Public Works & Utilities

Highlights

Small budget, strong security: Why Zero Trust is key to protecting critical infrastructure

Earlier this year, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), National...

How to increase climate resilience in urban areas

In the face of climate change, cities around the world are experiencing unprecedented weather...

Traverse City’s broadband project is a cautionary tale for other communities

As a former telecommunications executive who created business plans for fiber networks, I’ve...

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.

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Parks and recreation departments try new fund-raising ideas

Park directors expand their use of volunteers, launch new programs and more to maintain parks in tough financial times.

Versatile truck will appeal to police and other government agencies

Starting this month, Auburn Hills, Mich.-based Ram Truck will be offering the Ram 1500 Crew Cab 4×4 Special Service package for law enforcement and other emergency agencies through Chrysler Group Fleet sales. The Ram model features several pieces of severe-duty-adapted equipment.

EPA releases guidance on combined sewer overflows

The Environmental Protection Agency has released new guidance on overflows involving combined sewer overflows and sanitary sewer overflows.

Collaboration keeps government small in Centennial, Colo.

Centennial, Colo., interim City Manager Dave Zelenok discusses the city’s organization and method of working with multiple service providers, including lessons learned on public-private partnerships and outsourcing.

Grounds maintenance: tree leaf mulching can be good for the lawn

A leaf-mulching program may make sense for grounds maintenance managers in government. Two turf researchers from Purdue University found that mulching tree leaves may improve soil properties, thanks to increased microbial activity and water-infiltration rates. Each lawn needs to be evaluated individually, say grounds maintenance experts Zac Reicher and Glenn Hardebeck.

Electronic sensor alerts motorists to highway wildlife hazards

The Colorado Department of Transportation is testing a system that may one day replace highway warning signs that inform drivers of potential wildlife. The system, called OmniTrax from Senstar, informs motorists of the real and immediate presence of animals on the road.

Public Works & Utilities

Highlights

Small budget, strong security: Why Zero Trust is key to protecting critical infrastructure

How to increase climate resilience in urban areas

Traverse City’s broadband project is a cautionary tale for other communities

Sweeping changes aim to improve Atlanta permitting

Article

Parks and recreation departments try new fund-raising ideas

Versatile truck will appeal to police and other government agencies

EPA releases guidance on combined sewer overflows

Collaboration keeps government small in Centennial, Colo.

Grounds maintenance: tree leaf mulching can be good for the lawn

Electronic sensor alerts motorists to highway wildlife hazards

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Painless meter reading

Commemorating community

WHITE PAPERS

Industrial AMR infographic

Mechanize the Mop White Paper

3 Ways to Reduce Time-to-Hire in the Public Sector

Webinars

Navigating POTS Replacement: Public Sector Considerations

Overcoming Challenges & Creating Opportunities in Government Grant Management

How to Successfully Implement LED Streetlights in Your Hometown with Federal Funds

Podcast

Podcast: Disaster Management Symposium preview

Young Leaders Episode 4 – Cyril Jefferson – City Councilman, High Point, North Carolina

Young Leaders Episode 3 – Shannon Hardin – City Council President, Columbus, Ohio

GALLERIES

A new dashboard tracks early voting for the 2024 election. These 10 counties have cast the most votes so far

Here are the 10 most competitive rental markets in the U.S.

Cycling, recycling and green space: these are the top 10 most sustainable cities in the U.S.