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		<title>The Quiet Revolution: Building the future from the ground up</title>
		<link>https://maryscottnabers.com/2026/04/24/the-quiet-revolution-building-the-future-from-the-ground-up/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 16:30:00 +0000</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="150" height="150" src="https://maryscottnabers.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Copy-of-MSN-Column-720-x-480-px-Jan-23-8-RHG8Rp-150x150.jpg" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" srcset="https://maryscottnabers.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Copy-of-MSN-Column-720-x-480-px-Jan-23-8-RHG8Rp-150x150.jpg 150w, https://maryscottnabers.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Copy-of-MSN-Column-720-x-480-px-Jan-23-8-RHG8Rp-35x35.jpg 35w" sizes="(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" />Big changes and big needs are emerging so quickly; it seems appropriate to pause and consider some of the monumental issues facing public officials and government at large. The country has entered an era where infrastructure is no longer just roads, bridges, and buildings. America’s infrastructure is power, water, data, resilience, mobility, defense, cybersecurity, and private capital – all converging, many with immediate needs. Government funding gaps are pushing public sector leaders to embrace new project delivery methods, including Public-Private [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://maryscottnabers.com/2026/04/24/the-quiet-revolution-building-the-future-from-the-ground-up/">The Quiet Revolution: Building the future from the ground up</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://maryscottnabers.com">Mary Scott Nabers</a>.</p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img width="150" height="150" src="https://maryscottnabers.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Copy-of-MSN-Column-720-x-480-px-Jan-23-8-RHG8Rp-150x150.jpg" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" srcset="https://maryscottnabers.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Copy-of-MSN-Column-720-x-480-px-Jan-23-8-RHG8Rp-150x150.jpg 150w, https://maryscottnabers.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Copy-of-MSN-Column-720-x-480-px-Jan-23-8-RHG8Rp-35x35.jpg 35w" sizes="(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" />Big changes and big needs are emerging so quickly; it seems appropriate to pause and consider some of the monumental issues facing public officials and government at large. The country has entered an era where infrastructure is no longer just roads, bridges, and buildings. America’s infrastructure is power, water, data, resilience, mobility, defense, cybersecurity, and private capital – all converging, many with immediate needs. Government funding gaps are pushing public sector leaders to embrace new project delivery methods, including Public-Private [&#8230;]</p>
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		<title>America’s aging water systems trigger a surge in billion-dollar fixes</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:44:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kristi Holmes</dc:creator>
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				<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="150" height="150" src="https://maryscottnabers.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Copy-of-MSN-Column-720-x-480-px-Jan-23-1-qQTJNI-150x150.png" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" srcset="https://maryscottnabers.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Copy-of-MSN-Column-720-x-480-px-Jan-23-1-qQTJNI-150x150.png 150w, https://maryscottnabers.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Copy-of-MSN-Column-720-x-480-px-Jan-23-1-qQTJNI-35x35.png 35w" sizes="(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" />Investments in wastewater and water treatment infrastructure across the United States are accelerating at an unprecedented pace. Federal data from the EPA indicates that more than $630 billion in water infrastructure improvements will be needed over the next two decades, with wastewater systems accounting for a significant share of that total.   Much of this demand is driven by aging facilities, many of which were [&#8230;]</p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img width="150" height="150" src="https://maryscottnabers.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Copy-of-MSN-Column-720-x-480-px-Jan-23-1-qQTJNI-150x150.png" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://maryscottnabers.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Copy-of-MSN-Column-720-x-480-px-Jan-23-1-qQTJNI-150x150.png 150w, https://maryscottnabers.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Copy-of-MSN-Column-720-x-480-px-Jan-23-1-qQTJNI-35x35.png 35w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" />Investments in wastewater and water treatment infrastructure across the United States are accelerating at an unprecedented pace. Federal data from the EPA indicates that more than $630 billion in water infrastructure improvements will be needed over the next two decades, with wastewater systems accounting for a significant share of that total.   Much of this demand is driven by aging facilities, many of which were [&#8230;]</p>
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		<title>Play, Gather, Thrive: Cities double down on recreation investments </title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 16:52:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kristi Holmes</dc:creator>
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				<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="150" height="150" src="https://maryscottnabers.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Copy-of-MSN-Column-720-x-480-px-Jan-23-7-yDBvhZ-150x150.jpg" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://maryscottnabers.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Copy-of-MSN-Column-720-x-480-px-Jan-23-7-yDBvhZ-150x150.jpg 150w, https://maryscottnabers.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Copy-of-MSN-Column-720-x-480-px-Jan-23-7-yDBvhZ-35x35.jpg 35w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" />Local government officials across America regularly maintain and preserve public assets, while also investing in the development of new ones. Currently, municipal leaders nationwide are making significant investments in recreational infrastructure, reflecting a growing recognition that quality-of-life amenities are essential components of strong communities. Parks, aquatic centers, and multi-use recreation facilities are no longer viewed as [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://maryscottnabers.com/2026/04/10/play-gather-thrive-cities-double-down-on-recreation-investments/">Play, Gather, Thrive: Cities double down on recreation investments </a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://maryscottnabers.com">Mary Scott Nabers</a>.</p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img width="150" height="150" src="https://maryscottnabers.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Copy-of-MSN-Column-720-x-480-px-Jan-23-7-yDBvhZ-150x150.jpg" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://maryscottnabers.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Copy-of-MSN-Column-720-x-480-px-Jan-23-7-yDBvhZ-150x150.jpg 150w, https://maryscottnabers.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Copy-of-MSN-Column-720-x-480-px-Jan-23-7-yDBvhZ-35x35.jpg 35w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" />Local government officials across America regularly maintain and preserve public assets, while also investing in the development of new ones. Currently, municipal leaders nationwide are making significant investments in recreational infrastructure, reflecting a growing recognition that quality-of-life amenities are essential components of strong communities. Parks, aquatic centers, and multi-use recreation facilities are no longer viewed as [&#8230;]</p>
