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 →
Now’s the time to borrow, rent – Equipment sharing makes more sense than ever
With winter in full swing, you’re probably kicking yourself for not requisitioning that third new truck and plow package last fall. Who knew you’d get this much snow? Neighboring cities are also short on equipment to keep streets clear during … Continue reading →
Purchasing strategies for protecting pollinators
Bees and other pollinators play an integral role in the world’s food supply. According to Tiff any Finck-Haynes, Food Futures campaigner for Friends of the Earth and a seventh-generation organic family farmer, honeybees contribute to a third of the food … Continue reading →
Risky business Is it time to re-evaluate your risk management plan?
It’s not a question of “if” something will happen. It’s a matter of when. Municipal leaders know they have to have their proverbial ducks in a row when situations occur. That’s why having a risk management plan is critical to … Continue reading →
Is your grounds maintenance equipment worry-free?
Roadside maintenance is never easier than when you operate a Land Pride rotary cutter, compact drill or powered rake behind the tractor. State, county and municipal departments responsible for maintaining roadsides or reclaiming rights-of-way turn to Land Pride for reliable … Continue reading →
Budgets, finance, bankruptcy and reform
Two web articles caught my eye recently. They’re both new takes on a frustrating theme: municipal bankruptcy and community deterioration. The first focuses on a poster child for municipal bankruptcy: Detroit, Mich. Chapter 9 proceedings for the Motor City’s case … Continue reading →
The what, how and where of lift station assessment
Part 1 of 2 – Having a large number of sewerage lift stations that need assessment is only one of the wastewater treatment challenges in need of actionable, real-world solutions. Sewerage problems of all types, but particularly overflows, raise the … Continue reading →
Village of Rothschild installs teardrop LED luminaires to bring traffic downtown
Information provided by Holophane, an Acuity Brands company. The scenic village of Rothschild, Wis., sits along the tree-lined shores of the meandering Wisconsin River and serves as home to nearly 5,000 people. Like many small towns, over the years the … Continue reading →
Place-based development What developers and communities want
By MARK WYCKOFF, FAICP and JAMES TISCHLER | AICP Demographics are changing, markets are changing and communities are changing. Talented workers have skills that are in high demand, and they can live anywhere they want. They will not choose your … Continue reading →
Municipal offices aim for the cloud
Adopting a cloud computing solution can save time and money and increase transparency, but it’s not a decision to be taken lightly. Canton, Ga., proves cloud computing can add value to local government. As chief information officer there, Camile Wehs … Continue reading →
Golden anniversary for National Recreation and Park Association
In September the National Recreation and Park Association hosted its 50th Anniversary Conference in Las Vegas giving professionals the opportunity to network, learn and look forward to developing the exciting parks of tomorrow. This professional metropolitan organization, which has been … Continue reading →
Pensacola partnership sets an example
A unique partnership between the city of Pensacola, Fla., and Emerald Coast Utility Authority is an example of public/private partnership success. As municipal budgets continue to be stretched to the limits, it seems as if the public/private partnership trend will … Continue reading →
Nights of Lights
Most city festivals run for a day or a weekend. A few stretch out longer, occasionally a week or more. But St. Augustine, Fla., the nation’s oldest city, may well have the longest holiday celebration in the United States. The … Continue reading →
Mayor Branch overcomes in Tallulah
Since 2014, Paxton J. Branch has been the mayor of Tallulah, La., located in the northeastern part of the state just across the Mississippi River from Vicksburg, Miss. It was once a booming town, but the introduction of Interstate 20 … Continue reading →
Berne, Ind.: Swiss Homeland U.S.A.
“It has been a conscious effort from day one.” Mark Settlemyre, president of the Berne, Ind., Chamber of Commerce, spoke of the Swiss spark mobilizing his fair community since 1852. That’s when a small troupe of 70 devout and rigorously … Continue reading →
Spreading goodwill and season’s tidings
Year-round, first responders make an impact in their communities — both on and off the clock. The majority of those in the field want to make lasting, positive contributions to the community they’ve signed up to serve and protect. While … Continue reading →
Cities with the most high-tech jobs
The U.S. economy lags behind developed nations that are investing more heavily in education, technology, innovation and other industries that invigorate their national economies. The percentage of U.S. workers employed in what the Brookings Institution calls “advanced industries” has fallen … Continue reading →
Regional information technology networking groups
DARREN DAVEY | Guest columnist Information Technology Manager, Vandalia, Ohio The idea of developing a collaborative, professional networking group for information technology managers and directors seems like a pretty straightforward concept, considering that such individuals work day after day to … Continue reading →
Finding a social media balance among municipalities and workers
Social media is a widely used platform among residents all over the country. Increasingly, businesses and nonprofits are adding to the list of big names who have a social media presence, and municipalities are no exception. Fire departments and police … Continue reading →
