Scranton, PA develops a mental health and wellness mobile app for first responders
Scranton issued a Request for Proposals to developers and firms capable of designing this custom app. The RFP calls for a mobile app with self-service assessment tools for behavioral health conditions like anxiety, depression, and PTSD. Police and fire personnel will also find wellness exercises and mental health emergency contacts in the app. Local officials hope the new tool will complement counseling options currently covered by the city's insurance.
Scranton, PA
United States
Cincinnati, OH streamlines its fleet operations with planned citywide GPS initiative
GPS systems differ from department to department, which adds complexity when updating fleet vehicles and equipment. The Public Services Department issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) to resolve this issue. The RFP seeks a cloud-based GPS system feeding into a dashboard for fleet assignment and tracking. In-vehicle tablets allow drivers to report issues and request directions. The selected system will be compatible with current city networks and systems.
Cincinnati, OH
United States
Stockholm, SE launched a competition to find innovative vehicle charging solutions
The city of Stockholm is partnering with Vinnova and Kista Science City to organize an innovation competition to increase the pace of expansion of charging facilities for electric cars in the city. The winner will receive 100,000 SEK and a demo package from Kista Science City. The three highest-ranked grants also get the opportunity to apply for a specially allocated grant of one million kroner from Vinnova for further development of their solution and testing in a street environment.
Stockholm, SE
Sweden
Onondaga County, NY requests open-ended proposals from ISPs on $15 million broadband expansion
Onondaga County issued a request for proposals asking internet providers to help connect 1,500 rural residents with broadband services. The county has approved spending $15 million on expanding broadband services and the only specific requirement for the open-ended proposals is that they include an offering for low-income households.
Onondaga County, NY
United States
Karlstad, SE "Win a Job" program provides students with the time and money to complete new projects
The Municipality of Karlstad created the "Win a Job" program which provides select full-time students at Karlstad Municipality with the resources necessary to complete projects that benefit the community. Award recipients are chosen by a jury of municipal Human Resource managers and granted a fixed-term employment contract for 100 hours. The salary is calculated on the basis of a monthly salary of SEK 22,500 and is paid when the project is implemented.
Karlstad, SE
Sweden
Nancy, GES launched the "My City, My Project" program to promote civic engagement among the youth
The city of Nancy launched the "My City, My Project" program to promote civic engagement among the youth. The "My City, My Project" program supports proposal submissions in the fields of civic engagement, volunteering, innovation, or extra-circular activities from young people ages 6 to 25. The accepted proposals receive between 100 to 3000 euros from the city's "House of Commitment and initiative of young people in the territories".
Nancy, GES
France
Kansas City, MO public input plays a critical role in the city's Capital Improvement Plans
Kansas City's Public Improvements Advisory Committee (PIAC) hosts sixteen public hearings every year which provide residents with an opportunity to express their opinions, concerns, and projects requests. The city's public input process is bolstered by an ongoing commitment that 35% of the city's one-percent sales tax for capital improvements is reserved for and equally distributed across the city's six council districts to fund neighborhood specific capital projects.
Kansas City, MO
United States
Jönköping, SE launched a new e-service platform for residents to publish and review proposals
The Jönköping City Council launched a new e-service platform for residents to publish and review proposals. Anyone registered in the Jönköping municipality has the right to submit a proposal and to vote on a submitted proposal. This e-service platform allows elected politicians, officials, and other residents to review the interests, ideas, and priorities of individual residents.
Jönköping, SE
Sweden
Charleroi, WHT launched the "Citizen Initiatives" program to support local initiatives with grants
The City of Charleroi partnered with the Maison de la Participation et des Associations to launch the "Citizen Initiatives" program to support local initiatives with grants. The program requests project proposals from neighborhood committees, de facto associations, or non-profit organizations that positively impact the quality of life in local neighborhoods and promote social cohesion. The maximum amount of the grant allocated per project ranges from €2,500 to €10,000 depending on the group.
Charleroi, WHT
Belgium
Waalwijk, NB created an intake table program that provides residents with expert advice on planning
The Municipality of Waalwijk created an intake table program which offers residents who are interested in taking an initiative a free 30-minute consultation with experts. Participants receive insights into the possible opportunities, obstacles, and feasibility of their plans. The intake table program was designed specifically for the early stages of planning such as during the drafting of an application or an environmental permit.
Waalwijk, NB
Netherlands
Halle (Hal), VBR launched the "Win your business" competition to jumpstart new business ventures
The City of Halle partnered with Unizo, United Traders Halle, and the province of Flemish Brabant to launch the "Win your business" competition. Participants with a starting capital of at least €6,600 can register a detailed business plan for an opportunity to win a start-up package. The start-up package includes: one year free rent, opening publicity worth €1,000, a furnishing subsidy worth €3,000, and starter guidance by Unizo worth €2,000.
Halle (Hal), VBR
Belgium
Boston, MA designs an 18-month e-cargo bike pilot program for small business deliveries
The City of Boston and the Metropolitan Area Planning Council are launching an 18-month e-cargo bike pilot program focused on small business deliveries. The pilot program is being designed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, decrease traffic congestion, and improve road safety. Boston city officials are creating a request for proposals to find a third-party operator for the e-cargo bike pilot program that will be able to work with a wide variety of small businesses.
Boston, MA
United States