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Shreveport, La., Public Works Department reaches out to the next generation with career pop-ups

The Municipal Posted on July 29, 2025 by Nicholette CarlsonJune 24, 2025
No2: For the pop-up career event, team employees from various divisions, such as solid waste, traffic engineering and streets and drainage, were present to provide information to students and answer questions. There were also interactive displays with public works equipment and gear. The main focus was on connecting with the students one-on-one. (Photo provided by the Shreveport, La., Public Works Department)

In order to educate children about careers in public works, the city of Shreveport, La., is reaching out to local schools. The goal is to encourage students to look at all the opportunities available to them, with or without a … Continue reading →

Posted in Public Works | Tagged July 2025, public works, The Municipal

San Pablo, Calif., moves toward a more vibrant city with sustainability practices

The Municipal Posted on July 27, 2025 by Nicholette CarlsonJune 24, 2025
No1: The Rumrill Boulevard project was recognized by the northern California chapter of the American Public Works Association, winning the Small Cities Transportation Project of the Year and Project of the Year. San Pablo was also recognized with the Exceptional Performance in Sustainable Practices award. (Photos provided by the San Pablo, Calif., Public Works Department)

Recently the city of San Pablo, Calif., was recognized by the northern California chapter of the American Public Works Association for multiple sustainability projects with the Exceptional Performance in Sustainable Practices Award. These projects span a variety of efforts, including … Continue reading →

Posted in Public Works | Tagged July 2025, public works, The Municipal

Salem’s eye in the sky: How drones are transforming public works operations

The Municipal Posted on July 25, 2025 by Danielle LundJune 24, 2025
No3: Salem, Ore.’s, drone program is housed in its Geographic Information Systems team. (Photo provided by Salem, Ore.)

When a devastating ice storm hit Salem, Ore., in February 2021, the city’s public works department didn’t rely solely on their boots being on the ground. Instead, it launched drones into the sky. These small, agile aircraft provided a sweeping … Continue reading →

Posted in Public Works | Tagged July 2025, public works, The Municipal

Phased-in code compliance increases occupancy in historic buildings

The Municipal Posted on July 23, 2025 by Janet PattersonJune 24, 2025
No1: Jackson, Mich., created a phased approach to code compliance so that new business owners can open their doors sooner. The city hopes the program will increase occupancy in older commercial structures. (ehrlif/Shutterstock.com)

Small business owners in Jackson, Mich., are getting help from a program that allows them to open their new enterprise while still working on code compliance for their building. Recognizing the barriers that can hinder entrepreneurs from successfully launching ventures … Continue reading →

Posted in Municipal Management | Tagged July 2025, municipal management, public works, The Municipal

Chicago to Host More Than 5,000 Public Works Professionals

The Municipal Posted on July 22, 2025 by The MunicipalJuly 22, 2025

for Learning, Networking, and Planning a Resilient Tomorrow KANSAS CITY, MO –More than 5,000 public works professionals from North America will converge on McCormick Place® – Lakeside Center in Chicago, Illinois, August 17–20, 2025, for the American Public Works Association’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Press Release | Tagged August 2025, press release, public works, The Municipal

Pasco, Wash., and its multiple public works projects gain national recognition

The Municipal Posted on July 21, 2025 by Denise FedorowJune 24, 2025
No5: This loop was created at the city of Pasco’s Broadmoor Boulevard exit of the I-182 interstate to relieve traffic delays. This project was funded using TIF funds because of the future development planned for the area. (Photo provided by Pasco, Wash.)

Pasco, Wash., Public Works Department has had a busy couple of years with projects in water, wastewater and streets, and it has received national and state recognition for a couple of its projects. Director of Public Works Maria Serra shared … Continue reading →

Posted in Public Works | Tagged July 2025, public works, The Municipal

A storied setting: The Hemingway House

The Municipal Posted on July 19, 2025 by Julie YoungJune 23, 2025
No4: While visitors cannot fully enter Hemingway's study, resident cats are allowed to rest within. (Photo by Sarah Wright)

It is the most popular tourist attraction in Key West, Fla. – a stately, 3,264-square-foot Spanish colonial mansion at 907 Whitehead St. that is as storied as the man who once called the property home: American Pulitzer Prize-winning author Ernest … Continue reading →

Posted in On the Road Again | Tagged July 2025, Notable Destinations, on the road again, public works, The Municipal

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

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