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The events associated with COVID-19 are unprecedented. As we all work to respond to the pandemic as best we can, cities across the country have been quick to develop underlying policies that address municipal service delivery. We have collected a running list of action points – in no particular order – that you may wish to consider as you contemplate your next steps.

July 7, 2021

Redefining “Complete Streets”

Current trends in transportation and community planning are expanding the discussion beyond safety and level of service into areas such as equity and environmental justice, climate change, and maximizing the street’s footprint for non-transportation functions. Here are three key considerations that are leading to an evolving definition of Complete Streets.

June 29, 2021

Leveraging Federal Funding to Solve the Digital Divide – A Step-by-Step Guide

As communities begin to envision their new, post-pandemic normal, a key part of most strategies is the development of new approaches to improve broadband services. The Treasury Department published clarifying FAQs last week related to the use of ARPA funding to expand broadband services.

June 15, 2021

Conquer Potholes with Pavement Management

Every community has different needs, funding situations, political structures, and approaches to handling roadway maintenance. That is why HR Green specifically tailors each Pavement Management Plan to our client’s individual needs and situations. Apply the right treatment, to the right pavement, at the right time.

June 10, 2021

The Race to Broadband Infrastructure: America’s Next Challenge

It is estimated that as many as 42 million Americans lack high-speed internet service. While millions more have it, because of heavy usage or poor network design, it is far from “high speed.” One major impact of the pandemic is that it has shown there is a clear need for strong and resilient infrastructure.

May 4, 2021

6 Ways COVID-19 Has Changed Engineering

Large public and private construction projects have been deeply affected by the pandemic but getting back to “normal” might look a little different. Going forward there are shifts in behavior that have led to changes in land entitlements, planning, and engineering. Here are six ways planners and engineers will have to think differently as the world gets back to normal.

March 23, 2021

Choosing the Right Water Storage for Your Community is an Important Decision

Nearly every community has one, emblazoned with the town’s name and towering above the community. A water tower often becomes a symbol of a municipality but for those who supervise and secure important infrastructure, the water tower is an important piece of equipment providing clean water to hundreds of thousands of residents.

March 12, 2021

Resilient Engineering: 6 Tips to Maximize Your Engineering Budget

Keeping your public works infrastructure resilient when facing challenges like a limited supply of dollars or unexpected repairs caused by long-deferred maintenance is both a science and an art. Here are six ways to get a good grip on budget management by focusing on stretching that seemingly inflexible wallet.

March 2, 2021

COVID Relief Details: Four Steps You Can Take to Prepare

No doubt you have been following the movement in Washington related to the latest COVID-19 relief, known as the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. The current draft has local governments receiving $130 billion, equally divided between municipalities and counties. This equates to $65 billion for municipalities allocated to all 19,000 cities, towns, and villages in the nation.

February 15, 2021

Celebrating National Engineers Week!

Help the next generation explore a career in engineering! With these custom coloring pages, you can explore engineering during your next STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics) lesson.

December 21, 2020

Solving Repetitive Flooding in a Historic, Re-Developing Area Next Door to Downtown Houston

The Build Houston Forward Initiative (formerly ReBuild Houston) is the City of Houston’s voter approved pay-as-you-go plan to rebuild drainage and street infrastructure. Its goal is to improve the quality of life and mobility for residents through the reconstruction and proper maintenance of drainage and street improvements. From daily repairs like fixing potholes, to major