Looking for lunch plans? Join us today at noon for this @CivicHallTO webinar. Hear from Fiona O’Connor, Senior Services Specialist in Digital Literacy Initiatives at @torontolibrary, on how public libraries have adapted to our increasingly digital world.

"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.

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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:

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 @torontolibrary is supporting digital literacy.

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 @MunicipalWorld:

🎧 Tune in to this @MunicipalWorld podcast to hear from @Arbasaurus from @AMCTO_Policy. He shares how municipalities can learn together and discusses the importance of investing in talent in local government.

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

"Our systems were not designed equally... many institutions were designed for the benefit of the few to the detriment of the many." @CPI_foundation chats with city leaders on barriers and opportunities for local governments to build inclusive economies.

"We practice design as a way to address structural inequities. We ask, 'how might the city instead act as a partner and guide.'" @IITDesign looks at how design research can address systemic inequalities in cities and find the right interventions.

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 and often become outdated creating more barriers to access."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.

"How cities leverage the promise of technology ... is pivotal in both accelerating change ... [and] ensuring deeper legitimacy of transitions amongst those most affected." @DarkMatter_Labs looks at city systems that can lead to a more equitable future.

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.

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:

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.

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 @code4ca fellows for a webinar on Rules as Code:

What if we wrote legislation and regulation to be machine readable? Join for a free webinar on May 5th to hear from @code4ca fellows. They give an introduction to Rules as Code and share examples of how it can help create more consistent policies.

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

"How can cities dismantle systems of racism in government and invest in lasting and meaningful change?" @WhatWorksCities explores three important ways cities can advance equity — communication, data analysis, and aligning budget priorities to values. https://t.co/vUd3gqGKFk

"Communities thrive when people from diverse backgrounds can come together to form shared experiences." @CivicCommonsUS looks at how public spaces can facilitate civic engagement. Check out three cities using public space to build trust among residents.