In response to a request from homeowners who were concerned about changes to the natural landscape, the Lancaster, California (119,000), city council created the Prime Desert Woodland Preserve.
This article details efforts by two cities to construct a large park on the site of a former mine.
ICMA's Program Excellence Award for Citizen Involvement recognizes successful strategies designed to inform citizens about the local government services available to them and to...
In this report on infrastructure funding options, more than 20 funding sources or mechanisms are discussed, including bonds, impact fees, user charges, and special districts.