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 →
Smack-dab in the center of California lies the city of Fresno, a population of 500,000-plus. Just a short two- to three-hour drive from national parks and cities like Sacramento and San Francisco, the lush area produces more cheese than Wisconsin, … Continue reading →
From heavy manufacturing to parks and housing, Mishawaka, Ind., has pivoted in a way that saved the life of the northern Indiana city. Looking back 30 years, Mayor Dave Wood described the community meeting he attended with his grandfather. “We … Continue reading →
Newark, N.Y., has seen explosive growth in the past few years. In order to accommodate its size, the village of 9,000 was recently awarded state and federal funding for several projects such as a new wastewater treatment plant disinfection system, … Continue reading →
Gun violence is on the rise in the United States. The number of people who have died by gunshot wounds – both murder and suicide – has risen sharply over the last decade particularly since the start of the pandemic, … Continue reading →
After high school, in 2011, Michael Patton began his college career at Brigham Young University-Idaho. Following his first completed year, he began a church mission in Mexico City, Mexico, and was there until 2013. He returned to Brigham Young University-Idaho … Continue reading →
COVID-19 impacted every aspect of life and lifestyles, not to mention businesses. Despite valiant efforts, many stores, restaurants and services didn’t survive. But San Antonio, Texas, is using a new program – COVID-19/Construction Recovery Grants – to provide economic relief … Continue reading →
