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Lynchburg officials discuss longtime downtown improvement project

The Municipal Posted on May 14, 2025 by Denise FedorowApril 23, 2025
No4: While the project in downtown Lynchburg initially focused on replacing centuries old infrastructure, adding amenities like trees and streetlights became part of each phase of the project. This photo shows a completed section on Main Street. (Photo provided by Lynchburg, Va.)

Several officials of the city of Lynchburg, Va., including Project Manager Scott Parkins, Director of Water Resources Timothy Mitchell, Project Manager Public Works Cheree Taylor, Communications Manager Jason Snyder and Assistant Director of Public Engagement and Communications Susan Brown, gathered … Continue reading →

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

Amador Crossing Apartments: A holistic approach to supportive housing in Las Cruces

The Municipal Posted on May 4, 2025 by The MunicipalApril 23, 2025
No1: Amador Crossing Apartments is a big step taken by the city of Las Cruces, N.M., to address homelessness. It is expected to be completed in 2026. (Rendering provided by Las Cruces, N.M.)

Amador Crossing Apartments is set to become a transformative force in addressing homelessness in Las Cruces, N.M. This 50-unit supportive housing complex, located in downtown Las Cruces, represents a groundbreaking partnership between the city and various community organizations. This project … Continue reading →

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

Paragould opens a new home for city offices

The Municipal Posted on March 27, 2025 by Julie YoungFebruary 25, 2025
The new Paragould City Hall building is a 20,000-square-foot modern structure that pays homage to the Arkansas community’s past as a railroad town. The design complements the other buildings in the historic downtown district while also having all of the modern features that employees will in the next 50 years. (Photo provided by Paragould, Ark.)

Located at the place where the Paramore and Gould railroads met, the city of Paragould, Ark., is as unique as its name. Incorporated on March 3, 1883, when it was still an uncultivated timber-covered tract, it became the Greene County … Continue reading →

Posted in Building & Construction | Tagged building & construction, fleet service & management, March 2025, The Municipal

A vision for modern transit: Rhode Island’s new transit center

The Municipal Posted on February 4, 2025 by Danielle LundJanuary 23, 2025

Rhode Island Public Transit Authority is embarking on an ambitious journey to redefine public transit in the state with the creation of a state-of-the-art transit center in Providence. The state supports the idea that Rhode Islanders deserve a safe, modern … Continue reading →

Posted in Building & Construction | Tagged building & construction, February 2025, streets highways & bridges, The Municipal

Connecticut airport completes $2.5 million taxiway rehabilitation despite setbacks

The Municipal Posted on November 29, 2024 by Jennifer BartonNovember 19, 2024
Workers continue into the night to ensure the taxiway is properly marked. (Photo provided by Danbury Municipal Airport)

“We are a small airport, but we’re very busy,” said Michael Safranek, administrator of the Danbury Municipal Airport. “It’s a challenging airport, it’s fun, and a lot of good flight training comes out of here. It’s probably about 65-70% of … Continue reading →

Posted in Building & Construction | Tagged building & construction, november 2024, technology, The Municipal

Baltimore hopes fixed pricing policy will re-occupy vacant homes

The Municipal Posted on September 5, 2024 by Nicholette CarlsonAugust 30, 2024
An abandoned home in Baltimore. (Shutterstock.com)

A new fixed pricing program is helping the city of Baltimore, Md., sell vacant city properties in a time-efficient manner. When the city decided to investigate what might be slowing down their previous process, it was discovered that the city … Continue reading →

Posted in Building & Construction | Tagged building & construction, September 2024, The Municipal

New Bern combines historic elevator elegance with accessibility

The Municipal Posted on August 21, 2024 by Nicholette CarlsonAugust 20, 2024
New Bern

An historic city hall building in New Bern, N.C., recently became more accessible because of a new elevator annex that was constructed with an eye toward taking nothing away from the historic majesty of the building. New Bern City Hall … Continue reading →

Posted in Building & Construction | Tagged August 2024, building & construction, New Bern, The Municipal

Downtown revitalization puts Michigan town on ‘upward trajectory’

The Municipal Posted on June 25, 2024 by Jennifer BartonJune 25, 2024
Allegan, Michigan, gets revitalized

There was a time when city life in the U.S. revolved around a few main streets, and a downtown center served as its beating heart. The advent of automobiles and post-war booms brought urban sprawl and caused cities to spread … Continue reading →

Posted in Building & Construction | Tagged building & construction, june 2024, Michigan, The Municipal

Casitas help provide solutions against housing shortage

The Municipal Posted on May 16, 2024 by Nicholette CarlsonMay 16, 2024
housing shortage

THE city of Albuquerque, N.M., is currently undergoing a housing shortage for residents. Mayor Tim Keller recently launched an emergency initiative called Housing Forward in order to encourage the conversion, construction and more access to new housing for all segments … Continue reading →

Posted in Building & Construction | Tagged building & construction, Housing Shortage, May 2024, The Municipal

Dover’s Cochecho River Waterfront Development project

The Municipal Posted on May 13, 2024 by Julie YoungMay 13, 2024
waterfront development

After decades of planning, drafting, preparing, partnering and navigating the twists and turns along the way, the city of Dover, N.H., broke ground on the long-anticipated Cochecho River Waterfront Development project in June 2023. “It was so gratifying when they … Continue reading →

Posted in Building & Construction | Tagged building & construction, May 2024, The Municipal, Waterfront Development

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