After starting as a utopian society in 1894, Fairhope, Ala., has since become a must-see city for artists and nature lovers. Located along Mobile Bay, the locals strive to keep the city clean and attractive for years to come. … Continue reading →
Boston, MA, United States, March 4 — Under the City of Berkeley Public Works Department, the Zero Waste Commission has signed on for the AMCS Platform to modernize and unify the entire Zero Waste operation. Berkeley, located 10 miles northeast … Continue reading →
Carmel, Ind., is a city of 92,000 that has been committed to environmental sustainability and encourages ecological responsibility throughout its community and across all of its municipal departments. In the past few years, Carmel has become the first in … Continue reading →
Economic development is necessary for any community to grow and thrive. For smaller cities, however, this can be a struggle, especially when they sit in the shadows of major metropolitan areas. In these cases, public-private partnerships like Startup Waco … Continue reading →
NORTH HIGHLANDS, CA | MARCH 3, 2021 – We are excited to announce that A.S.M.A., the Asphalt Sealcoat Manufacturers Association, has reemerged as the newly formed ASMA‐USA. This new organization was formed in 2020 to bring together manufacturers, contractors, vendors, … Continue reading →
Desperate times call for desperate measures in municipal government settings. This was true during the financial crisis of 2009, and it is true as we face unprecedented challenges such as the COVID-19 pandemic. Forsyth County, N.C., is a shining example … Continue reading →
Mill Valley Golf Course is a city-owned outdoor recreation area in California, 15 miles north of San Francisco via US 101. This 42-acre, nine-hole course is peppered with mature redwoods and surrounded by rolling hills. “It’s a stunning course,” … Continue reading →
While closing down a bridge may seem like an inconvenience, it has opened the door to numerous possibilities for one New York County. When the New York State Department of Transportation ordered Putnam County to close the Morningthorpe Avenue … Continue reading →
DriveOhio, part of the Ohio Department of Transportation, and Ohio State University have teamed up with various other organizations and businesses to work on a three-year, $5.9 million research project that began in 2018. The purpose of this study … Continue reading →
“It could never happen here.” “My city is too small.” “I would know if it was happening near me.” “It only happens in other countries.” These statements reflect common beliefs about human trafficking, but the truth is, it can … Continue reading →
In January 2020, the Casper, Wyo., Area Metropolitan Planning Organization presented a long-range transportation plan to local governing committees. This presentation was the culmination of two years of work dedicated to creating this 30-year plan, named Connecting Crossroads. In … Continue reading →
