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Living “off the grid” by choice or circumstance

The Municipal Posted on July 31, 2018 by Denise FedorowJuly 31, 2018

Living off the grid — the power grid — is a term used to encompass those individuals who either by choice or circumstance are not living with city-provided services such as electricity, heat, water and, in some cases, sewer. There … Continue reading →

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The greatest public works project?

The Municipal Posted on July 18, 2018 by Andrew MentockJuly 16, 2018
Interstate 90 stretches from Washington to Massachusetts. Prior to the creation of the interstate highway system, travel between states could be problematic with road conditions varying wildly. (Photo by Andrew Mentock)

In 1919, Lt. Col. Dwight D. Eisenhower was part of the Transcontinental Motor Convoy, where 80 military vehicles drove from Washington, D.C., to California to test the usability of the United States road system. This was far from the straightforward … Continue reading →

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Appleton, Wis., updates parking strategy with high-tech SUV

The Municipal Posted on July 14, 2018 by Lauren CaggianoJuly 13, 2018
Appleton, Wis. parking

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 →

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Williamsville, N.Y., provides better stormwater management by going green

The Municipal Posted on July 11, 2018 by Nicholette CarlsonJuly 11, 2018

“The project took what was a sea of asphalt and turned it into a place where people want to be, where it is safe to walk and where stormwater is no longer collecting from Main Street, down East Spring Street … Continue reading →

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Elk Grove Village embarks on full docket of community improvements

The Municipal Posted on July 7, 2018 by Catey TraylorJuly 6, 2018
Potential bicycle paths connecting the village to surrounding cities and additional points of access to existing trails are being explored by Elk Grove Village. Pictured is the Busse Woods Trail System, one of the village’s most popular trails. (Bohao Zhao via English Wikimedia, creativecommons. org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en)

Elk Grove Village, Ill., might be a small community, but its members have big love for their hometown and even bigger plans for the future. In the last decade, more than $100 million in infrastructure and facility improvements have been … Continue reading →

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A wide range of workers can be an asset to your public works department

The Municipal Posted on July 5, 2018 by Julie YoungJuly 5, 2018
Members of the Saint Paul, Minn., Public Works Department pose before a community parade. The department has taken steps to develop a more diverse workforce. (Photo provided)

They say that birds of a feather flock together, but if there are no creatures who share your call or plumage, it can be difficult to find your place in the nest — even if you represent a significant portion … Continue reading →

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St. Augustine concentrates on resiliency in face of sea level rise

The Municipal Posted on April 27, 2018 by Barb SieminskiApril 23, 2018
A “sunny day flood” in October 2017 filled some St. Augustine streets with water. The “Community Resiliency: Planning for Sea Rise” project seeks to mitigate such flooding. (Photo provided)

With all the topsy-turvy weather and disasters Mother Nature has generously endowed her nations with over the past year, many cities are adapting and, in cases of major flooding, turning their attention to the mostly unseen world of infrastructure. Hurricane … Continue reading →

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Communicating vital is key to handling abandoned utilities

The Municipal Posted on March 16, 2018 by Elisa WalkerMarch 16, 2018
With utility lines being intertwined and jumbled together, the underground network can already be messy and confusing. It’s important to record all the correct information to avoid that confusion, which could lead to larger problems. (Shutterstock.com)

The potentıal dangers that lie just beneath the ground can no longer be ignored. As facilities have turned to implementing more and more underground utilities, they’ve begun to encounter not only abandoned utilities but unmarked ones, as well — leading … Continue reading →

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Programs seek to give second chances

The Municipal Posted on February 19, 2018 by Catey TraylorFebruary 19, 2018
More than 60 percent of formerly incarcerated people will commit another off ense and end up behind bars again, according to the national average. Reentry programs, however, can help stem criminal recidivism. (Shutterstock.com)

Across the U.S., more than 1,800 off enders are released from prison every day. Oft en these individuals have been incarcerated for a number of years and are released only with the clothes on their backs, any belongings they’ve been … Continue reading →

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Sewage overflows after 2017 hurricanes: What happened and where to go moving forward

The Municipal Posted on January 27, 2018 by The MunicipalJanuary 29, 2018
Due to Florida’s low-lying areas, the state is more prone to experience flooding, which in turn can cause sewage overflows when power is knocked out to lift stations. Pictured is damage caused by Hurricane Irma. (Photo provided)

In 2017, the United States experienced one of the worst hurricane seasons in its history. It will take years for Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, southeast Texas, southern Florida and other areas to recover from the damage and devastation … Continue reading →

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Plant straight out of a B-horror movie proves nigh invincible

The Municipal Posted on January 25, 2018 by Catey TraylorJanuary 25, 2018

With the ability to grow clear through roadways, survive up to 20 years in total darkness and uproot the foundation of homes, Japanese knotweed sounds like something out of a movie. The invasive species, which has already been wreaking havoc … Continue reading →

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