Those most surprised by Fargo, N.D., winning the Georgetown University Energy Prize were those who had worked so hard to make it possible. The idea got started when Malini Srivastava, architect and project leader, noticed that most existing buildings are … Continue reading →
Social media is quickly becoming the most frequent source of news for citizens of the U.S., which has sparked a nationwide lack of accuracy and detail. The term “fake news” was only introduced a year ago, and yet it is … Continue reading →
One of the issues facing this tiny house craze is the various definitions of a tiny home. Some can be considered single-family homes on a single lot, others would be considered multiple-family homes on a single lot and still others … 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 →
“Daylight is a human right,” said Seth Warren Rose, founding director of Eneref Institute. Our daytime alertness pattern is mediated by light exposure to our eyes. Melatonin is the hormone that induces sleep. Inhibited by light, and triggered by darkness, … Continue reading →
As technology rapidly evolves, firefighters are among those who have to stay on top of the ever-changing landscape, and in this day and age, that means becoming very educated on the ins and outs of electric vehicles. As of November … Continue reading →
Public safety has been pushed to the forefront of the public consciousness recently with shootings and natural disasters seemingly becoming constants. Cities and their various departments across the country are undoubtedly entering into self-reflection and inevitably asking themselves one question: … Continue reading →
The University of Central Florida purchased a Vac-Tron AIR 373 SDT vacuum excavator in 2016 and shared the benefits this unit has created for the facilities. “We didn’t have an initiative on campus to do soft digging and locating, so … Continue reading →
Starting at $969, this high-powered charging station is the best value on the market. ClipperCreek, Inc. recently added the HCS-80, a 64 Amp electric vehicle charging station to its HCS line, which delivers up to 15.4 kW of power. This … Continue reading →
The Ohio Association of Emergency Vehicle technicians would like to publish and share the 26th annual Emergency and Municipal Vehicle Maintenance and Repair program Monday September 24 thru Friday September 28 2018. The event is held at the Ohio Fire … Continue reading →
