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Shreveport, La., Public Works Department reaches out to the next generation with career pop-ups

The Municipal Posted on July 29, 2025 by Nicholette CarlsonJune 24, 2025
No2: For the pop-up career event, team employees from various divisions, such as solid waste, traffic engineering and streets and drainage, were present to provide information to students and answer questions. There were also interactive displays with public works equipment and gear. The main focus was on connecting with the students one-on-one. (Photo provided by the Shreveport, La., Public Works Department)

In order to educate children about careers in public works, the city of Shreveport, La., is reaching out to local schools. The goal is to encourage students to look at all the opportunities available to them, with or without a … Continue reading →

Posted in Public Works | Tagged July 2025, public works, The Municipal

San Pablo, Calif., moves toward a more vibrant city with sustainability practices

The Municipal Posted on July 27, 2025 by Nicholette CarlsonJune 24, 2025
No1: The Rumrill Boulevard project was recognized by the northern California chapter of the American Public Works Association, winning the Small Cities Transportation Project of the Year and Project of the Year. San Pablo was also recognized with the Exceptional Performance in Sustainable Practices award. (Photos provided by the San Pablo, Calif., Public Works Department)

Recently the city of San Pablo, Calif., was recognized by the northern California chapter of the American Public Works Association for multiple sustainability projects with the Exceptional Performance in Sustainable Practices Award. These projects span a variety of efforts, including … Continue reading →

Posted in Public Works | Tagged July 2025, public works, The Municipal

Haltom City reclaims North Park for the local community

The Municipal Posted on July 15, 2025 by Nicholette CarlsonJune 23, 2025
No1: One of the challenges in renovating the park was the addition of a fishing pond when the property is already located in a floodplain. However, with some additional testing and permitting, the fishing pond will be a great place for families and visitors to make memories. (Photo provided by the Haltom City Parks and Recreation Department)

North Park in Haltom City, Texas, is getting an upgrade. After some issues occurred in the park, and with a great deal of future pipeline development planned for the area, now was the perfect time for a renovation. Construction began … Continue reading →

Posted in Parks & Environmental Services | Tagged July 2025, parks & enivronmental services, public works, The Municipal

Lexington continues strides toward sustainability with Solarize

The Municipal Posted on June 29, 2025 by Nicholette CarlsonMay 22, 2025
No5: In 2024, Lexington, Ky., celebrated its Green Check program award winners. Participants win this award by completing the green check sustainability scorecard with a member of the city’s sustainability team. This helps local businesses work to become more sustainable. (Photo provided by the city of Lexington, Ky.)

Lexington, Ky., created a sustainability plan in 2012 and recently updated it with the city’s new sustainability program. At a conference, working with Solarize programs was mentioned, and it was thought to be a good fit as part of the … Continue reading →

Posted in Water & Energy | Tagged June 2025, The Municipal, water & energy

Idaho overpass significantly decreases wildlife-vehicle collisions

The Municipal Posted on June 5, 2025 by Nicholette CarlsonMay 22, 2025
No1: The Ponderosa Pine Scenic Byway, a part of Idaho State Highway 21 in the Sawtooth National Forest, offers a scenic view of Idaho. Pictured is a stretch as it looked in 2019. (Forest Service photo by Nate Lowe)

Mounting numbers of vehicle-wildlife collisions caused the Idaho Transportation Department to step in and make the Cervidae Peak Wildlife Overpass along Idaho State Highway 21, part of the Ponderosa Pine Scenic Byway, a safety planning priority. Located about 10 miles … Continue reading →

Posted in Streets, Highways, & Bridges | Tagged June 2025, streets highways & bridges, The Municipal, water & energy

Complete renovation of west Beach Marina in Clearwater overcomes challenges to stay on schedule

The Municipal Posted on May 30, 2025 by Nicholette CarlsonApril 23, 2025
No1: Built in the 1950s, the Clearwater, Fla., Beach Marina had never had a full renovation completed. New plans to remodel began in 2021. The high price of materials due to pandemic, getting the proper permits and ensuring the commercial tenants were able to maintain operations have been some of the challenges faced by the city through the process. It is projected to be completed in August 2026. (Photo provided by the city of Clearwater, Fla.)

