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Mesa working on multiple project developments to transform downtown

The Municipal Posted on January 26, 2021 by Nicholette CarlsonJanuary 26, 2021
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When looking to transform a city or town, the goal is to attract people and businesses. One of the best ways to go about that is to start with the downtown. As the 35th largest city in the nation, Mesa, … Continue reading →

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Martinsville inmates save city thousands through labor program

The Municipal Posted on January 25, 2021 by Nicholette CarlsonJanuary 25, 2021
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When Sheriff Steve Draper of Martinsville, Va., took office in 1994, the department of public works was in charge of the city farm. When the farm came under the purview of the sheriff’s office, Draper decided he wanted to change … Continue reading →

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Volusia County, Fla., Sheriff’s Office uses Scottish tactics to de-escalate high-stress situations

The Municipal Posted on November 28, 2020 by Nicholette CarlsonNovember 25, 2020
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When Sheriff Mike Chitwood was elected by Volusia County, Fla., in 2016, he brought with him some new ideas. After attending a weeklong training in Scotland in 2015 with the Police Executive Research Forum, Chitwood gained a new way of … Continue reading →

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Robert’s Lake eco-recreation station continues to realize new learning opportunities

The Municipal Posted on October 13, 2020 by Nicholette CarlsonOctober 13, 2020
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The city of Seaside, Calif., was awarded a Building Better Communities grant in 2017 to create the Robert’s Lake eco-recreation station complete with play equipment and an outdoor classroom. The city partnered with multiple groups and agencies to make the … Continue reading →

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Storm shelters promote safety precautions in a safe space

The Municipal Posted on October 7, 2020 by Nicholette CarlsonOctober 7, 2020
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As cities, towns and states work to decide the best ways to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic, those in public safety are also working on guidelines for emergency storm shelters. Emergency management personnel in many cities and towns are promoting … Continue reading →

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MMWD enhancement projects improve Lagunitas Creek habitat conditions

The Municipal Posted on September 17, 2020 by Nicholette CarlsonSeptember 17, 2020
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As the 2011 Lagunitas Creek stewardship plan comes to an end, Marin Municipal Water District begins to make watershed enhancement plans for the 2021 stewardship plan. One of the responsibilities of the Marin Municipal Water District is diverting water from … Continue reading →

Posted in Public Works | Tagged august 2020, habitat, lagunitas creek, public works, The Municipal | Leave a reply

Columbus, Ohio, tests out self-driving shuttle connecting community and resources

The Municipal Posted on August 11, 2020 by Nicholette CarlsonAugust 11, 2020
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In February 2020, two self-driving shuttles were launched in Columbus, Ohio, to operate in a residential setting. These autonomous shuttles were designed to provide free transportation for up to 12 people. Each shuttle can accommodate strollers and wheelchairs and has … Continue reading →

Posted in Technology | Tagged july 2020, ohio, self-driving, technology, The Municipal | Leave a reply

Tucson pilots street ambassador program to promote Move Tucson initiative

The Municipal Posted on July 11, 2020 by Nicholette CarlsonJuly 10, 2020
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Beginning last fall, a webinar highlighting the New York City street ambassador program inspired Gabriela Barillas-Longoria, livability planner for Tucson, Arizona, to think up new ways to increase community engagement. “I started thinking of how we could scale it down … Continue reading →

Posted in Streets, Highways, & Bridges | Tagged arizona, june 2020, streets, The Municipal, tuscon, water & energy | Leave a reply

Wellness incentive program gets city employees up and moving

The Municipal Posted on May 23, 2020 by Nicholette CarlsonMay 22, 2020
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The city of Copperas Cove, Texas, continues to place an emphasis on wellness and has created an incentive program for city employees called CoveFit. The program was started in 2015 and Eddie Wilson, Copperas Cove police chief, has acted as … Continue reading →

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Cities work to raise awareness of mental health programs available to first responders

The Municipal Posted on April 8, 2020 by Nicholette CarlsonApril 8, 2020
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Suicide prevention and mental health awareness are becoming increasingly important topics, particularly among first responders. Many municipalities are now encouraging first responders to participate in available programs, training and therapy.           Central Ohio Technical College held a First Responder Mental … Continue reading →

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Goldsboro, N.C., earns unique chance to host Mid-Atlantic Regional Quidditch Championship for 2019, 2020

The Municipal Posted on February 24, 2020 by Nicholette CarlsonFebruary 24, 2020
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The game of Quidditch got its beginnings as a fictional sport in the “Harry Potter” series by J.K. Rowling. In October 2005, a freshman at Middlebury College in Vermont decided to make this fictional sport a reality and laid the … Continue reading →

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