Renowned expert Matt Paxton will share his expertise on hoarding and the building codes Washington, D.C. – Registration is now open for the 2018 International Code Council Annual Conference, Code Hearings and Expo, which will be held on October 21-31, … Continue reading →
Municipality-owned internet has its pros and cons, according to Sebewaing, Mich., Light & Water Department Superintendent Molly McCoy, but given the recent governmental battle with net neutrality, the option for cities to provide open internet to residents is appealing. Nationwide … Continue reading →
There’s no magic bullet when it comes to cities attracting and retaining millennials, but factors like affordable housing, walkability, a vibrant arts scene and tech startups are certainly pieces of that puzzle. Look no further than the examples set by … Continue reading →
The Alliance for National & Community Resilience’s Community Resilience Benchmarks system will provide communities a transparent, practical and commonsense self-assessment tool to quickly and easily gauge their cross-sector resilience efforts.
Continue reading →By DR. DANNY L. MCGUIRE JR. | Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice at National Louis University, Chicago, Ill. In today’s society, with ever-changing technological advancements and social media, law enforcement professionals must be aware of their surroundings and, more importantly, … Continue reading →
The Code Council names Judy Zakreski Vice President of Global Services Zakreski will coordinate ICC’s global programs which facilitate the adoption of modern building codes, provide accreditation and evaluation services, and promote trade and new technologies Washington, D.C. – The … Continue reading →
A diverse coalition of public and private entities have already declared their support for the 38th annual Building Safety Month Washington, D.C. – This May join a diverse coalition of corporations, nonprofits, government agencies and professionals in the building … Continue reading →
Some of the notable denizens of Virginia, Minn., are larger than life. Literally larger than life. They are emblazoned up to 20 feet tall on the city’s colorful and impressive murals, concentrated within a five-by-five block area downtown. The eight … Continue reading →
According to a report released from the Governors Highway Safety Association, the number of pedestrians killed in traffic in 2016 was nearly 6,000. That’s the highest number in more than two decades. While some of this can be attributed to … Continue reading →
Pests, such as rodents and geese, have become problems in urban areas that municipalities have been grappling with for years. While pest control tends to fall under the parks department purview, other city agencies are also responsible for pests in … Continue reading →
With a nationally ranked public school system, premier municipal services, a wide range of housing options and commercial enterprises as well as a diverse population of residents who call it home, it’s no surprise that Johns Creek, Ga., has been … Continue reading →
