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 →
History of Rome comes together in downtown space
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 →
Fleet service moves in-house at Sandy Springs
Sandy Springs, Ga., is a relatively young city, approaching its 20th birthday. Despite its youth, it is embarking on a project to exercise more control over its municipal fleet by bringing maintenance of that fleet in-house. To achieve proper fleet … Continue reading →
Concessions help to grow profitability for parks departments
Concession stands are a potential way for city parks departments to earn some extra profit. However, much of that is determined by the location of the concessions and what is sold. Various cities have different ways of running concessions. Some … Continue reading →
Clamping down on leakage in flat terrain, saves water and power consumption
Submitted by Echologics. Ongoing leaks can waste a lot of energy, resources and money, especially on flat terrain where municipal pumping is required to keep the system pressurized and where water is purchased from a local municipal purveyor at retail … Continue reading →
City utility programs aid those in need
Inflation numbers impact everything Americans pay for, from groceries to luxuries and even utility services. While bills for things such as water and sewer might not cost as much as other necessities, every dollar saved can make a difference for … Continue reading →
Faulcon finds her element setting youth up for success
Ashley Faulcon’s journey to becoming a program coordinator for East Brunswick, N.J.’s, recreation and parks department wasn’t a straight shot. However, her passion for volunteerism and working with youth has led to a fulfilling career and the opportunity to make … Continue reading →
Osceola, Ark., updates court deck in historic Florida Park
When Mayor Joe Harris Jr. was elected in 2021, he promised that Osceola, Ark., would become an ideal place to live, work and play. As part of that pledge, the historic Florida Park has been given a whole lot of … Continue reading →
Bridge Builder Program in Albany, Ga., spans gap between community and youth
The city of Albany, Ga.’s, Recreation and Parks Department’s Recreation Director Steven Belk, founder of the Bridge Builder Program, credits the community for the success of the program, which recently completed its second summer. “The star is this community of … Continue reading →
Sarasota brings biodiversity with canopy program
The city of Sarasota, Fla., has developed a program for local homeowners to participate in to plant and maintain various species of canopy trees to create further opportunities for more biodiversity, better city walkability and to reduce overall pollutants in … Continue reading →
Top 10 best cities for recreation
Living near a park improves the likelihood that a person will engage in regular physical activity. Neighborhood parks also increase the value of nearby properties and encourage relationships among members of the community. Places like movie theaters, music venues and … Continue reading →
When it comes to homelessness, Albuquerque has ‘A Better Way Forward’
In 2015, Richard J. Berry, who was then mayor of Albuquerque, N.M., decided to help the people who stand by the roadway with “willing to work” signs. His idea was to offer them paid work that would start them on … Continue reading →
Land Pride helps save time by using cooperative purchasing
State and local governments manage around 199 million acres — or 8.7% — of the land in the United States. Those spaces include roadsides, city and county parks, sports and recreation fields, golf courses, and state parks, forests and wildlife … Continue reading →
Water pipeline is win-win for Cape Coral, Fort Myers
The Caloosahatchee Connect project is complete: The cities of Cape Coral and Fort Myers, Fla., have created a pipeline across the Caloosahatchee River with the intent to transfer water from Fort Myers to Cape Coral. How did they begin? Melissa … Continue reading →
Most charming Main streets
Main Street, USA: The heart of every small town beats the strongest downtown, in the place where the community gathers. Main streets in towns and cities across America are lined with local shops, cafes and restaurants, forming the center of … Continue reading →
Southwestern Pennsylvania unites efforts to unlock federal funding
The Southwestern Pennsylvania Municipal Project Hub, announced in February, is a new regional initiative supporting local government and nonprofit leaders across 10 counties in southwestern Pennsylvania as they attempt to access federal funding. The hub serves the 10-county region of … Continue reading →
Sip Safely partnerships create safer nightlife for Austin
The city of Austin, Texas, is teaming up with local businesses to promote a safer nightlife with the brand-new Sip Safely program. As Austin Development Services’ Nightlife and Entertainment Services Manager, Brian Block works with venues and businesses throughout the … Continue reading →
The ‘spirited’ story of Wilson Castle
Situated on 115 acres in the foothills of Proctor, Vt., Wilson Castle is a spirited estate with a storied history. Constructed over seven years in the late 1800s, the 13,131 square-foot mansion serves as a museum, a premier event venue, … Continue reading →
Rechanneled stream is centerpiece for blooming bio habitat
When the city of Mentor, Ohio, acquired the nearly 60-acre property at 6776 Haisley Road from the Schultz family in 2014, the plan was to transform what was once a commercial plant nursery into a favorite spot for wildlife and … Continue reading →
