Dodie Hemings
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Dodie Hemings holds a degree in civil engineering from the University of Texas at Austin and has spent her career focused on improving municipal infrastructure across Southeast Asia. With a passion for sustainable design and practical solutions, she brings a global perspective to Municipal Matters, highlighting innovative approaches to infrastructure challenges in both developing and developed communities.
Building Public Trust
Local governments build public trust by pairing radical transparency with participatory decision-making, reliable and equitable se...
Illegal Dumping: Strategies Municipalities Can Use to C...
Illegal dumping is more than an eyesore. It’s a public health and environmental hazard that can sap municipal budgets and communit...
Cultivating Community Gardens: How Municipalities Harve...
Community gardens are modest projects that deliver outsized dividends: healthier residents, tighter social fabric, cleaner waterwa...
How Municipal Governments Engage Their Communities
For municipal leaders, investing in thoughtful engagement is not only good governance; it’s an essential part of strengthening the...
How a Town Legally Establishes a No Parking Zone
Creating a no parking zone in a town isn’t just a matter of common sense. It’s a legal process that requires public notice, a loca...
The Importance of a Standard Operating Procedure for Hi...
Standard Operating Procedures aren’t red tape, they’re the foundation of a smooth-running, safe, and professional highway departme...