In March 2022, the city of Wildwood, N.J.’s, Board of Commissioners voted to continue a popular tax incentive program designed to encourage development and home improvements throughout the coastal community. It is a program that began in 2015 and has … Continue reading →
There was a time when city life in the U.S. revolved around a few main streets, and a downtown center served as its beating heart. The advent of automobiles and post-war booms brought urban sprawl and caused cities to spread … Continue reading →
The 16/50 program was developed in 2018 to support women in local government, with the goals of supporting them throughout the interview and hiring processes and developing their understanding of the inner workings of local government. Now, looking back at … Continue reading →
In 2017, the Bentonville, Ark., Parks and Recreation Department developed a visionary plan to connect six different public parks and spaces into one cohesive downtown area. Those spaces, known individually as Lawrence Plaza, Bentonville Square, Dave Peel Park, Town Branch … Continue reading →
Kristina Koch wants her students to embrace their career potential. As the director of the Northwest Career and Technical Center in St. Albans, Vermont, she is determined to give them the tools they need to succeed in a wide range … Continue reading →
Consistency is a theme in Dave Wright’s life. The public servant has faithfully worked for the city of Swartz Creek, Mich., for more than 50 years. Wright, who joined the city payroll shortly after high school, is the go-to person … Continue reading →
Every year by mid-January, the residents of Silverton, Colo., have been under several avalanche alerts and faced numerous power failures lasting from a few hours to most of the day. Depending on which side of the mountain they live on, … Continue reading →
Located 6 miles south of Reedsport in Winchester Bay, Ore., the Umpqua River Lighthouse towers over the place where the river empties into the Pacific Ocean. Created at a time when California investors saw this fertile valley as a great … Continue reading →
Following a discussion regarding the master planning process for the Tampa, Fla., drinking water facility, a city consultant suggested the possibility of piloting a suspended ion exchange system. One goal of the discussion was to find options for reducing the … Continue reading →
The U.S. state capitals are vibrant, thriving places to live. In addition to being the seats of state governments, these cities boast robust economies and exciting cultural opportunities; many are home to respected universities and major healthcare institutions as well. … Continue reading →
In September 2023, New Brunswick, N.J., welcomed long-planned park improvements to its beloved Feaster Park after a long year of park closure. Residents attended a ribbon-cutting ceremony to open the park officially to the public. Various spaces have been developed … Continue reading →
