THE city of Albuquerque, N.M., is currently undergoing a housing shortage for residents. Mayor Tim Keller recently launched an emergency initiative called Housing Forward in order to encourage the conversion, construction and more access to new housing for all segments … Continue reading →
After decades of planning, drafting, preparing, partnering and navigating the twists and turns along the way, the city of Dover, N.H., broke ground on the long-anticipated Cochecho River Waterfront Development project in June 2023. “It was so gratifying when they … Continue reading →
The famous line from the movie, Field of Dreams, “If you build it, he will come” is apt for cities building minor league stadiums, but it’s not just one individual or even players coming. Other investors and spectators can give … Continue reading →
Who remembers the old saying, “Use it up, wear it out, make it do or do without?” Many people take the saying to heart, using hand-me-down clothes, recycling cans and bottles, shopping in thrift stores and buying secondhand cars. But … Continue reading →
Charleston, W.Va.’s, new home construction program is really a no-brainer: Any builder that constructs a new, single-family house of less than $300,000 total cost, within the city limits, by Nov. 1, 2024, is eligible to receive $35,000 from the Charleston … Continue reading →
The Johnson City Police Department’s Handle with Care Intervention Program is going so well, that New York’s Broome County and cities within it have adopted the program, too. In 2017, Johnson City Police Chief Brent Dodge was first approached by … Continue reading →
Designed to harness the talents of Asheville, N.C., first responders, the brand-new, $14.7 million Broadway Public Safety Station was created with performance, health and safety in mind. Opened for occupancy in November 2023, this 21,800-square-foot, state-of-the-art facility is a multifunctional … Continue reading →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
