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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.

April 14, 2020

Social Distancing: The Road Less Traveled

COVID-19 has created several challenges in our daily lives. Many of these challenges will have lasting impacts on the future. Traffic engineering and transportation planning are no exception. Because of the shuttering of so many businesses, mandatory work-from-home policies, and shelter-in-place orders, automobile usage has markedly diminished. Along with the diminished traffic, new traffic

March 19, 2020

Trash it! Don’t Flush it!

As toilet paper supplies on store shelves diminished with COVID-19 concerns, we witnessed people turning to alternatives. Knowing the problems that are caused with flushing non-flushables, we put together a graphic to remind people that the only thing safe for sanitary systems is toilet paper. Keeping your sanitary systems functioning properly and efficiently should be

March 14, 2020

Top 5 Technologies Communities Can Leverage to Improve Citizen Communications

A well-informed constituent will feel engaged and involved. Communities striving to improve communications with their residents and visitors should periodically evaluate the technologies available and weigh their strengths against the community’s need. Some technologies are excellent at getting information distributed to a broad audience quickly, while others allow for interaction and multimedia applications.

March 2, 2020

HR Green Engineering Coloring Pages

Every April, local students are invited to explore a career in engineering at HR Green offices. This year, while we follow guidelines and recommendations to flatten the curve with COVID-19, we are expanding our exploration to all ages. With these custom coloring pages, you can explore engineering during your next STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics) lesson and free up some bandwidth.

February 7, 2020

HR Green Assists City of Waterloo in transitioning declining properties into Teen Center

HR Green, a professional engineering and environmental consulting firm, has assisted the City of Waterloo, Iowa in transitioning two declining commercial properties into an exciting reuse project. Clearing a former dry cleaning operation for redevelopment helped advance the construction of a $3 million Teen Center by the Boys and Girls Club of the Cedar Valley.

February 4, 2020

Building a Smart City with 5G Technology

Technology has always been linked to the evolution of cities. As governments consider opportunities for Smart City deployments, 5G networks are creating both challenges and incredible opportunities. Progressive communities are evaluating what the connected city of the future will look like and how 5G and smart infrastructure can help them thrive. What is 5G? Offering

November 15, 2019

New Lead and Copper Regulations

Lead water mains have become a significant concern nationwide as stories have made headlines warning of high concentrations of lead in drinking water. Understanding the complexities for replacing lead services lines (LSL) in a community can seem daunting. Often community leaders and stakeholders don’t understand their options for implementing an LSL replacement plan.

November 8, 2019

Making STEM fun

As one of the nation’s longest operating engineering firms, HR Green is dedicated to expanding interest in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education. However, how do we encourage students to engage with STEM education?

October 14, 2019

Supporting Women in Transportation: First WTS Iowa Chapter

It’s official, the WTS Iowa Chapter received its charter in August 2019 after 10 months of planning and coordination. The chapter’s formation was initiated by the Iowa DOT’s goal of filling anticipated vacancies and supporting women interested in pursuing a career in transportation. After Iowa DOT shared their vision, HR Green’s Senior Transportation Project Manager,

September 19, 2019

ROW Challenges from Fiber, 5G and Small Cell

Be prepared. There are several factors that have been building to create a real problem for managing your right-of-ways (ROW). These factors are related to broadband and even though they have developed in their own ecosystems, they are building and converging to make ROW management a real issue in many communities.