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Live-in volunteers help Berkeley Hills Fire Department improve response times

The Municipal Posted on May 12, 2025 by The MunicipalApril 23, 2025
No3: Berkeley Hills Fire Company congratulated live-in firefighter/EMT Ronald Hampton, center, on the completion of his probationary period in December 2024. (Photo provided by Berkeley Hills Fire Company)

Strolling by any firehouse on an average weekday, firefighters working on vehicles, conducting routine maintenance on equipment and preparing for the next call can be seen. Firefighters, by necessity, occupy the time between calls of service with routine chores, planning … Continue reading →

Posted in Public Safety | Tagged building & construction, may 2025, public safety, The Municipal

Former junkyard becomes a pearl along Grand Junction, Colo., riverfront

The Municipal Posted on May 10, 2025 by Nicholette CarlsonApril 23, 2025
No1: One of the most notable parts of Dos Rios is the park, including the playground and the bike park. The bike park helps children and new bicyclists practice for the more advanced nearby mountain biking routes. The center of the playground is a play structure shaped like an endangered humpback chub fish. This allows a fun place for families to play and brings awareness to protecting the fish habitats in the Colorado River. (Photo provided by the city of Grand Junction, Colo.)

It has been a communitywide effort for the last 35 years to turn Dos Rios from a site with over 8,500 salvaged cars to a pearl along the Grand Junction, Colo., riverfront. One of the city’s greatest partners on the … Continue reading →

Posted in Parks & Environmental Services | Tagged building & construction, may 2025, parks & environmental services, The Municipal

Rich in history and natural resources: Concord, N.H.

The Municipal Posted on May 8, 2025 by Beth Anne Brink-CoxApril 23, 2025
No2: Sunrise gilds Concord’s downtown buildings. Downtown Concord boasts many businesses, a boutique movie theater, designer hotel, three performing arts centers, music school, art school, a public theater and more. (Photo by Bill Graham)

What do most people know about New Hampshire? For one thing, many of the unusual names in the state, like Winnipesaukee, Ossipee and Chocorua, are of Native American, or indigenous, origin, specifically from the Abenaki tribe. The word “Abenaki” is … Continue reading →

Posted in City Profile | Tagged building & construction, city profile, may 2025, The Municipal

Top Ten: Scenic road trips

The Municipal Posted on May 6, 2025 by The MunicipalMay 9, 2025

          Ah, summer – the time most Americans feel the pull of sun, fun and open road. Now is the time to plan a carefree, rejuvenating summer road trip with family or friends.           Road trips are less about the … Continue reading →

Posted in The Municipal Top 10 | Tagged building & construction, may 2025, The Municipal, The municipal top 10, top 10, top ten

Amador Crossing Apartments: A holistic approach to supportive housing in Las Cruces

The Municipal Posted on May 4, 2025 by The MunicipalApril 23, 2025
No1: Amador Crossing Apartments is a big step taken by the city of Las Cruces, N.M., to address homelessness. It is expected to be completed in 2026. (Rendering provided by Las Cruces, N.M.)

Amador Crossing Apartments is set to become a transformative force in addressing homelessness in Las Cruces, N.M. This 50-unit supportive housing complex, located in downtown Las Cruces, represents a groundbreaking partnership between the city and various community organizations. This project … Continue reading →

Posted in Building & Construction | Tagged building & construction, may 2025, The Municipal

Rolling along: The Auburn Cord Duesenberg Museum campus

The Municipal Posted on May 3, 2025 by Julie YoungApril 23, 2025
No2: The art deco showroom of the Auburn Cord Duesenberg Museum is a stunning tribute to the Gatsby era and holds several automobiles on its terrazzo floor that are highlighted by vintage chandeliers.

For over 50 years, the Auburn Cord Duesenberg Museum in Auburn, Ind., has taken its guests on an educational and inspirational journey through the transportation industry and its place in Indiana history. With seven galleries showcasing over 120 cars and … Continue reading →

Posted in On the Road Again | Tagged building & construction, may 2025, on the road again, The Municipal

PCiRoads uses custom equipment for Minneapolis stormwater project

The Municipal Posted on May 1, 2025 by The MunicipalApril 23, 2025
No1: All parts of the custom system were built to be lowered down an 80-foot shaft.

Minneapolis features a busy and lively downtown area that’s home to nearly 57,000 residents along with 216,000 employees each week, per mplsdowntown.com. The city has consistently topped more than $1 billion in new construction permits over the past 11 years … Continue reading →

Posted in Featured Articles, From the Cover, On the cover | Tagged building & construction, features, front cover, may 2025, on the cover, The Municipal

Water tower mural a ‘welcome mat’ for Indiana city

The Municipal Posted on April 28, 2025 by Jennifer BartonMarch 28, 2025
Cameron Moberg and assistant Ryan Preston are pictured together. (Photo provided by Cameron Moberg)

Marketing comes in many shapes and sizes. In Rensselaer, Ind., it now takes the form of a 135-foot water tower rising above I-65. “We have been working with the Jasper County Commissioners to extend water and sewer to the west … Continue reading →

Posted in Water & Energy | Tagged April 2025, public safety, The Municipal, water & energy

The Commons provides unlimited possibilities for downtown Washington

The Municipal Posted on April 26, 2025 by Nicholette CarlsonMarch 27, 2025
The Washington, Ind., Commons was created as a greenspace downtown revitalization project to provide a gathering place for residents and visitors. It was recently completed in fall 2024. (Photo provided by the city of Washington, Ind.)

As part of a downtown revitalization goal, the city of Washington, Ind., wanted to create a green space as a place for residents and visitors to gather as well as a destination for local events. With the help of the … Continue reading →

Posted in Building & Construction | Tagged April 2025, building & construction, The Municipal

Regional pavement maintenance program ensures quality roads county-wide

The Municipal Posted on April 24, 2025 by The MunicipalMarch 27, 2025
Akron, Ohio, serves as the county seat for Summit County, Ohio. The county’s pavement maintenance program has help townships ensure they have well-maintained roads. (Sean Pavone/Shutterstock.com)

As the days get longer and the sun begins to shine, municipalities across the United States have to deal with a universal challenge, the deterioration of their roads. The winter weather, moisture, chemical treatments, drainage and consistent traffic can lead … Continue reading →

Posted in Maintenance and Operations | Tagged April 2025, maintenance & operations, public safety, The Municipal

R.A.P.T.O.R. takes flight in Ramapo

The Municipal Posted on April 22, 2025 by Janet PattersonMarch 27, 2025
The Ramapo Police Department’s drones recharge in a base station that closes into a cube shape. When deployed, the cube opens, and the drone takes off. The drone can recharge in less than 30 minutes. (Photo provided by Ramapo Police Department)

A pair of drones are helping the police department in Ramapo, N.Y., work smarter … and quicker. The town’s new Drone as a First Responder (DFR) program is a high-tech answer to even the most routine calls. “People think the … Continue reading →

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

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