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History of Rome comes together in downtown space

The Municipal Posted on October 23, 2024 by Janet PattersonOctober 8, 2024
Among the additions to the West Dominick Street Art Walk, is an three-panel bronze and copper installation recalling the Great Carry, an overland continuation of the Erie Canal which started in Rome. (Photo provided by Rome, N.Y.)

What was once a blighted urban area in Rome, N.Y., is shaping the future with art and innovation. Recalling the history of the Leatherstocking Country made famous by American writer James Fenimore Cooper, planners and residents are blending themes of … Continue reading →

Posted in Streets, Highways, & Bridges | Tagged October 2024, streets highways & bridges, The Municipal

New Bedford parks boast impressive programming and recreational space

The Municipal Posted on July 29, 2024 by Nicholette CarlsonJuly 29, 2024
New Bedford

With over 800 acres of park space in New Bedford, Mass., the parks, recreation and beaches department plans an extraordinary amount of programming and improvements each year. The park space is widely spread throughout the city, so 90% of the … Continue reading →

Posted in Parks & Environmental Services | Tagged July 2024, New Bedford, parks & environmental services, The Municipal

Newport News simulator helping with new hires and maintaining equipment

The Municipal Posted on July 9, 2024 by Denise FedorowJuly 9, 2024
simulator

The city of Newport News, Va., like many others, experienced trouble hiring new employees post-COVID. So, because of staff shortages, department heads and city officials realized something needed to change. The idea of using a simulator to aid with training … Continue reading →

Posted in Public Works | Tagged July 2024, public works, simulator, The Municipal

Jewel Parks lead off Gary, Indiana’s, reinvention

The Municipal Posted on July 7, 2024 by Janet PattersonJuly 3, 2024

LaVetta Sparks-Wade is not just excited about her new job, but about the place where she gets to do it. Sparks-Wade is the newly minted director of parks for the city of Gary, Ind., her “home sweet home,” to quote … Continue reading →

Posted in Parks & Environmental Services | Tagged april 2024, Gary, parks & environmental services, The Municipal

Virginia Beach oceanfront undergoes massive improvement

The Municipal Posted on May 9, 2024 by Nicholette CarlsonMay 6, 2024
Virginia Beach

Virginia Beach, Va., is a well-known center of dining, entertainment and hotels for residents and visitors alike. It is also famous for its oceanfront, with its famous 3-mile boardwalk, the Rudee Inlet marina area, beaches perfect for swimming or surfing … Continue reading →

Posted in Building & Construction | Tagged building & construction, May 2024, The Municipal, virginia beach

Adaptive reuse breathes new life into cities

The Municipal Posted on May 3, 2024 by Beth Anne Brink-CoxMay 3, 2024
adaptive reuse

Who remembers the old saying, “Use it up, wear it out, make it do or do without?” Many people take the saying to heart, using hand-me-down clothes, recycling cans and bottles, shopping in thrift stores and buying secondhand cars. But … Continue reading →

Posted in Building & Construction | Tagged adaptive reuse, building & construction, May 2024, The Municipal

Candy Land Christmas draws crowds

The Municipal Posted on April 15, 2024 by Beth Anne Brink-CoxApril 15, 2024
Christmas

“Candy Land” refers to the board game many people played as children. But in Johnson City, Tenn., Candy Land Christmas signals a magical time when local businesses purchase and decorate Christmas trees for the delight of everyone who sees them. … Continue reading →

Posted in Municipal Management | Tagged christmas, december 2023, municipal management, The Municipal

Bringing fleet maintenance back in-house

The Municipal Posted on March 4, 2024 by Beth Anne Brink-CoxMarch 4, 2024
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Colorado Springs, Colo., opted to bring its fleet of 5,000 vehicles back in-house and has hired dozens of workers to do so. It all happened according to plan and began right on time, Jan. 1 of this year. How did … Continue reading →

Posted in Fleet Service & Management | Tagged fleet, fleet service & management, March 2024, The Municipal

Exploring the status of Slow Streets programs

The Municipal Posted on February 3, 2024 by Denise FedorowFebruary 2, 2024
slow streets

During the COVID-19 pandemic in early 2020, several communities implemented a trial program called Slow Streets, which slowed traffic on neighborhood streets, allowing for safer neighborhood outdoor activities and social distancing. In California, San Francisco, Oakwood and Redwood City all … Continue reading →

Posted in Streets, Highways, & Bridges | Tagged february 2024, Slow Streets, streets highways & bridges, The Municipal

The balancing act of utility rates

The Municipal Posted on January 3, 2024 by Denise FedorowJanuary 3, 2024
rates

Most water, wastewater and public works superintendents attest to the fact that no one likes to hear their water and sewer rates are going up, but everyone likes clean water coming into their homes on a consistent basis paired with … Continue reading →

Posted in Maintenance and Operations | Tagged january 2024, maintenance & operations, rates, The Municipal

Village of Newark, N.Y., attributes growth to grants, and offers unique opportunities for businesses

The Municipal Posted on December 13, 2023 by Staci ReafsnyderDecember 13, 2023
Newark

Newark, N.Y., has seen explosive growth in the past few years. In order to accommodate its size, the village of 9,000 was recently awarded state and federal funding for several projects such as a new wastewater treatment plant disinfection system, … Continue reading →

Posted in Building & Construction | Tagged building & construction, july 2023, newark, The Municipal

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