Civil Municipal - April 2024

EDITOR’S NOTES Most of us are familiar with the saying that April showers bring May flowers. This expression has always amused me because the weather can be unpredictable in the Spring as winter may be reluctant to lessen its grip, and summer is still more than a spring step away. The month is one, however, that does give us a feeling of renewal, and if you are not cleaning out a cupboard in your house somewhere, you most likely have spring cleaning on your mind. Many are busy taking stock and welcoming what comes next. The staff at Business View Publications are taking stock of what has been a great first quarter so far, and springing forward with top-tier features covering organizations, businesses, and municipalities from coast to coast. Covering a cross-section of business sectors and profiling leading villages, towns, and cities throughout the continent, we bring the very latest developments that our business readers are keen to learn about. We also reach new heights with top- tier aviation coverage of some of North America’s leading regional and municipal airports. The residential sector is continuing to feel the squeeze as many areas around the continent are in short supply of available housing stock and first-time home buyers are continuing to feel the financial sting of soaring house prices. New construction is in high demand and we sat down with several leading home builders who have risen to the challenge and are building homes to match their clients’ wishlist. We profiled Custom Builders, Dimora Homes, and MATRIX Construction. All three leading home builders provide unique design options and put the client relationship first above the bottom line. We are also continuing our in-depth sector-focused series profiling some of North America’s most dynamic school districts and the impact the new economy is having on curriculum direction. We sat down with Superintendents and academic staff from Miami Trace Local School District, Toronto Catholic District School Board, Steilacoom Historical School District to Peninsula School District among other progressive school districts. Economic growth is ripe and infrastructure initiatives spearhead the master plan for the many municipalities that we interviewed for our March issue. We sat down with city officials from Panama City Beach, Florida, Princeton, Texas, Newberry, Florida, Marianna, Florida to Upland, California among other fast-growing municipalities. As business retention and attraction numbers continue to rise and upgrades to vital municipal services are in full swing for these regions, all without exception are ensuring that the needs of their residents remain in full focus. With all our profiles we hope that our valued business leaders learn a little something new about their relevant business sector as well as keeping on top of key developments at municipalities across the country as well as taking in the view of how flights are continuing to serve as a key economic gateway. As we continue to bring you features covering the very best in business, aviation, and municipal developments, we hope that you have a little extra time to get outside and welcome the warm spring weather ahead! Karen Surca Editor in Chief Dear Readers, 2 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 5, ISSUE 04