Walker County, Texas, is asking voters to consider a $246 million bond referendum to build a new hospital facility. The proposal, unanimously approved by the Walker County Hospital District (WCHD) Board of Managers in February, would fund construction of a modern medical center in front of the existing Huntsville Memorial Hospital. The bond would support […]
Experts from around the world will take the stage at Smart City Expo USA, a national conference on smart city development. The headline speakers will share insights on the future of AI, infrastructure and urban innovation. Scheduled to take place at the Javits Center in New York City on April 2-3, the conference will bring […]
In our first episode of Season 2, Mary Scott Nabers interviews Richard Wade, the geographic information officer for Texas, about the transformative technology of LIDAR (Light Detecting and Ranging). They discuss how LIDAR is revolutionizing data collection and geospatial mapping, particularly in understanding and managing environmental challenges such as flooding, utility management and urban planning. […]
The Delaware River and Bay Authority (DRBA) is adopting a new Capital Improvement Program (CIP) for 2025 and a strategic plan to enhance critical infrastructure and transportation systems in New Jersey and Delaware. The new CIP and strategic plan, approved during the DRBA commissioners’ board meeting, serves as a short- and mid-term planning tool for […]
The risk of collapse for the Francis Scott Key Bridge was nearly 30 times higher than the acceptable risk threshold set by the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO)—yet it took a catastrophic vessel strike to reveal the danger. Now, 68 other U.S. bridges face unknown levels of risk, sparking urgent calls […]
California wants to make zero-emissions transportation easier by expanding mobility options. The state is investing $33 million in clean transportation initiatives aimed at under-resourced communities, bringing the state’s total commitment to addressing mobility gaps and reducing air pollution to more than $66 million. The funding, announced through the Clean Mobility Options Voucher Program (CMO), will […]
One of Colorado’s fastest-growing communities, Douglas County is announcing a partnership to develop a new sports complex and preserve over 400 acres of open space. The partnership, unanimously approved by the county’s Board of Commissioners in March, will pave the way for the Zebulon mega sports complex project in Sterling Ranch, south of C-470. Working […]