Charleston, W.Va.’s, new home construction program is really a no-brainer: Any builder that constructs a new, single-family house of less than $300,000 total cost, within the city limits, by Nov. 1, 2024, is eligible to receive $35,000 from the Charleston … Continue reading →
Cottage Grove, Minnesota, sits on the north shore of the Mississippi River, near the confluence of the St. Croix River. From some locations in the city, a person can see sweeping views of the river, Grey Cloud Island and the … Continue reading →
They can be seen by all who travel to cities large and small around the country. They may be boarded up, have a “Condemned” sign in the yard or just generally look neglected and dilapidated. They are the scourge of … Continue reading →
If the goal is to reduce carbon emissions and have more electric vehicles on the road, having the infrastructure in place to support these goals is key. One city that has taken strides in that direction is the city of … Continue reading →
College Park, Maryland, is encouraging University of Maryland employees and city employees to purchase a home within its limits with its homeownership program. In order to qualify, university employees must be full-time and benefits-eligible, while city employees must be full-time. … Continue reading →
Mount Shasta, Calif., may be a small mountain community, but its reputation as a departure from the hustle and bustle of life is by no means modest. With a population just under 3,500, the North California community faces a unique … Continue reading →
When you think of subdivisions, what comes to mind? Well, it’s literally a large piece of land subdivided into parcels meant for individual ownership. William Levitt is credited with the 20th century version, planning and building entire communities after World … Continue reading →
A pilot program of any kind always seems interesting. Sometimes it’s something no one ever thought could be a solution, and sometimes it makes you wonder why no one thought of it sooner. The Vacant Housing Receivership Program in Greensboro, … Continue reading →
For Jennifer Wichmann, the best thing about being the deputy city manager in Arlington, Texas, is that every day is different. “I don’t like being bored, and I have never been bored here,” she said in an Oct. 3 phone … Continue reading →
What is Michigan to do with an estimated $11 billion being provided to it by the federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Law through 2026? What’s the best way to ensure the money gets to communities in the most organized way possible? Chief … Continue reading →
A series of public works buildings have been combined in the city of Manhattan, Kan., and public works director Rob Ott said the benefits are worth the large investment. The new Robert K. Ott Municipal Services Facility, named as a … Continue reading →
