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New York City Parks Department Plans Two Drinking Fountains at $375,000
The Manhattan project replaces two existing fountains in Riverside Park. A presentation to Community Board 7 in October 2025 listed flood-zone rules, tree-root surveys, backflow prevention, and a new water line. The total budget reached $375,000.
Southern Manitoba municipalities face over $1 million in ditch cleanup costs after May 14 windstorm
Winds exceeding 100 km/h on May 14 moved topsoil from fields into roadside ditches across parts of southern Manitoba. Local officials report that removing the accumulated soil could cost more than $1 million in some municipalities.
Los Angeles TimesLos Angeles Has Converted 650 Streetlights to Solar This Year
A reader letter criticizes the pace of the city's streetlight upgrades. The letter also raises concerns about light color and shielding on new LED fixtures.
finance.yahoo.comSamsara Develops AI Model to Detect and Track Pothole Deterioration
Fleet management company Samsara has created an AI system called Ground Intelligence that uses existing truck cameras to identify different types of potholes and measure how quickly they worsen. The system aims to provide cities with proactive data on road conditions and other in…