After the local Walmart moved to a different location within the city, McAllen, Texas, was left with a vacant big-box store. In 2007, a citywide survey was done on the vacant space and the direction the city wanted to go … Continue reading →
Pollinators, particularly the at-risk monarch butterfly species, play a critical role in our ecosystem. But what happens when infrastructure gets in the way? Sometimes the results can be detrimental for life that depends on biodiversity. Monarchs cannot survive without milkweed; … Continue reading →
The topic of immigration in the United States has been center stage for the last two years with talks of closing our borders and revamping our immigration policies. But despite the negative rhetoric, studies have shown that immigrants to the … Continue reading →
What does Hispanic outreach look like? If you ask Hood River, Ore., Mayor Paul Blackburn, it’s a very active, engaged and dynamic activity. Blackburn has seemed to crack the code when it comes to reaching this group in an effective … Continue reading →
Stacie Anaya may have little in common with actress Amy Poehler, but as the director of parks and recreation for Lewisville, Texas, she does feel a certain kinship to the comedienne’s former role. “In some ways, you could say that … Continue reading →
Pests, such as rodents and geese, have become problems in urban areas that municipalities have been grappling with for years. While pest control tends to fall under the parks department purview, other city agencies are also responsible for pests in … Continue reading →
The Scottish heritage of Glasgow, Ky., is evident in its name, celebrations and seal, which features the silhouette of a bagpiper against a backdrop of stars and stripes. Founded in 1799 as the county seat of Barren County, the city … Continue reading →
By RICHARD HADLEY | Chairman, Board of Supervisors, Cranberry Township, Pa. In a preamble to the blog our township has maintained for the past eight years, there’s a statement that says “No level of government has more impact on daily … Continue reading →
Theodore Koch, founder of Clara City, was born in the Netherlands in 1854. An exemplary student, he mastered four languages before his formal education was cut short for lack of funds. After that, the energetic and frugal entrepreneur schooled himself … Continue reading →
Franklin, Tenn., experienced phenomenal population growth 25 years ago. The city doubled in size from 1990 to 2000, and grew half again as large over the next 10 years. Between 1990 and 2010, it tripled its population from 20,000 to … Continue reading →
In September the National Recreation and Park Association hosted its 50th Anniversary Conference in Las Vegas giving professionals the opportunity to network, learn and look forward to developing the exciting parks of tomorrow. This professional metropolitan organization, which has been … Continue reading →
