This past March, the National Recreation and Park Association, in coordination with the office of Congressman Earl Blumenauer (D-Ore.), raised the rallying call to protect federal funding that supports many local public parks and recreation agencies nationwide. As the surface … Continue reading →
NASTT’s Introduction to Trenchless Technology Short Course is modeled for industry newcomers and for those interested in a refresher course on trenchless methodologies. This 4-part training is presented in two sections: Rehabilitation – June 26 and Aug. 8 New Installation … Continue reading →
Zero waste is a new planning approach for the 21st century that seeks to redesign the way that resources and materials flow through society. The zero waste idea is both a back-end solution that maximizes recycling and minimizes waste, and … Continue reading →
“Paper or plastic?” Soon the question may become obsolete due to the growing trend of banning plastic bags in cities, states and even countries. Over 70 cities in the U.S. have banned or are planning to ban plastic bags from … Continue reading →
BY MARGUERITE DUFFY The Municipal Mayor Greg Ballard understands public service and doing the right thing. Before becoming mayor of Indianapolis he spent the majority of his career in the U.S. Marine Corps, retiring as a lieutenant colonel after 23 … Continue reading →
In 2009, Elkhart, Ind., the recreational vehicle capital of the world, became the poster child for a recession that still lingers in several sectors of the national economy. The downturn hit the city early and hard. Almost simultaneously, a state … Continue reading →
The state of Ohio has committed to implementing a tenfold boost in the speed of its broadband network, which will benefit research and job-creating assets statewide, Gov. John Kasich believes. Kasich made the announcement in February during his annual State … Continue reading →
Demographics are a moving target. And with municipal revenues struggling more than ever to meet their residents’ needs, one option that’s on the table is the privatization of wastewater facilities. Michael Healey, chairman of the Water Resources Management Committee for … Continue reading →
The increasing versatility of LEDs is plowing inroads to municipal infrastructures the world over. LED stands for light-emitting diode — a semiconductor light process that’s radically different from traditional light processes including incandescence, florescence and sodium vapor. LED lights consume … Continue reading →
