It all began in 2005 with a single parking space, a patch of turf, a bench and a potted tree. There was also a sign that read, “If you’d like to enjoy this little park, please put some coins in … Continue reading →
Dennis A. Randolph, P.E. | Guest columnist Director of Public Works, city of Grandview, Mo. Grandview, Mo., is a first-tier suburb of Kansas City, Mo., with a population of 25,290. Grandview is also an environmental justice community; with all its census tracts designated EJ … Continue reading →
Though the temperatures may be fair now, we’re betting it won’t be long before a different four-letter word will crop up as a major part of your vocabulary — at least for some members of our readership. Yep, we’re talking … Continue reading →
People tend to use the phrase “playing politics” distastefully; maybe that’s because anytime rank, title and concerns about the “greater good” come up in a conversation, you know the job’s about to become difficult. But managers of centralized municipal fleets … Continue reading →
With a comprehensive sweeper line, Schwarze Industries offers models for parking area cleaning, airport runway sweeping, street sweeping, milling cleanup and stormwater runoff management. Its new A4 Storm is a full-size sweeper in a compact, super-maneuverable package; it is also able to pick up heavy materials like its larger Schwarze municipal sweeper counterparts. Learn more at Schwarze Industries’ website, schwarze.com.
Continue reading →Toro equipment and irrigation products approved for use by all state agencies BLOOMINGTON, Minn. (August 12, 2016) – The State of Ohio and Toro have renewed a long-standing contract approving the use of Toro equipment and irrigation products by all … Continue reading →
APWA applauds U.S. House formation of public works and infrastructure caucus WASHINGTON, D.C. — In June The American Public Works Association applauded Congressman Ryan Costello (PA- 06) and Congresswoman Dina Titus (NV-01) on their formation of the U.S. House Public … Continue reading →
APWA 2016 Top Ten Public Works Leaders of the Year announced KANSAS CITY, MO. — The American Public Works Association announced in May the selection of 2016 Top Ten Public Works Leaders of the Year Award recipients. This year marks … Continue reading →
A celebration of the life of urban analyst Jane Jacobs took place in Hartford, Conn., in May as one of several enriching and educational events that characterized this year’s gathering of APWA snowfighting professionals. Hartford, one of the oldest cities … Continue reading →
In the world of fleet management, the issue of the centralization vs. decentralization raises its head cyclically. Over the past couple of decades many municipalities have centralized support services, including IT, procurement, finance and accounting — even facilities. Fleet has … Continue reading →
On one particular evening recently, I tried but failed to follow a sloppy “Contagion” story plot on prime time TV; failing miserably, I defaulted to checking the day’s top stories on my phone. Normally I’m good at scrolling past anything … Continue reading →
