Rising ocean levels and stronger storm patterns have caused coastal cities to take notice of the water they share with the earth. It’s the reason the city of Portsmouth, N.H.’s, Department of Public Works has partnered with HydroPredictions, the New … Continue reading →
From 1699 to 1780, Williamsburg, Va., was the political, cultural and educational epicenter of the American colonies. It was a place where those loyal to the English crown lived alongside patriots yearning for national autonomy. It was a place where … Continue reading →
The rainwater rewards program in Raleigh, N.C., took a moment to catch on but is now embraced in a big way. “The program is the result of a lot of forward thinking on the part of the people of Raleigh, … Continue reading →
The city of Boulder, Colo., is in charge of seven mixed-use parking garage facilities, two surface lots and three general improvement districts with over 2,500 paid and managed parking stalls. Parking garages are connected to a variety of buildings, such … Continue reading →
Revitalizing downtown, including providing more housing downtown, has been a priority for several mayors across the country, including White Plains, N.Y., Mayor Thomas Roach. Roach has been mayor of his city in Westchester County for nearly 14 years. He said … Continue reading →
Monroe, La., – emphasis on the “mon” and named for a steamboat, the James Monroe – is a city of 46,616 in the northern part of the state. Monroevians have packed a lot into their city, and one only has … Continue reading →
“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 … Continue reading →
With a plan to convert a local landfill into public green space, Logan, Utah, is turning its trash into a community treasure. The city’s environmental department, along with a $750,000 grant from Utah’s Division of Outdoor Recreation and an additional … Continue reading →
Snow removal innovation is enabling municipalities to keep public areas clear and safe with significantly less equipment, labor, maintenance, and repair Municipalities are accountable for maintaining clear roads, highways, and common areas to uphold commerce, public safety, and services amidst … Continue reading →
During his nine years working for the city, two as the public works director, Bill Thompson has seen the population of Mont Belvieu, Texas, nearly triple. It is expected to triple again in the next 10 years. An eastern suburb … Continue reading →
Concession stands are a potential way for city parks departments to earn some extra profit. However, much of that is determined by the location of the concessions and what is sold. Various cities have different ways of running concessions. Some … Continue reading →
