Flight 93 Memorial – 20th Anniversary of September 11
By Paul Murdoch On Tuesday morning, September 11, 2001, the United States came under attack when four commercial airliners departing
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Containing CSOs in Kentucky
The Rowan Pump Station is the deepest submersible pump station in Kentucky. By Brian Alvarado Located in Louisville, Ky., the
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Sea Cave Stabilization in San Diego County
An award-winning sea cave stabilization project saved an at-risk tourist attraction in Southern California. By Brian Alvarado Photos by TerraCosta
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Improving Interstate 4
The I-4 Ultimate project reconstructs Florida’s iconic highway from the ground up. By Brian Alvarado Photos by FDOT Originally constructed in
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Solving Water Supply Woes
The Pure Water Monterey Groundwater Replenishment Project helps Monterey County combat limited, local water resources. By Brian Alvarado Photos Courtesy
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A New Route Comes to Indiana
Construction on the final section of the I-69 project brings Hoosiers closer to an improved driving experience. By Alexa Moreno
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National League of Cities: Focusing on Local Government and Communities
For over 90 years, the National League of Cities (NLC) has been uniting leaders from local governments all across the
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Deep Canyon Bridge Construction in Idaho
The new and improved Manning Crevice Bridge is only the seventh of its kind in the world By Brian Alvarado
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The Buckeye State’s New Bridge
The Dublin Link is the longest single tower “S” shaped suspension bridge in the world By Sophia Acevedo For decades, residents
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Restoring Roads in Nashville
The I-440 serves as an important route for connecting different parts of the city. By Sophia Acevedo Roads are essential
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Standing Out in 2020
The City of Seattle balanced a quick response to COVID-19 while continuing to prioritize infrastructure. By Sophia Acevedo Many major
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Massive Makeover in Milwaukee
The multimillion-dollar project improves safety on the busiest and largest interchange in Wisconsin By Brian Alvarado A major component in
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New York City’s Largest Wastewater Plant
The Newtown Creek Water Resource Recovery Facility provides clean water to upwards of 1 million people By Brian Alvarado Built
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Channeling a New Era on the Outer Banks
The Marc Basnight Bridge is designed to provide a 100-year service life, addressing the many problems of its predecessor By
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Solutions For A 100-Year Problem
The City of Dallas created the Able Pump Station to remedy this issue of its past By Sophia Acevedo Aging
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Supporting Better Travel
The Russell Street Bridge project makes way for safer access to movement By Sophia Acevedo Bridges serve as an essential
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Stormwater Solutions in Seattle
The Murray Wet Weather Facility reduces untreated CSOs into Puget Sound By Brian Alvarado For 60 years during heavy rain,
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California’s New “Postcard” Bridge
The Gerald Desmond Bridge will be replaced by a new more efficient bridge By Sophia Acevedo The Port of
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Minimizing Risk of The Most Important Resource
The Lakes & Stormwater Division of Lakeland ensures safety of its water By Brian Alvarado Water is one of the
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Keeping Water Crystal Clear
Oak Harbor Clean Water Facility provides clean water for a better ecosystem The Oak Harbor Clean Water Facility (OHCWF) located
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Powering The Sunshine State’s Capital
The world’s largest airport solar facility could power more than 9,500 homes The capital of the Sunshine State, Tallahassee, Fla.,
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Continuing to Build Back America
Texas’ SH 45 Southwest Toll Road connects communities and considers the environment By Brian Alvarado When it comes to transportation
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Combatting the Coronavirus with Solutions
Thousands of new bed spaces are available thanks to dedicated civil engineers from the United States Army Corps of Engineers
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Protecting Precious Resources in Record Time
New SCV Water treatment facility will help provide clean drinking water to thousands of families a year By Zack Johnston
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Cleaner Water for Texas Citizens
Facility improvements result in bettering citizens’ lives and a smaller environmental impact. Water equals life, and now with droughts and
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Keeping Public Works Connected
Public works have almost always been the faction of local government that can be overlooked or underappreciated; seen as a
