Quick, convenient and less expensive than heading out onto the highway, golf carts have long been darlings of the post- 8-to-5 crowd. Ecologically minded residents embrace the low emissions; and in communities that permit their widespread use, residents describe the … Continue reading →
Big and small, municipalities of all sizes are eyeing solar-powered LED lights, enticed by savings plus added safety and security. The lights are being utilized in a variety of settings, from pathways, residential roadways, public shelters and bikeways to parking … Continue reading →
In February, The Municipal presents special editorial coverage on energy — a topic appropriately scheduled for the month in which more than half of the country sees peak annual demand for residential natural gas, electric and heating oil supplies. As … Continue reading →
By TIM GOOD | Good Design, Deep River, Conn. In the last 15 years, even small municipalities have had to take big steps to combat the threat of pollution from stormwater runoff. The push came with the U.S. Environmental Protection … Continue reading →
Some of the most difficult issues faced by small- and mid-sized cities and towns seem to revolve around pension reform, tax caps and decreased federal funding for infrastructure. Even given these situations, however, municipalities accomplished a great deal in 2014. … Continue reading →
With shivering memories of last year’s arctic cold, heavy snow and other miserable weather, public works is bracing itself in case this winter is a copycat of the last one. So far, indications are that it will be. Bloomington, Minn., … Continue reading →
Now available in the U.S. for the first time, there’s a unique and progressive urinal that allows four men to use it simultaneously. This portable, 100 percent-recyclable four-man urinal is part of a broader revolutionary green sanitary concept introduced to … Continue reading →
(PRINCETON, NJ – SEPTEMBER 3, 2014) – In times of great tragedy, law enforcement agencies are called upon to have emergency services available to all, and that can be a challenge when need is at its peak. Such was the … Continue reading →
By DR. DON GARDNER Agricultural and Natural Resources Agent University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences One of the sagest pieces of advice I ever received is: “Beware technical solutions to political problems and political solutions to technical … Continue reading →
The EV Everywhere Grand Challenge is the U.S. Department of Energy’s 10-year vision to make the U.S. the first nation in the world to produce plug-in electric vehicles that are as affordable for the average family as today’s gasoline-powered vehicles. … Continue reading →
Do you need a great idea to jump start participation in your parks and recreation programs? “Great Ideas Start Here” is the theme of the 2014 National Recreation and Parks Association conference, happening Oct. 14–16 in Charlotte, N.C. Whether you’d … Continue reading →
