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Phased-in code compliance increases occupancy in historic buildings

The Municipal Posted on July 23, 2025 by Janet PattersonJune 24, 2025
No1: Jackson, Mich., created a phased approach to code compliance so that new business owners can open their doors sooner. The city hopes the program will increase occupancy in older commercial structures. (ehrlif/Shutterstock.com)

Small business owners in Jackson, Mich., are getting help from a program that allows them to open their new enterprise while still working on code compliance for their building. Recognizing the barriers that can hinder entrepreneurs from successfully launching ventures … Continue reading →

Posted in Municipal Management | Tagged July 2025, municipal management, public works, The Municipal

Roseville electric utility director doesn’t take power for granted

The Municipal Posted on June 13, 2025 by Janet PattersonMay 22, 2025
No1: Daniel Beans was named director of the Roseville, Calif., Electric Utility in 2022. (Photos provided by Rossville, Calif.)

It’s quite a leap to go from living off the electrical grid to being the electric utility director of Roseville, Calif., but Daniel Beans has made the transition with grace. Even Beans sees the irony in a move his parents … Continue reading →

Posted in Personality Profile | Tagged June 2025, personality profile, The Municipal, water & energy

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

R.A.P.T.O.R. takes flight in Ramapo

The Municipal Posted on April 22, 2025 by Janet PattersonMarch 27, 2025
The Ramapo Police Department’s drones recharge in a base station that closes into a cube shape. When deployed, the cube opens, and the drone takes off. The drone can recharge in less than 30 minutes. (Photo provided by Ramapo Police Department)

A pair of drones are helping the police department in Ramapo, N.Y., work smarter … and quicker. The town’s new Drone as a First Responder (DFR) program is a high-tech answer to even the most routine calls. “People think the … Continue reading →

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

Cohort experience helps Sedona with electrification

The Municipal Posted on March 12, 2025 by Janet PattersonFebruary 25, 2025
No2: The city of Sedona, Ariz., has a goal of converting all municipal passenger vehicles to zero emissions by 2030. This, through the use of electric vehicles and electric vehicle charging stations.

Best known for the red sandstone rocks that have provided the backdrop for everything from early 20th century Western movies to spiritual retreats to hiking and biking trails, Sedona, Ariz., is working to make a mark in building a notable … Continue reading →

Posted in Fleet Service & Management | Tagged fleet service & management, March 2025, The Municipal

Pothole Palooza raises awareness and brings safe streets

The Municipal Posted on February 26, 2025 by Janet PattersonJanuary 23, 2025
Phil the Pothole

You may have heard of Lollapalooza, Kidzapalooza, and maybe even Homerpalooza of “The Simpsons” fame, but you might never have heard of Pothole Palooza, a celebration of repair and renewal in Tacoma, Wash. And, of course, who would preside over … Continue reading →

Posted in Streets, Highways, & Bridges | Tagged construction, February 2025, potholes, streets highways & bridges, 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

Raleigh rainwater program revives public interest in stormwater management

The Municipal Posted on January 27, 2025 by Janet PattersonDecember 27, 2024
Two 3,000-gallon cisterns capture roof runoff that will provide additional moisture to the Interfaith Food Shuttle Community Garden in southeast Raleigh. (Photo provided by Raleigh, N.C.)

The rainwater rewards program in Raleigh, N.C., took a moment to catch on but is now embraced in a big way. “The program is the result of a lot of forward thinking on the part of the people of Raleigh, … Continue reading →

Posted in Water & Energy | Tagged January 2025, maintenance & operations, The Municipal, water & energy

Wisconsin installs first park solar canopy

The Municipal Posted on December 30, 2024 by Janet PattersonNovember 21, 2024
The solar canopy at Groholski Park is the first in a municipal park in the state of Wisconsin. (Photo provided by Stevens Point, Wis.)

Stevens Point, Wis., has won a number of accolades for its charm and amenities. In 2023, The Crazy Tourist Magazine named it one of the 15 best places to live in Wisconsin. It has been called a Top 10 Dream … Continue reading →

Posted in Water & Energy | Tagged december 2024, municipal management, The Municipal, water & energy

Renovated bike park challenges Park City novices, experts

The Municipal Posted on December 24, 2024 by Janet PattersonNovember 21, 2024
The redesign of the Creekside Bike Park is fun for riders and spectators and offers areas for novices and experts. (Photo provided by Park City, Utah)

In a city known for world-class athletes and a celebrated film festival, a one-acre pocket park is drawing new attention. What began as a dirt jump park nearly 20 years ago reopened in September as Creekside Bike Park with a … Continue reading →

Posted in Parks & Environmental Services | Tagged december 2024, municipal management, parks & enivronmental services, Parks & Rec, The Municipal

Not such a secret anymore: Papillion, Neb.

The Municipal Posted on November 25, 2024 by Janet PattersonNovember 19, 2024
Papillion, Neb., was incorporated in 1870 and has grown incrementally with nearby Omaha, the state’s largest city.

On the southern edge of the Omaha metropolitan area and just a stone’s throw from the Iowa state line sits Papillion, Neb., named one of Money Magazine’s Best Places to live several times in the last 10 years. What makes … Continue reading →

Posted in City Profile | Tagged city profile, november 2024, technology, The Municipal

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