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Decades-long revitalization breathes new life into old mill city

The Municipal Posted on June 3, 2025 by Jennifer BartonMay 22, 2025
No6: Fall River Redevelopment Authority cleaned up and redeveloped four acres of waterfront property to create Senator Thomas Norton City Pier, which officially opened to the public in November 2022. (Photo by Rick Snizek)

Nestled on the border with Rhode Island, an hour’s drive from the state capital of Boston, Mass., Fall River is a mill town from a bygone era. Possibly most infamous as the home of Lizzie Borden, accused of murdering her … Continue reading →

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

Ray-Tech Infrared: Municipalities turn up the heat

The Municipal Posted on May 24, 2025 by The MunicipalApril 23, 2025
The 2 Ton Combo is an all-in-one repair model with an asphalt hot box and an infrared asphalt heater

By Wes Van Velsor | Vice President of Ray-Tech Infrared The cost of maintaining asphalt roadways is continuously climbing and we are seeing more municipalities opt to purchase infrared heaters to do their own repairs. Most of these organizations traditionally … Continue reading →

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

New public works building brings operations under one roof

The Municipal Posted on May 20, 2025 by Janet PattersonApril 23, 2025
No4: The shine on the floor is no accident of being new. Employees have scheduled a Friday cleanup and mopping to keep the new building in tip-top shape. (Photo provided by Baldwin, Ga.)

What started as a pencil drawing on a sheet of copier paper nine years ago is now a completed public works building in the heart of Baldwin, Ga. The Junior Robinson Public Works Building opened last fall to serve the … Continue reading →

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

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

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