Public Works & Utilities

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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...

As cyber threats evolve, cities and counties need to safeguard staffers’ mobile devices

No question, more local governments are facing cyber threats in 2024, says Tim LeMaster, vice...

Building smarter, stronger communities with an AI-enhanced government workforce

There are an estimated 20.3 million public sector employees in the United States, representing a...

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Atlanta establishes country’s largest ‘food forest’

In an effort to improve access to fresh produce, Atlanta’s city council approved the construction of a “food forest” – the first of its kind in Georgia, and the largest of its kind in the country. The 7.1 acre space – currently a vacant property – will feature fruit-bearing trees, shrubs and vines as well […]

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Renewable power plays

Faced with many roads to tapping into renewable energy, some governments are trailing off beaten paths to bring it to their communities

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Ohio county sues federal agency over Lake Erie water quality

Lucas County, Ohio, is suing the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for not addressing chronic algae blooms that have affected Lake Erie’s water quality since 1995. Lake Erie provides drinking water to over 11 million people, but runoff pollution causes frequent algae or cyanobacteria blooms, according to Grist. The blooms can make the water toxic […]

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Don’t overlook freight-related emissions in your climate action plans

Day in and day out, trucks deliver all kinds of goods to offices, retail stores, warehouses, and homes. Their activity touches issues that are essential to the livability and economy of America’s communities, including clean air and the efficient movement of people, vehicles, and cargo. Most municipal and regional climate initiatives focus on passenger cars […]

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Recycling plant’s closure forces nearby governments to suspend recycling services

A Tennessee recycling plant’s closure has adversely affected the recycling efforts of local governments across Tennessee and Virginia. On March 15, Tri-Cities Waste Paper (TCWP) in Kingsport, Tenn., closed its doors, marking the last recycling facility in its area that handled plastic and paper recycling for local governments, the Bristol Herald Courier reports. TCWP’s parent […]

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Building codes fights fires

The need for local governments to plan for a more resilient and sustainable future has never been so urgent. The devastating Camp Fire in Butte County, California, burned over 153,000 acres, and destroyed more than 17,000 structures, including 13,972 homes. Drought affecting the Southwest has taken its toll on water supplies, forcing cities to change […]

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The art of transformation

Publicly-run mural programs are fighting blight, creating identity and fostering community in cities

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The invisible asset

Unless local leaders start prioritizing the upkeep of our nation’s drinking water infrastucutre, we might wake up in the future to find the taps have run dry.

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Public works crews clear record amounts of snow in first few weeks of new year

In the three weeks since the new year began, public works crews across the country have worked feverishly to clear large amounts of snow from their cities’ streets. So far, Salida, Colo., public works crews have plowed 160 miles of roads and five miles of trails, according to The Mountain Mail. In Mexico, Mo., public […]

City governments offer federal employees aid as shutdown drags on

As the longest government shutdown in U.S. history continues with no sign of abating, city governments are stepping up to help federal employees in coping with their paychecks being suspended. Boston Public Works Department employees and volunteer citizens have begun cleaning up trash at federal sites throughout the city, Curbed Boston reports. Being a hub […]

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Public Works & Utilities

Highlights

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

As cyber threats evolve, cities and counties need to safeguard staffers’ mobile devices

Building smarter, stronger communities with an AI-enhanced government workforce

Article

Atlanta establishes country’s largest ‘food forest’

Article

Renewable power plays

Article

Ohio county sues federal agency over Lake Erie water quality

Commentary

Don’t overlook freight-related emissions in your climate action plans

Article

Recycling plant’s closure forces nearby governments to suspend recycling services

Commentary

Building codes fights fires

Article

The art of transformation

Article

The invisible asset

Article

Public works crews clear record amounts of snow in first few weeks of new year

City governments offer federal employees aid as shutdown drags on

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