Facilities
Let the sun shine down
Solar power covers energy needs for California county library....
In our century
Cities and counties open libraries to supply free access to books and educational materials for children and adults....
In our century
Cities build memorials as community buildings instead of obelisks to pay tribute to soldiers in the Great War....
Viewpoint: Taking action toward sustainability — Energy tactics and strategies for tough times
By Thomas Jensen, Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC)
Cities and counties can use low-cost tactics and strategies to build and maintain momentum in their energy efficiency programs....
Tough going
By Robert Barkin
Public works departments keep pushing to meet the demands from recession-racked communities....
Building green
By Douglas Praw
Some communities are requiring developers to use LEED-style standards for constructing residential and commercial buildings....
Green homes for government
Civic center buildings exhibit energy efficiency....
It pays to save
Agencies in Virginia's demand response program make money when they reduce energy use....
NYC Parks earns LEED Gold for restored building near Yankee Stadium
The New York City Department of Parks & Recreation received its first LEED certification for the newly restored Power House in Mill Pond Park....
Economic strengthening in 2011 signals improved government budgets
A lot of signs point to a stronger economy, according to the "Keating Report" published by our sister publication Government Product News. The 2011 Keating Report includes analysis of federal, state, and local government spending, as well as an in-depth look at public works and government construction spending....
Florida city opens consolidated police and fire complex
Sanford, Fla., celebrated the opening of its $15.8 million, 76,000-square-foot Public Safety Complex in November....
Modernizing a landmark pool
City restores historical facility while adding energy-efficient features....
In our century
As aviation takes off, cities make use of the quick mode of transportation and secure their spots on the aerial highways....
Shining up a Southern jewel
Courthouse restoration preserves Georgia landmark....
Pinellas County, Fla., Public Works Operations and Vehicle Storage Buildings
By Nancy Jackson
The Public Works Operations and Vehicle Storage Buildings in Pinellas County, Fla., was one of 6 winners of American City & County's 2010 America's Crown Communities excellence awards....
LEED green building program update open for public comment
The U.S. Green Building Council has opened up the proposed update to the LEED green building rating system for its first public comment. ...
Don't throw the Charmin!
Town hall custodian hit with tp for whistling....
PACE supporters file lawsuits against feds
By Ed Brock (edward.brock@penton.com)
Official says Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) position is 'killing' the alternative energy loans....
Massachusetts opens new green court building
The $85 million, 154,000-square-foot Fall River Justice Center, which is designed for LEED Silver certification, opened in Fall River, Mass....
Raise your glasses
County famous for its wine celebrates new Town Center....
Rethinking public works
By Jennifer Grzeskowiak
Public works departments are focusing less on plugging current holes and more on building their future communities....
Tennessee county installs solar farm at detention facility
A new solar farm will soon enable Knox County, Tenn., officials to harvest sunshine to heat water at the county's 1,036-bed detention facility....
Viewpoint: Keys to designing secure facilities
By Bobby Deitch and Stephanie Vierra
A successful building site design plan requires a multi-disciplinary approach that incorporates security into the project as early as possible to design an effectively secured site....
Governments harvest rainwater for reuse
By Michael Keating (michael.keating@penton.com)
As water conservation has become a greater concern across the country, state and local governments have begun harvesting rainwater for use in their facilities and for irrigation. Many are encouraging residents to do the same....
