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Home→Tags january 2020

Tag Archives: january 2020

Rose District sparks rejuvenation in downtown Broken Arrow

The Municipal Posted on January 31, 2020 by Sarah WrightJanuary 31, 2020
Broken Arrow, Oklahoma

Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, was a city with a plan, and with good timing and funding, its goals have been realized with the Rose District, a streetscape project that has reshaped its downtown.           “The Rose District streetscape is a direct … Continue reading →

Posted in Streets, Highways, & Bridges | Tagged Broken Arrow, highways & bridges, january 2020, maintenance & operations, oklahoma, streets, The Municipal | Leave a reply

Monroe, Michigan returns to the river

The Municipal Posted on January 29, 2020 by Janet PattersonJanuary 30, 2020
River Raisin Legacy Project Monroe, Michigan

It has been nearly 240 years since a group of French-Canadian settlers came to the bank of the River Raisin in the Northwest Territory. The small community between what is now Detroit, Mich., and Toledo, Ohio, sat where the river … Continue reading →

Posted in Building & Construction | Tagged building & construction, january 2020, maintenance & operations, Michigan, monroe, The Municipal | Leave a reply

Fight or bite: Cities combat mosquito swarms after storms

The Municipal Posted on January 27, 2020 by Julie YoungJanuary 27, 2020
Mosquito Control

Although they are not included in the 10 plagues of Egypt, post-storm mosquito infestations can pose problems of biblical proportions for communities that must combat them. While climate change has brought about an increased frequency of adverse weather events, which … Continue reading →

Posted in Maintenance and Operations | Tagged january 2020, maintenance & operations, Michigan, midland county, mosquito, North Carolina, The Municipal, Wilmington | Leave a reply

Seattle Response Team keeps traffic flowing by clearing incidents

The Municipal Posted on January 24, 2020 by Nicholette CarlsonFebruary 20, 2020
Seattle Response Team; Seattle, Washington

In order to help with the flow of traffic and limit delays following an accident or incident, Seattle, Washington, publicly launched a response team in October 2018 designed to improve the handling of these issues.           Following an incident on … Continue reading →

Posted in Public Safety | Tagged january 2020, maintenance & operations, public safety, seattle, The Municipal, washington | Leave a reply

Weather sensors streamline Niles, Illinois, winter operations

The Municipal Posted on January 22, 2020 by Lauren CaggianoFebruary 20, 2020
Niles, Illinois

Old Man Winter can be unpredictable, but that doesn’t mean municipalities have to concede to uncertainty. Instead, a few cities and towns have taken matters into their own hands to identify and respond to bad weather conditions before roads become … Continue reading →

Posted in Streets, Highways, & Bridges | Tagged highways & bridges, illinois, january 2020, maintenance & operations, niles, streets, The Municipal | Leave a reply

Spearfish, South Dakota: A base camp for adventure in the Black Hills

The Municipal Posted on January 20, 2020 by Maggie KenworthyFebruary 20, 2020
Matthews Opera House and Arts Center

Nestled into the Black Hills, Spearfish, South Dakota, is a top destination for adventure lovers. Despite being a town of under 12,000 people, attractions in the area estimate that 160,000 people visit the town between May and September each year. … Continue reading →

Posted in City Profile | Tagged black hills, city profile, january 2020, South Dakota, spearfish, The Municipal | Leave a reply

Mayors on the Mississippi join together

The Municipal Posted on January 17, 2020 by Denise FedorowJanuary 17, 2020
Mississippi River Cities and Towns Initiative Executive Director Colin Wellenkamp

There’s power in numbers. That’s the idea behind the Mississippi River Cities and Towns Initiative, a coalition of 95 mayors from 124 mayor-led cities on the Mississippi River. A vast majority of mayors are in the association, and the mayor … Continue reading →

Posted in Maintenance and Operations | Tagged helena, january 2020, maintenance & operations, mississippi, The Municipal | Leave a reply

City seals: Lewes, Delaware

The Municipal Posted on January 15, 2020 by The MunicipalJanuary 15, 2020
Lewes, Delaware

  There is no mistaking the European heritage of Lewes, Delaware, in its city seal. The seal prominently features a heraldic lion in rampant posture, an image common to several Dutch and English provincial and municipal flags. The city, now … Continue reading →

Posted in City Seal | Tagged city seal, delaware, january 2020, maintenance, maintenance & operations, The Municipal | Leave a reply

Proactive exercises ease winter operations for Lubbock

The Municipal Posted on January 9, 2020 by Kathleen MoranFebruary 20, 2020
Lubbock, Texas

Taking the time to prepare for winter during ideal weather conditions maximizes success when the real weather threats strike. On Oct. 16, 2019, various agencies and departments across the city of Lubbock, Texas, came together to participate in an annual … Continue reading →

Posted in Maintenance and Operations | Tagged january 2020, lubbock, maintenance & operations, salt, snow, streets, texas, The Municipal | Leave a reply

Facility planning: Designing and building safe, efficient and long lasting salt and sand storage buildings

The Municipal Posted on January 1, 2020 by The MunicipalDecember 30, 2019
Greystone Construction fabric building

When snow flies and ice builds up on roads, will you be ready? Response time, safety and a sufficient supply of salt and sand is critical for winter road maintenance.           “The facility where salt, sand and equipment is stored … Continue reading →

Posted in On the cover | Tagged fabric buildings, greystone construction, january 2020, maintenance & operations, salt, sand, storage, The Municipal | Leave a reply

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