Public Works & Utilities

Highlights

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...

Article

Pets get fast heat relief at New Jersey shelter

When the air conditioning broke down at an Ocean City, N.J., animal shelter this past July, a U.S. Communities cooperative agreement helped expedite installation of rented A/C units so a variety of stray pets stayed comfortable.

Article

A parking lot goes from environmental culprit to eco-partner

St. Clair Shores, Mich.’s new lot reduces the amount of contaminant-bearing stormwater dumped into Lake St. Clair by 95,000 gallons per rain event.

Article

Colorful LEDs highlight city landmark

Quincy, Ill. decided to bring the luster back to the Bayview Bridge through a lighting scheme that would highlight the architectural beauty of the bridge without creating maintenance issues and energy cost.

Article

Michigan capital files zoning records lawsuit against neighboring Lansing Township

Lansing, Mich. is suing the nearby Lansing Township over a 2015 moratorium that the mayor says cost the city several million dollars.

Article

Driving big data

By helping local governments work smarter, telematics systems are saving time, money and lives.

Article

Smarter streetlights

Upgrading streetlights to smart LEDs is a no-brainer.

Commentary

Reinventing for future infrastructure needs

George Wang, a professor of construction management at East Carolina University explains where local leaders should focus in addressing infrastructure needs.

Article

Cities resume fluoridating water after hiatuses

Health benefits, state requirements and new equipment have led several cities to resume fluoridating their water after hiatuses.

Article

UNESCO-designated localities react to U.S. withdrawal decision

The Trump Administration’s announcement that the U.S. will withdraw from the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has drawn reactions from cities that carry UNESCO designations.

Article

More government workers are using standing desks at the office (with related video)

Look for more government staffers to rely on standing desks in the future, says Jason McCann, VARIDESK CEO.

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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

Pets get fast heat relief at New Jersey shelter

Article

A parking lot goes from environmental culprit to eco-partner

Article

Colorful LEDs highlight city landmark

Article

Michigan capital files zoning records lawsuit against neighboring Lansing Township

Article

Driving big data

Article

Smarter streetlights

Commentary

Reinventing for future infrastructure needs

Article

Cities resume fluoridating water after hiatuses

Article

UNESCO-designated localities react to U.S. withdrawal decision

Article

More government workers are using standing desks at the office (with related video)

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