Built to Last: 25 Years of Fabric Building Services
“Over the past 25 years, the Fabric Building Division at Greystone Construction has earned the trust of hundreds of cities, counties, municipalities, DOTs (departments of transportation) and private firms, and has covered over 2,000,000 square feet of salt piles with … More from our cover sponsor →
International Peace Garden promotes a better world
Located along the United States-Canadian border between Dunseith, N.D., and Boissevain, Manitoba, the International Peace Garden is one of North America’s most symbolic and stunning living attractions. With nearly 2,400 acres of indoor and outdoor displays, hiking trails and a … Continue reading →
Ocean City pilots cross-training program to recruit EMTs
What does cross-training mean to you? If you think it’s only hours spent working out in the gym, think again. Although physical strength and endurance are definitely required, Ocean City, Md., has formed a new part-time firefighter recruitment program wherein … Continue reading →
City departments unite for safety in award-winning radio project
In our modern society, communication has become indispensable, with cell phones putting us in constant contact with others. When those seemingly necessary devices lose signal or cut out in the middle of conversations, it can cause massive frustration. But when … Continue reading →
Optimize fire safety programs with good hydrant care
Fire hydrants are a critical piece of every city’s infrastructure. While they spend most of their time idle, firefighters depend on their operation to save lives and property. Water operators can extend the life of hydrants through correct installation, regular … Continue reading →
Norman, Oklahoma, remodels bank into transit center
Four and a half years ago, the public transportation system of Norman, Okla., underwent a change in management from private – run by a university – to municipal, as the university wanted to shift its focus to exclusively campus transit. … Continue reading →
Dilapidated buildings: Save money by codifying a short route to solutions
They can be seen by all who travel to cities large and small around the country. They may be boarded up, have a “Condemned” sign in the yard or just generally look neglected and dilapidated. They are the scourge of … Continue reading →
Florida city selected for international collaboration on sustainability
Recently, Coral Springs, Fla., became one of 24 cities selected for the Cities Forward Program. It was chosen out of 129 applications from across the United States, Latin America and the Caribbean. Of the cities selected to participate, 12 came … Continue reading →
Evansville, Indiana, finds a good fit in skate park
Evansville, a city nestled in southwestern Indiana, welcomed a new addition to its recreational landscape in December. Sunset Skatepark, a public-private partnership, has already proven itself to be a community asset and a gathering space for skateboard enthusiasts as well … Continue reading →
Overland Park, Kansas, unrolls new winter strategy
In 2011, a monstrous winter storm swept across the U.S., raging its way from New Mexico to the East Coast, dropping anywhere from 10 inches of snow up to a maximum of 27 inches (recorded at Antioch, Ill.). Coupled with … Continue reading →
Bozeman, Montana, takes a fresh approach to leaves
Fall across the country can be a picturesque time of year due to the beauty of the changing tree canopy. However, falling leaves can also mean a lot of work for city and town street departments. The town of Bozeman, … Continue reading →
Male mentorship program meets a need in Huntsville
When Dorianne Johnson moved back to Huntsville, Ala., and took over as the Huntsville Parks and Recreation superintendent of community services in December 2021, she spent her first few months out in the parks talking with youth in the community. … Continue reading →
The Municipal Top 10: Most caring cities in the United States
What is a caring city? For starters, it’s a place where the residents have a track record of actively looking for those around them who lack the basic necessities, such as the ill, lonely, elderly or low-income. Caring “can be … Continue reading →
Infrastructure key to electric vehicle success
If the goal is to reduce carbon emissions and have more electric vehicles on the road, having the infrastructure in place to support these goals is key. One city that has taken strides in that direction is the city of … Continue reading →
Madison incorporates sustainability goals into fleet services building
When the new $33 million Madison, Wis., fleet services building debuted in late 2022, it had already gleaned accolades for what it promised to do. The 116,000-square-foot building is home to the city’s maintenance shops, administrative offices, a conference room, … Continue reading →
Lubbock’s apprentice CDL program boosts solid waste department numbers
In order to aid in bridging the supply and demand gap in the solid waste management department, the city of Lubbock, Texas, has created an apprenticeship program for employees while they get their commercial driver’s licenses. According to Brenda Haney, … Continue reading →
Bringing fleet maintenance back in-house
Colorado Springs, Colo., opted to bring its fleet of 5,000 vehicles back in-house and has hired dozens of workers to do so. It all happened according to plan and began right on time, Jan. 1 of this year. How did … Continue reading →
Driving EV adoption through fleet automation
The transition towards sustainable transportation has gained significant momentum in recent years, and electric vehicles (EVs) stand at the forefront of this shift. Organizations across the globe are recognizing the long-term environmental and economic benefits of EVs, and many are … Continue reading →
San Antonio welcomes bike path to streetscape
Texas is one of our country’s biggest states, and they do nothing in a small way. San Antonio, the seventh largest city in the United States, proved that again when it undertook a bike lane project for its Avenue B … Continue reading →
