Archived Features

The failure and success story of the Tacoma Narrows Bridge is a great American saga
By Tamara Philips

In accordance with new requirements, Portland has a plan to replace its historic open reservoirs with modern, enclosed storage that is represented in part by the Kelly Butte Reservoir Project
By Genevieve Smith

Consisting of four improvement projects in the area, the US 60 Corridor Improvement Project is on track (and within budget) to deliver a safe and more comfortable means of traversing the Arizona highway
By Sergio Flores
Photos Courtesy of Arizona Department of Transportation

As the third largest transportation agency in the country, L.A. Metro continues to make large strides to be the best overall
By Jonathan Dean, Photos by Allen Weeks and Steve Hyman

After extensive renovations, the Javits Convention Center reemerges with a respectable LEED Silver certification
By Sergio Flores

The new $82 million transit station in downtown Minneapolis—the Target Field Station—is no ordinary transportation hub. The station, completed and

That happiest place on earth, the 2014 AL West Division Champions, and the number one hockey team in the Pacific

Arizona is well known for two things: its hot weather and its thousands and thousands of miles. Phoenix alone has

The new Milton-Madison Bridge has opened to traffic after its nearly half-mile-long truss superstructure was slid 55 feet onto restored

The United States has made great strides forward in building energy-generating facilities that produce clean, sustainable energy for both residential

Some may say that your surrounding environment affects learning, whether it’s aesthetically peaceful or optimized for quiet study. Residents of

Not many cities can claim their infrastructure was of leading concern from the beginning, but Colorado Springs is one of

On March 17 of this year, Atlanta voters overwhelmingly approved a $250 million bond package to address our city’s infrastructure

The Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago (MWRD) endeavors to protect the source of their drinking water, improve the

Anyone living in Seattle is familiar with the SR 99 Alaskan Way Viaduct, a doubledeck highway that spanned the downtown

Photo by Share the River The Cuyahoga River is located in northeast Ohio and was constructed in the 1820s and

Founded in 1907, the Port of Los Angeles is an amazing piece of infrastructure, overseen by the City of Los

The Chicago “L” train is the fourth largest rapid transit system in terms of length, the third busiest rail mass

Last month, infrastructure professionals gathered at the Disneyland Hotel in Anaheim, Calif. for the 14th annual Mobility 21 Southern California

The history of the U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) dates back to 1932, in the midst of the Great Depression

Between Manhattan and the Bronx stands New York City’s oldest bridge, which reopened last month after roughly 45 years. The

There is no denying Austin is a booming city. Between 2000 and 2010, Austin’s population grew by 20 percent, and

The Croton Filtration Plant is the largest underground filtration plant in the United States and has the capacity to filter

Alaska is a vast land of great opportunity, with unparalleled resources found across our immense geography and diverse natural features.

The San Diego Freeway (I-405) is one of the most congested freeways in Los Angeles County, carrying more than 300,000

The Atlantic Marine Corps Communities (AMCC) is the host to more than 4,500 homes thanks to the Military Housing Privatization

Of all the municipalities that are demonstrating the need for sustainability and improved infrastructure, American Infrastructure believes none showed greater

The George Washington Bridge is a double-decked suspension bridge that stands above the Hudson River, its eastern end resting on

College Park Airport in Maryland is the oldest, still up-and-running airport in the entire world. It was created in 1909

Although not as popular as the Hoover Dam, the Grand Coulee Dam, located in Washington state along the Columbia River,

The Empire State Building, one of New York City’s most notable skyscrapers is considered an American cultural icon. It has

The Tremont Street Subway was selected as a National Historic Landmark in acknowledgement for its revolutionary role in the development

The Port of Los Angeles sits in the San Pedro Bay and is the largest cargo gateway into North America.

Great things are happening in Utah, and I am privileged to serve as Governor of this great state. As I

Relief is in sight as two vital interstate highway projects approach completion in western Cabarrus and northeast Mecklenburg counties. The

In the upper northeast corner of Oklahoma, the city of Grove is nestled against Grand Lake o’ the Cherokees, or

With the ability to generate enough renewable energy to power more than 30,000 homes, the Broken Bow II wind project

Of all the municipalities that are demonstrating the need for sustainability and improved infrastructure, American Infrastructure believes none showed greater

Increased direct rail access opening new economic development opportunities to 400 acres of land in Auburn and Poland, Maine is

It’s the year 2035 and Portland, Oregon now has 1.7 million people who call the city home. They have doubled

After Hurricane Katrina devastated much of the infrastructure of New Orleans in 2005, residents were left wanting for basic services

On July 28th, 2014, the new span of the Columbus Road Lift Bridge was slowly placed on giant rubber tires

Improving infrastructure in America is big priority for the safety of the people. Renovating old roads and bridges helps create

Parkland Hospital is reconstructed and looking ahead with innovative ideas on improving the lives of their patients. Located in Dallas,

Hawaii’s passionate commitment to the protection of its environment and pursuit of sustainability is inarguable. The natural beauty of the

The city of Charlotte, N.C., is home to nearly 800,000 residents and is one of the fastest growing metro areas

For six million years the Colorado River and its dozens of spectacular tributaries carved out the Grand Canyon and scoured

