Networks of hidden, buried utility lines can turn projects that involve any level of excavation into nightmares. Hitting one of those lines can prove not only costly, but also hazardous for both workers and members of the public. For this … Continue reading →
In Minneapolis, Minn., there are a series of interconnected bike paths that come together to make a freeway just for pedestrians, especially those that prefer to commute without a car. This highway was developed, in part, thanks to the Non-motorized … Continue reading →
Detroit, Mich., recently implemented a new program that emphasizes the need for skilled trade workers while also urging local unions to hire Detroit residents. Aft er a great deal of discussion centered around the lack of Detroit residents in skilled … Continue reading →
Founded in 1613 by Claude de Saint-Etienne de la Tour as a small trading post, the community of Castine, Maine, is one of the oldest towns in New England. Not only does this coastal enclave of 1,300 predate the Plymouth … Continue reading →
Data derived from Geographic Information Systems is key for many municipalities and governments looking to improve the level of service they provide their community. “So, What is GIS?” posed Caitlin Dempsey, the editor of the GIS Lounge, in an article … Continue reading →
At the eastern tip of Dauphin Island, Ala., a barrier island stretching 14 miles east to west but measuring only 1 3/4 miles at its widest point, lies Fort Gaines, a rugged piece of centuries-old history. Construction on the fort, … Continue reading →
It’s a new year and there’s something about swapping calendars that creates a desire to start anew — to do something different; to be better. If you’re looking to approach city operations in a more creative manner, consider traveling abroad … Continue reading →
2018 ıs a wrap, and with the start of a new year, thoughts are likely on what needs to be done next — or on the projects that still need wrapped up. Unlike the New Year’s resolutions of average citizens, … Continue reading →
By DOUG WOOD | Guest columnist Associate Director, Grassroots Environmental Education As telecom companies get ready to roll out the next generation of wireless technology, local municipalities are facing thousands of applications for new antenna installations, many of which will be … Continue reading →
For 30 years the town of Glastonbury, Conn., had discussed the need for access to the riverfront both for first responders in case of emergency and public recreation. The town’s work to make this a reality earned it the National … Continue reading →
We’ve got the perfect quote for Iowa City, Iowa, when its stick-to-itiveness pursuit — years in the making — for a multipurpose building and park are finally completed in August 2019: “Only if you have been to the deepest valley, … Continue reading →
