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Reducing Costs through the Coordinated Maintenance of Collocated Infrastructure
The massive number of infrastructure intervention activities occurring in cities leads to detrimental social, environmental, and economic impacts on the community. Municipalities are experiencing high
Strategic Asset Management: The Importance of a Policy
When embarking on a new journey, it is prudent that you set your sights on a clear destination in order to identify and navigate the
Taking Asset Management to the Next Level
Asset Management is an interesting term. Many definitions are published, and most are more confusing than helpful. We have managed our assets and our built
The Importance of Collaborative Asset Management Practices Within Canada
Asset management as a municipal practice has largely been the responsibility of either finance or public works professionals for many years. In some Canadian municipalities,
The City of Saint John’s Asset Management Journey
The City of Saint John has been actively working to help develop a comprehensive Asset Management Program (AMP) including practices across the organization and City
Incorporating Climate Change into Asset Management Roadmaps
In March 2016, the City of Kenora hosted a Community Climate Change Workshop to provide an overview of anticipated effects of climate change on Kenora
A Warm Week in February Brings Climate Change Adaptation to the Fore
In February in Southern Ontario, a warm week – combined with high levels of precipitation – submerged many parts of the region underwater, leading to
Ontario Government Releases Final Bill 6 Regulation
As of January 1st, 2018, Ontario municipalities are subject to O. Reg. 588/17: Asset Management Planning for Municipal Infrastructure, under the Infrastructure for Jobs and
Open Source, Open Data, and Open Government
Data journalist Nate Silver is perhaps best known by the general public for his success at predicting U.S. election results based on statistical data. But
Financing Canadian Cities: It is Time to Diversify Revenues
Never have Canada’s largest cities faced so much uncertainty when it comes to future fiscal sustainability. Changing demographics, increasing income inequality, growing social service needs,
Municipal Financial Policies Aren’t Just for the Big Guys
Continuous policy development is integral for a governance structure that can adapt to changing political and regulatory environments. While it may not be entirely misconceived
Mind the Gap: Ontario’s Infrastructure Deficit
As the infrastructure gap is becoming increasingly apparent, so too is the need for an effective solution. At the 2016 Association of Municipalities Ontario (AMO)