2018 was coined the “Year of the Women” due to the record number of high-profile midterm races that resulted in the election of a wave of female candidates. The path to city hall was no exception, with more women taking … Continue reading →
Crumbling infrastructure is a weighty problem many U.S. cities face. Yet with reduced funding, some cities are scrambling to pay for necessary repairs and upgrades through alternative means. Santa Fe, N.M., is among them and it is looking to a … Continue reading →
Pollinators, particularly the at-risk monarch butterfly species, play a critical role in our ecosystem. But what happens when infrastructure gets in the way? Sometimes the results can be detrimental for life that depends on biodiversity. Monarchs cannot survive without milkweed; … Continue reading →
The world is getting smaller every day, which means one singular decision made abroad has the power to affect municipalities domestically and disrupt their day-to-day waste management operations. Look no further than China’s January 2018 decision to implement an import … Continue reading →
Sioux Falls, S.D., recently introduced a department of innovation and technology. And if you ask the mayor, this move is a nod to the direction cities of its size or larger are going or should be going. According to Mayor … Continue reading →
What does Hispanic outreach look like? If you ask Hood River, Ore., Mayor Paul Blackburn, it’s a very active, engaged and dynamic activity. Blackburn has seemed to crack the code when it comes to reaching this group in an effective … Continue reading →
Great weather, location and a high density of amenities and resources for all ages make the village of Wellington, Fla., an attractive spot for young families and seniors alike. Wellington is west of West Palm Beach in central Palm Beach … Continue reading →
Cultivating a successful recycling program, whether among municipal employees or the general public, calls for a holistic view of sustainability, according to one expert. “When most people think of sustainability, they usually think of only the environmental benefits for the … Continue reading →
They say necessity is the mother of invention. While the city of Appleton, Wis., did not invent the innovative parking enforcement solution it recently adopted, it’s an example to other municipalities of how the right technology can boost productivity. Last … Continue reading →
It may not be the sunniest place in the country, but one Wisconsin municipality is harnessing the power of solar for energy and future cost savings. Fitchburg, Wis., installed 362 kW of solar photovoltaic panels on the roofs of the … Continue reading →
There’s no magic bullet when it comes to cities attracting and retaining millennials, but factors like affordable housing, walkability, a vibrant arts scene and tech startups are certainly pieces of that puzzle. Look no further than the examples set by … Continue reading →
