As the old joke goes, some cıtıes have two seasons: winter and pothole repair. Each spring, keeping up with the dozens, hundreds or even thousands of miles of asphalt that need repair begins by identifying and prioritizing the potholes. This … Continue reading →
It can be a nightmare for any neighborhood: A house or apartment complex in disrepair is ruining the block, and the landlord defies cleanup/renovation orders. Eventually, local government is tasked with taking matters into its own hands. Programs like the … Continue reading →
The good news ıs ın. Accordıng to a recent Moody’s report, property values are on the rise, albeit slowly. While this trend is favorable, local governments are finding their hands tied when it comes to capturing additional revenue from property … Continue reading →
Are people talking about your town or city — is it getting a reputation for being weird or different? The things that make a community unique — avante-garde, artsy communities, Bohemian neighborhoods, infamous histories — are precisely the things that can attract more … Continue reading →
Millennials and baby boomers are increasingly seeking to settle in urban areas. This requires municipal leaders to look at what is important for these groups in terms of amenities, culture and opportunities: in other words, what makes a community age-friendly. Millennials = Teens … Continue reading →
FARMINGTON HILLS, MI (March 5, 2015) — Jeffrey Messer, president of Messer Truck Equipment (Westbrook, ME), was installed today as 51st president of NTEA – The Association for the Work Truck Industry. Messer accepted this responsibility from immediate past president … Continue reading →
Premieres of Mercedes-Benz Metris, Ford Tonka Truck Among Draws FARMINGTON HILLS, MI (March 12, 2015) — A record-setting 11,005 industry professionals from all 50 states, eight Canadian provinces and 23 countries turned out for The Work Truck Show® 2015, North … Continue reading →
It’s a worst-case scenario: A family wakes up in the middle of the night to the sound of a smoke detector blaring. Upstairs, the kids are asleep: But without hesitation, the parents rush in and get them out. Smoke is … Continue reading →
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 →
PHINEAS BAXANDALL | Guest columnist Senior analyst and program director, U.S. Public Interest Research Group A new report from the U.S. Public Interest Research Group Education Fund and the Frontier Group shows mounting evidence that the millennial generation’s dramatic shift … Continue reading →
By ROBERT “BOB” JOHNSON | Director of fleet relations, NTEA As a fleet manager, you probably spend a significant portion of your time looking for ways to control operating costs. Fuel is always a big portion of a fleet’s budget, … Continue reading →
