A topic that has both been discussed and dismissed over the decades as being too controversial or too difficult to enact — reparation — is being dealt with in Evanston, Ill., and other cities across the U.S. Evanston is the … Continue reading →
Blight is a relative term. For some, they “know it when they see it.” However, newly embraced technology in Tuscaloosa, Ala., provides a more objective way to identify blight. The University of Alabama and the city of Tuscaloosa collaborated to … Continue reading →
Many people aim to stay active to reap numerous health benefits. Depending on location, this can be easier said than done. However, some cities offer a cornucopia of recreation opportunities – indoors and outdoors. According to WalletHub.com, having these options … Continue reading →
2020 and 2021 could be called “the years of the bicycle” for many reasons. What does that mean? Sheryl Ely, with Knoxville, Tenn., Parks and Recreations, is known for her philosophy of moving neighbors to nature. She said, “The city … Continue reading →
Grandview, Mo., is a first-ring suburb just south of Kansas City, with a population of about 25,000. The city has implemented the use of three-dimensional printing to create models of flooded areas following a series of flooding events in 2017. … Continue reading →
Augusta, Maine, has the distinction of being the third smallest capital city in the United States. It is in the heart of the Kennebec Valley in central Maine and is located on both sides of the river at the head … Continue reading →
If four fires and a flood in four years were not enough, add in a global pandemic, and it all could make a city want to revise its emergency action plan. That’s exactly what motivated the city of Cloverdale, Calif., … Continue reading →
It’s not unusual for street improvements to result in increased amenities in municipalities. However, city officials in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, took this concept to a whole new level when redeveloping Mullan Road, now renamed Fort Grounds Drive. And while pedestrian … Continue reading →
Abbott and Costello. If you don’t recognize those names, you’ve probably heard their classic “Who’s On First?” routine. In New Jersey, you’re likely to remember the public park that bears the name of Lou Costello. On June 26, 1992, a … Continue reading →
There’s no denying that the Flint, Mich., water crisis in 2014 shone a light on the issue of lead in drinking water and the potential hazards lurking underground in many cities and towns. There’s also no denying the nation’s infrastructure … Continue reading →
The city of Ann Arbor, Mich., wants its residents to know the importance of stormwater. “People don’t normally think about stormwater until it floods their house, and we are trying to keep it prevalent in their mind,” said Robert Kelly, … Continue reading →
