Profiles in Power highlights public officials nationwide who are improving their communities through their dedication, enthusiasm, creativity and experience. This week’s profile is LaChandra Burks, chief operating officer for the City of Atlanta. My career highlights and education: I’m a native Atlantan who attended Atlanta public schools throughout my education. I earned my undergraduate degree […]
Virginia is planning approximately $7 billion in investments for the state’s rail and public transportation services. The Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation (DRPT) has unveiled the draft fiscal year (FY) 2026-2031 Six-Year Improvement Program (SYIP), a new vision for the state’s transit systems and freight and passenger rail service. The proposed program outlines […]
The city of Waukee, Iowa, has approved a $400 million civic campus project to reshape the city’s civic, commercial and recreational center. The project will be split up across three phases over the next 25 years. The civic campus will be built on a 220-acre property, creating a dedicated neighborhood to serve the needs of […]
Kansas has passed a bill establishing a dedicated water program task force to guide the future of the state’s water infrastructure and programs. The task force will develop a long-term water plan with a dedicated revenue source similar to the state’s 10-year transportation programs. The group will be responsible for evaluating critical risks to Kansas’ […]
Innovative water infrastructure projects across the country are being celebrated by the federal government. The Environmental Protection Agency has recognized 38 water projects for excellence and innovation in drinking water and wastewater management. The projects, representing more than $244 billion in financial assistance through the agency’s State Revolving Fund (SRF) programs, were celebrated at the […]
Fort Myers Beach Pier has been a missing coastal landmark since it was destroyed by Hurricane Ian in late September 2022. Now, the reconstruction project to build a new pier twice the size of the previous structure has just entered a new development phase. Lee County submitted permit requests in September 2024 to the U.S. […]
Portland is facing an infrastructure crisis with more than $1 billion in maintenance needs annually, a citywide audit finds. The new audit, released by the Portland City Auditor’s Office, outlines the city’s long-standing infrastructure funding gap and existing strategies, policies and procedures that contribute to Portland’s infrastructure. While evaluating the city’s extensive portfolio of infrastructure […]