Rising sea levels and major rainstorms are bringing concern to coastal communities throughout the country. Newport, R.I., is one city that is working on resiliency in the face of some difficult issues. Newport is an island community founded in 1639, … Continue reading →
History, civic pride and modern engineering all culminated in restoring the nearly 100-year-old Millpond Bridge in Ozark, Mo. Nestled by the Finley River, Ozark is a testament to the balance between preserving the past and embracing the future. According to … Continue reading →
Egg Harbor, N.J., may be a small city, but it has big plans for its trees. Thanks to councilwoman and sustainability hero Nannette LoBiondo-Galloway, the community’s tree canopy is getting some much-needed TLC in the form of a $1 million … Continue reading →
Virginia Beach, Va., is a well-known center of dining, entertainment and hotels for residents and visitors alike. It is also famous for its oceanfront, with its famous 3-mile boardwalk, the Rudee Inlet marina area, beaches perfect for swimming or surfing … 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 →
Forecasts are seldom infallible with unexpected atmospheric shifts changing expectations and plans. One must also factor in microclimates, which can see some areas more affected by winter storms than others. However, imagine having a personalized, real-time weather forecast, not just … Continue reading →
Cottage Grove, Minnesota, sits on the north shore of the Mississippi River, near the confluence of the St. Croix River. From some locations in the city, a person can see sweeping views of the river, Grey Cloud Island and the … Continue reading →
Recently, Coral Springs, Fla., became one of 24 cities selected for the Cities Forward Program. It was chosen out of 129 applications from across the United States, Latin America and the Caribbean. Of the cities selected to participate, 12 came … Continue reading →
In 2011, a monstrous winter storm swept across the U.S., raging its way from New Mexico to the East Coast, dropping anywhere from 10 inches of snow up to a maximum of 27 inches (recorded at Antioch, Ill.). Coupled with … Continue reading →
Fall across the country can be a picturesque time of year due to the beauty of the changing tree canopy. However, falling leaves can also mean a lot of work for city and town street departments. The town of Bozeman, … Continue reading →
College Park, Maryland, is encouraging University of Maryland employees and city employees to purchase a home within its limits with its homeownership program. In order to qualify, university employees must be full-time and benefits-eligible, while city employees must be full-time. … Continue reading →
