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How Deltona, Florida, put itself on the map

The Municipal Posted on October 20, 2020 by Amanda DemsterOctober 20, 2020
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A decade ago, Deltona, Florida, was a small city with few jobs and 250 acres of seemingly useless undeveloped land nearby. Today, that piece of land has transformed into the Portland Industrial Park, which has attracted major companies like Amazon, … Continue reading →

Posted in Building & Construction | Tagged building & construction, deltona, florida, september 2020, The Municipal | Leave a reply

Naples’ journey to maximize its use of reclaimed water

The Municipal Posted on June 17, 2020 by Andrew MentockJune 17, 2020
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While water is often taken for granted by the average consumer, members of public works departments know the immense value water has to a community and there is a finite amount available in a given year. For decades, municipalities have … Continue reading →

Posted in Water & Energy | Tagged florida, june 2020, Naples, The Municipal, wastewater, water & energy | 1 Reply

Cities getting smart with traffic signals and streetlights

The Municipal Posted on February 10, 2020 by Denise FedorowFebruary 10, 2020
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They’re on practically every city street, and we’re so used to seeing them we likely take streetlights and traffic signals for granted. But many cities across the nation are getting smart and finding ways to utilize those plentiful resources in … Continue reading →

Posted in Streets, Highways, & Bridges | Tagged february 2020, florida, gainsville, grand rapids, highways & bridges, illinois, Michigan, peoria, streetlights, streets, The Municipal, traffic signals | Leave a reply

Kidding around: Pembroke Pines recognizes importance of its youngest citizens

The Municipal Posted on August 26, 2019 by Julie YoungAugust 26, 2019

When it comes to showcasing and promoting the interests of its youngest citizens, the city of Pembroke Pines, Fla., doesn’t “kid” around. Not only does the mayor’s office host an annual all-day party to celebrate this special constituency, but the … Continue reading →

Posted in Building & Construction | Tagged august 2019, building & construction, florida, pembroke pines, The Municipal, waste & recycling | 1 Reply

International restrictions force changes to local recycling programs

The Municipal Posted on August 10, 2019 by Nicholette CarlsonAugust 12, 2019

As one of the world’s largest processors of recyclables, China placing new restrictions on what recyclables it will allow to be imported has forced cities throughout the U.S. to make changes to their recycling programs. Deltona, Fla.           The city … Continue reading →

Posted in Waste & Recycling | Tagged august 2019, deltona, florida, minneapolis, Minnesota, pennsylvania, philadelphia, tennessee, The Municipal, waste & recycling, williamson county | Leave a reply

Babcock Ranch embraces new standard for sustainable growth

The Municipal Posted on June 10, 2019 by Catey TraylorJune 10, 2019

Babcock Ranch is a small community making a big impact. Located in southwest Florida just north of Fort Myers, the community dubs itself an innovative new town that sets a whole new standard for sustainable, responsible growth.           The town … Continue reading →

Posted in Water & Energy | Tagged babcock ranch, florida, june 2019, The Municipal, water & energy | Leave a reply

George Merrick Coral Gables, Fla.

The Municipal Posted on February 3, 2016 by The MunicipalJanuary 29, 2016
The city of Coral Gables, Fla., has been lauded for its design. Its development was the dream of farmer and idealist George Merrick. (Florida Memory)

George Edgar Merrick was, by all accounts, a hardworking, optimistic, creative idealist, with a flair for marketing and a skill for making money. He was born near Pittsburgh in 1886, the eldest of six children. His minister father, Solomon, took … Continue reading →

Posted in Know Your Founder | Tagged Coral Gables, florida, George Merrick | Leave a reply

Gibsonton, Fla.: A real ‘freak’ town

The Municipal Posted on May 18, 2015 by The MunicipalMay 18, 2015
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Gibsonton, Fla., an unincorporated town in Hillsborough County, became famous as a circus sideshow wintering town. Twenty miles south of Tampa, it looks like any other small town: It has a library, a post office and a truck stop. But … Continue reading →

Posted in Town Profile | Tagged florida, Gibsonton | 1 Reply

An overview of Gaines Street’s revitalization A historic and essential city corridor

The Municipal Posted on August 29, 2014 by The MunicipalSeptember 9, 2014
GABRIEL MENENDEZ | Guest columnist Director of Public Works, Tallahassee, Fla.

The city of Tallahassee is revitalizing the Gaines Street corridor, an essential corridor to the city since its founding. In order to appreciate the breadth of the revitalization, we must first understand how the corridor came to be and how … Continue reading →

Posted in Building Projects, Streets, Highways, & Bridges | Tagged city, corridor, florida, gaines, project, state, street, tallahassee | Leave a reply

A sinking feeling

The Municipal Posted on July 30, 2013 by The MunicipalJuly 30, 2013
One reason for an apparent increase in sinkhole activity is migration to previously undeveloped areas that are at risk for sinkhole events. It’s important to educate developers and residents about the nature of sinkholes and identify potential problem sites that may need attention before a collapse occurs. (Photo provided)

It sounds like something out of a Stephen King thriller. Just before 11 p.m. Feb. 28, Jeff Bush lay sleeping in his Seffner, Fla., home when the earth opened below him and swallowed him. Rescue workers, heavy equipment and specialized … Continue reading →

Posted in Public Works | Tagged areas, florida, ground, sinkhole, sinkholes, voids, weary | Leave a reply

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