“The project took what was a sea of asphalt and turned it into a place where people want to be, where it is safe to walk and where stormwater is no longer collecting from Main Street, down East Spring Street … Continue reading →
Elk Grove Village, Ill., might be a small community, but its members have big love for their hometown and even bigger plans for the future. In the last decade, more than $100 million in infrastructure and facility improvements have been … Continue reading →
Is the Mystery Hole just outside of Anstead, W.Va., a unique location where the laws of gravity have somehow gone haywire? Or is it merely a cleverly constructed subterranean attraction designed to make visitors think so? The real answer is … Continue reading →
They say that birds of a feather flock together, but if there are no creatures who share your call or plumage, it can be difficult to find your place in the nest — even if you represent a significant portion … Continue reading →
Scissor lift s can be exceptionally handy when completing a variety of tasks from building maintenance projects to trimming trees and hanging up summertime banners announcing the latest events. While helpful, such lift s can also be cumbersome, hard to store or just not in the budget. But what if you could mount a scissor-lift onto the back of the utility vehicle you already have?
Continue reading →Danelle Murray, P.E., does not fit the typical stereotype of someone in the engineering field. She does not wear a pocket protector. She is not an introvert, and she does not speak in mathematical equations. In fact, she is a … Continue reading →
Renewable energy in the form of wind turbines and wind farms has become quite the topic of discussion in rural areas throughout the country. Multiple sides are drawn — the side that strongly opposes wind turbines for a variety of … Continue reading →
Ah, summertime. Schools are out, and there are events galore, including a host of live music festivals in small towns and cities. We’re looking at the economic impact of such melodic festivals in small towns and cities in addition to … Continue reading →
Households and businesses having some sort of filtration system for water is becoming more and more common as the concern about fresh drinking water grows. With most water pipes having been installed around the ’30s and ’40s, some even earlier, … Continue reading →
Some people would give anything to spend their vacation days at an endless garage sale. There are numerous opportunities to do just that, with a host of “longest” garage sales linking cities and towns across the U.S. The common denominator? … Continue reading →
Often when we hear about wetlands being restored or developed one thinks it’s for the conservation of wildlife, and while that might be true, the creation of wetlands has numerous benefits for cities and towns. According to the Natural Water … Continue reading →
