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Amid an unprecedented increase in federal spending, cities and counties stand to benefit from partnerships

The so-called “American dream” of upward mobility has more or less stagnated: Today, a...

Cities Connecting Children to Nature initiative adds 15 new cities to program

Researchers have correlated access to nature with positive impacts like lower stress and...

Historic infrastructure investment presents opportunity to improve roadway safety

Two years ago, the pandemic changed everything—remote work became normalized; the popularity...

Maywood, Calif., hits the streets for financing

Faced with the need for major street repairs and the unwillingness of local voters to increase taxes, Maywood, Calif., solved its funding problem by essentially

New York town overhauls trash service

DeWitt, N.Y., had relied upon multiple private companies to collect and haul the town’s trash for years. However, following numerous price increases,

Tips for winning the recycling race

The deadlines for recycling goals in nearly 20 states are fast approaching, and that means that hundreds of local governments are under pressure. By the

Neighborly night lights:Ball fields that don’t spill the beams

When Fort Lauderdale, Fla., decided to build fields for soccer and football at the edge of city-owned Holiday Park, officials were concerned about the

Association honors city tank designs

The Portland Cement Association, Skokie, Ill., presented Concrete Tank Awards to San Diego and Coral Springs, Fla., recognizing the cities’ attention

PUBLIC WORKS/Thin treatments extend road life and budget

In recent years, pavement preservation has become the main goal of preventive maintenance work for the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT).

City covers exposed streetlight wiring

When an informal survey of Hartford, Conn.’s streetlights revealed open hand holes in several light poles, city officials launched a 45-day project to

SNOW CONTROL/ITD adds chemical treatments to anti-icing work

The Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) sees all kinds of winter weather, from blizzards to mild frost to solid black ice. From November to March each

STREETS & HIGHWAYS/Tech-based management aids workflow

The San Diego Street Division employs a staff of about 370 workers, who are responsible for city streets as well as streetlights, storm drains, fences,

WATER SUPPLY/City gets new water source and protects salmon

Recent growth in the Pacific Northwest cities of Seattle; Portland, Ore.; and Tacoma, Wash., is threatening the region’s water supply. Tacoma is currently

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Amid an unprecedented increase in federal spending, cities and counties stand to benefit from partnerships

Cities Connecting Children to Nature initiative adds 15 new cities to program

Historic infrastructure investment presents opportunity to improve roadway safety

Maywood, Calif., hits the streets for financing

New York town overhauls trash service

Tips for winning the recycling race

Neighborly night lights:Ball fields that don’t spill the beams

Association honors city tank designs

PUBLIC WORKS/Thin treatments extend road life and budget

City covers exposed streetlight wiring

SNOW CONTROL/ITD adds chemical treatments to anti-icing work

STREETS & HIGHWAYS/Tech-based management aids workflow

WATER SUPPLY/City gets new water source and protects salmon

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