The U.S. has a new and rapidly evolving strategy for dealing with disasters. President Donald Trump signed an executive order intended to overhaul federal preparedness and response policies, giving more control to state and local governments. The order establishes a National Resilience Strategy and directs a comprehensive review of infrastructure and preparedness protocols to streamline […]
Infrastructure in America is improving, but progress remains slow. The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) has released its 2025 Infrastructure Report Card, providing a comprehensive assessment of the nation’s 18 major infrastructure categories. This evaluation, which ASCE has conducted every four years since 1998, examines current infrastructure conditions and needs, assigning letter grades from […]
Cleveland is partnering with the private sector to stem the tide of the rising cost of living. The Cleveland Housing Investment Fund (CHIF) recently announced $18 million from the city with an initial $20 million private investment from KeyBank to finance affordable housing developments that could create up to 3,000 new units across the city. […]
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 […]