It can be a nightmare for any neighborhood: A house or apartment complex in disrepair is ruining the block, and the landlord defies cleanup/renovation orders. Eventually, local government is tasked with taking matters into its own hands. Programs like the … Continue reading →
As budgets get stretched tighter and tighter, everyone is looking for innovative ways to complete civic projects. Civic crowdfunding is an avenue that has met with some success. Crowdfunding is defined as the practice of obtaining needed services, ideas or … Continue reading →
When it comes to preparing for, responding to and recovering from an emergency situation, proper communication between the public and private sector is the key to keeping infrastructure up and running. Across the nation, big cities and smaller municipalities have … Continue reading →
By JOHN PENSEC | Senior director of communications and public affairs, Mueller Water Products, Inc. DERON AUSTIN, PE | Director of marketing and communications, Mueller Co. LLC The physical and economic health of our cities depends on access to safe, … Continue reading →
CAPT. ARTHUR ASHLEY | Guest columnist Lexington, Ky., Fire Department The United States is protected every day on the homefront by first responders. When an incident happens, firefighters are the largest number of responders who answer the call. From fires … Continue reading →
Fire hydrants are so commonplace that they barely register in the public’s perception. But if this equipment isn’t properly maintained, it could be useless in an emergency. There are many essential tasks that require the attention of water department and … Continue reading →
It’s a worst-case scenario: A family wakes up in the middle of the night to the sound of a smoke detector blaring. Upstairs, the kids are asleep: But without hesitation, the parents rush in and get them out. Smoke is … Continue reading →
To accommodate overwhelming demand, Association proudly announces new arrangements. (MARCH 30, 2015 — PRINCETON, NJ) – NAFA‘s Fleet Excellence Awards (FLEXYs) is clearly the industry’s biggest and most important awards event. In just its third year, this year’s FLEXs have … Continue reading →
Fleet management pros put the pedal to the metal and head to Orlando PRINCETON, NJ – March 30, 2015 – NAFA, the world’s premier non-profit association for fleet professionals, expects thousands of industry professionals at its annual Institute and Expo … Continue reading →
In the ongoing pursuit of beneficial projects for a community, there are many questions to consider. What are the advantages and shortfalls? Is it financially feasible, or cost-prohibitive? Can residents and businesses be assured of minimal environmental impacts and issues? … Continue reading →
It once hosted the biggest stars, such as Elvis Presley, but it sat vacant for many years. A once-dilapidated building is now breathing new life into a city in Georgia. It’s also generating much-needed revenue for the city. The reopening … Continue reading →
