PCiRoads uses custom equipment for Minneapolis stormwater project
Minneapolis features a busy and lively downtown area that’s home to nearly 57,000 residents along with 216,000 employees each week, per mplsdowntown.com. The city has consistently topped more than $1 billion in new construction permits over the past 11 years … More from our cover sponsor →
Laurel, Mississippi, acts to capitalize on new-found fame
A small city in the spotlight is working on a plan to maintain tourism draws after the camera crews dissipate. In 2016, husband and wife team Ben and Erin Napier premiered the HGTV restoration and revitalization show “Home Town.” It … Continue reading →
Schenectady, New York, restarts parks programming
Unable to find the right person for the role, the position of Schenectady, N.Y., parks and recreation director was left vacant for many years – about 20 years. Once Willie Deane moved back to the city and was available to … Continue reading →
Perseverance reconnects coastal town to its legacy
Along the U.S.-Canadian border rests Blaine, Wash., a small town with a population of around 6,000 residents. Of its 8.43 square miles 2.80 are water, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. It is a prime location for migratory birds and … Continue reading →
Brownfield redevelopment program turns old railroad depot into environmental Connor Park
The approximately 2-acre parcel of land in Palmetto, Fla., that is now Connor Park, was once a busy railroad spur and depot. Solid waste from the area was diverted into this location and pushed into the river up until 1960 … Continue reading →
Cave of the Mounds is a million years in the making
Often considered to be the most significant cave of the Midwest due to its mineral formations, Cave of the Mounds near Blue Mounds, Wis., is a privately owned natural wonder that is over a million years in the making. A … Continue reading →
Parks and recreation fundraisers — a chance to build community
Some might dread the thought of fundraising, but for these parks and recreation administrators, holding fundraisers provides programs and resources to their communities that might not be available otherwise. Additionally, fundraisers build community — bringing everyone together for a common … Continue reading →
The Municipal Top 10: Best cities for recreation
Staying active isn’t only good for a person’s health, it can also make good financial sense. One of the best ways to maintain an active lifestyle is to live in a city that encourages and facilitates recreation. The healthiest cities … Continue reading →
Cities cultivate programming to match seniors’ desires
“Park” is a pretty broad term, and it’s more specialized than it used to be. From parks catering to four-legged friends to playgrounds specifically designed for small children, parks departments are diversifying their offerings. There’s a lot of interest in … Continue reading →
Adopt-A-Park further connects a community with its parks
Some residents visit parks in Rapid City, S.D., to do more than admire the beauty of flower gardens or get in a hike or evening stroll. They go to take care of the park. Volunteers in the city’s Adopt-A-Park program … Continue reading →
Saving lives through AED/CPR program
Imagine a place where lifesaving help is no more than a football field’s length away; where average citizens with CPR training could keep a fellow human being alive until professional medical help can arrive; where automatic external defibrillator machines, which … Continue reading →
San Antonio partnership helps business owners recuperate from double whammy
COVID-19 impacted every aspect of life and lifestyles, not to mention businesses. Despite valiant efforts, many stores, restaurants and services didn’t survive. But San Antonio, Texas, is using a new program – COVID-19/Construction Recovery Grants – to provide economic relief … Continue reading →
Acoustic Lead Screening is a Game Changer for Quickly Identifying Lead Service Pipes
Water regulators around the world are taking numerous steps to address the removal of lead from drinking water systems due to the serious health effects of this contaminant. Drinking water that contains lead can pose a health risk to everyone, … Continue reading →
Being smart with tax dollars
Spending constituent tax dollars judiciously is a chore that every elected official tackles. In recent years, the mantra of taxpayers has been to demand that their dollars are spent efficiently and wisely. According to the publication “US Bureau of the … Continue reading →
Houston highway transformed into ecologically rich landmark destination
The Kinder Land Bridge and Cyvia Melvyn Wolff Prairie is an ambitious, 100-acre project located in the heart of Memorial Park in Houston, Texas. Memorial Park is 1,464 acres but was divided into two parts in 1955 when a six-lane … Continue reading →
‘Alley Activation’ initiates comprehensive plan in Huntingburg
An Alley Activation Program began in Huntingburg, Ind., in 2020, with the aim of improving connectivity and walkability in the city’s downtown area. Rachel Steckler, director of community development in Huntingburg, said alleyway activation was first discussed during a comprehensive … Continue reading →
Joliet, Illinois, rethinks its water supply
Joliet, Ill., can no longer go with the flow. Faced with the prospect of a diminishing water supply, over the last few years, city leaders dove into the problem and found a solution that will keep its residents hydrated for … Continue reading →
There’s dedication to community composting in Decorah, Iowa
Mostly when people think about composting, it’s a pile in the backyard. It seems pretty simple. In many ways, it is. But the state of Iowa, long known for its beautiful farms, has taken that a big step further with … Continue reading →
Public-private partnership benefits Aurora’s mobile response team
The city of Aurora, Colo., is addressing mental health issues through a public-private partnership rooted in an evidence-based approach. The city’s mobile response team, launched in the fall of 2021, pairs UCHealth mental health clinicians with an EMT. However, Aurora’s … Continue reading →
