Civic Minds

Director of Water Resources Jeff Carr breaks down what sets a Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) apart from other strategic planning tools and how communities can build one. From stakeholder brainstorming sessions to prioritized project lists, learn how to leverage a CIP for palpable growth. The conversation also covers utility rate studies, explaining how setting the "right rate" not only boosts reve...

Part 2 of this series continues the conversation on the most consequential piece of transportation safety: the management. Transportation safety expert Renee Whittenberger, PE dissects the variety of available plans, studies and solutions that can be utlized to improve traffic safety in communities. From comprehensive action plans to lane widening, this episode navigates what data-driven safety ma...

"Why do we need a bike lane? No one ever rides bikes here." Sound familiar? Pushback on transportation safety improvements is one of the most persistent and pervasive challenges in public infrastructure planning. In Part 1 of this series, safety expert Renee Whittenberger debunks common misconceptions around roadway and pedestrian safety and offers actionable safety improvements. Whether you're na...

Parks are essential community assets that shape quality of life, connection and economic value. In this episode, EDG Park Development Specialist, Tom James, explores what thoughtful park planning looks like in practice, the processes that guide it and how to prepare for the unexpected challenges that will invariably arise along the way.