PCiRoads uses custom equipment for Minneapolis stormwater project
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Niles and MWRD recognized for flood relief project
The village of Niles, Ill., and the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago earned the Public Works Project of the Year award through the American Public Works Association Chicago Metro Chapter for their partnership on the Cleveland Corridor sewer … Continue reading →
Cities tapping in to benefits of outdoor gyms
Taking steps toward physical fitness can happen anywhere, and cities across the nation are capitalizing on that notion. Gone are the days of having to get an expensive gym membership or learn to use confusing equipment — residents are able … Continue reading →
Ballistic protection growing in leaps and bounds
The world has never been a safe place, but nowadays, threats are emerging in places that decades ago would have been unthought of: schools, movie theaters, clubs, boardwalks, malls and anywhere people gather. Law enforcement officers have also found themselves … Continue reading →
Lee County handles fishy situation
This summer, tons and tons of dead fi sh and other species of sea life piled up on a portion of Florida’s west coast. This included a 400-pound goliath grouper the size of a small motor vehicle, small bait fish … Continue reading →
Stacie Anaya harbors passion for public places
Stacie Anaya may have little in common with actress Amy Poehler, but as the director of parks and recreation for Lewisville, Texas, she does feel a certain kinship to the comedienne’s former role. “In some ways, you could say that … Continue reading →
Services and programming keeps Bloomington parks well loved
On occasion when one encounters greatness, one can only stand back and marvel at what all it took to achieve the pinnacle, flag in hand. Such an epitome of excellence has quietly been going on for years in the Bloomington, … Continue reading →
Winooski, Vt.
The city seal of Winooski, Vt., celebrates its namesake: onions. The once-abundant edible grew along the river running along the southern border of the city, whose name derives as far back as A.D. 750 from the Abenaki Indian word “winoskitegw,” … Continue reading →
Common sense conservation with integrated planning
It’s probably safe to assume that most city officials desire to preserve their community’s resources — environmental and fiscal — in order to provide the best quality of life for residents. It’s probably also safe to assume that at the … Continue reading →
Canteen North Platte, Neb.
The most endearing American love story of World War II started out as a mistake. On a cold winter evening days after the attack on Pearl Harbor, a group of townsfolk laden with food, homebaked goodies and Christmas gifts gathered on … Continue reading →
Parks the uniter
If there was a charismatic mega-fauna — to borrow a term from conservationists — within city government, it would be the parks and recreation department. While it might not receive giant panda-level funding within city budgets, it is the department … Continue reading →
Go from working on an OPE to a truck in two minutes
With the Turf Rail System, fleet and equipment managers can transition from working on outdoor power equipment to a truck in a matter of two minutes. There are six different Challenger lifts that Turf Rail can fit, ranging from capacities … Continue reading →
A little hamlet with big changes: Chappaqua undergoes massive beautification transformation
A lot of long-awaited goals for the little hamlet of Chappaqua — a part of the town of New Castle, N.Y. — is coming to fruition as the summer draws to its conclusion. In the spring of 2017, Boswell Engineering … Continue reading →
Ferry connecting Iowa and Illinois becomes necessity during bridge reconstruction
An extremely important main thoroughfare, the overflow Highway 52 bridge is “the main way across the river from Iowa to Illinois,” stated Chris Lain, mayor of Savanna, Ill. It is also “the only highway that travels through Sabula,” added Troy … Continue reading →
Is your anchor industry moving out?
Picture it. Your thriving community is on top of the world — low crime rate, busy downtown foot traffic, great diversified schools and a longtime anchor business drawing in not only residents, but also tourist dollars. But what happens when … Continue reading →
Building resilient citizens
Over the years, natural disasters have impacted many areas of the United States: from hurricanes flooding parts of Texas and Florida to wildfires burning up the West Coast. In response to these and other disasters, government bodies have worked to … Continue reading →
Electric in action: Oakland utilizes EVs in four-prong green fleet approach
California is ahead of the ball when it comes to electric vehicles, with the state having directives to lower greenhouse gas emissions. These directives place special emphasis on the use of low-emission vehicles, and the state has particularly championed EVs … Continue reading →
Be prepared: How to survive an audit
Just like it does for the Scouts, the motto “Always Be Prepared” can serve city officials well — before, during and after a disaster — so expenses can be recouped from the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Unless you reside in … Continue reading →
Why ‘Horse Town USA’ is among the best places to live
Great weather, location and a high density of amenities and resources for all ages make the village of Wellington, Fla., an attractive spot for young families and seniors alike. Wellington is west of West Palm Beach in central Palm Beach … Continue reading →
