Although it wasn’t officially incorporated until 1938, College Station, Texas, has a rich history, and the city is eager to preserve it. After years of planning, the community dedicated its new city hall building last December and has demolished the … Continue reading →
Walking, rollerblading, spin class, yoga or bicycle commutes: How do your residents stay physically fit? Achieving an active lifestyle is a matter of motivation and dedication, but it’s easier when a person’s community encourages physical fitness by its commitment to … Continue reading →
Three years ago, Amarillo, Texas, implemented a new program called Coming Home to address the increasing homeless population. Using a point in time count, city-coordinated volunteers sought out individuals living in locations not meant for human habitation during a 24-hour … Continue reading →
Mason, Ohio, Fire Chief Bryan Brumagen said firefighting is in his blood. Besides growing up in a fire department family with a fire chief living in his house, he also has an uncle and several cousins who are in the … Continue reading →
A regional park in Longview, Texas, Lear Park was first acquired by the city in 1998 with the assistance of donations made by William Lear. After the original development of the park in 2000, the park has since grown to … Continue reading →
The beautiful city of St. Augustine, Fla., is the oldest city in the nation, filled with historic homes and other examples of treasured architecture. It is also a city that is plagued with recurrent flooding, which threatens or even destroys … Continue reading →
Elk Grove, Calif., is a city on the move. Once a sleepy suburb of Sacramento, Elk Grove has made significant strides to become a destination location since its incorporation in 2000. With multiple private and public development projects either recently … Continue reading →
What does a healthier community look like? Providing opportunities for people of all ages and abilities to recreate on their terms is one facet of public health. Outdoor fitness park installations, known as FitLots, strengthen people and their communities by … Continue reading →
It’s not exactly “Jurassic Park,” but for folks looking to connect to the giant creatures of the past, Holbrook, Ariz., is the next best thing. Located 190 miles northeast of Phoenix and situated within the Painted Desert, Holbrook is known … Continue reading →
Technology creeps into every aspect of our personal lives — inside cars, appliances, furniture and plumbing fixtures — it’s not just laptops and phones anymore! Transitioning to the municipal office, the same would be true. The use of technology, or … Continue reading →
Nearly two years ago, the COVID-19 global pandemic brought the world to a screeching halt. Every aspect of life was altered in some way, including the ways the holidays were celebrated. Festivals were canceled, public gatherings were outlawed and the … Continue reading →
