementThe NCAA men's basketball tournament is underway, and while die-hard college basketball fans are hoping for great success with their tournament brackets, teams participating in the tournament are hoping the mythical powers of "March Madness" work in their favor, en route to a national championship.
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New healthcare legislation moves fast in Congress
Joan Spitrey Healthcare AdministrationAs the Trump presidency continues to move through its first 100 days, another campaign promise is beginning to come to fruition — the dismantling of the Affordable Care Act. The replacement healthcare bill, titled "The American Health Care Act," was recently introduced and has now successfully passed a second House committee. The bill will soon move to a full House vote, while Senate leaders are pressing for a Senate vote before Easter break, which starts April 7.
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The future of expedited drug approvals
Dr. Abimbola Farinde PharmaceuticalThe Trump administration is poised to select a head of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) who intends change the current process of drug approvals in the U.S. This new process will possibly change the current drug development model that has been used by the FDA for many years. At the prospective forefront of this change are the two candidates vying for the head of the FDA.
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Talkin’ ‘bout my generation: Recruiting millennials to the…
Sam DiGiovanna Law Enforcement, Defense & SecurityIn my last article, I detailed some of the characteristics that mark the millennial generation. Many of these characteristics — such as difficulty accepting orders or the desire to communicate electronically vs. face-to-face contact — don’t translate well to the fire station environment. But new recruits are the lifeblood of the organization; we can’t just avoid hiring young people. So, what to do about this generational issue?
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Signs of the times: Trends in law enforcement training
Keith Funderburk Law Enforcement, Defense & SecurityI am currently the training coordinator for my department and have observed a push towards officer training that enhances verbal skills. This is a result of current trends and high-profile incidents that are being aired on every major network. Policing as a profession has always flowed with societal tendencies, so things are not too different from the past. I make every attempt to offer the most up-to-date training that encompasses current trends, but I make sure to not forget the tactical aspects of our jobs.
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Get ready to pay more to improve US airports
Matt Falcus Transportation Technology & AutomotiveAirports and airlines across the United States have been reacting to a new bill put forward by Congress that could increase ticket prices, as a passenger fee cap is lifted for the first time in over 15 years. Passenger Facility Fees (PFC) are a common way for airports and their operators to raise revenues on top of charges to airlines for every passenger passing through them, whether inbound or outbound. Under the new terms put forward by Congress, airports would be allowed to set their own PFC in accordance with their needs.
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Understanding the new school choice push
Bambi Majumdar EducationPresident Donald Trump’s announcement of a broader school choice initiative has baffled many. His idea is to empower disadvantaged youth from lower-income families so that they have more options than just public schools. On paper, this doesn’t sound too bad. So why is there so much opposition to it? To answer that question, we need to understand the concept of school choice and our education system.
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Urban challenge: Cities and climate change
Lucy Wallwork Civil & GovernmentWhen it comes to climate change, cities occupy the role of both hero and villain. On the one hand, cities consume over two-thirds of global energy and are responsible for 37-49 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions. On the other, cities are also a key part of the solution. Even when it must happen without support at the federal level, cities are taking action on climate change.
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