Land Pride: Cooperative buying 101
Dee Warren, Director, Marketing and Sales Operations for Land Pride and Great Plains Make the most of your fleet dollars Managing tighter budgets when everything is going up requires smart choices and sound fiscal management of taxpayer dollars. Purchasing managers … More from our cover sponsor →
Reviving the riverfront: Providence’s bold greenway transformation
What was once a forgotten industrial stretch of the Woonasquatucket River in Providence, R.I., is being reborn as a green, resilient and connected community space. With new bike paths, native plantings and innovative stormwater systems, Providence is transforming its riverfront … Continue reading →
Public art program puts Coldwater on the map
A city of just over 14,000 residents has proven that even small towns can make an outsized impact through public art. Coldwater, Mich.’s, Economic Development Coordinator Erin Veysey attributed the success of a recent initiative to a winning combination of … Continue reading →
Fisk finds joy connecting others with nature
According to Raleigh Realty, “Recognized as a suburb of Raleigh, many families are moving to Garner for its affordability, low cost of living, small-town charm, diversity, and prime real estate. The combination of location and affordability is unbeatable, so Garner … Continue reading →
Massive waterline project helps make Garden of the Gods Park more accessible and safer for all
In Colorado Springs, Colo., the Garden of the Gods Park typically averages between 4.5 million and 5 million visitors and is open year-round. There is only one restroom open year-round. In order to convert the additional seasonal restroom to a … Continue reading →
The ‘It’ factor: Author Stephen King enriches Bangor’s literary history
It is the city that inspired the fictional town of Derry, Maine, where a possessed Paul Bunyan comes to life and attacks Richie Tozier. It is the place where Stan Uris encounters something so terrifyingly horrible at the local standpipe … Continue reading →
Keys to Community is a win-win for Ontario, Calif., residents and community
In 2023, a resident satisfaction survey in Ontario, Calif., revealed the Top 5 most serious issues perceived by residents, with the No. 1 issue being homelessness. It also listed the lowest three services ranked by satisfaction, with those being addressing … Continue reading →
Johnson City reimagined: The story of Walnut Street’s revitalization
In June, Johnson City, Tenn., marked a major milestone with the near-completion of the Walnut Street revitalization project, a $33-million-effort that has reshaped one of Johnson City’s key corridors. Walnut Street runs from East Tennessee State University into the heart … Continue reading →
Hydrant parties provide free summer fun for Rapid City residents
Hydrant parties have been seen throughout South Dakota as a great way to connect with the community. When Lindsey Myers, Rapid City, S.D., Parks and Recreation specialist, was looking for new events that had never been done or had not … Continue reading →
Follow the fun: Des Moines Park-N-Play program is a hit with residents
Des Moines, Iowa’s, mobile recreational vehicle may not be an ice cream truck, but it has the same Pied Piper appeal. When the Park-N-Play van pulls up to a park or a schoolyard, families know that a good time will … Continue reading →
Top Ten: Park it – Best recreational spaces
Shouldn’t everyone have access to constructive outdoor activities, no matter where they live? The Trust for Public Land thinks so. The organization has created parks across the country for use by local communities so that Americans of all colors, creeds … Continue reading →
Excess vegetative waste leads to free mulch program
Residents of Charlottesville, Va., are able to take advantage of a free mulch program offered by the Rivanna Solid Waste Authority. The program started as a way for residents to reuse the tons of vegetation collected each year, which benefited … Continue reading →
Smart water management transforms Sandy, Ore., operations and cuts water loss by over 30%
By Malay Patel, Senior Manager, Capital Projects for Mueller Water Products Sandy, Ore., may be a small city with just 4,200 water service connections, but it faces the same challenges as much larger municipalities: aging infrastructure, limited staffing and the … Continue reading →
Boise offers Youth Firesetting Intervention Program
Curiosity about fire is a natural part of childhood, but when that curiosity leads to fire setting behavior, it becomes a serious concern. Unfortunately, children under 18 account for nearly 50% of all arson arrests in the United States, which … Continue reading →
Land Pride: Cooperative buying 101
Dee Warren, Director, Marketing and Sales Operations for Land Pride and Great Plains Make the most of your fleet dollars Managing tighter budgets when everything is going up requires smart choices and sound fiscal management of taxpayer dollars. Purchasing managers … Continue reading →
When the water runs low: How two Texas towns are battling water scarcity
Across Texas, water scarcity is no longer a distant environmental concern. It’s now a reality already reshaping how communities live, plan and survive. In 2025, Texan cities like Beeville and San Marcos are navigating distinct, but connected, water challenges, ranging … Continue reading →
Streetscape project revives Pennsylvania city’s historic beauty
As part of a 2016 Economic Development plan, Lebanon officials took on a multi-year project that focused on the lagging downtown area of this city in eastern Pennsylvania. Lebanon Mayor Sherry Capello explained that “the idea for the Streetscape Project … Continue reading →
Statesboro youth push change forward
A quiet, but determined, revolution is taking place in Statesboro, Ga., led not by long-time civic leaders or elected officials, but by the city’s youth. Formed in February 2023, the Statesboro Youth Council has emerged as a powerful force for … Continue reading →
Operation Cycle Break gets help to domestic violence victims and offenders
The Warren, Mich., Police Department is taking a step toward breaking the cycle of domestic violence with the Operation Cycle Break initiative. The multifaceted approach puts an emphasis on protection for victims and swift justice for offenders as well as … Continue reading →
