It’s been more than 30 years since the cities of Turlock and Ceres in California decided to partner on a surface water project, but by this time next year, if all continues to go smoothly, the Regional Surface Water Project … Continue reading →
To celebrate Earth Day on April 22, 2022, the Biden administration announced a $542 million investment specifically addressing pollution and plastic waste that flows into the nation’s surface waters, estuaries and oceans. This major subsidy is an important part of … Continue reading →
Sometimes the names bestowed upon municipalities reflect gratitude or warm memories. Such is the case with the Ohio cities of Fostoria and Dublin. FOSTORIA The city of Fostoria, about 40 miles south of Toledo and 90 miles north of Columbus, … Continue reading →
The phrase “small Southern town” rolls easily from the tongue, and that leads to mental pictures of downtown streets with little mom-and-pop stores that have served many generations. But that’s often more Hollywood — or at least Mayberry — than … 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 →
The city of Naperville, Ill.’s, transportation, engineering and development department and the Downtown Naperville Alliance have begun a five-phase plan that will give Naperville’s downtown area an update. Included updates will improve accessibility and safety in the area while making … Continue reading →
When it comes to enacting deconstruction policies, weighing the pros versus the cons and being able to share those with officials and residents is one key to success. There are several benefits to deconstruction versus mechanical demolition. Environmental benefits, historical … Continue reading →
Many cities plod statistically along with a mild but steady accretion of residents from decade to decade. Some municipalities, however, experience a remarkable surge of population growth at least once in their history. Mustang and Jenks, Okla., are notable examples … Continue reading →
The public is used to thinking of firehouses, police departments and other city agencies as separate entities that serve and protect them through countless needs and issues. That’s the way it’s always been, but that doesn’t mean it must always … 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 →
New London, CT – April 4, 2022 – The City of New London, CT, proudly announces that it has teamed up with Aris Energy Solutions to install UV Angel Clean Air units in its Senior Center. These devices, which kill … Continue reading →
