Government agency leaders are focused on modernizing the civic engagement journey to create better experiences for the people they serve. From improving program awareness to increasing enrollment and establishing continued participation, leaders are finding new ways to bring positive digital government experiences to their users. Join Granicus experts for two 30-minute conversations that dig into data on five critical digital communications be...

In this insightful webinar, Sustainovation CEO, Nick Kittle, will join to discuss his positive experiences with tactical urbanism as a former public works director and explore how successful engagement can lead to better planning, better outcomes and a brighter future for our communities. In addition, he’ll highlight the recent federal funding opportunities available through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (the Bipartisan Infr...

Questions about short-term rental regulations, safety, or enforcement? From drafting an ordinance to adopting an enforcement strategy, local governments face many difficult decisions when it comes to short-term rentals. Join us for an interactive discussion with a cross-disciplinary panel of experts to get the answers! Jeffrey Goodman, Urban Planner and Consultant; Pete Roque, Director of Code Enforcement at 4LEAF; and Justin Ford, Director of...

Successful civic engagement means working hand in hand with residents to tackle issues impacting your community. Those community voices might not be easily found in traditional spaces like town halls or community meetings, where only a few stakeholders are able to attend. Reaching all community members, including those who may see their concerns as underrepresented, means expanding the scope of your messaging and educating residents about oppo...

In communities across North America, an increasing number of housing units are converting into short-term rentals (STRs). While this change can bring tourism that stimulates local economies, it can also bring negative changes to the quality-of-life residents currently enjoy.When it comes to creating ordinances to address STRs, it is important to have the right information to consider what factors go into creating policies that help protect the...

Whether you’re rebuilding your whole website or just addressing basic accessibility issues on your current site, making sure it meets and continuously maintains accessibility standards can be incredibly challenging and daunting, especially when getting it wrong can mean costly fines, penalties, or lawsuits. Join us as Karen Pellegrin, Citywide Digital Accessibility Coordinator at City & County of Denver, shares the story of how the D...

As short-term rental properties (STR) continue to grow in popularity, it’s clear that the impact on the tourism industry will be long-lasting and likely permanent. But despite the increased awareness of STRs in their communities, many city governments are ignoring or not taking full advantage of the tax revenue-generating opportunity STRs offer. Leveraging currently existing STRs and creating an effective tax compliance program that ensu...

Spending too much time and too many resources browsing sites like Airbnb and VRBO to identify short-term rentals in your community? With modern short-term rental identification tools, your team can save time by avoiding the tedious process of manually searching out these properties. Join Code Enforcement Director at 4 Leaf Inc. Pete Roque for 3 tips in 15 minutes: 3 Essentials for Effective STR Enforcement to learn about his work on the City o...

Are short-term rentals, often found on sites like Airbnb and VRBO, required to meet the same safety standards as traditional lodging options in your community? While there may be some exceptions, the answer is likely no. With record numbers of new hosts, new visitors and short-term rental related accidents, now is the time to prioritize life safety in your community. Join our webinar with international vacation rental safety expert, Justin For...

Short-term vacation rentals are not regulated in the same way as traditional lodging industries. Safety requirements for these properties vary widely across jurisdictions, challenging the well-being of residents and visitors alike.Join Granicus for a complimentary webinar that will discuss the vital safety issues that are often overlooked as well as discussing the resources and technology available to local governments to ensure community safe...