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Iron Mountain enjoys diverse industries, outdoor activities

The Municipal Posted on May 26, 2020 by Andrew MentockAugust 2, 2023
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Bordering three Great Lakes and covered with forests, Michigan’s Upper Peninsula is 30% larger than the state of Maryland in terms of landmass but with a population 20 times smaller. While the 5-mile-long Mackinac Bridge is the more celebrated entrance … Continue reading →

Posted in City Profile | Tagged city profile, iron mountain, may 2020, Michigan, The Municipal

Ready to respond: Hawthorne’s emergency preparedness program

The Municipal Posted on May 22, 2025 by Julie YoungApril 23, 2025
No4: The Los Angeles County Fire Department is a key partner in Hawthorne’s emergency preparedness program. (Photo provided by Hawthorne, Calif.)

When it comes to preparing for, responding to and recovering from a natural or man-made disaster, the city of Hawthorne, Calif., is ready to swing into action thanks to a comprehensive emergency preparedness program. “The most common emergency that the … Continue reading →

Posted in Emergency Managment | Tagged building & construction, Emergency Management, may 2025, The Municipal

Rich in history and natural resources: Concord, N.H.

The Municipal Posted on May 8, 2025 by Beth Anne Brink-CoxApril 23, 2025
No2: Sunrise gilds Concord’s downtown buildings. Downtown Concord boasts many businesses, a boutique movie theater, designer hotel, three performing arts centers, music school, art school, a public theater and more. (Photo by Bill Graham)

What do most people know about New Hampshire? For one thing, many of the unusual names in the state, like Winnipesaukee, Ossipee and Chocorua, are of Native American, or indigenous, origin, specifically from the Abenaki tribe. The word “Abenaki” is … Continue reading →

Posted in City Profile | Tagged building & construction, city profile, may 2025, The Municipal

Amador Crossing Apartments: A holistic approach to supportive housing in Las Cruces

The Municipal Posted on May 4, 2025 by The MunicipalApril 23, 2025
No1: Amador Crossing Apartments is a big step taken by the city of Las Cruces, N.M., to address homelessness. It is expected to be completed in 2026. (Rendering provided by Las Cruces, N.M.)

Amador Crossing Apartments is set to become a transformative force in addressing homelessness in Las Cruces, N.M. This 50-unit supportive housing complex, located in downtown Las Cruces, represents a groundbreaking partnership between the city and various community organizations. This project … Continue reading →

Posted in Building & Construction | Tagged building & construction, may 2025, The Municipal

Cohort experience helps Sedona with electrification

The Municipal Posted on March 12, 2025 by Janet PattersonFebruary 25, 2025
No2: The city of Sedona, Ariz., has a goal of converting all municipal passenger vehicles to zero emissions by 2030. This, through the use of electric vehicles and electric vehicle charging stations.

Best known for the red sandstone rocks that have provided the backdrop for everything from early 20th century Western movies to spiritual retreats to hiking and biking trails, Sedona, Ariz., is working to make a mark in building a notable … Continue reading →

Posted in Fleet Service & Management | Tagged fleet service & management, March 2025, The Municipal

Colonial Williamsburg: where the future learns from the past

The Municipal Posted on February 18, 2025 by Julie YoungJanuary 23, 2025
Visitors to Colonial Williamsburg can take a carriage ride or watch as the historic vehicles clop down the street. Who knows? You may even see the Royal Governor pass by. (Photo by Fr. Louis Manna/Archdiocese of Indianapolis)

From 1699 to 1780, Williamsburg, Va., was the political, cultural and educational epicenter of the American colonies. It was a place where those loyal to the English crown lived alongside patriots yearning for national autonomy. It was a place where … Continue reading →

Posted in On the Road Again | Tagged February 2025, on the road again, streets highways & bridges, The Municipal

Simultaneous projects ensure future viability of Bullhead City

The Municipal Posted on February 1, 2025 by Beth Anne Brink-CoxJanuary 23, 2025
Dozens of new Silvercreek streetlights were installed. They stand bright against the Arizona sky. (Photo provided by Bullhead City, Ariz.)

Cones and barrels are among the indications that projects big and small are happening in a municipality, and residents may not give them much thought unless they involve a detour or any other inconvenient change of daily routines. But it’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Operations & Maintenance | Tagged February 2025, operations & maintenance, streets highways & bridges, The Municipal

Planned maintenance and well-communicated alternatives help Boulder maintain its many parking garages

The Municipal Posted on January 23, 2025 by Nicholette CarlsonDecember 27, 2024
The city works on two budgets for the parking garages each year. One is for the regular annual maintenance and the other is for capital improvements, such as solar panels, concrete repair or HVAC repair. These budgets are based on planned maintenance for the year and identified issues during inspections. (Photo provided by the city of Boulder, Colo.)

The city of Boulder, Colo., is in charge of seven mixed-use parking garage facilities, two surface lots and three general improvement districts with over 2,500 paid and managed parking stalls. Parking garages are connected to a variety of buildings, such … Continue reading →

Posted in Maintenance and Operations | Tagged January 2025, maintenance & operations, The Municipal

There’s something for everyone to discover in Monroe, La.,

The Municipal Posted on January 3, 2025 by Beth Anne Brink-CoxDecember 27, 2024
Monroe, Louisiana, USA - April 4, 2024: Afternoon sunlight shines on the Welcome to Downtown Monroe sign.

Monroe, La., – emphasis on the “mon” and named for a steamboat, the James Monroe – is a city of 46,616 in the northern part of the state. Monroevians have packed a lot into their city, and one only has … Continue reading →

Posted in City Profile | Tagged city profile, January 2025, maintenance & operations, The Municipal

Waynesboro boosts tourism through program

The Municipal Posted on December 28, 2024 by Lauren CaggianoNovember 21, 2024

Waynesboro, Va., a charming town nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, is a destination for outdoor enthusiasts and art lovers alike. Tourists can take advantage of year-round activities like hiking, scenic drives and fly-fishing. From a cultural … Continue reading →

Posted in Municipal Management | Tagged december 2024, municipal management, The Municipal

Part 2 – Social media guidelines: How discernment aids local government transparency

The Municipal Posted on December 26, 2024 by Guest ColumnistNovember 21, 2024

Though helpful when trying to discern clarity amid obscurity, mindfulness is often neglected. Simply defined, mindfulness is the practice of being decisively aware. Thus, in application, before choosing how to respond, mindful officials will pause and deliberately ponder what the … Continue reading →

Posted in Guest Column | Tagged december 2024, guest column, municipal management, social media, The Municipal

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