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Researchers gauge economic impact of immigrants

The Municipal Posted on February 20, 2019 by Denise FedorowMarch 15, 2019
Agriculture is a big industry in Yuma and a majority of the people coming across the border are primarily serving in the agricultural industry as opposed to manufacturing or retail. (Shutterstock.com)

The topic of immigration in the United States has been center stage for the last two years with talks of closing our borders and revamping our immigration policies. But despite the negative rhetoric, studies have shown that immigrants to the … Continue reading →

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Detroit takes steps to highlight the importance of locals in skilled trades careers

The Municipal Posted on January 23, 2019 by Nicholette CarlsonJanuary 22, 2019
The city of Detroit, Mich., is working to get more Detroit residents involved in skilled trades careers with the implementation of their new Skilled Trades Employment Program. (Shutterstock.com)

Detroit, Mich., recently implemented a new program that emphasizes the need for skilled trade workers while also urging local unions to hire Detroit residents. Aft er a great deal of discussion centered around the lack of Detroit residents in skilled … Continue reading →

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Iowa City witnesses multiuse property come to fruition in its downtown

The Municipal Posted on December 22, 2018 by Barb SieminskiDecember 13, 2018
Pictured is an overhead rendering of the Chauncey Project. (Rendering provided by Rohrbach Associates PC Architects)

We’ve got the perfect quote for Iowa City, Iowa, when its stick-to-itiveness pursuit — years in the making — for a multipurpose building and park are finally completed in August 2019: “Only if you have been to the deepest valley, … Continue reading →

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Quality of life is Kirkland’s economic development strategy

The Municipal Posted on November 26, 2018 by Julie YoungNovember 25, 2018
Located in the Pacific Northwest, Kirkland offers plenty of recreation options. After it cut its parks budget, residents spoke up and voted to raise their taxes to support the parks and their amenities. (Photo provided)

Kirkland, Wash., is a Pacific Northwest gem that really has it all. A suburb of east Seattle in King County, Kirkland is a community of 88,630 that is consistently ranked as one of the most livable communities in the country. … Continue reading →

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A little hamlet with big changes: Chappaqua undergoes massive beautification transformation

The Municipal Posted on September 28, 2018 by ABBEY MCLAUGHLINSeptember 28, 2018
Residents and visitors were kept up to date on the project through New Castle’s website. Additionally, lamppost banners were hung around the hamlet of Chappaqua’s downtown, encouraging people to support local merchants during the construction. (Photo provided)

A lot of long-awaited goals for the little hamlet of Chappaqua — a part of the town of New Castle, N.Y. — is coming to fruition as the summer draws to its conclusion. In the spring of 2017, Boswell Engineering … Continue reading →

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Is your anchor industry moving out?

The Municipal Posted on September 24, 2018 by Barb SieminskiSeptember 24, 2018
Maytag had been a major employer in Newton, Iowa, for decades, oft en employing generations of family members. When it left , Newton sought out other companies to fill its void. (Photo provided)

Picture it. Your thriving community is on top of the world — low crime rate, busy downtown foot traffic, great diversified schools and a longtime anchor business drawing in not only residents, but also tourist dollars. But what happens when … Continue reading →

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Talent Hub designations open doors

The Municipal Posted on September 12, 2018 by Catey TraylorSeptember 12, 2018
Corpus Christi, Texas, is one city that has been designated as a Talent Hub. One of its goals is to have 60 percent of its population have a post-high school certificate or degree by 2030. (Photo provided)

Cities across America are facing the same problem: There are ample jobs available for all residents in the community, but residents aren’t meeting the basic requirements to fill the positions. The largest contributor to this anomaly? Lack of education, specifically … Continue reading →

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Cities adapt building codes in response to tiny homes

The Municipal Posted on May 13, 2018 by Nicholette CarlsonMay 10, 2018
A variety of tiny homes can be constructed. Some can be a small home on a foundation, similar to other singlefamily homes, and others can be on wheels, which are more similar to a mobile home. (Photo provided)

One of the issues facing this tiny house craze is the various definitions of a tiny home. Some can be considered single-family homes on a single lot, others would be considered multiple-family homes on a single lot and still others … Continue reading →

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Going out on a limb — Urban forestry takes a serious turn for the betterment of humankind

The Municipal Posted on May 9, 2018 by Elisa WalkerMay 9, 2018
Fairfax County, Va., urban foresters climb a slope to monitor some hemlocks in the county. (Photo provided)

As more communities go big and go green, the focal point is more in green tech rather than green plants. Technology is sometimes easier to implement than the naturally grown products of the planet, but even trees are gaining rights … Continue reading →

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Internet service becoming extra tool to draw people and businesses in

The Municipal Posted on May 6, 2018 by Catey TraylorMay 7, 2018
In areas with very few internet providers, some cities are laying their own fiber optic wiring to provide citizens with affordable internet. In some cases, municipality-owned internet can provide an added incentive for people and businesses to settle in one city versus another. (Shutterstock.com)

Municipality-owned internet has its pros and cons, according to Sebewaing, Mich., Light & Water Department Superintendent Molly McCoy, but given the recent governmental battle with net neutrality, the option for cities to provide open internet to residents is appealing. Nationwide … Continue reading →

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

The Municipal Posted on May 2, 2018 by Lauren CaggianoMay 2, 2018
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 →

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