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With billions of dollars in investment and hundreds of infrastructure projects over the coming decades, cities have the ingredients in hand to be heroes for sustainability – shifting the past focus of "doing things right" to "doing the right things". Don't miss this inspiring presentation that will feature dozens of examples from cities that have incorporated sustainable purchasing and water, waste, fleet, and street initiatives.
Read MoreIn 2012, the City of Ottawa, Ontario, embarked on a $450 million renewal project to restore Lansdowne Park into a modern, urban destination for sports, entertainment, and cultural events. The project included 380,000 square feet of retail space, an 11 acre underground parking lot, new condominium and office towers, a renovated arena, and an 18 acre urban park and event space. Learn how sustainable transportation, facility, and accessibility standards were integral to the project.
Read MoreFacilitator: To be announced. Discover approaches for cooperation between community groups, local businesses, and public works departments to achieve sustainable infrastructure projects and services.
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Examine how the Town of Franklin, Massachusetts, has implemented green infrastructure solutions for groundwater withdrawal, sewer inflow and infiltration, and phosphors stormwater pollution initiatives that meet or exceed standards cost effectively.
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While transportation improvement projects have long-term benefits for the community, they can pose short-term harm for surrounding businesses. Discover how a construction mitigation and business assistance program can turn public outcries into accolades.
Read MoreSponsored by APWA's Fleet Services Committee It is no longer enough to have just mechanical experience if your ambition is to become a fleet manager. Today's fleet professionals must have skills and knowledge in business management, human resources, information technology, risk management, finance, and asset management. Get the latest information about the importance of certification, training, and pay scale development.
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With no pay incrases in over four years, and talented newer technicians feeling trapped at the bottom of the pay scale, Milwaukee implemented a new pay plan for technicians and shop personnel that allows movement to higher pay rates based on training and certifications earned by technicians. The success of the program has raised shop morale, pride, productivity, and retention of talent.
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The American Society of Civil Engineers is preparing a report that will demonstrate big ideas and trends that are changing how projects are designed and built and how problems are solved in key infrastructure sectors. As we continue to push for increased investment, we must also show innovative changes in how we approach projects. Don't miss this examination of solutions engineers are employing to get the most use of limited investment dollars.
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Discover how the APWA Accreditation process will help your agency organize its emergency management efforts to ensure compliance with both state and FEMA requirements. The City of Gainesville, FL, found the accreditation bi-annual reviews facilitated their efforts to review for conformance with new best practices or changes to existing practices as set forth by FEMA or the State.
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Sponsored by APWA's Winter Maintenance Subcommittee Winter maintenance operations require long-term thinking because actions which appear good in the short-term can actually be harmful in the long-term. Join us for this "soup to nuts" approach to winter maintenance planning. We'll feature examples for measuring operational performance and deploying sustainable practices.
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