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Tucson pilots street ambassador program to promote Move Tucson initiative

The Municipal Posted on July 11, 2020 by Nicholette CarlsonJuly 10, 2020
street

Beginning last fall, a webinar highlighting the New York City street ambassador program inspired Gabriela Barillas-Longoria, livability planner for Tucson, Arizona, to think up new ways to increase community engagement. “I started thinking of how we could scale it down … Continue reading →

Posted in Streets, Highways, & Bridges | Tagged arizona, june 2020, streets, The Municipal, tuscon, water & energy | Leave a reply

Kentucky disproving theory that fairness ordinances restrict economic growth

The Municipal Posted on July 8, 2020 by Maggie KenworthyJuly 9, 2020
Kentucky

When Midway, Kentucky, began looking into adopting a fairness ordinance in 2015, many of the objectors declared that such an ordinance would harm the city’s economy. But since the passing of the ordinance, Midway has seen the exact opposite of … Continue reading →

Posted in Maintenance and Operations | Tagged june 2020, kentucky, maintenance & operations, midway, The Municipal | Leave a reply

Managers and elected officials have a responsibility to maintain adequate water/sewer rates

The Municipal Posted on June 30, 2020 by Rodd HaleJune 30, 2020
water

One of the most difficult duties of a city manager, or elected official, is the task of maintaining adequate water and sewer rates and increasing rates when necessary. Even the conversation of reviewing rates seems to create more citizen complaints … Continue reading →

Posted in Guest Column | Tagged guest column, june 2020, ohio, The Municipal, versailles, water & energy | Leave a reply

Danville embraces solar to satisfy energy needs

The Municipal Posted on June 26, 2020 by Janet PattersonJune 26, 2020
Solar

While tobacco and textiles may have built Danville, Va., into a thriving metropolis in the south central part of the state, solar energy is sparking the city’s revival. Danville, located in Pittsylvania County, was founded in 1793 on the bank … Continue reading →

Posted in Water & Energy | Tagged danville, june 2020, renewable energy, solar, The Municipal, water & energy | Leave a reply

Lift Up Lou supports Louisville residents’ well-being during COVID-19

The Municipal Posted on June 22, 2020 by Amanda DemsterJune 22, 2020
Louisville

In early spring, COVID-19 began spreading across the United States. Suddenly, many businesses were deemed nonessential and shut down. Schools and government offices closed, and sheltering in place became the norm. People began wearing masks and maintaining a 6-foot distance … Continue reading →

Posted in crisis management | Tagged crisis management, june 2020, kentucky, louisville, The Municipal, water & energy | Leave a reply

Testing and tasting the best water worldwide

The Municipal Posted on June 20, 2020 by Barb SieminskiJune 19, 2020
water

“Water, water everywhere nor any drop to drink” are perhaps the most quoted words from English poet Samuel Taylor Coleridge’s immortal “Rime of the Ancient Mariner.” This precious life-giving liquid is essential to our health and well-being — so much so that … Continue reading →

Posted in Water & Energy | Tagged june 2020, The Municipal, water & energy | Leave a reply

Cities implement traffic calming measures

The Municipal Posted on June 18, 2020 by Barb SieminskiJune 18, 2020
traffic

We can thank the Germans who in the 1930s gave rise to a new word: Verkehrsberuhigung, literally translating to traffic calming. This practice protected residential areas from through traffic by means of speed bumps, narrower roads, physical design, traffic control … Continue reading →

Posted in Streets, Highways, & Bridges | Tagged bridges, highways, june 2020, kansas, prairie village, streets, The Municipal, traffic | 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

Tom Sanders of Moberly, Mo., named Public Works Leader of the Year

The Municipal Posted on June 12, 2020 by Julie YoungJune 12, 2020
public works

Tom Sanders said one of the things he enjoys most about being the director of public works for the city of Moberly, Mo., is the diversity his job brings. “I run across something different every day,” he said. “A large … Continue reading →

Posted in Personality Profile | Tagged june 2020, missouri, moberly, public works, The Municipal, water & energy | Leave a reply

How cities are handling panhandling laws

The Municipal Posted on June 10, 2020 by Denise FedorowJune 10, 2020
panhandling

People asking for money on the streets of cities and towns goes way back. Some reports state the term “panhandling” seemingly originated in the ’30s when people from the Oklahoma/Texas panhandle migrated to California to escape the Dust Bowl, often … Continue reading →

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Vermont city aiming for net zero by 2030

The Municipal Posted on June 8, 2020 by Amanda DemsterJune 8, 2020
net zero

When it comes to net zero energy, the city of Burlington, Vt., holds the road map to success. Sept. 9, 2019, Burlington Mayor Miro Weinberger, in conjunction with the Burlington Electric Department, released the Net Zero Energy Road Map, which … Continue reading →

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