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HIGH- SPEED CITY

The Municipal Posted on November 16, 2012 by Julie YoungAugust 2, 2023
The city of Chattanooga, Tennessee’s community-owned electric utility, EPB, has given 170,000 people and businesses access to ultrafast, high-speed Internet via a 1 Gig fiber-optic Ethernet network.

Chattanooga installs gigabit Ethernet system Chattanooga, Tenn., is on the cusp of the future thanks to the installation of a $300 million high-speed fiber optic Ethernet system that transformed the southern metropolis into the nation’s first gigabyte city. Mayor Ron … Continue reading →

Posted in Building Projects, Public Works | Tagged able, chattanooga, city, ethernet, fiber, littlefield, optic

Under ‘fire’ to cut costs and preserve personnel

The Municipal Posted on October 15, 2012 by Julie YoungAugust 2, 2023

November of 2008 wasn’t the easiest time to be appointed fire chief for the city of Naperville, Ill., Mark Puknaitis said. With the country immersed in the mire of an economic recession, he knew that every city and town would … Continue reading →

Posted in Fire Fighters, Funding & Finances | Tagged budget, fire, firefighters, naperville

New water meters plump municipal finances

The Municipal Posted on September 12, 2012 by Julie YoungAugust 2, 2023

Municipalities need funding for a wide variety of community projects, including the acquisition of new vehicular equipment, infrastructure improvements, software upgrades, public works initiatives and other community services. Whatever the need, there are a host of options such as grants, … Continue reading →

Posted in Funding & Finances, Public Works | Tagged beckerman, communities, Equipment, meters, municipalities, need, time

Not the run of the ‘mill’: Dubuque, Iowa, revitalizes historic district

The Municipal Posted on August 4, 2012 by Julie YoungAugust 2, 2023
Sustainability was key for Dubuque as it underwent a “Complete Streets” transformation downtown in 2010 through 2012

At the turn of the century, Dubuque, Iowa’s Millwork District was the backbone of the region’s economy. Logs that had been floated down the Mississippi River were used to frame doors and windows created by master craftsmen at dozens of … Continue reading →

Posted in Historical Preservation | Tagged area, district, downtown, dubuque, heiar, millwork, space

Small city, big impact: The leading eco-municipality of Bayfield, Wis.

The Municipal Posted on June 14, 2012 by Julie YoungAugust 2, 2023

Bayfield, Wis., may be tiny, but the lakeside community of 500 leads the nation in terms of eco-friendly practices and citywide sustainability efforts. “We have worked really hard to be as green as possible,” said Mayor Larry McDonald. “We believe … Continue reading →

Posted in Waste & Recycling | Tagged bayfield, green, mcdonald, residents

Creating a lasting impression Artist offers iconic image for public works week

The Municipal Posted on May 29, 2012 by Julie YoungAugust 2, 2023
Lasting-Impression-by-Robert-Gantt-Steele

California artist Robert Gantt Steele feels that city planning and building is a noble calling for those who have a talent for architecture and engineering. As a kid, Gantt Steele was always fascinated by those who built lasting structures and … Continue reading →

Posted in Public Service | Tagged bridge, building, communities, public, steele, week, works

The company ride: Advantages and disadvantages to take-home police cars

The Municipal Posted on May 14, 2012 by Julie YoungAugust 2, 2023

While take-home police, fire and municipal cars are still the trend, the practice isn’t standard in all municipalities. Major Derek Towle of the Greenfield Police Department in Greenfield, Ind., said there are definite advantages and disadvantages to take-home police vehicles. … Continue reading →

Posted in The Municipal | Tagged car, cars, department, home, officers, police, vehicles

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