When the municipal golf course at Wichita, Kan.’s, LW Clapp Memorial Park closed in 2019, the question put to city residents was “What do we do next?” In 1921, the property opened as an 18-hole golf course. In 1955, the … Continue reading →
The title of a project in the city of Wenatchee, Wash., started out as kind of a joke, according to city engineer Jake Lewing. He said “Megakittrick” was coined by local program operators because it consisted of three separate federally … Continue reading →
What was once a forgotten industrial stretch of the Woonasquatucket River in Providence, R.I., is being reborn as a green, resilient and connected community space. With new bike paths, native plantings and innovative stormwater systems, Providence is transforming its riverfront … Continue reading →
In 2023, a resident satisfaction survey in Ontario, Calif., revealed the Top 5 most serious issues perceived by residents, with the No. 1 issue being homelessness. It also listed the lowest three services ranked by satisfaction, with those being addressing … Continue reading →
In June, Johnson City, Tenn., marked a major milestone with the near-completion of the Walnut Street revitalization project, a $33-million-effort that has reshaped one of Johnson City’s key corridors. Walnut Street runs from East Tennessee State University into the heart … Continue reading →
Hydrant parties have been seen throughout South Dakota as a great way to connect with the community. When Lindsey Myers, Rapid City, S.D., Parks and Recreation specialist, was looking for new events that had never been done or had not … Continue reading →
Des Moines, Iowa’s, mobile recreational vehicle may not be an ice cream truck, but it has the same Pied Piper appeal. When the Park-N-Play van pulls up to a park or a schoolyard, families know that a good time will … Continue reading →
Shouldn’t everyone have access to constructive outdoor activities, no matter where they live? The Trust for Public Land thinks so. The organization has created parks across the country for use by local communities so that Americans of all colors, creeds … Continue reading →
Residents of Charlottesville, Va., are able to take advantage of a free mulch program offered by the Rivanna Solid Waste Authority. The program started as a way for residents to reuse the tons of vegetation collected each year, which benefited … Continue reading →
By Malay Patel, Senior Manager, Capital Projects for Mueller Water Products Sandy, Ore., may be a small city with just 4,200 water service connections, but it faces the same challenges as much larger municipalities: aging infrastructure, limited staffing and the … Continue reading →
Curiosity about fire is a natural part of childhood, but when that curiosity leads to fire setting behavior, it becomes a serious concern. Unfortunately, children under 18 account for nearly 50% of all arson arrests in the United States, which … Continue reading →
