Occasionally, technology astounds us. 3D printing does that for me. It’s like something out of a science fiction movie – a futuristic technology that everyone knows is not really possible. After visiting a 3D Printing Museum in New York, I came away marveling at what I had seen and wondering how it could be possible […]
Rochester, Minnesota, is about to begin a project that will result in a seismic change. The city, home to the world renowned Mayo Clinic, has approved one of the most visionary public-private partnerships (P3s) in recent times. P3s are nothing new, but the sheer scope of Rochester’s plan is so extremely bold and visionary, it […]
A recent California Supreme Court ruling could result in big changes for developers. Affordable housing has become one of the highest priorities for public officials, and California is only one of many states that now require developers to allocate some portion of new housing units to affordable housing units. In other words, some of the […]
California – land of lush wine country vineyards, beautiful beaches, fabulous parks and green space. That picture is not as bright or accurate as it once was. According to the State of California’s Weekly Drought Update, water shortages have reached critical stages. Wildfires are all too common, almost 2,000 wells have dried up and the […]
Airports are spending billions of dollars on facility upgrades, enhanced security, new equipment, passenger perks and expansion in general. It’s difficult to find an airport anywhere in the United States that is not involved in renovation, construction or an expansion planning process. One might wonder why. The United States is the world’s largest aviation market […]
Amtrak has become an icon. More than 31 million riders depend on it and it is hard to imagine what will happen if the railway ceases to exist. Since 1970, when Congress first authorized it, Amtrak has been on tenuous ground. It was created as a publicly funded, privately run, for-profit corporation and Congress hoped […]
As summer days wind to a close, families with students begin to anticipate the start of another school year. For most, it’s an exciting time. School officials spent most of the summer months working on budgets, curriculum, planning, building repair and technology upgrades, but they, too, are anticipating opening day. Many students will find new […]