Ken Young, AICP, and director of community development, doesn’t use the word “boom” in regards to his city’s recent development but rather prefers to call it continued strong growth. “Several factors would be involved, of course,” said Young. “One of … Continue reading →
When New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio issued a February 2020 executive order mandating the city would operate a fleet that was 100% electric by 2040, it marked the most recent in a series of announcements by major U.S. … Continue reading →
The city seal of Wahpeton, N.D., is rather busy. It has a lot to say. The black and white circular seal, designed in 1979, features several images depicting the history of the city, population 7,766. According to the city’s website, … Continue reading →
No two small cities are made equally, as WalletHub noted in its annual “Best Small Cities in America” rankings, which it released October 28, 2019. WalletHub compared more than 1,200 U.S. cities with populations between 25,000-100,000 based on 42 key … Continue reading →
The small town of Ocean City, Maryland, with about 7,000 residents, opens its doors — or rather its boardwalk — to 8 million visitors every year. The 2.5-mile traditional wooden plank walkway stretches north and south along pristine sandy beaches on the Atlantic coast. … Continue reading →
West Boylston, Massachusetts, March 10, 2020 – Curtis Industries, LLC manufacturer of cab enclosures, attachments and accessories for compact vehicles, announced the release of its cab air conditioning for the Kubota F3990 Front Mount Mower. The air conditioning unit features … Continue reading →
The city of Atlanta’s Department of Watershed Management automated the management of its vehicle fleet to reduce cost, improve utilization, enhance service to employees and to further green its fleet. Fleet vehicles are a critical tool used by the Watershed … Continue reading →
Cambridge, Mass., has been hard at work in its efforts to achieve carbon neutrality. It is just one of the city’s future-forward goals and is an integral part of a net-zero action plan begun in 2015. While certainly not an … Continue reading →
They’re on practically every city street, and we’re so used to seeing them we likely take streetlights and traffic signals for granted. But many cities across the nation are getting smart and finding ways to utilize those plentiful resources in … Continue reading →
Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, was a city with a plan, and with good timing and funding, its goals have been realized with the Rose District, a streetscape project that has reshaped its downtown. “The Rose District streetscape is a direct … Continue reading →
Grand Rapids, Mich., and Lakewood, Colo., are two medium-sized cities that have taken on the weighty and hefty issue of climate change and related issues — and both have made strides in that regard. Alison Sutter’s position as the … Continue reading →
