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New public works building brings operations under one roof

The Municipal Posted on May 20, 2025 by Janet PattersonApril 23, 2025
No4: The shine on the floor is no accident of being new. Employees have scheduled a Friday cleanup and mopping to keep the new building in tip-top shape. (Photo provided by Baldwin, Ga.)

What started as a pencil drawing on a sheet of copier paper nine years ago is now a completed public works building in the heart of Baldwin, Ga. The Junior Robinson Public Works Building opened last fall to serve the … Continue reading →

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

Raleigh builds excitement for upcoming park with invasive species removal workdays

The Municipal Posted on April 18, 2025 by Nicholette CarlsonMarch 27, 2025
The River Cane Wetland Park will eventually include natural and paved trails as well as a boardwalk. There will be both traditional and natural play experiences available and a food forest in the center with native vegetation and edible plants. (Photo provided by the Raleigh, N.C., Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources Department)

In order to quickly rid a planned city park of invasive plant species, Raleigh, N.C., got the community involved in a workday at River Cane Wetland Park. All Raleigh residents were invited to join in helping the department remove Chinese … Continue reading →

Posted in Parks & Environmental Services | Tagged April 2025, parks & enivronmental services, public safety, The Municipal

Minnesota police department program builds officer candidate pipeline

The Municipal Posted on April 12, 2025 by Lauren CaggianoMarch 27, 2025
The department has ample opportunities for officer’s growth, including field training officer; firearms and use of force instructor; investigations; drug task force investigator; school resource officer; community engagement officer; SWAT operator; mobile field force operator; and patrol/investigative sergeant. (Photo provided by Robbinsdale Police Department)

It’s no secret that police departments around the country face a pressing challenge — how to recruit and retain the right people for one of the most demanding professions. A nationwide drop in law enforcement applications has left many agencies … Continue reading →

Posted in Public Safety | Tagged April 2025, public safety, The Municipal

Built to Last: 25 Years of Fabric Building Services

The Municipal Posted on January 1, 2025 by Greystone ConstructionDecember 27, 2024

“Over the past 25 years, the Fabric Building Division at Greystone Construction has earned the trust of hundreds of cities, counties, municipalities, DOTs (departments of transportation) and private firms, and has covered over 2,000,000 square feet of salt piles with … Continue reading →

Posted in Featured Articles, Maintenance and Operations, On the cover | Tagged fabric buildings, greystone construction, January 2025, maintenance & operations

Lightning suppression devices prevent strikes on critical city buildings

The Municipal Posted on November 18, 2024 by Nicholette CarlsonOctober 31, 2024
The city of Cape Canaveral, Fla., has installed five lightning suppression devices, with a sixth on the way, in order to protect all critical city buildings and areas. (Photo provided by the city of Cape Canaveral, Fla.)

Lightning strikes constitute a serious risk in Florida because of its unique geography. The state has even been named the lightning capital of the U.S., according to the National Weather Service. Specifically, the area between Titusville and Tampa Bay tends … Continue reading →

Posted in Technology, Uncategorized | Tagged november 2024, technology, The Municipal

Bridge Builder Program in Albany, Ga., spans gap between community and youth

The Municipal Posted on October 11, 2024 by Denise FedorowOctober 11, 2024
Teens in the Bridge Builder Program play basketball together. City of Albany, Ga., Recreation Director Steven Belk said even gang members participated in the program, demonstrating that kids from different backgrounds could come together. (Photo provided by Albany Recreation and Parks Department)

The city of Albany, Ga.’s, Recreation and Parks Department’s Recreation Director Steven Belk, founder of the Bridge Builder Program, credits the community for the success of the program, which recently completed its second summer. “The star is this community of … Continue reading →

Posted in Parks & Recreation | Tagged community, October 2024, parks & environmental services, The Municipal

If you build it, investment will come

The Municipal Posted on May 6, 2024 by Denise FedorowMay 6, 2024
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The famous line from the movie, Field of Dreams, “If you build it, he will come” is apt for cities building minor league stadiums, but it’s not just one individual or even players coming. Other investors and spectators can give … Continue reading →

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

Grand Terrace, California, lays groundwork for safer buildings

The Municipal Posted on April 26, 2024 by Sarah WrightApril 26, 2024
Grand Terrace

Within recent years, Grand Terrace, Calif., has prioritized public safety by going the extra step to layer safety measures into its building ordinances. These building ordinances require the placement of certain life-saving equipment that will undoubtedly give residents peace of … Continue reading →

Posted in Public Safety | Tagged april 2024, Grand Terrace, public safety, The Municipal

Dilapidated buildings: Save money by codifying a short route to solutions

The Municipal Posted on March 25, 2024 by Janet PattersonMarch 25, 2024
dilapidated

They can be seen by all who travel to cities large and small around the country. They may be boarded up, have a “Condemned” sign in the yard or just generally look neglected and dilapidated. They are the scourge of … Continue reading →

Posted in Building & Construction | Tagged building & construction, Dilapidated, february 2024, The Municipal

Madison incorporates sustainability goals into fleet services building

The Municipal Posted on March 7, 2024 by Janet PattersonMarch 5, 2024
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When the new $33 million Madison, Wis., fleet services building debuted in late 2022, it had already gleaned accolades for what it promised to do. The 116,000-square-foot building is home to the city’s maintenance shops, administrative offices, a conference room, … Continue reading →

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

Midwest City builds shipping container fire training facility

The Municipal Posted on January 27, 2024 by Nicholette CarlsonJanuary 24, 2024
fire training

Shipping containers are designed to be stacked on boats and trains. A couple of decades ago it was also noted the material and structure of the containers also made them ideal for police and fire training. Employing new or used … Continue reading →

Posted in Public Safety | Tagged december 2023, fire training, public safety, The Municipal

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