In Office: Issue No. 11
Shielding Communities With Proactive Solutions
Infrastructure challenges are often addressed reactively—but what if we could shield our communities before disaster strikes? In this issue, we explore strategies and technologies that fortify municipalities against both natural and man-made threats.
Proactive measures are already making an impact. In Charlotte, NC, storm drainage infrastructure improvements are mitigating potential flooding. When Hurricane Helene rendered the Town of Lake Lure’s wastewater treatment plant inoperable, swift collaboration restored operations—demonstrating the power of partnership.
Preparation extends beyond infrastructure. In Niagara County, NY, law enforcement officers are using virtual reality to train for modern threats. We also examine how setting safe speed limits reduce traffic fatalities and how digitized cemetery records preserve vital historical data while improving accessibility and efficiency.
For communities facing stalled planning efforts, we offer strategies to keep critical initiatives moving forward. Finally, we unveil our Climate Solutions webpage —dedicated to initiatives that safeguard communities today and for generations to come.
With each issue of In Office we present our experience, our expertise, and our forecasting on the topics and trends that affect municipal projects. Let us know if there’s a topic we can explore for you by contacting us at inoffice@labellapc.com.
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At LaBella, one of our four core values focuses on the stewardship of resources. It’s a philosophy of our firm, and we know it’s shared by the many public officials who trust us with their community’s assets.
The responsibilities of the office you hold require stewardship of the public’s finances, safety, education, and infrastructure. The office requires difficult decisions, public scrutiny, and unimaginable foresight. Whether elected or appointed, public officials are the trustees of our communities.
Nonetheless, the office you hold is only daunting if you’re in it alone. In Office is our commitment to be your partner in stewardship. Bringing LaBella’s team of experts into your office, this semi-annual publication will present our experience, our expertise, and our forecasting on the topics and trends that affect municipal projects.
LaBella’s stewards come in many forms: planners, environmental scientists, civil engineers, architects, interior designers, and many other professionals that treat your resources as our own.
Let us know if there’s a topic we can explore for you by contacting us at inoffice@labellapc.com.
