Utilities: Page 62

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    It’s a dangerous job…

    Public works professions are some of the most dangerous jobs available, but some cities are working hard to mitigate these risks.

    By Derek Prall • Nov. 17, 2014
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    Standards to compare cities

    The Geneva-based International Organization for Standardization recently released a codified set of standards with which to compare cities.

    By Derek Prall • Nov. 12, 2014
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    Texas Tunnel

    Austin’s wastewater tunnel alleviates sewer stress

    By Erin Greer • Oct. 20, 2014
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    10 quick tips for generator maintenance

    Dale Gabrielse, training manager at Subaru Industrial Power Products, offers 10 quick tips for generator maintenance.

    By Dale Gabrielse • Sept. 19, 2014
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    Charlotte ‘pay as you throw’ hopes to cut costs, increase recycling

    By having residents pay for the garbage they produce rather than paying a flat fee, Charlotte, N.C., hopes to encourage recycling and cut solid waste spending.

    By Derek Prall • Aug. 26, 2014
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    Community development districts are a fast-growing form of special district, says the Census Bureau (with related video)

    According to Steve Owens of the U.S. Census Bureau, community development districts are a fast-growing form of special district in the U.S.

    By Michael Keating • Aug. 7, 2014
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    Southeastern megalopolis – the present path of urban sprawl

    Unless land usage policies change, sprawl could create a giant contiguous urban landscape stretching from Atlanta to Raleigh, N.C., scientists from the North Carolina State University and U.S. Department of Interior's Southeast Climate Science Center say.

    By Derek Prall • Aug. 6, 2014
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    Overdeveloped?

    Editor's note: This article was originally published in American City & County, which has merged with Smart Cities Dive to bring you expanded coverage of city innovation and local government. For the latest in smart city news, explore Smart Cities Dive or sign up for our newsletter.Two genera...

    By Derek Prall • May 7, 2014
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    DSNY: the unsung heroes of 9-11

    Rarely do sanitation workers share the spotlight with fire, police and rescue workers after a disaster, but Dennis Diggins, former New York Department of Sanitation superintendent, says his workers were key movers in the recovery efforts immediately after 9-11.

    By Derek Prall • May 5, 2014
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    Durable fabric structure houses farmers market (with related video)

    The Central New York Regional Market Authority has opened a new multipurpose facility in Syracuse, N.Y., for its year-round farmers market and other events. The facility is a hybrid fabric-steel structure.

    By Michael Keating • April 22, 2014
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    Audit finds Modesto, Calif., public works department lacking

    The public works department of Modesto, Calif., is plagued by low morale, high turnover and poor leadership.

    By Derek Prall • April 9, 2014
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    A minute with…Natalie Meeks

    A minute with...Natalie Meeks, PE, Anaheim, Calif., Public Works Director.

    By Erin Greer • Feb. 18, 2014
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    Geofoam serves as soil substitute in Windy City park project (with related video)

    Construction crews in Chicago have built a signature outdoor space in the middle of the Windy City’s downtown. Park designers specified expanded polystyrene (EPS) geofoam as a durable, yet ultra-lightweight fill alternative at the site.

    Feb. 18, 2014
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    Detectors aim to eliminate urine odors in train stations

    Atlanta’s transit agency, MARTA, is installing urine detection devices in its stations to keep elevators clean and urine-free.

    Feb. 13, 2014
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    California recycling law hurts the homeless

    Sometimes small legislative tweaks can have major repercussions.

    By Derek Prall • Nov. 13, 2013
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    Frost belt losing population, experts ask why

    In recent years people have been fleeing Northeastern states such as New York, New Jersey and Connecticut and moving to places like Virginia, North Dakota and Texas. Experts ask why people would move from states with high levels of per capita income to places with lower levels of prosperity.

    By Derek Prall • Nov. 6, 2013
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    Local governments have mobilized for leaf pickup (with related video)

    As cities mobilize for leaf pickup, here is information on leaf-collection technology and processes.

    Oct. 30, 2013
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    Water Tunnel No. 3 opens in New York City

    After 40 years of work, Water Tunnel No. 3 will provide redundancy for the city’s water supply, increasing water security.

    By Derek Prall • Oct. 27, 2013
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    Hamtramck recycling facility automates operations, cuts waste down to zero

    The Hamtramck, Mich., Recycling and Transfer Station drastically increased productivity through automation while cutting down on waste.

    By Derek Prall • Oct. 7, 2013
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    ‘Pastafarian’ wins battle with DPS to wear colander-helmet in ID photo

    A Texas man was allowed to wear pasta strainer in ID photo, after claiming the kitchen utensil is religious headgear.

    By Derek Prall • Aug. 28, 2013
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    Seattle shooting ignites debate on bulletproof buses

    The shooting of a Kings County, Wash., bus driver has residents asking why bus drivers aren't protected by bulletproof glass.

    By Derek Prall • Aug. 21, 2013
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    Nebraska power district upgrades dredging capabilities (with related video)

    The Loup River Public Power District recently replaced its 75-year-old dredge with a new dustpan dredge, the Pawnee II. The new electric-powered dredge has computer-based technology.

    By Michael Keating • Aug. 21, 2013
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    Proper cleaning is essential to turf maintenance equipment

    Proper equipment cleaning practices can prevent many time-consuming and costly repairs during the lifetime of mowers and other turf gear.

    By Adam Slick • July 29, 2013
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    Publicly financed stadiums: economic boost or financial drain?

    Should new sports venues be publicly financed? American City & County explores the potential positive and negative economic impacts of a new stadium funded by the public dollar.

    By Taylor Skaggs • July 3, 2013
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    What you need to know about refrigerated trailers

    GPN's Michael Keating discusses refrigerated trailers, also know as reefers, with Jeff Weaver, vice-president of sales and marketing at Ervin Equipment.

    June 26, 2013