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Technology improves parking in East Lansing, Michigan

The Municipal Posted on August 31, 2020 by Amanda DemsterAugust 2, 2023
east lansing

Downtown parking can be a struggle for many cities, especially those that see a large number of visitors and sports fans throughout the year. With this in mind, East Lansing, Mich., home of Michigan State University, continually looks to improve … Continue reading →

Posted in Streets, Highways, & Bridges | Tagged east lansing, Michigan, parking, technology, The Municipal

Wilmington, Del., welcomes Jacobs in one of nation’s largest wastewater partnerships

The Municipal Posted on August 5, 2020 by Amanda DemsterAugust 2, 2023
wastewater

A good partnership can be hard to find, but Wilmington, Del., knows precisely what it is looking for in a wastewater facility operator. The city recently hired Jacobs/OMI to operate its wastewater treatment plant, combined sewer overflow facility and renewable … Continue reading →

Posted in Waste & Recycling | Tagged august 2020, deleware, The Municipal, waster & recycling, wastewater, Wilmington

Martha’s Vineyard town responds to climate change, beach erosion

The Municipal Posted on July 25, 2020 by Amanda DemsterAugust 2, 2023
martha's vineyard

Martha’s Vineyard has long been a destination spot for tourism, the allure of the island drawing visitors and summer residents from hundreds of miles away. Beneath all of the serenity and beauty, however, lies a problem that remains a reality … Continue reading →

Posted in Public Works | Tagged july 2020, public works, The Municipal

Cities nationwide deal with urban wildlife

The Municipal Posted on July 22, 2020 by Amanda DemsterAugust 2, 2023
wildlife

As urban areas continue to expand, animals often find themselves sneaking into human-populated areas, often lured by the delicacies found in garbage cans, bird feeders and back porches. When animals become too brave, however, problems can arise, and cities nationwide … Continue reading →

Posted in Public Safety | Tagged arizona, boulder, colorado, jackson, july 2020, public safety, public works, The Municipal, wildlife, wyoming

Lift Up Lou supports Louisville residents’ well-being during COVID-19

The Municipal Posted on June 22, 2020 by Amanda DemsterAugust 2, 2023
Louisville

In early spring, COVID-19 began spreading across the United States. Suddenly, many businesses were deemed nonessential and shut down. Schools and government offices closed, and sheltering in place became the norm. People began wearing masks and maintaining a 6-foot distance … Continue reading →

Posted in crisis management | Tagged crisis management, june 2020, kentucky, louisville, The Municipal, water & energy

Vermont city aiming for net zero by 2030

The Municipal Posted on June 8, 2020 by Amanda DemsterAugust 2, 2023
net zero

When it comes to net zero energy, the city of Burlington, Vt., holds the road map to success. Sept. 9, 2019, Burlington Mayor Miro Weinberger, in conjunction with the Burlington Electric Department, released the Net Zero Energy Road Map, which … Continue reading →

Posted in Water & Energy | Tagged burlington, june 2020, net zero, The Municipal, Vermont, water & energy

Spartanburg, South Carolina, thrives on collaboration

The Municipal Posted on May 14, 2020 by Amanda DemsterAugust 2, 2023
spartanburg

Nowadays, Spartanburg, S.C., is a growing, bustling city with a lively downtown area and an emphasis on all involved working together. However, according to Spartanburg Area Chamber of Commerce CEO/President Allen Smith, things were not always so good. In fact, … Continue reading →

Posted in Building & Construction | Tagged building & construction, may 2020, South Carolina, spartanburg, The Municipal

Cities nationwide prepare for 2020 Census

The Municipal Posted on May 13, 2020 by Amanda DemsterAugust 2, 2023
census

The 2020 United States census has begun, and with billions of dollars of federal funding on the line, cities across the country are working hard to ensure a complete count. For the first time, residents will have the chance to … Continue reading →

Posted in Maintenance and Operations | Tagged april 2020, census, maintenance & operations, The Municipal

First responders have unique grain bin rescue training option

The Municipal Posted on April 13, 2020 by Amanda DemsterAugust 2, 2023
first responders

The scenario is all too real. A 911 dispatcher receives a call that a farmer has fallen into his grain bin. Though the individual kernels are solid, together they create a condition similar to quicksand. Each movement causes the kernels … Continue reading →

Posted in Public Safety | Tagged april 2020, first responders, public safety, The Municipal

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