Every year by mid-January, the residents of Silverton, Colo., have been under several avalanche alerts and faced numerous power failures lasting from a few hours to most of the day. Depending on which side of the mountain they live on, … Continue reading →
While it may not be as well known as its English counterpart, America’s Stonehenge in Salem, N.H., is still an impressive rock group. Once known as “Mystery Hill,” America’s Stonehenge draws believers and skeptics alike and has been featured on … Continue reading →
Located just blocks from the heart of downtown Columbia, Tennessee, the Columbia Arts District is a thriving hotspot. The locale sports a brand-new look, thanks to a $2.1 million South Garden Streetscape Enhancement Project. “This project was the culmination … Continue reading →
Four and a half years ago, the public transportation system of Norman, Okla., underwent a change in management from private – run by a university – to municipal, as the university wanted to shift its focus to exclusively campus transit. … Continue reading →
Recently, Coral Springs, Fla., became one of 24 cities selected for the Cities Forward Program. It was chosen out of 129 applications from across the United States, Latin America and the Caribbean. Of the cities selected to participate, 12 came … Continue reading →
Evansville, a city nestled in southwestern Indiana, welcomed a new addition to its recreational landscape in December. Sunset Skatepark, a public-private partnership, has already proven itself to be a community asset and a gathering space for skateboard enthusiasts as well … Continue reading →
In 2011, a monstrous winter storm swept across the U.S., raging its way from New Mexico to the East Coast, dropping anywhere from 10 inches of snow up to a maximum of 27 inches (recorded at Antioch, Ill.). Coupled with … Continue reading →
What is a caring city? For starters, it’s a place where the residents have a track record of actively looking for those around them who lack the basic necessities, such as the ill, lonely, elderly or low-income. Caring “can be … Continue reading →
If the goal is to reduce carbon emissions and have more electric vehicles on the road, having the infrastructure in place to support these goals is key. One city that has taken strides in that direction is the city of … Continue reading →
When the new $33 million Madison, Wis., fleet services building debuted in late 2022, it had already gleaned accolades for what it promised to do. The 116,000-square-foot building is home to the city’s maintenance shops, administrative offices, a conference room, … Continue reading →
In order to aid in bridging the supply and demand gap in the solid waste management department, the city of Lubbock, Texas, has created an apprenticeship program for employees while they get their commercial driver’s licenses. According to Brenda Haney, … Continue reading →
