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A Colorado municipality is leading the charge in sustainability

The Municipal Posted on January 21, 2022 by Lauren CaggianoJanuary 21, 2022
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A global pandemic couldn’t keep the city of Arvada, Colo., from reaching its sustainability goals. In partnership with Ameresco, the municipality recently announced the energy conservation and renewable energy project. Ameresco is an independent provider of comprehensive services, energy efficiency, … Continue reading →

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Xeriscape Demonstration Garden designed to open minds to desert landscaping

The Municipal Posted on January 17, 2022 by Dani MessickJanuary 17, 2022
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A central Arizona city is fitting its focus onto the acceptance of the natural landscape it was gifted. As part of that focus, it is teaching its residents to appreciate it, too. Surprise, Ariz., broke ground on a community Xeriscape … Continue reading →

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Winter is here: Cities strive to solve seasonal shortages

The Municipal Posted on January 13, 2022 by Julie YoungJanuary 13, 2022
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Each year, municipalities across the nation spend months planning to clear the snow from their streets. Not only do they need to have their equipment and supplies ready to go the moment the flurries begin to fly, but they also … Continue reading →

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West Hollywood adopted layered pandemic approach

The Municipal Posted on January 3, 2022 by Beth Anne Brink-CoxJanuary 3, 2022
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By now, it seems as if the COVID-19 pandemic has been with us forever, and still no end in sight. Cities across the nation have dealt with it in a myriad of ways, sometimes changing policies and practices almost continually, … Continue reading →

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Historic belfry gets a helping hand in Asheville

The Municipal Posted on June 30, 2021 by Deborah GerbersJune 30, 2021
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Downtown Asheville, N.C., has a striking landscape that consists of numerous historic structures, quite notably the Asheville City Building. With repair work that began in early 2021, the massive, colorful Art Deco-style building is currently undergoing a facelift of sorts … Continue reading →

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Santa Clarita, Calif., launches award-winning initiatives

The Municipal Posted on February 6, 2021 by Amanda DemsterFebruary 5, 2021
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Involvement is an important aspect to any thriving city, yet it can be easier said than done. Whether it is piquing residents’ interest in local happenings or preparing a new generation of employees for the city’s workforce, getting people involved … Continue reading →

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Owensboro, Ky., avoids rise in unemployment during pandemic

The Municipal Posted on January 28, 2021 by Andrew MentockJanuary 28, 2021
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In addition to impacting the health of millions of Americans, the COVID-19 pandemic has ravaged the economy, causing millions to lose their jobs. At its peak, the United States’ unemployment rate increased by 10.3 percentage points in April, hitting a … 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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Advanced metering operations streamline water operations

The Municipal Posted on January 15, 2021 by Lauren CaggianoJanuary 15, 2021
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Advances in automation have dominated all sectors in the 21st century, and government is no exception. The city of Newport News, Va., is making an investment in an advanced metering infrastructure project to streamline operations, increasing efficiencies that will benefit … Continue reading →

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Getting support at the ballot box

The Municipal Posted on January 13, 2021 by Denise FedorowJanuary 13, 2021
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There are times when municipalities need to take issues directly to the voters, but do certain issues receive more support than others? The Municipal wanted to take a look at ballot measures and referendums to see if there are trends. … Continue reading →

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Cities adopt COOPs to navigate choppy waters

The Municipal Posted on January 5, 2021 by Janet PattersonJanuary 5, 2021
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In January 2020, few people had heard of the disease that started to make the news channels. But, with the spread of COVID-19 worldwide, government agencies and businesses were forced to begin thinking about what they would do if the … Continue reading →

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