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Pasco, Wash., and its multiple public works projects gain national recognition

The Municipal Posted on July 21, 2025 by Denise FedorowJune 24, 2025
No5: This loop was created at the city of Pasco’s Broadmoor Boulevard exit of the I-182 interstate to relieve traffic delays. This project was funded using TIF funds because of the future development planned for the area. (Photo provided by Pasco, Wash.)

Pasco, Wash., Public Works Department has had a busy couple of years with projects in water, wastewater and streets, and it has received national and state recognition for a couple of its projects. Director of Public Works Maria Serra shared … Continue reading →

Posted in Public Works | Tagged July 2025, public works, The Municipal

A storied setting: The Hemingway House

The Municipal Posted on July 19, 2025 by Julie YoungJune 23, 2025
No4: While visitors cannot fully enter Hemingway's study, resident cats are allowed to rest within. (Photo by Sarah Wright)

It is the most popular tourist attraction in Key West, Fla. – a stately, 3,264-square-foot Spanish colonial mansion at 907 Whitehead St. that is as storied as the man who once called the property home: American Pulitzer Prize-winning author Ernest … Continue reading →

Posted in On the Road Again | Tagged July 2025, Notable Destinations, on the road again, public works, The Municipal

New tower helps Jefferson City prepare for all fire emergencies

The Municipal Posted on July 17, 2025 by Jennifer BartonJune 23, 2025
No3: A firefighter trains at the new burn building in Jefferson City. (Photo provided by Jefferson City Fire Department)

Running headlong into a burning building is not something a person can do haphazardly. It takes training, training and more training for a firefighter to have the skills and composure to face situations that require quick response time. Training under … Continue reading →

Posted in Public Safety | Tagged July 2025, public safety, public works, The Municipal

Haltom City reclaims North Park for the local community

The Municipal Posted on July 15, 2025 by Nicholette CarlsonJune 23, 2025
No1: One of the challenges in renovating the park was the addition of a fishing pond when the property is already located in a floodplain. However, with some additional testing and permitting, the fishing pond will be a great place for families and visitors to make memories. (Photo provided by the Haltom City Parks and Recreation Department)

North Park in Haltom City, Texas, is getting an upgrade. After some issues occurred in the park, and with a great deal of future pipeline development planned for the area, now was the perfect time for a renovation. Construction began … Continue reading →

Posted in Parks & Environmental Services | Tagged July 2025, parks & enivronmental services, public works, The Municipal

Goleta, Calif.: a fragrant and tasty destination

The Municipal Posted on July 13, 2025 by Beth Anne Brink-CoxJune 23, 2025
No2: Goleta, Calif.’s, flag nods to the city’s agricultural heritage and natural beauty. The city is home to the Coronado Butterfly Preserve and the Goleta Monarch Butterfly Grove, so it’s not surprising to see a butterfly present. (Dromara/Shutterstock.com)

The city of Goleta – which means “schooner,” or “small ship” in Spanish – got its name because of the schooners that stopped in the harbor to drop off goods and pick up hides. Just nine miles north of Santa … Continue reading →

Posted in City Profile | Tagged city profile, July 2025, on the road again, public works, The Municipal

Radarsign™ Tackles Intersection Safety with Launch of Grid-Free Solar LED Stop Sign 

The Municipal Posted on July 11, 2025 by The MunicipalJuly 11, 2025

July 8, 2025 New product answers municipal need for safer streets without added strain on crews, budgets, or infrastructure. MARIETTA, GA — July 8, 2025 — As pedestrian fatalities climb and public works departments face mounting pressure to do more with … Continue reading →

Posted in Press Release | Tagged July 2025, press release, public works, The Municipal

Top Ten: Best cities to stay fit and healthy

The Municipal Posted on July 10, 2025 by The MunicipalJune 23, 2025

Engaging in regular exercise is easier when a person is surrounded by incentives to workout and by a variety of opportunities. Whether a resident prefers working out alone or in a group — indoors or outdoors — certain cities in … Continue reading →

Posted in The Municipal Top 10 | Tagged July 2025, public works, The Municipal, The municipal top 10, top ten

Fort Wayne, Ind., pioneers electric vehicle infrastructure

The Municipal Posted on July 9, 2025 by Lauren CaggianoJune 23, 2025
No3: There could be 35 million EVs on the roads by 2030. (Photo provided by Fort Wayne, Ind.)

The city of Fort Wayne, Ind., has taken bold steps towards a more sustainable future by adopting electric vehicle infrastructure as a core component of its urban development strategy. Starting in 2020, the city installed EV charging stations across multiple … Continue reading →

Posted in Public Works | Tagged July 2025, public works, The Municipal

Dunwoody Pavement Management Program replaces all streets on 20-year cycle

The Municipal Posted on July 7, 2025 by Julie YoungJune 23, 2025
No3 and 4: A cul-de-sac is paved as part of Dunwoody’s paving program, which includes all local neighborhood streets on a 20-year cycle. (Photo provided by Dunwoody, Ga.)

The City of Dunwoody, Ga., is taking it to the streets – literally. On April 8, the Atlanta suburb embarked on its 2025 paving plan, which includes 29 streets and covers over 10 lane miles. The project is funded with … Continue reading →

Posted in Streets, Highways, & Bridges | Tagged July 2025, public works, streets highways & bridges, The Municipal

Combatting the affordable housing crisis

The Municipal Posted on July 5, 2025 by Julie YoungJune 23, 2025
No4: A new, affordable housing community has been built on vacant state land in South Lake Tahoe, Calif., and opened to residents late last year. (www.gov.ca.gov)

A home of one’s own is the American Dream, but it is a dream that is out of reach for millions of Americans. Because nearly 53% of households lack the $61,487 annual income to purchase a modest $200,000 home, affordable … Continue reading →

Posted in Building & Construction | Tagged building & construction, July 2025, public works, The Municipal

Chino Hills invests in recycled water to sustain urban green spaces

The Municipal Posted on July 3, 2025 by The MunicipalJune 23, 2025
No1: Chino Hill State Park (Shutterstock.com)

The city of Chino Hills, in southern California, factors water into every decision. Whether it’s managing growth or landscaping parks, the ethos is conservation first. The city actively partners with its drinking water wholesaler to entice its 82,000 residents to … Continue reading →

Posted in Water & Energy | Tagged July 2025, public works, The Municipal, water & energy

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