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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

Weedoo clearing the way: Why more municipalities are turning to mechanical harvesting for waterway health

The Municipal Posted on July 1, 2025 by The MunicipalJune 23, 2025
No2: Clean it. Then clear it. Weedoo’s Portable Conveyor System makes aquatic debris removal fast and easy. Perfect for shorelines, shallow waters, docks and floating barges.

Public works departments are under growing pressure to meet environmental regulations, manage costs and maintain community trust. Nowhere is that balancing act more visible than in aquatic maintenance. From stormwater canals to retention ponds, municipalities face persistent challenges: invasive weeds, … Continue reading →

Posted in Featured Articles, On the cover | Tagged features, July 2025, on the cover, public works, The Municipal

Lexington continues strides toward sustainability with Solarize

The Municipal Posted on June 29, 2025 by Nicholette CarlsonMay 22, 2025
No5: In 2024, Lexington, Ky., celebrated its Green Check program award winners. Participants win this award by completing the green check sustainability scorecard with a member of the city’s sustainability team. This helps local businesses work to become more sustainable. (Photo provided by the city of Lexington, Ky.)

Lexington, Ky., created a sustainability plan in 2012 and recently updated it with the city’s new sustainability program. At a conference, working with Solarize programs was mentioned, and it was thought to be a good fit as part of the … Continue reading →

Posted in Water & Energy | Tagged June 2025, The Municipal, water & energy

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