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Programming reboot: North Charleston relaunches a revamped Artist-In-Residence program

The Municipal Posted on December 22, 2024 by Julie YoungNovember 21, 2024
Shayn Green shows off some of her artwork as North Charleston’s Artist-in-Residence. Although the city had a yearlong project in the past, it has revamped the program so it will be a quarterly tenure and showcase a variety of artists, like Green, who can engage with the community while creating their own original works in the city’s studio space. (Photo provided by North Charleston, S.C.)

Everyone knows that public art adds social, cultural and economic value to a community. That is why the city of North Charleston, S.C., has rebooted and reimagined its Artist-in-Residence (AIR) program with a quarterly residency that will offer the public … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged artists, december 2024, municipal management, The Municipal, youth program

Arlington, Texas, completes improvement project ahead of 2026 World Cup

The Municipal Posted on December 4, 2024 by Julie YoungNovember 21, 2024
Arlington, Texas - March 30, 2022: City of Arlington sign with logo (shutterstock.com)

Thanks to a $1.7 million mill and overlay project on an aging section of Randol Mill Road, the drive to the 2026 FIFA World Cup is now a lot smoother. Red street rehab According to Sidney Kelly, assistant director of … Continue reading →

Posted in Streets, Highways, & Bridges | Tagged december 2024, municipal management, streets highways & bridges, The Municipal

Bucher Municipal: Soaring high to deliver your best street sweeping solution

The Municipal Posted on December 2, 2024 by Matt StarnesNovember 21, 2024

Bottom line, you need the best street sweeper for your street sweeping program. Whether you are a small municipality, regional airport or contractor buying your first street sweeper or if you are a large city, airport or conglomerate buying your … Continue reading →

Posted in Featured Articles, Municipal Management, On the cover | Tagged bucher municipal, december 2024, features, municipal management, on the cover, The Municipal

Wilmington, N.C., makes heavy investments in its future

The Municipal Posted on December 1, 2024 by Danielle LundNovember 21, 2024
A cyclist enjoys of one of Wilmington, N.C.’s, bike trails. Citizens have consistently rated traffic and the need for a more robust citywide trail network as priorities for the city. (Photo provided by Wilmington, N.C.)

The city of Wilmington, N.C., is undertaking multiple ambitious projects to enhance transportation, address flooding and expand community resources. With a focus on improving traffic flow, pedestrian safety and recreational spaces, these developments aim to elevate the quality of life … Continue reading →

Posted in Streets, Highways, & Bridges | Tagged november 2024, streets highways & bridges, technology, The Municipal

Not such a secret anymore: Papillion, Neb.

The Municipal Posted on November 25, 2024 by Janet PattersonNovember 19, 2024
Papillion, Neb., was incorporated in 1870 and has grown incrementally with nearby Omaha, the state’s largest city.

On the southern edge of the Omaha metropolitan area and just a stone’s throw from the Iowa state line sits Papillion, Neb., named one of Money Magazine’s Best Places to live several times in the last 10 years. What makes … Continue reading →

Posted in City Profile | Tagged city profile, november 2024, technology, The Municipal

Lightning suppression devices prevent strikes on critical city buildings

The Municipal Posted on November 18, 2024 by Nicholette CarlsonOctober 31, 2024
The city of Cape Canaveral, Fla., has installed five lightning suppression devices, with a sixth on the way, in order to protect all critical city buildings and areas. (Photo provided by the city of Cape Canaveral, Fla.)

Lightning strikes constitute a serious risk in Florida because of its unique geography. The state has even been named the lightning capital of the U.S., according to the National Weather Service. Specifically, the area between Titusville and Tampa Bay tends … Continue reading →

Posted in Technology, Uncategorized | Tagged november 2024, technology, The Municipal

Cradle of America hosts historic Thanksgiving parade

The Municipal Posted on November 14, 2024 by Beth Anne Brink-CoxOctober 30, 2024
Plymouth, Mass.’s, Thanksgiving parade would not be complete without the Mayflower. (Photo provided by America’s Hometown Thanksgiving Celebration)

Many people remember watching holiday parades on TV on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. Maybe they still do. Well, there’s a parade to end all parades that some people have not heard of before. It is streamed … Continue reading →

Posted in Holiday | Tagged holiday, november 2024, technology, Thanksgiving, The Municipal

Mont Belvieu public works plans ahead for city’s growth

The Municipal Posted on October 25, 2024 by Nicholette CarlsonOctober 8, 2024
One of the more unique experiences of the public works department recently was when they were called in to assist with the removal of an almost 12-foot alligator from a drainage ditch near a busy road. Given the size of the animal, the parks and wildlife department were unable to handle it on their own. The department had to get creative and brought in their grapple truck to pick up the alligator and contain it safely for the parks and wildlife department. (Photo provided by the Mont Belvieu, Texas, Public Works Department)

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 →

Posted in Public Works | Tagged October 2024, public works, The Municipal

History of Rome comes together in downtown space

The Municipal Posted on October 23, 2024 by Janet PattersonOctober 8, 2024
Among the additions to the West Dominick Street Art Walk, is an three-panel bronze and copper installation recalling the Great Carry, an overland continuation of the Erie Canal which started in Rome. (Photo provided by Rome, N.Y.)

What was once a blighted urban area in Rome, N.Y., is shaping the future with art and innovation. Recalling the history of the Leatherstocking Country made famous by American writer James Fenimore Cooper, planners and residents are blending themes of … Continue reading →

Posted in Streets, Highways, & Bridges | Tagged October 2024, streets highways & bridges, The Municipal

Fleet service moves in-house at Sandy Springs

The Municipal Posted on October 21, 2024 by Beth Anne Brink-CoxOctober 8, 2024
Two technicians work on the city vehicles. (Photo provided by Sandy Springs, Ga.)

Sandy Springs, Ga., is a relatively young city, approaching its 20th birthday. Despite its youth, it is embarking on a project to exercise more control over its municipal fleet by bringing maintenance of that fleet in-house. To achieve proper fleet … Continue reading →

Posted in Fleet Service & Management | Tagged fleet, fleet service & management, October 2024, The Municipal

Rechanneled stream is centerpiece for blooming bio habitat

The Municipal Posted on September 19, 2024 by Julie YoungSeptember 3, 2024
Biological monitoring at Springbrook Gardens.

When the city of Mentor, Ohio, acquired the nearly 60-acre property at 6776 Haisley Road from the Schultz family in 2014, the plan was to transform what was once a commercial plant nursery into a favorite spot for wildlife and … Continue reading →

Posted in Parks & Environmental Services | Tagged parks & environmental services, September 2024, The Municipal

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