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Lake County, Park City, IL., undertakes efforts to reduce flooding

The Municipal Posted on September 17, 2024 by Janet PattersonSeptember 3, 2024
Box Culvert Staging to reduce flooding in Lake County

Park City, IL., is celebrating a long-awaited stormwater project designed to save homes and property in the flood-plagued city north of Chicago. The municipality of about 7,800 residents sits at the headwaters of the 20-mile-long Skokie River in Lake County, … Continue reading →

Posted in crisis management | Tagged crisis management, Lake County, September 2024, The Municipal

New real-time systems manage drainage and flooding in Edinburg

The Municipal Posted on July 22, 2024 by Nicholette CarlsonJuly 22, 2024
flooding

Edinburg, Texas, has a little over 50 ditches throughout the city with all subdivisions connecting into the ditches for drainage and a link to the county ditches. The drainage water from four nearby cities also runs through the city ditches, … Continue reading →

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

Grandview uses 3D models to map flooding

The Municipal Posted on September 16, 2021 by Deborah GerbersAugust 2, 2023
flooding

Grandview, Mo., is a first-ring suburb just south of Kansas City, with a population of about 25,000. The city has implemented the use of three-dimensional printing to create models of flooded areas following a series of flooding events in 2017. … Continue reading →

Posted in crisis management | Tagged crisis management, flooding, september 2021, The Municipal

Nebraska rebounds following historic flooding

The Municipal Posted on February 21, 2020 by Barb SieminskiAugust 2, 2023
Nebraska

Nebraska, Missouri, South Dakota, Kansas and Iowa have dealt with massive flooding throughout spring 2019, with some areas experiencing prolonged flooding along the Missouri River well into December. Starting mid-March, the 2019 Midwestern U.S. floods marked the wettest January-to-May period … Continue reading →

Posted in Streets, Highways, & Bridges | Tagged february 2020, highways & bridges, nebraska, Niobrara, streets, The Municipal

Myrtle Beach banishes flooding with deepwater ocean outfalls

The Municipal Posted on September 11, 2018 by Andrew MentockAugust 2, 2023
Hidden beneath Myrtle Beach, S.C.’s, shore and the ocean are four deepwater ocean outfalls that are designed to reduce flooding in the city by diverting water back into the ocean. (Shutterstock.com)

Floods and rising sea levels have been an increasingly difficult issue throughout much of the world. Already in 2018, several cities have experienced floods so bad that they were considered 50-year, 100-year and 500-year floods. “Those seem to come more … Continue reading →

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Water, water everywhere: Missouri communities continue cleanup after May flooding

The Municipal Posted on August 12, 2017 by Julie YoungAugust 2, 2023

When the rains began to pummel much of the Central U.S. in late April and early May, community leaders in Missouri knew it was no ordinary spring shower. Within days, over 12 inches of precipitation fell and tornadoes twisted across … Continue reading →

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Safe to proceed: Roadway flooding solution

The Municipal Posted on August 20, 2012 by The MunicipalAugust 2, 2023
roadway flooding solutions

Flooding causes more deaths and property damage in the U.S. than any other severe weather-related event. A mere six inches of fast-moving water can knock over an adult. It takes only two feet of rushing water to carry away most … Continue reading →

Posted in Disaster Response, Transportation | Tagged bexar, county, flood, flooding, gauging, texas, water

Complete renovation of west Beach Marina in Clearwater overcomes challenges to stay on schedule

The Municipal Posted on May 30, 2025 by Nicholette CarlsonApril 23, 2025
No1: Built in the 1950s, the Clearwater, Fla., Beach Marina had never had a full renovation completed. New plans to remodel began in 2021. The high price of materials due to pandemic, getting the proper permits and ensuring the commercial tenants were able to maintain operations have been some of the challenges faced by the city through the process. It is projected to be completed in August 2026. (Photo provided by the city of Clearwater, Fla.)

          New plans to remodel the Clearwater, Fla., Beach Marina began in 2021, with the city looking for a design for the new beach. Having been built in the 1950s, the marina was simply getting old and had not yet … Continue reading →

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

Partnership aims increase Portsmouth’s resiliency from sea level, groundwater rise

The Municipal Posted on February 20, 2025 by Janet PattersonJanuary 23, 2025
Coastal U.S. cities are taking notice of the water they share with the earth. It’s the reason the Portsmouth, N.H., Department of Public Works has partnered on an innovative groundwater monitoring project. (Shutterstock.com)

Rising ocean levels and stronger storm patterns have caused coastal cities to take notice of the water they share with the earth. It’s the reason the city of Portsmouth, N.H.’s, Department of Public Works has partnered with HydroPredictions, the New … Continue reading →

Posted in Water & Energy | Tagged February 2025, streets highways & bridges, The Municipal, water & energy

Arlington, Texas, completes improvement project ahead of 2026 World Cup

The Municipal Posted on December 4, 2024 by Julie YoungNovember 21, 2024
Arlington, Texas - March 30, 2022: City of Arlington sign with logo (shutterstock.com)

Thanks to a $1.7 million mill and overlay project on an aging section of Randol Mill Road, the drive to the 2026 FIFA World Cup is now a lot smoother. Red street rehab According to Sidney Kelly, assistant director of … Continue reading →

Posted in Streets, Highways, & Bridges | Tagged december 2024, municipal management, streets highways & bridges, The Municipal

Wilmington, N.C., makes heavy investments in its future

The Municipal Posted on December 1, 2024 by Danielle LundNovember 21, 2024
A cyclist enjoys of one of Wilmington, N.C.’s, bike trails. Citizens have consistently rated traffic and the need for a more robust citywide trail network as priorities for the city. (Photo provided by Wilmington, N.C.)

The city of Wilmington, N.C., is undertaking multiple ambitious projects to enhance transportation, address flooding and expand community resources. With a focus on improving traffic flow, pedestrian safety and recreational spaces, these developments aim to elevate the quality of life … Continue reading →

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

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