When city leaders in Huntington, W.Va., first learned about the “America’s Best Community” competition, they thought it would provide them with the perfect opportunity to envision a stronger future for their constituents and to create the strategy that would turn … Continue reading →
When city leaders in Huntington, W.Va., first learned about the “America’s Best Community” competition, they thought it would provide them with the perfect opportunity to envision a stronger future for their constituents and to create the strategy that would turn … Continue reading →
Washington, D.C. – Disasters can bring out the best in people. In the aftermath of Hurricanes Harvey and Irma, we have seen ordinary citizens helping evacuate people and rescue pets, sending money and supplies to help those who lost everything, … Continue reading →
One up and coming method of improving water quality is reconstructing alleys. Cities are noticing that green alleys are not only able to help reduce flooding issues, but also remove pollutants and urban runoff from stormwater so that it enters … 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 →
by BRIAN GILES | product manager, Schwarze Industries Introduced late last year, Schwarze’s new A4 Storm regenerative air sweeper packs all the street sweeper features you would expect on a full-size class 7 chassis sweeper on a smaller, more maneuverable … Continue reading →
Public works departments across the country hold annual roadeo competitions where snow removal equipment operators participate in a challenging obstacle course to prepare and train them for the upcoming winter’s onslaught. Even in warm-weather states, similar competitions are held for … Continue reading →
There are many factors that can make a city interesting and unique. For Bowling Green, Ky., one unique feature is its topography. The city lies on top of a karst system, which means there is soluble rock, commonly limestone, lying beneath the ground’s … Continue reading →
After years of decaying streetscapes, unsafe parking options and failed small-scale rehabilitation attempts, the city of Fenton, Mich., decided to fully invest in their downtown area. “The sidewalks downtown were many years old,” Daniel Czarnecki, public works director of Fenton, … Continue reading →
When the rains began to pummel much of the Central U.S. in late April and early May, community leaders in Missouri knew it was no ordinary spring shower. Within days, over 12 inches of precipitation fell and tornadoes twisted across … Continue reading →
Preparedness both within the fleet shop and workers’ homes comes a long way when disasters — natural or manmade — occur, throwing all into disorder. During his presentation at the NAFA Expo and Institute in Tampa, Fla., in April, James … Continue reading →