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		<title>Public library projects expand nationwide as communities invest in modernization</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 05:05:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kristi Holmes</dc:creator>
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				<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="150" height="150" src="https://maryscottnabers.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Copy-of-MSN-Column-720-x-480-px-Jan-23-5-JPYUmY-150x150.jpg" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://maryscottnabers.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Copy-of-MSN-Column-720-x-480-px-Jan-23-5-JPYUmY-150x150.jpg 150w, https://maryscottnabers.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Copy-of-MSN-Column-720-x-480-px-Jan-23-5-JPYUmY-35x35.jpg 35w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" />Public libraries in many cities and counties are undergoing a significant transformation, evolving far beyond their traditional roles as repositories for books. Today’s library projects reflect a broader mission, one that emphasizes community engagement, digital access, workforce development, programs for children and teens along with lifelong learning initiatives.  As population growth, technology advancements, and shifting community needs reshape expectations, public officials are responding [&#8230;]</p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img width="150" height="150" src="https://maryscottnabers.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Copy-of-MSN-Column-720-x-480-px-Jan-23-5-JPYUmY-150x150.jpg" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://maryscottnabers.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Copy-of-MSN-Column-720-x-480-px-Jan-23-5-JPYUmY-150x150.jpg 150w, https://maryscottnabers.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Copy-of-MSN-Column-720-x-480-px-Jan-23-5-JPYUmY-35x35.jpg 35w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" />Public libraries in many cities and counties are undergoing a significant transformation, evolving far beyond their traditional roles as repositories for books. Today’s library projects reflect a broader mission, one that emphasizes community engagement, digital access, workforce development, programs for children and teens along with lifelong learning initiatives.  As population growth, technology advancements, and shifting community needs reshape expectations, public officials are responding [&#8230;]</p>
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		<title>Universities launch major academic facility projects nationwide</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 20:12:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kristi Holmes</dc:creator>
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				<description><![CDATA[<p>Universities and community college executives are investing heavily in new academic facilities and modernized learning environments. Aging infrastructure, growing enrollment in many regions, and the need for more workforce-aligned programs are prompting institutions to rethink how campus space supports teaching, research, and student engagement. The investments are also often planned to increase student recruitment as that effort continues to become [&#8230;]</p>
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		<title>Automation and Innovation are driving hundreds of new modernization projects</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 09 Aug 2024 19:46:14 +0000</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="150" height="150" src="https://maryscottnabers.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/9999999-150x150.jpg" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://maryscottnabers.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/9999999-150x150.jpg 150w, https://maryscottnabers.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/9999999-35x35.jpg 35w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" />Welcome to the future! Public transportation is evolving so rapidly that it feels as if travel options are changing faster than ever thought possible. New ride options are abundant, and everything is being done to provide convenience. In many parts of the country, affordable housing and new communities are being created near transit loading stations. [&#8230;]</p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img width="150" height="150" src="https://maryscottnabers.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/9999999-150x150.jpg" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://maryscottnabers.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/9999999-150x150.jpg 150w, https://maryscottnabers.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/9999999-35x35.jpg 35w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" />Welcome to the future! Public transportation is evolving so rapidly that it feels as if travel options are changing faster than ever thought possible. New ride options are abundant, and everything is being done to provide convenience. In many parts of the country, affordable housing and new communities are being created near transit loading stations. [&#8230;]</p>
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		<title>Economic development has a new face along with visionary objectives</title>
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				<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="150" height="150" src="https://maryscottnabers.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Screenshot-2024-04-24-152546-150x150.png" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://maryscottnabers.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Screenshot-2024-04-24-152546-150x150.png 150w, https://maryscottnabers.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Screenshot-2024-04-24-152546-35x35.png 35w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" />Economic development initiatives have always focused on boosting local economies, but now they are commonly designed to deliver revenue to budget-restrained cities and counties. Attracting tourists and visitors is still a key focus of economic development efforts, but doing that in ways that impact a city’s revenue is becoming the norm. Before the pandemic, tourism [&#8230;]</p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img width="150" height="150" src="https://maryscottnabers.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Screenshot-2024-04-24-152546-150x150.png" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://maryscottnabers.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Screenshot-2024-04-24-152546-150x150.png 150w, https://maryscottnabers.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Screenshot-2024-04-24-152546-35x35.png 35w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" />Economic development initiatives have always focused on boosting local economies, but now they are commonly designed to deliver revenue to budget-restrained cities and counties. Attracting tourists and visitors is still a key focus of economic development efforts, but doing that in ways that impact a city’s revenue is becoming the norm. Before the pandemic, tourism [&#8230;]</p>
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