Unable to find the right person for the role, the position of Schenectady, N.Y., parks and recreation director was left vacant for many years – about 20 years. Once Willie Deane moved back to the city and was available to … Continue reading →
Along the U.S.-Canadian border rests Blaine, Wash., a small town with a population of around 6,000 residents. Of its 8.43 square miles 2.80 are water, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. It is a prime location for migratory birds and … Continue reading →
The approximately 2-acre parcel of land in Palmetto, Fla., that is now Connor Park, was once a busy railroad spur and depot. Solid waste from the area was diverted into this location and pushed into the river up until 1960 … Continue reading →
Often considered to be the most significant cave of the Midwest due to its mineral formations, Cave of the Mounds near Blue Mounds, Wis., is a privately owned natural wonder that is over a million years in the making. A … Continue reading →
“Park” is a pretty broad term, and it’s more specialized than it used to be. From parks catering to four-legged friends to playgrounds specifically designed for small children, parks departments are diversifying their offerings. There’s a lot of interest in … Continue reading →
Imagine a place where lifesaving help is no more than a football field’s length away; where average citizens with CPR training could keep a fellow human being alive until professional medical help can arrive; where automatic external defibrillator machines, which … Continue reading →
An Alley Activation Program began in Huntingburg, Ind., in 2020, with the aim of improving connectivity and walkability in the city’s downtown area. Rachel Steckler, director of community development in Huntingburg, said alleyway activation was first discussed during a comprehensive … Continue reading →
Joliet, Ill., can no longer go with the flow. Faced with the prospect of a diminishing water supply, over the last few years, city leaders dove into the problem and found a solution that will keep its residents hydrated for … Continue reading →
The city of Aurora, Colo., is addressing mental health issues through a public-private partnership rooted in an evidence-based approach. The city’s mobile response team, launched in the fall of 2021, pairs UCHealth mental health clinicians with an EMT. However, Aurora’s … Continue reading →
Although it’s known to most people outside the Midwest only as the home of the Green Bay Packers NFL team, the mid-sized Wisconsin city with a small-town feel has much more to offer than pigskin. Recently voted “Best City to … Continue reading →
As an elected city council member-at-large and mayor pro tem in Odessa, Texas, Denise Swanner serves on regional boards. In September 2021, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton made a presentation to one such board stating he planned on going after … Continue reading →
