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Greensboro, North Carolina receivership program catches attention

The Municipal Posted on December 31, 2023 by Beth Anne Brink-CoxDecember 29, 2023
receivership

A pilot program of any kind always seems interesting. Sometimes it’s something no one ever thought could be a solution, and sometimes it makes you wonder why no one thought of it sooner. The Vacant Housing Receivership Program in Greensboro, … Continue reading →

Posted in Building & Construction | Tagged building & construction, receivership, september 2023, The Municipal

Officials and residents gather for “Coffee with the Mayor”

The Municipal Posted on December 26, 2023 by Beth Anne Brink-CoxDecember 26, 2023
coffeehouse

Coffee has become far more than just a hot drink. It’s a lifestyle, an icebreaker, a safe first date in a public place and so much more. It has also become something else, a fast-moving trend called Coffee with the … Continue reading →

Posted in Municipal Management | Tagged coffee with the mayor, december 2023, municipal management, The Municipal

North Las Vegas pursues lateral recruitment to secure more officers

The Municipal Posted on December 7, 2023 by Beth Anne Brink-CoxDecember 7, 2023
las vegas

As with any other job, the nation’s police force has seen plenty of ups and downs. After 9/11, the rush to apply for the academy and specialized training skyrocketed. In light of some headlines in the past few years — … Continue reading →

Posted in Public Safety | Tagged las vegas, public safety, september 2023, The Municipal

COVID funds, local buy-in cooperate to provide potable water

The Municipal Posted on December 5, 2023 by Beth Anne Brink-CoxDecember 5, 2023
potable water

No water system serves households between Mountainburg and Cedarville, Ark., so residents bring it from wells or other sources. The city buys water from the Lake Fort Smith Water Treatment Plant. In 2022, the city began a series of steps … Continue reading →

Posted in Water & Energy | Tagged july 2023, potable water, The Municipal, water & energy

Brick paving not down for the count

The Municipal Posted on November 28, 2023 by Beth Anne Brink-CoxNovember 28, 2023
brick

How many types of surfaces have most street departments worked with? Asphalt, brick, chipseal, cobblestone, dirt, gravel and macadam? Before the late 19th and early 20th centuries, most streets were made of dirt and gravel. Later, in order to make … Continue reading →

Posted in Streets, Highways, & Bridges | Tagged brick, november 2023, streets highways & bridges, The Municipal

Heat island mapping and the effects of climate change

The Municipal Posted on November 25, 2023 by Beth Anne Brink-CoxNovember 22, 2023
heat island mapping

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has announced that it is continuing the Urban Heat Island mapping campaign. The agency is mapping urban heat islands in 14 U.S. cities this summer. The initiative, which began in 2017, has seen NOAA … Continue reading →

Posted in Parks & Environmental Services | Tagged august 2023, heat island mapping, parks & environmental services, The Municipal

Downtown park is new heart of North Carolina community

The Municipal Posted on November 6, 2023 by Beth Anne Brink-CoxNovember 6, 2023
North Carolina

Cary, North Carolina, spent more than 20 years envisioning Downtown Cary Park, from its inception through designs to problem solving. Along the way, challenges included the pandemic, quarantine and resulting supply shortages, financing and then construction. The park is expected … Continue reading →

Posted in Parks & Environmental Services | Tagged july 2023, North Carolina, parks & environmental services, The Municipal

Cities cultivate programming to match seniors’ desires

The Municipal Posted on October 9, 2023 by Beth Anne Brink-CoxOctober 9, 2023
seniors

“Park” is a pretty broad term, and it’s more specialized than it used to be. From parks catering to four-legged friends to playgrounds specifically designed for small children, parks departments are diversifying their offerings. There’s a lot of interest in … Continue reading →

Posted in Parks & Environmental Services | Tagged october 2023, parks & environmental services, seniors, The Municipal

San Antonio partnership helps business owners recuperate from double whammy

The Municipal Posted on October 4, 2023 by Beth Anne Brink-CoxOctober 4, 2023
san antonio

COVID-19 impacted every aspect of life and lifestyles, not to mention businesses. Despite valiant efforts, many stores, restaurants and services didn’t survive. But San Antonio, Texas, is using a new program – COVID-19/Construction Recovery Grants – to provide economic relief … Continue reading →

Posted in Streets, Highways, & Bridges | Tagged June 2023, san antonio, streets highways & bridges, The Municipal

‘Alley Activation’ initiates comprehensive plan in Huntingburg

The Municipal Posted on September 28, 2023 by Beth Anne Brink-CoxSeptember 28, 2023
alley

An Alley Activation Program began in Huntingburg, Ind., in 2020, with the aim of improving connectivity and walkability in the city’s downtown area. Rachel Steckler, director of community development in Huntingburg, said alleyway activation was first discussed during a comprehensive … Continue reading →

Posted in Building & Construction | Tagged alley, building & construction, july 2023, The Municipal

There’s dedication to community composting in Decorah, Iowa

The Municipal Posted on September 25, 2023 by Beth Anne Brink-CoxSeptember 25, 2023
composting

Mostly when people think about composting, it’s a pile in the backyard. It seems pretty simple. In many ways, it is. But the state of Iowa, long known for its beautiful farms, has taken that a big step further with … Continue reading →

Posted in Waste & Recycling | Tagged composting, June 2023, The Municipal, waste & recycling

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