Built to last: Two decades of safe and efficient salt and sand storage buildings
Over the past 20 years, the fabric building division at Greystone Construction has earned a reputation for high-quality projects and excellent customer service, having designed and built more than 1,500 fabric buildings across the country. “We are salt and sand … More from our cover sponsor →
Municipalities prioritize digital inclusion for all ages
Part of the nature of technology is to progress; however, sometimes the pace is so fast, it leaves many people behind. With this in mind, cities nationwide have come to the realization they need to be digitally inclusive. Digital inclusion … Continue reading →
Rubicon empowers proactive municipal waste and recycling operations
By 2025, the world’s urban areas will be producing 2.2 billion tons of waste per year. By 2050, nearly 70% of the world’s residents will live in urban areas. Our waste challenge is increasingly an urban challenge, meaning that we … Continue reading →
Fleeting experience: Madison’s high school apprentice program is a hit
It’s not a typical job for a high school student, but Madison, Wis.’s, fleet service apprentice program is not a typical entry-level job opportunity. It is a chance for students to broaden their skill set while deepening and diversifying the … Continue reading →
Water under a troubled bridge: Capri Isles Bridge is replaced
After a half-century of carrying vehicles across the Curry Creek, the Capri Isles Boulevard Bridge in Venice, Fla., was in need of an extreme makeover. Although there were no signs on the surface that anything was amiss, it was another … Continue reading →
Benefits of sustainable landscapes for city parks
Stormwater mitigation Andrea Kretzel, RLA senior project landscape architect for the city of Pittsburgh’s department of public works, concurred that most of the city park’s sustainability plans involve stormwater mitigation, due to the unique and hilly topography of the area. … Continue reading →
Snow fence program eases winter headaches
Picture it: blue-shadowed snow covering gently sloping mounds and painting country roads white-on-white with nearby forests covered to the hollow. It all makes for a lovely winter scene for artists, but for the Iowa Department of Transportation, the panorama turns … Continue reading →
From wastewater lagoons to soccer complex, Manchester Meadows boosts Rock Hill’s economy
Looking at the pristine soccer fields of Manchester Meadows in Rock Hill, S.C., it’s hard to believe they once were lagoons for a wastewater treatment plant. The 70-acre soccer and lacrosse facility is part of a multi-decade revitalization for the … Continue reading →
How Deltona, Florida, put itself on the map
A decade ago, Deltona, Florida, was a small city with few jobs and 250 acres of seemingly useless undeveloped land nearby. Today, that piece of land has transformed into the Portland Industrial Park, which has attracted major companies like Amazon, … Continue reading →
Crestwood Fire Department uses technology to protect firefighters, citizens
Despite a smaller population of around 11,000 residents, Crestwood, Mo., is taking great strides to make sure the local fire department stays up to date with the latest technology. Crestwood Fire Chief Lou Hecht has brought on two new technologically … Continue reading →
The Municipal Top 10: States with the most UFO sightings
Housing Halloween, October carries with it an air of mystery. People delight in the tales of the unexplained, often trading them alongside candy. If anything fits into that atmosphere, it’s unidentified flying objects. 2020 saw the Pentagon officially release UFO … Continue reading →
Robert’s Lake eco-recreation station continues to realize new learning opportunities
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 →
Hallett strives to provide robust recreational offerings for her small town
Easton, Maine, may be a small town, but its recreation department’s programming is robust by most standards. That’s due in large part to the leadership of its director Hillary Hallett, who’s been at the helm for the past 18 years. … Continue reading →
Storm shelters promote safety precautions in a safe space
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 →
Parks departments go virtual to keep residents moving
This year has not gone as planned, with countless events nationwide cancelling in light of the global COVID-19 pandemic. Among these are annual concerts, 5Ks, marathons and a seemingly endless list of other annual happenings. With this in mind, parks … Continue reading →
Make roadside maintenance a breeze
Overgrown vegetation limits visibility, hides potential hazards and makes right-of-way maintenance a pivotal function for municipalities. Whether the overgrowth blocks the view of traffic signs and signals, vehicles and cyclists, or people and animals, maintaining vegetation in a right-of-way is … Continue reading →
Redding, California, water manager recounts battle against Carr Fire
Battling a wildfire is no simple task. The flames can burn for days, depending on conditions. If they reach city limits, diverting enough water to battle them can be taxing on a city’s water utility, which must provide sufficient water … Continue reading →
Jail To Jobs boosts young offenders and their communities
An early prison sentence can often become the first step to a lifetime of trips in and out of the United States justice system. In fact, most people convicted of a crime will become a repeat offender, creating a vicious … Continue reading →
Coastal areas react to king tides with help from citizen scientists
When it comes to dealing with the rising sea level, organizations have discovered that they can be much more productive with help from the public. Coastal organizations in both Oregon and Rhode Island have turned to citizen scientists to help … Continue reading →
