With water sources literally drying up and parts of the country facing droughts that have continued for years, the demand for clean, reliable water is increasing nationwide. Playing a major role in ensuring water needs are met is the nation’s wastewater infrastructure. According to a survey released today by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), […]
Cities look for innovative parking solutions — are there any? Parking has become a critical problem for many large cities. As downtown areas experience historic growth and popularity, developers rush in to construct high-rise condos and apartments. Restaurants and other retail stores scramble to find downtown locations. Convention centers (usually located downtown) become more active, […]
Transportation-related contractors in the Midwest may find that the state as well as local governments in Nebraska could soon have more funding available that will help accelerate transportation projects throughout the state. Nebraska Gov. Pete Ricketts this week announced his support for creating a transportation infrastructure bank. Not only would the transportation infrastructure bank initiative […]
South Florida delegation visiting the state’s capital to see what makes it so successful Photo by Katie Haugland licensed under CC BY 2.0. Austin – progressive, innovative, collaborative, forward-thinking! While that may read like a marquee written for the capital city by the chamber of commerce, it’s actually what has attracted a distinguished delegation from […]
Smart water technology innovation can save billions — here’s how Earlier this month, the White House released a report called “Water Resource Challenges and Opportunities for Water Technology Innovation.” It outlines the country’s dire water situation while highlighting many opportunities provided by technological innovations in water infrastructure. Photo by Christian Haugen licensed under CC BY 2.0. […]
New York City hasn’t exactly “paved paradise and put up a parking lot,” but officials there are repurposing unused pay phone stalls and turning them into free high-speed Wi-Fi hubs in all five of the city’s boroughs. The plan has been on the drawing board for a couple of years, with a request for proposals […]
As a new year dawns, it’s interesting to reflect on what happened in the year just ending. A number of extremely positive changes occurred in U.S. cities. Bloomberg Philanthropies, a foundation created by former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg, initiated significant change through the formation of a “What Works Cities” program. Funding of $42 […]