Fox Point, Wis., is sometimes referred to simply as the north shore of Milwaukee. But association with the big city really doesn’t do the small town justice, because its cross section of largely professional people and cultured history creates a … Continue reading →
It takes an entire community to beautify your city. Cull from these 10 innovative ways to beautify your city, build community engagement and maybe have a little fun doing it. Clean Up: Which areas of the community need TLC? Are … Continue reading →
The town of Purcellville, Va., has embraced the challenge with several green initiatives from community shredding events including Painting Purcellville Green, an annual event with energy and cost-savings workshops plus other environmental themed activities. For these initiatives Purcellville has received … Continue reading →
ASHBURN, VA., September 16, 2013 – With their ability to reach and serve thousands of people, local parks and recreation have been identified as essential partners to help contribute to the prevention and management of arthritis … Continue reading →
Placemaking continues to grow nationwide, in municipalities like Oviedo, Fla.; Raleigh, N.C.; and Savannah, Ga. — and even on an international scale, from South Korea to Canada and the United Arab Emirates. While not a new concept, placemaking encourages municipal … Continue reading →
Next to walking and hiking, cycling is the most popular outdoor activity in the United States. As more Americans take to their bikes and ride, municipalities are developing innovative bike paths and off-road trails and implementing bike share programs in … Continue reading →
Cincinnati, OH – The Cincinnati Parks Foundation received a Four Star rating from Charity Navigator, a nonprofit that evaluates the Financial Health and Accountability and Transparency of 6,000 of America’s largest charities. This is the 2nd consecutive Four Star rating … Continue reading →
National Day of Civic Hacking June 1–2 National Day of Civic Hacking will take place the weekend of June 1–2 in cities across the nation in states such as Wisconsin, Michigan, Ohio, Minnesota, Illinois and Kentucky. The event will bring … Continue reading →
National Public Works Week, May 19–25, will be both a celebration of success and a somber review of how much farther U.S. infrastructure improvement and maintenance has to go. On March 19, the American Society of Civil Engineers gave the … Continue reading →
The word “Waukesha” means “by the little fox,” but most people know Waukesha for its close proximity to two of Wisconsin’s popular big cities: Milwaukee and Madison. Its desirable location is just one reason Waukesha was ranked one of the … Continue reading →
Kansas City, Mo., has taken a new approach to a challenge many cities face—outdated sewer systems that overflow due to stormwater. The city’s green solutions pilot program is designed to not only reduce overflows and improve water quality but also … Continue reading →
