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Going out on a limb — Urban forestry takes a serious turn for the betterment of humankind

The Municipal Posted on May 9, 2018 by Elisa WalkerAugust 2, 2023
Fairfax County, Va., urban foresters climb a slope to monitor some hemlocks in the county. (Photo provided)

As more communities go big and go green, the focal point is more in green tech rather than green plants. Technology is sometimes easier to implement than the naturally grown products of the planet, but even trees are gaining rights … Continue reading →

Posted in Building Projects

St. Augustine concentrates on resiliency in face of sea level rise

The Municipal Posted on April 27, 2018 by Barb SieminskiAugust 2, 2023
A “sunny day flood” in October 2017 filled some St. Augustine streets with water. The “Community Resiliency: Planning for Sea Rise” project seeks to mitigate such flooding. (Photo provided)

With all the topsy-turvy weather and disasters Mother Nature has generously endowed her nations with over the past year, many cities are adapting and, in cases of major flooding, turning their attention to the mostly unseen world of infrastructure. Hurricane … Continue reading →

Posted in Public Works | Tagged St. Augustine

Cities giving fleets a zap with addition of electric vehicles

The Municipal Posted on March 3, 2018 by Catey TraylorAugust 2, 2023
With 12 electric cars currently in use, the city of Roanoke, Va., has installed charging stations to keep them going. If the program continues to show promise, the city may increase the number of electric vehicles to as many as 20. (Photo provided)

In a world that’s always looking for better, faster and smarter solutions, another must-have has been added to the checklist: environmentally conscientious. From encouragement to recycle or compost food waste to porch lights on timers, awareness of water waste and … Continue reading →

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Telematics: Influencing “smart cities” and solving challenges for municipalities

The Municipal Posted on March 1, 2018 by The MunicipalAugust 2, 2023
Jenny Shiner

Telematics is playing an important role in the expansion of smart cities while also shaping city fleets and addressing the challenges faced by them. The vehicle and driver data being collected through telematics is being used to improve fuel efficiency, resource allocation and route optimization. Learn more about the impacts of telematics on city fleet operations

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Bring back dark, starry skies with smart lighting

The Municipal Posted on February 17, 2018 by Elisa WalkerAugust 2, 2023
A night view of the city of Knoxville. Knoxville tries to closely follow the standards recommended by the International Dark-Sky Association. (Photo provided)

Light pollution is a growing problem that not only impacts circadian rhythms of wildlife and humans, but also eats up energy and funds. It’s no secret that LED bulbs last longer, cut down energy costs and are overall more efficient, … Continue reading →

Posted in Streets, Highways, & Bridges

Buffalo Green Code moves city toward modern development

The Municipal Posted on November 9, 2017 by Nicholette CarlsonAugust 2, 2023
After years of revising the Green Code, Mayor Brown held a signing ceremony on Jan. 3, along with the Buffalo Common Council, to celebrate the approval of the unified development ordinance. (Photo provided by the city of Buffalo)

Buffalo, N.Y., has spent the last seven years developing and polishing its new Green Code. This will be a development strategy based on the city’s comprehensive plan and plan for the future of Buffalo by focusing on four fundamental principles: … Continue reading →

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Delray Beach embraces sustainable practices

The Municipal Posted on September 27, 2017 by The MunicipalAugust 2, 2023
Delray Beach has a community orchard and six community gardens run by diverse organizations that address food-insecurity. The city’s planning and zoning staff has also created a progressive urban agricultural ordinance to encourage farm-to-fork production of local food. (Photo provided)

Cary Glickstein | Guest columnist Mayor of Delray Beach, Fla. with Ana Puszkin-Chevlin | Guest columnist Sustainability Officer, Delray Beach, Fla.   Well before “shop local” stickers appeared in the storefront windows, Delray Beach leaders understood that “localism” — the … Continue reading →

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Award recipients honored at 2017 ICC annual conference

The Municipal Posted on September 26, 2017 by The MunicipalAugust 2, 2023

Individuals and organizations honored for their accomplishments and service to ICC and the building safety industry COLUMBUS, OHIO – The International Code Council (ICC) honored outstanding individuals and organizations for their accomplishments and service to the Code Council and the building … Continue reading →

Posted in Press Release | Tagged icc

Making the Switch, and Commitment, to Alternative Fuel Vehicles

The Municipal Posted on September 25, 2017 by The MunicipalAugust 2, 2023

Fueling Our Future Written by Jenny Holmes on behalf of National Joint Powers Alliance® EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Public fleet departments are in a unique position to have an impact on reducing petroleum consumption and harmful emissions while saving money for their … Continue reading →

Posted in Fleet, Press Release | Tagged JENNY HOLMES, National Joint Powers Alliance

Strategic improvements, stronger future: Huntington, W.Va., named ‘America’s Best Community’

The Municipal Posted on September 17, 2017 by Julie YoungAugust 2, 2023
Huntington, W.Va., was announced as the grand prize winner on April 19 in Denver; its community leadership team was brought onto the stage to receive the ceremonial check for $3 million. (Photo provided)

When city leaders in Huntington, W.Va., first learned about the “America’s Best Community” competition, they thought it would provide them with the perfect opportunity to envision a stronger future for their constituents and to create the strategy that would turn … Continue reading →

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Huntington, W.Va., named ‘America’s Best Community’

The Municipal Posted on September 15, 2017 by Julie YoungAugust 2, 2023

When city leaders in Huntington, W.Va., first learned about the “America’s Best Community” competition, they thought it would provide them with the perfect opportunity to envision a stronger future for their constituents and to create the strategy that would turn … Continue reading →

Posted in Going Green | Tagged going green, huntington, huntington west virginia, The Municipal, west virginia

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