2014 Weekly Snapshots: Fall
Every week, American City & County features unique projects from throughout U.S. communities.
- Written by Derek Prall
- 22nd September 2014
Every week, American City & County features unique projects from throughout U.S. communities.
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Gallery: Street pavement artist Jim Bachor creatively fills city potholesJim Bachor, a mosaic tile artist, has been filling potholes in Chicago and other locations with works of art. The street artist-pothole patcher has been filling blacktop chuckholes with thought-provoking and whimsical images since May, 2013. His patches display everything from celebrities, art masterpieces, flowers, patterns and more. Bachor explains the starting point for his […]
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2023 Crown Communities Award winner: Ringling Trail Complete Streets projectIn 2024, pedestrians, cyclists, scooter operators and public transit users can rely on the Ringling Trail Complete Streets initiative for safe access. The project has helped boost economic activity for surrounding areas and businesses, while elevating the overall quality of life for residents. For all of these reasons, this Sarasota, Fla. project has been selected […]
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Study ranks the 15 most walkable U.S. cities for touristsThe days are getting longer and cities across the U.S. are bracing for an influx of tourists. As sightseers break out their tennis shoes to hit the town, a recent analysis by Preply, an online language-learning marketplace, examined data from TripAdvisor and Google Maps to determine which of the country’s most-visited cities are the “most […]
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Cities-counties need to monitor fleet maintenance and carefully spend tax dollarsThe public sector faces high debt levels, stressed budgets and wide-ranging priorities, says Brian Fairweather, vice president of public sector at Uptake, a developer of fleet maintenance software used by all levels of government to help reduce maintenance costs, maximize asset lifespan and improve operational systems. Fairweather says government officials have been getting the following […]