A dam and lock system has made Lake Superior one of the most efficient and effective boat transport systems in

The Robert B. Diemer Treatment Plant delivers up to 520 million gallons of treated water per day and believes in

The University of Wyoming completed construction on its Energy Innovation Center with the hopes of enlightening its students with sustainable

After many years and much debate, the new Pinellas Bayway Bridge is finally here. The high-level fixed four-lane bridge will

After waiting several decades, the efforts put into the Harry S. Truman Parkway were well worth the sweat and hard

Oklahoma City is working to make sure their citizens as well as their infrastructure stand healthy and strong. By Mayor

The idea of energy was never an overall concept, but split between entities of specific fuels, technologies and resources. Until

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has a mission and that is to create strong, sustainable, inclusive communities

The health of Americans isn’t only connected to their physical being, but also knowledge learned throughout a person’s lifetime. It

The mission of the Department of Transportation is to serve the United States by ensuring a fast, safe, efficient, accessible

The Earth is every American’s life source and how it is treated is very important to the well-being of the

The Census Bureau’s mission is to serve as the leading source of quality data about the nation’s people and economy.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is marching forward with a new plan to transform the way they do business.

The Office of Community Planning and Development (CPD) seeks to develop viable communities by promoting integrated approaches that provide decent

As the population in Albuquerque continues to grow, the desire for exceptional infrastructure gets stronger. By Mayor Richard J. Berry

New York City is home of many things that are known throughout the entire county. Its subway system is one

The Historic Lincoln Hall, at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, earns LEED Platinum rating. By Cristina Paz The historic

After a long construction period and tedious building strategies, the Stan Musial Memorial Bridge stands tall in Mississippi and is

Sugar Land’s new surface water treatment plant helps prevent subsidence and provides high quality drinking water. By Cristina Paz The

Nebraska’s highway projects have prospered in 2013. Preparing for a new year, the state has high hopes for highway success.

From the Federal Aid Highway Act of 1925 to the Interstate Highway Act of 1956, the roads we ride have

The Sunol Water Treatment is up and running and ready for anything. By Scott McCourtney The Sunol Valley Water Treatment

Multiple bridges, roads, and even railroad tracks are finally given structural updates to keep the integrity of I-194 safe and

San Francisco and Oakland’s East Span of the Bay Bridge is now one of safest bridges in the country. By

After the devastating events that took place on September 11th, 2001, New York and the entire United States alike watch

Aurora, Colorado is building a better city, ready for transformation with a new light rail system. By Mayor Stephen D.

Many cities across North America still use streetcars but only two use them on their original tracks. By Scott McCourtney

The New Mexico Wastewater Plant is now being powered by solar power technology to offset electrical needs. By Michael Sauber

Major rehabilitation on one of New York State’s major commuting bridges receives extensive work that stands the test of traffic

The new Folsom Boulevard Booster Pump Station provides conjunctive use of surface and groundwater and has immense environmental and water

A major trade route between multiple states receives a mass makeover to ease commuter’s travel during heavy congestion. By Candice

The culture of Las Vegas is speeding towards energy efficient greatness as collaborations result in upgrades to the famous Downtown

Dams have played an important role in the historical and modern industrialization of the West. By Candice Chandler The conquest

A nationally recognized children’s hospital, CHOC Children’s opens the doors to a new $558 million patient care tower. By Kim

The 2012 ASCE award winning Sacramento County water plant. By Scott McCourtney Photos by Chip Allen Photography Anew water treatment

The Port of Miami is undergoing major renovations in hopes to relieve frustrating downtown traffic congestion while also creating jobs

Replacing and maintaining water lines in Austin is an essential step toward successful infrastructure in the city. By Mayor Lee

The $87 million renovation and modernization of Carlsbad High School in Southern California gives students a diversified educational experience. By

Sacramento is preserving a place in railroad history by creating a transit center and village downtown. By John F. Shirey

Denver’s focus on development and infrastructure in three regions will transform the Mile High City. By Mayor Michael B. Hancock

Located in West Hollywood, Calif., the 36,000-square-foot library building provides a literary sanctuary with an eco-friendly focus. By Carina Calhoun

Derived from a successful partnership and European inspiration is the Baldock Solar Station — the nation’s largest solar highway project

Faced with infrastructural challenges on the SR 99 Alaskan Way Viaduct, Washington State Department of Transportation is working to put

In search for a cleaner, more efficient energy source, CIRI Corporation and Chugach Electric Association made a commitment to introduce

Developed to handle decades of population growth — the Brightwater Treatment Plant overcomes protests and appeals to become one of

Mayor Rahm Emanuel of Chicago is launching innovative initiatives to bring next generation infrastructure to the thriving city at the

In order to clear traffic congestion on the I-70 at the Missouri-Illinois border, two states worked diligently to find a

The Camp Pendleton BEQ Package 8 project provides a sense of home for the military based in San Diego, Calif.,

Johns Hopkins Hospital’s recently completed Sheikh Zayed Tower and Charlotte R. Bloomberg Children’s Center in Baltimore, Md., is a bright

An investment in new urban infrastructure — from streetscapes to public schools to quality-of-life amenities — is driving Oklahoma City’s