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Silver City engages all demographics with AARP-assisted public space renovation

The Municipal Posted on February 19, 2023 by Lauren CaggianoFebruary 17, 2023
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AARP says it wants to make communities stronger for all ages and demographics, and its Community Challenge grants are one way the organization is making a difference in smaller cities and towns. A recent project in Silver City, N.M., is … Continue reading →

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Kingman promotes play and quality of life with park updates

The Municipal Posted on December 29, 2022 by Nicholette CarlsonDecember 29, 2022
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In Kingman, Ariz., there are 14 parks, two aquatic facilities, a splash pad and an 18-hole golf course. There are multiple ramadas, or public shade structures, and picnic areas with mountain views. Centennial Park has a 0.9-mile natural surface walking … Continue reading →

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Woodcrest Drive Stream Rehabilitation Project works to restore over 3,000 feet of stream within a year

The Municipal Posted on October 28, 2022 by Nicholette CarlsonOctober 28, 2022
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Howard County, Md., has recently taken on an ambitious Woodcrest Drive Stream Rehabilitation Project that began in June 2022 and is projected to be completed in March 2023. The project involves restoring approximately 3,637 linear feet of stream along four … Continue reading →

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Pollinators bring communities together

The Municipal Posted on October 20, 2022 by Kevin KilbaneOctober 20, 2022
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This summer, the township of Montclair, N.J., celebrated becoming one of a few locations in the Garden State to earn designation as a Monarch City USA community. Montclair earned the honor by demonstrating it has planted milkweed and other nectar … Continue reading →

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Griffy Lake Nature Preserve improvements safely connect residents to nature

The Municipal Posted on October 15, 2022 by Beth Anne Brink-CoxOctober 13, 2022
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When you think of Bloomington, Ind., you wouldn’t be faulted for immediately thinking of the classic sleeper, “Breaking Away,” which was filmed there in 1979. But there’s much more to Bloomington than that film and Indiana University. Here’s something else … Continue reading →

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Lexington, Kentucky, creates Art on the Town program to promote local artists

The Municipal Posted on October 6, 2022 by Julie YoungOctober 6, 2022
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Heather Lyons knows that arts are a valuable component to the state and local economy. In fact, according to the 2020 Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Economic Analysis, Kentucky has more than 46,000 artists, who make up 2.4% of the … Continue reading →

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Campgrounds shine as assets to several municipalities

The Municipal Posted on October 4, 2022 by Denise FedorowOctober 4, 2022
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The reasons behind how these municipalities became stewards of campgrounds may vary, but officials agree that having the amenity within their city or town is a benefit. From east to west, several municipalities have campgrounds, including Austin, Texas, at Emma … Continue reading →

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A bright future for the Great Dismal Swamp

The Municipal Posted on September 30, 2022 by Beth Anne Brink-CoxSeptember 30, 2022
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What comes to mind when someone utters the name, “Great Dismal Swamp”? John Bunyan’s “Slough of Despond,” perhaps, which in modern English means “Swamp of Despair”? Or Bastian’s Bux’s “Swamp of Sadness”? The history of the Great Dismal Swamp is … Continue reading →

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Invasive plant removal programs

The Municipal Posted on August 22, 2022 by Staci ReafsnyderAugust 22, 2022
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Cities across the country are incorporating invasive vegetation removal programs in hopes of promoting healthy plant growth. The removed plants are usually nonnative and grow quickly, disrupting plant ecosystems and causing harm to the environment or human health. In 2019, … Continue reading →

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City-run food festival funds schools, fast-tracks restaurant recovery

The Municipal Posted on July 25, 2022 by Lauren CaggianoJuly 25, 2022
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A lot of work goes into planning a successful fundraising event, and that’s certainly true in the case of the Taste of Pines, held on Feb. 17. This annual event, put on by the city of Pembroke Pines, Fla., features … Continue reading →

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City of Longview, Texas, gives Lear Park a huge amenity boost

The Municipal Posted on March 18, 2022 by Nicholette CarlsonMarch 18, 2022
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A regional park in Longview, Texas, Lear Park was first acquired by the city in 1998 with the assistance of donations made by William Lear. After the original development of the park in 2000, the park has since grown to … Continue reading →

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