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Appleton, Wis., updates parking strategy with high-tech SUV

The Municipal Posted on July 14, 2018 by Lauren CaggianoAugust 2, 2023
Appleton, Wis. parking

They say necessity is the mother of invention. While the city of Appleton, Wis., did not invent the innovative parking enforcement solution it recently adopted, it’s an example to other municipalities of how the right technology can boost productivity. Last … Continue reading →

Posted in Public Works | Tagged Appleton, parking

Fitchburg, Wis., invests in a brighter future with solar power

The Municipal Posted on June 9, 2018 by Lauren CaggianoAugust 2, 2023
Fitchburg City Hall in Wisconsin was one of four municipal buildings to have solar photovoltaic panels installed on its roof. The panels have allowed the city to meet about 10 percent of the electricity used by the city’s operations. (Photo provided)

It may not be the sunniest place in the country, but one Wisconsin municipality is harnessing the power of solar for energy and future cost savings. Fitchburg, Wis., installed 362 kW of solar photovoltaic panels on the roofs of the … Continue reading →

Posted in Water & Energy

A “Community of Choice”: What does it take to attract and retain millennials?

The Municipal Posted on May 2, 2018 by Lauren CaggianoAugust 2, 2023
Pictured is Columbia, S.C.’s, Finlay Park fountain. It is the city’s largest and most visited park in the downtown area and has picnic tables, two playground areas and a cafe. During the summer, it hosts outdoor movies, numerous events and festivals. (Shutterstock.com)

There’s no magic bullet when it comes to cities attracting and retaining millennials, but factors like affordable housing, walkability, a vibrant arts scene and tech startups are certainly pieces of that puzzle. Look no further than the examples set by … Continue reading →

Posted in Building Projects

Curbing a need for speed: How variable advisory speed limits can mean safer roads

The Municipal Posted on April 25, 2018 by Lauren CaggianoAugust 2, 2023
The city of Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada, has utilized variable advisory speed limit on its Whoop-Up Drive to hopefully reduce collisions, particularly during winter when driving conditions are less than ideal. (Photo provided)

A variable advisory speed limit could be an effective tool in reducing the number of collisions and accidents on the road, according to two experts. A VASL is a variation on posted speed limit in which regulatory posted speed limits … Continue reading →

Posted in Streets, Highways, & Bridges

Sold! Auctions popular with cities looking to buy and sell fleet vehicles

The Municipal Posted on March 13, 2018 by Lauren CaggianoAugust 2, 2023
online auction sold

Auctions can be a viable means for cash-strapped municipal governments to buy and sell used equipment. On the selling side, an auction is a good way to turn idle, surplus assets into revenue. And the purchasing side bears its own … Continue reading →

Posted in Fleet

Going a shade cooler

The Municipal Posted on February 9, 2018 by Lauren CaggianoAugust 2, 2023
The cost of installing cool pavements is roughly 50 to 60 cents per square foot. Beyond their cooling effects, these gray-colored roads have shown savings in maintenance, too. (Photo provided)

The city of Los Angeles has a cool idea for a hot issue — both literally and figuratively. Over the summer, the city completed applications of a light gray coating known as CoolSeal, which has shown a 10-degree reduction in … Continue reading →

Posted in Streets, Highways, & Bridges

Buffalo Grove, Ill., recognized for winter maintenance plan

The Municipal Posted on January 10, 2018 by Lauren CaggianoAugust 2, 2023

A plan is only as effective as its implementation. The village of Buffalo Grove, Ill., has made great strides in terms of planning and executing its winter maintenance plan, so much that its efforts were recognized with a national award. … Continue reading →

Posted in Streets, Highways, & Bridges | Tagged buffalo grove, illinois, january 2018, maintenance & operations, snow, winter

Finding what lurks beneath

The Municipal Posted on December 13, 2017 by Lauren CaggianoAugust 2, 2023
GPR offers many benefits for public works projects from mapping utility pipes or graves to checking a site for potential building hazards. (Shutterstock.com)

Ground-penetrating radar is a method that has potential for municipal use, especially when it comes to public works projects. Two projects, in Michigan and Florida respectively, illustrate its capabilities and limitations. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, “ground-penetrating radar (GPR) … Continue reading →

Posted in Public Works

Chesterfield, Mo.: Location drives growth

The Municipal Posted on November 1, 2017 by Lauren CaggianoAugust 2, 2023
Mercy’s Virtual Care Center provides telehealth services and is a part of the Mercy Hospital network, which is a significant employer in Chesterfield, Mo. (Photo provided)

Chesterfield, Mo., may be a small city, but what it lacks for in population it makes up for in economic development and growth. Chesterfield is located about 25 minutes west of downtown St. Louis, along the Interstate 64/U.S. Highway 40 … Continue reading →

Posted in Town Profile

POPS serve as downtown gathering spots

The Municipal Posted on October 15, 2017 by Lauren CaggianoAugust 2, 2023
Within 60 Wall St Atrium in New York City, there is a 2,360-square-foot pedestrian arcade, which is a privately owned public space completed in 1989. The concept of POPS started in New York City, with plazas and arcades in the early ’60s. (Shutterstock.com)

The privatization of public spaces, or POPS, can present a benefit to municipalities and the public at large, under certain conditions. In the context of cities and towns, POPS are small plazas, arcades and other outdoor and indoor spaces that … Continue reading →

Posted in Parks & Recreation | Tagged POPS

ASRs show potential to restore natural water systems

The Municipal Posted on September 23, 2017 by Lauren CaggianoAugust 2, 2023
ASR

Beyond water storage, aquifer storage and recovery facilities have the potential to be used as part of a concerted effort to restore the condition of natural resources like the Florida Everglades. ASRs have been used in Florida and throughout the … Continue reading →

Posted in Utilities

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