Cities of 5,000 and smaller in Iowa have been given an unique opportunity to address abandoned commercial and public structures through the Iowa Department of Natural Resource’s Derelict Building Grant Program, which was established in 2011. This program offers the … Continue reading →
Modern, updated codes will help strengthen Jamaica’s infrastructure in light of recent natural disasters Kingston, Jamaica – The International Code Council (ICC) and the Bureau of Standards Jamaica (BSJ) recently signed a milestone memorandum of understanding to update Jamaica’s building codes. … Continue reading →
Applications are due by Wednesday, October 25 Washington, D.C. – Volunteer opportunities are available on several distinguished International Code Council (ICC) Standards Consensus Committees. Committee members play a key role in the codes and standards development process and are integral … Continue reading →
The privatization of public spaces, or POPS, can present a benefit to municipalities and the public at large, under certain conditions. In the context of cities and towns, POPS are small plazas, arcades and other outdoor and indoor spaces that … Continue reading →
Parks are an important center of the community. While they can add more value to surrounding properties, they also enrich neighborhoods and invest in communities, building bonds that make a town, a home. Parks bring tourism and impact an area’s … Continue reading →
ClearSpan announced a new line of Pre-Engineered Buildings today. Last week the company said that time was running out for customers looking to install a building before winter, but this new line of buildings will help more customers complete their … Continue reading →
Cary Glickstein | Guest columnist Mayor of Delray Beach, Fla. with Ana Puszkin-Chevlin | Guest columnist Sustainability O fficer, Delray Beach, Fla. Well before “shop local” stickers appeared in the storefront windows, Delray Beach leaders understood that “localism” — the … Continue reading →
Give a big shout-out to White Plains, N.Y., for going for the gold and beyond where clean energy is concerned. Last May, White Plains — population 58,035 in 2014 — was designated a Clean Energy Community by the New York … Continue reading →
One of the leading Metro-Atlanta communities in green energy and environmental sustainability is the just over 20,000 person city of Decatur, Ga. In recognition of this accomplishment, the city has received a number of accolades, including being one of the … Continue reading →
Embracing solar energy is a theme that has been building speed across various states and countries around the world. While green technology is always adapting, the most opportune time to take initiative in creating a green infrastructure is now — … Continue reading →
What started as an effort to improve the city for its residents has led to national recognition and a way of life for members of the Coon Rapids, Minn., community. The city was awarded the American Public Works Association’s Sustainability … Continue reading →
