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Conway’s riverwalk celebrates community’s rich history

The Municipal Posted on April 29, 2019 by Catey TraylorApril 29, 2019
The riverwalk often finds itself as a backdrop for all kinds of photos, particularly proms, engagements, weddings and other special events. (Photo provided)

Meandering along the banks of the Waccamaw, inviting tourists and residents to slow down and take in the city and its rich history, is the Conway, S.C., river boardwalk. Originally established as the village of Kingston in 1732, Conway was … Continue reading →

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Gogh-ing the creative route for common problems

The Municipal Posted on March 30, 2019 by Elisa WalkerMarch 30, 2019
The vulture sculptures in Sonoma County, Calif., were designed and created by a local artist who had free range as long as it met the structural engineering and code requirements. (Photo provided)

Art can create and transform a city’s identity or revive it by drawing in the eyes of visitors. It gives residents a sense of home and culture that is unique to them and memorable to others. It can solve issues … Continue reading →

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Glastonbury receives NRPA and ICMA awards for innovative Riverfront Park

The Municipal Posted on December 24, 2018 by Nicholette CarlsonDecember 13, 2018
After remediation took place to the oil facility, the area now houses a senior and community center. Various athletic fields are throughout the acres of Riverfront Park. It also holds plentiful recreational opportunities, including fishing and kayaking. (Photo by Paul Coco)

For 30 years the town of Glastonbury, Conn., had discussed the need for access to the riverfront both for first responders in case of emergency and public recreation. The town’s work to make this a reality earned it the National … Continue reading →

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Trail networking for health and fun

The Municipal Posted on November 22, 2018 by Barb SieminskiNovember 25, 2018
Pictured is the Brownsville Historic Battlefield Trail in Texas. It is one trail in a network of them throughout Cameron County, all aiming to get residents active. (Photo provided by Rails-to-Trails Conservancy)

Leave it to a Cameron County, Texas, physician/city commissioner to come up with a trail network that not only benefits the health of her city, Brownsville, but also its surrounding communities — Los Fresnos, San Benito, Rancho Viejo, Laguna Vista, … Continue reading →

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Sustainable playing fields for cities and towns

The Municipal Posted on October 26, 2018 by Doug WoodOctober 26, 2018

As open space continues to be developed and metropolitan areas creep ever outward from big cities, there is a lot of talk about “smart growth.” Land management is a key component of this “smart growth” process; planning where development should … Continue reading →

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Parks departments summon ‘macabre’ events to lure visitors

The Municipal Posted on October 24, 2018 by Elisa WalkerOctober 25, 2018
parks & recreation

Things that go bump in the night fascinate and frighten a wide demographic, resulting in several parks and recreation departments crafting events that revolve around the paranormal. Some don’t even have to try, thanks to local folklore and historic landmarks. … Continue reading →

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Cities tapping in to benefits of outdoor gyms

The Municipal Posted on October 22, 2018 by Catey TraylorOctober 22, 2018
Parks & Recreation

Taking steps toward physical fitness can happen anywhere, and cities across the nation are capitalizing on that notion. Gone are the days of having to get an expensive gym membership or learn to use confusing equipment — residents are able … Continue reading →

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Lee County handles fishy situation

The Municipal Posted on October 15, 2018 by Andrew MentockOctober 15, 2018
In August, workers travelled Fort Myers Beach in Lee County, Fla., using golf carts to clean up dead fi sh that washed up due to the toxic red tide. Workers wore surgical masks while performing the task. (Jillian Cain Photography/ Shutterstock.com)

This summer, tons and tons of dead fi sh and other species of sea life piled up on a portion of Florida’s west coast. This included a 400-pound goliath grouper the size of a small motor vehicle, small bait fish … Continue reading →

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Services and programming keeps Bloomington parks well loved

The Municipal Posted on October 10, 2018 by Barb SieminskiOctober 10, 2018
Young residents participate in Bloomington’s Kids Triathlon at Bryan Park. (Photo provided)

On occasion when one encounters greatness, one can only stand back and marvel at what all it took to achieve the pinnacle, flag in hand. Such an epitome of excellence has quietly been going on for years in the Bloomington, … Continue reading →

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Common sense conservation with integrated planning

The Municipal Posted on October 8, 2018 by Denise FedorowOctober 8, 2018
In order to develop an integrated plan for the city that ensures its limited financial resources are being used wisely, an important component was creating an “environmental priorities task force.” The members, some shown here during a planning session, examined all the environmental issues the city was facing. (Photo provided)

It’s probably safe to assume that most city officials desire to preserve their community’s resources — environmental and fiscal — in order to provide the best quality of life for residents. It’s probably also safe to assume that at the … Continue reading →

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Everything that we do must be fun: The mantra that even fits new park benches

The Municipal Posted on July 27, 2018 by The MunicipalJuly 27, 2018
The Shaker Heights’ Soofa smart benches have sparked revitalization in not just Hildana Park, but also the surrounding neighborhood of Moreland. (Photo provided)

In her position in the housing department of her local government, Kamla Lewis didn’t expect to work on a community-changing park project, but that was exactly what Shaker Heights, Ohio, needed. A neighborhood dated more than 10 years was collapsing … Continue reading →

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