America’s first responders; our police officers, firefighters, doctors, nurses, and more are all to be commended during this unprecedented time for our country, and the world as a whole. In this list, it’s important that we don’t forget the everyday … Continue reading →
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 →
Last year Midland, Mich., celebrated 50 years with the city’s Dial-A-Ride program. This program allows residents to call for curb to curb transportation within the parameters of the city. The program can be used by anyone in Midland from school-aged … Continue reading →
The city hall building in Springfield, Mo., is undergoing major renovations for the next couple of years to make it more accessible and functional while also restoring its historic architectural elements. This project has been years in the making. The … Continue reading →
The rainwater rewards program in Raleigh, N.C., took a moment to catch on but is now embraced in a big way. “The program is the result of a lot of forward thinking on the part of the people of Raleigh, … Continue reading →
Though he shies away from the term “political career,” Mayor Toby Barker of Hattiesburg, Miss., said, “I think the story of my public service is the story of our city and it’s my life’s work.” The 43-year-old began his career … Continue reading →
Thanks to a voter-approved sales tax increase, the city of Watsonville, Calif., is investing in upgrades that will benefit the whole community. Known as Measure R, the half-cent sales tax increase was approved in November 2022 and went into … Continue reading →
Everyone knows that public art adds social, cultural and economic value to a community. That is why the city of North Charleston, S.C., has rebooted and reimagined its Artist-in-Residence (AIR) program with a quarterly residency that will offer the public … Continue reading →
As an innovative way to help residents ensure they stay in the good graces of code enforcement, in 2023 the city of Cayce, S.C., began a Community Tool Shed program. The program allowed residents to borrow tools from the city … Continue reading →
What was once a blighted urban area in Rome, N.Y., is shaping the future with art and innovation. Recalling the history of the Leatherstocking Country made famous by American writer James Fenimore Cooper, planners and residents are blending themes of … Continue reading →
With over 800 acres of park space in New Bedford, Mass., the parks, recreation and beaches department plans an extraordinary amount of programming and improvements each year. The park space is widely spread throughout the city, so 90% of the … Continue reading →
