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Feb. 21, 2012

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Long way home: Sanitation crew finds woman's flushed necklace

Sanitation crew finds woman’s flushed necklace...More
Feb. 10, 2012

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Report: Recycling wastewater could increase cities' drinking water

It’s safe, the National Academy of Sciences says...More
Jan. 24, 2012

Article

American City and County

Local governments continue to put roofs over pro sports teams' heads

With the economic benefits of sports facilities up for debate, cities, counties and states are still helping teams build them....More
Jan. 13, 2012

Article

American City and County

HUD money available for revitalization projects

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced this week that it will be awarding $110 million in grants for revitalizing communities and transforming public and assisted housing....More
Jan. 1, 2012

Article

American City and County

Columbus, Ohio, centralizes building security

Central office connects security cameras, access control systems...More
Dec. 7, 2011

Commentary

Viewpoint: Building code adoption, enforcement trends suggest decreasing safety

By Ralph Dorio — Reduced attention to building codes means reduced safety for new homes and businesses....More
Dec. 2, 2011

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American City and County

Preserving history in Babylon

A photo of the completed renovation and expansion of Old Babylon Town Hall in Babylon, N.Y., into the Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall....More
Dec. 1, 2011

Article

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Los Angeles builds green, affordable homes for seniors

The apartments are part of a redevelopment of a former public housing site...More
Dec. 1, 2011

Article

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Minnesota Zoo’s makeover creates more natural habitats

The first phase of the 'Heart of the Zoo' project includes new facilities and exhibits...More
Dec. 1, 2011

Article

American City and County

America's Crown Communities 2011

The six winners of American City & County's annual awards for excellence in local government show ingenuity in tough economic times....More
Nov. 16, 2011

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Sweeping changes aim to improve Atlanta permitting

The Atlanta City Council approves a package of ordinances to make the city's building permitting process more efficient....More
Nov. 1, 2011

Article

American City and County

Green team

County connects cities to move sustainability initiatives forward....More
Nov. 1, 2011

article

American City and County

Night lights

The brightness of LED lighting in beach community's entertainment district changes with the times....More
Oct. 14, 2011

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Joplin, Mo., returning to normal after tornado

Joplin, Mo., Mayor Mike Woolston talks about the city's recovery from a massive tornado and reports that the strain on the FEMA's budget had threatened recovery funds for the city....More
Oct. 1, 2011

article

American City and County

Swimmers, on your marks

Greensboro, N.C., opened its 78,323-square-foot indoor Greensboro Aquatic Center (GAC) last month....More
Oct. 1, 2011

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Electric utilities begin delivering all-day power

Electric utilities begin delivering power to homes and appeal to women to use electricity throughout the day....More
Sep. 1, 2011

article

American City and County

Portland hits platinum

The Port of Portland, Ore., received LEED Platinum certification from the U.S. Green Building Council for its new headquarters building at Portland International Airport....More
Sep. 1, 2011

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American City and County

Ontario, Calif., opens renovated, green city hall

The new building is designed for Silver LEED certification from the U.S. Green Building Council and features numerous green building components....More
Aug. 31, 2011

article

American City and County

Oregon upgrading schools' energy efficiency

Under Oregon's new "Cool Schools" legislation, many schools will receive energy upgrades, and residents will get new jobs....More
Aug. 1, 2011

article

American City and County

Phoenix upgrades downtown transit station with ARRA funds

Phoenix unveiled its renovated Central Station Transit Center downtown last month after one year of reconstruction. Improvements at the two-acre site...More
Jul. 1, 2011

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American City and County

Dallas homeless center recognized for excellence

The Bridge Homeless Assistance Center in Dallas received the 2011 Rudy Bruner Award for Urban Excellence Gold Medal from the Bruner Foundation....More
Jul. 1, 2011

article

American City and County

Watching out for bus safety

San Diego updates its transit surveillance system to transmit video wirelessly and expand central management capabilities....More
Jun. 1, 2011

article

American City and County

Special stop signs send smart signals

Papillion, Neb., a city of about 20,500 residents just south of Omaha, recently installed Digital Stop signs that feature digital bar codes, called QR codes, to deliver information to visitors at 13 city facilities....More
Jun. 1, 2011

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American City and County

In our century

Cities work to eradicate sub-standard housing and create safer options for low-income residents....More
Jun. 1, 2011

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American City and County

Now in session

Ohio county's new courthouse showcases modern design techniques and green elements....More

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