Weedoo Boats: Trusted by municipalities worldwide for eco-friendly aquatic management equipment
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Needle exchange program launches through fire and EMS department
As the opioid epidemic continues, responding in a positive, life-saving way that lacks judgement toward its victims grows more vital. To address the epidemic, the firefighter paramedics of Havelock, N.C., have launched the first-ever legal syringe exchange program headed by … Continue reading →
Enhancements draw businesses to downtown Stanardsville
Since 2014, the town of Stanardsville, Va., has dedicated significant amounts of time and funding to the revitalization of the downtown corridor. While many projects have been focused on refreshing the town’s physical appearance, resident well-being, quality of life and … Continue reading →
Urban wetlands offer numerous benefits
Often when we hear about wetlands being restored or developed one thinks it’s for the conservation of wildlife, and while that might be true, the creation of wetlands has numerous benefits for cities and towns. According to the Natural Water … Continue reading →
Securing vital data within law enforcement agencies
The digital age has brought about a number of advancements in law enforcement procedures: from the way information is stored to how departments communicate. But while in many instances technology has improved the capabilities of a police department, in some … Continue reading →
A casino in your backyard?
There has been gambling in the U.S. since the beginning. Yet, over the years, how it’s regulated has varied, and the same goes for how the general public and local governments perceive it. Currently, the nation is seeing the possibility … Continue reading →
Preserving the past: Shelby earns CLG status for historic conservation
Every community has a story to tell. It may include the notable people who once called their city or town “home,” the important innovations and industries that contributed to the growth of the nation as well as the quirky claims … Continue reading →
Cities adapt building codes in response to tiny homes
One of the issues facing this tiny house craze is the various definitions of a tiny home. Some can be considered single-family homes on a single lot, others would be considered multiple-family homes on a single lot and still others … Continue reading →
Ferguson, Mo.
The straightforward monochromatic city seal for Ferguson, Mo., contains the town’s name, date of incorporation, motto — “Community of Choice” — and a representation of the railway station that started it all. The tenor of the seal reflects the no-nonsense … Continue reading →
Going out on a limb — Urban forestry takes a serious turn for the betterment of humankind
As more communities go big and go green, the focal point is more in green tech rather than green plants. Technology is sometimes easier to implement than the naturally grown products of the planet, but even trees are gaining rights … Continue reading →
Community Celebration, Fla.
Imagine a place so pristine and idyllic its signal character of perfection is also its most prominent target for criticism. Welcome to the “too good to be true” master-planned community of Celebration, Fla., population 7,427. “Town” is not exactly the … Continue reading →
Internet service becoming extra tool to draw people and businesses in
Municipality-owned internet has its pros and cons, according to Sebewaing, Mich., Light & Water Department Superintendent Molly McCoy, but given the recent governmental battle with net neutrality, the option for cities to provide open internet to residents is appealing. Nationwide … Continue reading →
New growth, stoked excitement
I can think of nothing more exciting than an empty lot being prepped for a new commercial building. It’s usually accompanied by wild speculation on what’s going in, which only builds the brewing anticipation. Of course, that thrill can be … Continue reading →
A “Community of Choice”: What does it take to attract and retain millennials?
There’s no magic bullet when it comes to cities attracting and retaining millennials, but factors like affordable housing, walkability, a vibrant arts scene and tech startups are certainly pieces of that puzzle. Look no further than the examples set by … Continue reading →
The nation’s first whole-community resilience benchmark
The Alliance for National & Community Resilience’s Community Resilience Benchmarks system will provide communities a transparent, practical and commonsense self-assessment tool to quickly and easily gauge their cross-sector resilience efforts.
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Community leaders are always on the lookout for ways in which they can take their social media platform to the next level. While they most likely have accounts on all of the major sites in addition to a central webpage, … Continue reading →
Growing fleets for growing cities: Why some cities are opting out of in-house fleet management
When keeping up with all of the tasks required for public works, organizing and managing fleets of vehicles can be difficult. Some local governments have opted to outsource their fleets while many others are still undecided on the matter or … Continue reading →
St. Augustine concentrates on resiliency in face of sea level rise
With all the topsy-turvy weather and disasters Mother Nature has generously endowed her nations with over the past year, many cities are adapting and, in cases of major flooding, turning their attention to the mostly unseen world of infrastructure. Hurricane … Continue reading →
Curbing a need for speed: How variable advisory speed limits can mean safer roads
A variable advisory speed limit could be an effective tool in reducing the number of collisions and accidents on the road, according to two experts. A VASL is a variation on posted speed limit in which regulatory posted speed limits … Continue reading →
