As part of a decades-long commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, the city of Aspen, Colo., is transitioning its fleet to electric and zero-emission vehicles. In 2021, Aspen adopted ambitious, science-based targets that called for a 63% reduction in emissions … Continue reading →
No matter if it is a wildfire, hurricane, tornado or a man-made disaster, emergencies happen, and the initial response can be overwhelming for those on the front lines. That’s why cities throughout the United States offer Community Emergency Response Team … Continue reading →
When hurricanes Helene and Milton hit the state of Florida last fall, residents in the unincorporated areas of Pinellas County braced for the storms’ impact and the resulting damage. Like snowflakes, no two hurricanes are exactly alike, and neither is … Continue reading →
When it comes to improving the streets of a 400-year-old community, planning is paramount. That’s why the city of Portsmouth, N.H., began preparing for its Islington Street Corridor project more than two decades ago. “Development on this project literally began … Continue reading →
Located 100 miles north of St. Louis along the shores of the Mississippi, Hannibal, Mo., has a storied history. The former stomping grounds of American humorist Mark Twain, Hannibal is the town that inspired two of the most beloved characters … Continue reading →
It is the most popular tourist attraction in Key West, Fla. – a stately, 3,264-square-foot Spanish colonial mansion at 907 Whitehead St. that is as storied as the man who once called the property home: American Pulitzer Prize-winning author Ernest … Continue reading →
The City of Dunwoody, Ga., is taking it to the streets – literally. On April 8, the Atlanta suburb embarked on its 2025 paving plan, which includes 29 streets and covers over 10 lane miles. The project is funded with … Continue reading →
A home of one’s own is the American Dream, but it is a dream that is out of reach for millions of Americans. Because nearly 53% of households lack the $61,487 annual income to purchase a modest $200,000 home, affordable … Continue reading →
Located along a portion of the Potomac River known as the Paw Paw Bends, the town of Paw Paw, W. Va., may be a small community of 410, but it is accomplishing big things with several new projects that range … Continue reading →
Located in the southwest corner of Redwood County, Minn., Walnut Grove may be home to 900 residents, but it is synonymous with a family that lived in the area over 150 years ago: the family of pioneer author Laura Ingalls … Continue reading →
When it comes to preparing for, responding to and recovering from a natural or man-made disaster, the city of Hawthorne, Calif., is ready to swing into action thanks to a comprehensive emergency preparedness program. “The most common emergency that the … Continue reading →