          New plans to remodel the Clearwater, Fla., Beach Marina began in 2021, with the city looking for a design for the new beach. Having been built in the 1950s, the marina was simply getting old and had not yet … Continue reading →

Posted in Building & Construction | Tagged building & construction, may 2025, The Municipal

Water Vision plan helps Folsom, Calif., identify future drinking water sources

The Municipal Posted on May 26, 2025 by Nicholette CarlsonApril 23, 2025
No3: Since the Folsom Reservoir is the only source of water for the city of Folsom, the city’s Water Vision plan is helping to evaluate the risks and opportunities with the existing water system and new potential water supplies. (Photo provided by the city of Folsom, Calif.)

While there was no particular occurrence that made the city of Folsom, Calif., begin to consider alternative drinking water supplies, its complete reliance on Folsom Reservoir encouraged consideration of other sources for the future. The Folsom Water Vision plan will … Continue reading →

Posted in Water & Energy | Tagged building & construction, may 2025, The Municipal, water & energy

Former junkyard becomes a pearl along Grand Junction, Colo., riverfront

The Municipal Posted on May 10, 2025 by Nicholette CarlsonApril 23, 2025
No1: One of the most notable parts of Dos Rios is the park, including the playground and the bike park. The bike park helps children and new bicyclists practice for the more advanced nearby mountain biking routes. The center of the playground is a play structure shaped like an endangered humpback chub fish. This allows a fun place for families to play and brings awareness to protecting the fish habitats in the Colorado River. (Photo provided by the city of Grand Junction, Colo.)

It has been a communitywide effort for the last 35 years to turn Dos Rios from a site with over 8,500 salvaged cars to a pearl along the Grand Junction, Colo., riverfront. One of the city’s greatest partners on the … Continue reading →

Posted in Parks & Environmental Services | Tagged building & construction, may 2025, parks & environmental services, The Municipal

The Commons provides unlimited possibilities for downtown Washington

The Municipal Posted on April 26, 2025 by Nicholette CarlsonMarch 27, 2025
The Washington, Ind., Commons was created as a greenspace downtown revitalization project to provide a gathering place for residents and visitors. It was recently completed in fall 2024. (Photo provided by the city of Washington, Ind.)

As part of a downtown revitalization goal, the city of Washington, Ind., wanted to create a green space as a place for residents and visitors to gather as well as a destination for local events. With the help of the … Continue reading →

Posted in Building & Construction | Tagged April 2025, building & construction, The Municipal

Raleigh builds excitement for upcoming park with invasive species removal workdays

The Municipal Posted on April 18, 2025 by Nicholette CarlsonMarch 27, 2025
The River Cane Wetland Park will eventually include natural and paved trails as well as a boardwalk. There will be both traditional and natural play experiences available and a food forest in the center with native vegetation and edible plants. (Photo provided by the Raleigh, N.C., Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources Department)

In order to quickly rid a planned city park of invasive plant species, Raleigh, N.C., got the community involved in a workday at River Cane Wetland Park. All Raleigh residents were invited to join in helping the department remove Chinese … Continue reading →

Posted in Parks & Environmental Services | Tagged April 2025, parks & enivronmental services, public safety, The Municipal

Assistant Fire Marshal Matt O’Daniel: Teaching fire safety through weekly walkabouts

The Municipal Posted on April 16, 2025 by Nicholette CarlsonMarch 27, 2025
The city of Lynchburg, Va., previously had a program called After the Fire, which entailed walking the neighborfood after a fire occurred, talking with residents about the importance of fire safety and installing free fire alarms where needed. With the help of an intern, Assistant Fire Marshal Matt O’Daniel and the department came up with a new program called Weekly Walkabout, walking a neighborhood and talking with residents before a fire occurs. (Photo provided by the city of Lynchburg, Va.)

Years ago, the city of Lynchburg, Va., started a program called “After the Fire.” If there was a fire in a neighborhood, particularly if someone was injured or killed, the fire department would canvas the neighborhood, speak to all the … Continue reading →

Posted in Personality Profile | Tagged April 2025, personality profile, public safety, The Municipal

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