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Philadelphia fights the weather with eco-friendly technology

The Municipal Posted on January 8, 2013 by Dani MolnarAugust 2, 2023

In an area where rainfall may total over 40 inches per year, flooding can become a major problem. Streets in Manayuck, a suburb of Philadelphia, Pa., flood yearly and residents have learned to prepare for such events. The Philadelphia Water … Continue reading →

Posted in Building Projects, Going Green, Wastewater Management | Tagged center, combined sewer overflow, detention, facility, flood, green, rain, water

San Antonio ‘ambitious’ solar project making good progress

The Municipal Posted on June 19, 2025 by Denise FedorowJune 24, 2025
No3: One of the largest solar parking lot canopies was installed at the Southwest Service Center in San Antonio, Texas. (Photo provided by the city of San Antonio Office of Sustainability and Big Sun Solar)

In 2023, San Antonio, Texas’s, city council approved the $30 million solar project for 42 sites, reportedly the largest municipal on-site solar project with a completion date of fall 2026. The Municipal checked in to see how the project was … Continue reading →

Posted in Water & Energy | Tagged June 2025, The Municipal, water & energy

New public works building brings operations under one roof

The Municipal Posted on May 20, 2025 by Janet PattersonApril 23, 2025
No4: The shine on the floor is no accident of being new. Employees have scheduled a Friday cleanup and mopping to keep the new building in tip-top shape. (Photo provided by Baldwin, Ga.)

What started as a pencil drawing on a sheet of copier paper nine years ago is now a completed public works building in the heart of Baldwin, Ga. The Junior Robinson Public Works Building opened last fall to serve the … Continue reading →

Posted in Building & Construction | Tagged building & construction, may 2025, The Municipal

National Public Works Week 2025

The Municipal Posted on May 18, 2025 by The MunicipalApril 23, 2025
Capturing the spirit of the small, specialist shops of yesteryear, where a warm welcome and honest work ethic were the order of the day, Jones and Co. is a family-run studio based in Cape Town, South Africa. There, everyone plays a part — Dylan illustrates, his wife, Heike, takes care of production, and their kids, Anna-Rose and Sophie-Mae, provide inspiration as they relish the simple joys of childhood. It’s in this environment, between the ebb and flow of everyday family life that Jones and Co. creates and craft their passion — character design, editorial and all forms of vector illustration.

The American Public Works Association announced the theme “People, Purpose, Presence” for the 2025 National Public Works Week, May 18-24. Public works contributes to advancing and enhancing everyone’s quality of life, no matter where they live in the world. Public … Continue reading →

Posted in Public Works | Tagged building & construction, may 2025, public works, The Municipal

Former junkyard becomes a pearl along Grand Junction, Colo., riverfront

The Municipal Posted on May 10, 2025 by Nicholette CarlsonApril 23, 2025
No1: One of the most notable parts of Dos Rios is the park, including the playground and the bike park. The bike park helps children and new bicyclists practice for the more advanced nearby mountain biking routes. The center of the playground is a play structure shaped like an endangered humpback chub fish. This allows a fun place for families to play and brings awareness to protecting the fish habitats in the Colorado River. (Photo provided by the city of Grand Junction, Colo.)

It has been a communitywide effort for the last 35 years to turn Dos Rios from a site with over 8,500 salvaged cars to a pearl along the Grand Junction, Colo., riverfront. One of the city’s greatest partners on the … Continue reading →

Posted in Parks & Environmental Services | Tagged building & construction, may 2025, parks & environmental services, The Municipal

Water tower mural a ‘welcome mat’ for Indiana city

The Municipal Posted on April 28, 2025 by Jennifer BartonMarch 28, 2025
Cameron Moberg and assistant Ryan Preston are pictured together. (Photo provided by Cameron Moberg)

Marketing comes in many shapes and sizes. In Rensselaer, Ind., it now takes the form of a 135-foot water tower rising above I-65. “We have been working with the Jasper County Commissioners to extend water and sewer to the west … Continue reading →

Posted in Water & Energy | Tagged April 2025, public safety, The Municipal, water & energy

Regional pavement maintenance program ensures quality roads county-wide

The Municipal Posted on April 24, 2025 by The MunicipalMarch 27, 2025
Akron, Ohio, serves as the county seat for Summit County, Ohio. The county’s pavement maintenance program has help townships ensure they have well-maintained roads. (Sean Pavone/Shutterstock.com)

As the days get longer and the sun begins to shine, municipalities across the United States have to deal with a universal challenge, the deterioration of their roads. The winter weather, moisture, chemical treatments, drainage and consistent traffic can lead … Continue reading →

Posted in Maintenance and Operations | Tagged April 2025, maintenance & operations, public safety, The Municipal

Huntsville’s Public Safety Training Academy provides state-of-the-art training for public safety departments

The Municipal Posted on April 8, 2025 by Nicholette CarlsonMarch 27, 2025
As the city of Huntsville, Ala., continues to grow, the city realized their need for a better training academy for public safety departments needed to grow also. Working together the city and community were able to fund and build a brand-new training academy with the possibility for future expansion. (Photo provided by the city of Huntsville, Ala.)

As cities grow, so must their police and fire departments. This was the case for Huntsville, Ala. The city realized the need for a new building and training academy for the police and fire departments to ensure public safety officials … Continue reading →

Posted in Public Safety | Tagged April 2025, public safety, The Municipal

New electric refuse trucks move Madison, Wis., toward its goal of zero net emissions by 2030

The Municipal Posted on March 22, 2025 by Nicholette CarlsonFebruary 25, 2025
In summer 2024, Madison Wis., was able to add two electric refuse trucks to its fleet. One is an automated truck that picks up trash from garbage cans along a route. The other is a rear loader that is used primarily for large loads and leaf collection. (Photo provided by the city of Madison, Wis.)

In the summer of 2024, Madison, Wis., added two electric refuse trucks to its fleet. The city has been prioritizing moving toward electrification, alternative fuels or biofuel along with the city’s goal toward a greener future. With 1,400 vehicles in … Continue reading →

Posted in Fleet Service & Management | Tagged fleet service & management, March 2025, The Municipal

Bigger and better: Larimer County opens new fleet services campus

The Municipal Posted on March 4, 2025 by Julie YoungFebruary 25, 2025
No1: The new Larimer County Fleet Services Building officially opened in November 2024. (Photo provided by Larimer County, Colo.)

After years of planning to replace a small, decades-old facility, Larimer County, Colo., celebrated the grand opening of its new fleet services campus on Nov. 1, 2024, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Located at 614 Vine Drive between Fort Collins and … Continue reading →

Posted in Fleet Service & Management | Tagged fleet service & management, March 2025, The Municipal

What’s eating away at your vehicle

The Municipal Posted on March 2, 2025 by The MunicipalFebruary 25, 2025
Magnesium chloride brine is used as a deicer to treat the roadway. (Photo provided by Automotive International)

De-icing chemicals: A growing threat Motor vehicles face a constant battle against the elements, with one of the most insidious threats being corrosion. In colder climates where snow and ice are prevalent, it’s not uncommon to see traditional road salt … Continue reading →

Posted in Featured Articles, On the cover | Tagged features, fleet service & management, March 2025, on the cover, The Municipal

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