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Cities finding creative solutions to make affordable housing more attainable

The Municipal Posted on May 5, 2023 by Nicholette CarlsonAugust 2, 2023
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Affordable housing tops many municipalities’ lists as an element their communities need. From coast to coast, they are investing in such projects or taking creative approaches to ensure there is housing to strengthen the workforce for employers. Albuquerque, N.M., and … Continue reading →

Posted in Building & Construction | Tagged affordable housing, building & construction, may 2023, The Municipal

Cities search for workforce housing solutions

The Municipal Posted on January 14, 2021 by Amanda DemsterAugust 2, 2023
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Offering adequate, affordable workforce housing can be a challenge. As cities continue to grow and add jobs, many find their current housing situations are lacking, with many people commuting in from other locations to work. Many cities are tackling this … Continue reading →

Posted in 2020 review/2021 outlook | Tagged 2020 review/2021 outlook, december 2020, housing, The Municipal

Creative zoning to meet housing needs

The Municipal Posted on May 4, 2020 by Denise FedorowAugust 2, 2023
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As housing shortages become more prevalent, cities and towns explore creative ways to address the situation. Some cities are doing this is by changing zoning laws in what is commonly known as upzoning or mixed zoning. The move to single-home-only … Continue reading →

Posted in Building & Construction | Tagged building & construction, may 2020, minneapolis, Minnesota, oregon, portland, The Municipal, zoning

The Code Council and ICC-ES partner with the building industry to support safe buildings and housing affordability

The Municipal Posted on January 22, 2018 by The MunicipalAugust 2, 2023

At IBS and KBIS, ICC and ICC-ES sponsored events about building innovation and discussed safety, affordability and labor shortages with leaders from across the industry Washington, D.C. – The International Code Council and the ICC Evaluation Service (ICC-ES) facilitated new … Continue reading →

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Upscale and convenient temporary housing

The Municipal Posted on December 20, 2012 by themAdminAugust 2, 2023

When natural disasters strike communities, one of the challenges to recovery is a displaced population. One way residents can stay in the area and on or close to their property is by leasing a portable home. That’s where Tennessee-based Southwest … Continue reading →

Posted in Building Projects, Disaster Response, Emergency Response

Odessa, Texas, uses settlement money to combat the rising opioid crisis

The Municipal Posted on September 18, 2023 by Nicholette CarlsonSeptember 18, 2023
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As an elected city council member-at-large and mayor pro tem in Odessa, Texas, Denise Swanner serves on regional boards. In September 2021, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton made a presentation to one such board stating he planned on going after … Continue reading →

Posted in crisis management | Tagged crisis management, opioid, september 2023, The Municipal

El Paso works with local organizations to manage migrant surges

The Municipal Posted on September 8, 2023 by Kevin KilbaneSeptember 8, 2023
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People have migrated through El Paso, Texas, the Paso del Norte, for decades to enter the United States from Mexico. Recent surges in migration spurred the city to develop a plan for managing the huge influx of people. The experience … Continue reading →

Posted in crisis management | Tagged crisis management, el paso, september 2023, The Municipal

Elvis Presley birthplace, Tupelo, Mississippi

The Municipal Posted on August 12, 2023 by Ray BaloghAugust 11, 2023
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Turns out the poor, humble little country boy done himself right good. And most of his fans skip over that first part of his life. They prefer to remember the King of Rock ʼn’ Roll as he was after he … Continue reading →

Posted in Featured Articles, On the Road Again | Tagged april 2023, elvis, on the road again, The Municipal

Urban renewal emphasis changes the landscape of downtown Twin Falls

The Municipal Posted on August 5, 2023 by Beth Anne Brink-CoxAugust 4, 2023
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What do most people think of when they think of Twin Falls, Idaho? How about Shoshone Falls on the Snake River? Or maybe the Perrine Bridge, crossing the Snake River Canyon? Natural assets aside, Twin Falls is no slouch when … Continue reading →

Posted in Building & Construction | Tagged building & construction, march 2023, The Municipal, twin falls

Not a handout, but a hand up for small business owners

The Municipal Posted on July 28, 2023 by Dani MessickAugust 2, 2023
small business

Cities across the country take varied approaches to creating better lives for their citizens. Using Department of Housing and Urban Development and Community Development Block Grant funds, the city of Hickory, N.C. is trying to help low- and moderate-income individuals … Continue reading →

Posted in Municipal Management | Tagged march 2023, municipal management, small business, The Municipal

Chicago suburb balances charm with stable economic development

The Municipal Posted on July 24, 2023 by Lauren CaggianoAugust 2, 2023
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Crystal Lake, Ill., ticks several boxes for livability. The city, which is named for a nearby lake, has a vibrant recreational scene, ample shopping amenities, quality schools and more. Heather Maieritsch serves as the economic development manager for the city … Continue reading →

Posted in City Profile | Tagged city profile, economic development, july 2023, The Municipal

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