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APWA Announces Sustainability in Public Works Track at 2015 International Public Works Congress & Expo

The Municipal Posted on June 30, 2015 by The MunicipalJune 30, 2015
Sustainability in Public Works Track Announced for APWA 2015 InternationalCongress. FNL2

KANSAS CITY, MO. – June, 23, 2015 – The American Public Works Association (APWA) announced today the Sustainability in Public Works track that will be featured at the 2015 APWA International Public Works Congress & Exposition during August 30- September … Continue reading →

Posted in Press Release | Tagged apwa | Leave a reply

Should your community establish a BEMOC or BEOC?

The Municipal Posted on May 20, 2015 by Julie YoungAugust 2, 2023
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When it comes to preparing for, responding to and recovering from an emergency situation, proper communication between the public and private sector is the key to keeping infrastructure up and running. Across the nation, big cities and smaller municipalities have … Continue reading →

Posted in Emergency Managment | Tagged BEMOC, BEOC, FEMA

Next-generation cities

The Municipal Posted on March 19, 2015 by The MunicipalAugust 2, 2023
civil engineer Dev Niyogi

By NATALIE VAN HOOSE | Department of Agricultural Communication, Purdue University When Dev Niyogi swapped a career in civil engineering for climatology, he had little idea that his new field would take him straight back to the cityscape. Nor could … Continue reading →

Posted in Cities & Climate | Tagged climate, urban

Multi-application smart grids

The Municipal Posted on March 18, 2015 by Amy WengerAugust 2, 2023
The advantages, shortfalls, cost and the environmental impact are all issue embroiled in the municipal smart grid movement.

In the ongoing pursuit of beneficial projects for a community, there are many questions to consider. What are the advantages and shortfalls? Is it financially feasible, or cost-prohibitive? Can residents and businesses be assured of minimal environmental impacts and issues? … Continue reading →

Posted in Technology | Tagged smart grid, springfield

Branching out

The Municipal Posted on February 13, 2015 by Julie YoungAugust 2, 2023

When it comes to identifying the root cause of power outages in the United States, it’s not going too far out on a limb to say that trees are responsible for approximately 30 percent of them. When one tree branch … Continue reading →

Posted in Utilities | Tagged Dyersburg, IVM, Power Outages

Solar-powered lights opening possibilities

The Municipal Posted on February 4, 2015 by Sarah WrightAugust 2, 2023
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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 →

Posted in Solar Energy, Streets, Highways, & Bridges | Tagged solar

Bright spots in alternative energy options

The Municipal Posted on February 2, 2015 by The MunicipalAugust 2, 2023

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 →

Posted in Editor's Note | Tagged Alternative energy

News & Notes

The Municipal Posted on January 19, 2015 by The MunicipalAugust 2, 2023
Stertil-Koni

New APWA Certified Public Fleet Professionals credentialing Kansas City, Mo. — The American Public Works Association announced today that four public works fleet professionals recently earned the Certified Public Fleet Professional credential. The CPFP credential is for the seasoned government … Continue reading →

Posted in News & Notes | Tagged certified, cpii, fleet, infrastructure, koni, professionals, public, Truck

You shall not pass: Dissuading motorists from hitting the road

The Municipal Posted on January 9, 2015 by The MunicipalAugust 2, 2023
Advanced notification of a winter storm’s potential

Winter can be a beast, and its snowfall has already made 2014–15 memorable: particularly with snowstorm Knife. The storm dropped approximately 7 feet of snow in the Buffalo area, resulting in commuters being stranded — some for as long as … Continue reading →

Posted in Streets, Highways, & Bridges | Tagged MNDOT, snowplow, winter storm

Madelia brings land back to life

The Municipal Posted on January 3, 2015 by Marsha HelmsAugust 2, 2023
Madelia, Minn., officials opted to decommission land previously used for wastewater treatment and develop it to expand the city’s pheasant hunting habitat and to bring the ponds to their highest and best use. (Photo by Bre McGee)

A few years ago, the small south central city of Madelia came up with the brilliant idea to trademark itself as the “Pheasant Capital of Minnesota.” And why not? There are some 8,600 public access hunting acres within 20 miles … Continue reading →

Posted in Wastewater Management | Tagged Madelia, Minnesota, pond

Turning manhole covers into art

The Municipal Posted on January 1, 2015 by Barb SieminskiAugust 2, 2023
“The City Beautiful” is the first manhole cover relief done in color by artist Bobbi Mastrangelo and was exhibited in the Orlando Museum of Art in October. (Photo provided by Mastrangelo, from her Grate American Art portfolio)

Some cities hold occasional “Art in the Street” competitions during long summer days, where boulevards are closed off and chalk artists of all ages come out to play. Functional and longer-lasting heavy metal art doesn’t usually share the same space … Continue reading →

Posted in Wastewater Management | Tagged Adam SanSolo, art, Bobbi Mastrangelo, Manhole Covers

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