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Iconic Infrastructure: George Washington Bridge
The history of the George Washington Bridge across the Hudson River began with an idea first proposed in 1906. It
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Iconic Infrastructure: Port of Seattle
For over one hundred years, the Port of Seattle has been the engine driving much of the economic growth of
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TDOT: Rebuilding for Resilience
Photos courtesy of TDOT The Tennessee Department of Transportation has rebuilt after 2019 mudslides took their toll on SR66 and
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Two Birds, One Road
Not only does the SouthEast Connector save drivers travel time, it will help mitigate flood conditions within the Truckee Meadows
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The High Road: Paving at 12,000 Feet
Photos courtesy of the Federal Highway Administration, Central Federal Lands Highway Division Cottonwood Pass in Colorado is the fourth highest
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Innovation on I-49
This award-winning interchange incorporates new design methods, technology, and even art By Julia Edinger A new segment of interstate between
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One Piece to the Mooresville Infrastructure Puzzle
An outfall improvement is another step toward solving the sanitary sewer issues of Mooresville, North Carolina. Photos Courtesy of Willis
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NDOT Improvements to I-15
NDOT has recently completed yet another phase of improvements on I-15, improving function and design By Julia Edinger The Nevada
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The Alternate Route
One Maryland county takes on a bicycle master plan to improve safety and quality of life By Zack Johnston Bicycles
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Washing Away Fears of a Flood
Improvements to the Las Vegas Wash give residents peace of mind, and one less bill to pay By Zack Johnston
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Bridge Over International Water
This $100 million renovation gave new life to the Peace Bridge, which connects the United States with Canada By Julia
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Clay County Reclaims its Resources
Facility improvements increase water capacity and quality of life for this Florida community By Zack Johnston As a community grows,
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L.A. Water Storage Underground
The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power brings water storage systems underground By Julia Edinger In 2008, the Los
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Servicing From the Source
Once completed, this sedimentation and recharge facility will help keep the Santa Ana River clean and help California avoid future
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Growing Philadelphia’s Transportation Infrastructure with Equity
Between transportation and green stormwater management systems, Mayor Jim Kenney is advancing infrastructure that helps everyone progress By Mayor Jim
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Improving Florida Infrastructure
The Florida Department of Transportation has completed a project to decrease highway congestion and improve travel time By Julia Edinger
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Powering an Ohio Transformation
The conversion of a former landfill site into a solar farm is the largest project of its kind in Ohio
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USACE Takes On Missouri River Stormwater
The USACE responded to levee breaches along the Missouri River after a bomb cyclone caused major flooding in Iowa and
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Connecting Surf City in North Carolina
NCDOT delivers a new bridge to a city divided by the Intracoastal Waterway By Julia Edinger Photos courtesy of NCDOT
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Stormwater Solutions Under the Surface
The Metropolitan Sewer District’s efforts will prevent harmful overflow and protect the Ohio River By Julia Edinger In a climate
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Vegas Revitalizes Infrastructure
Las Vegas City Manager, Scott Adams, details what projects are underway to beautify and improve efficiency of this desert City
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Project Neon Lightens Congestion for Las Vegas’ Busiest Roads
Project Neon, the largest public works project the state of Nevada has undertaken, is nearing completion two decades later By
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Addressing Infrastructure Needs Before the Storm
This cape town implemented best management practices to ensure a greener stormwater solution By Julia Edinger Most people are familiar
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Sarasota Takes On Stormwater Run-Off
Sarasota County’s 10th Street Bafflebox works to prevent stormwater and sediment pollution from reaching the Sarasota Bay By Brianna Fries
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The Hop Streetcar Improves Easy, Efficient Transportation in Milwaukee
Milwaukee’s new addition to their streetcar system, The Hop, provides efficient transit options to the city’s residents By Brianna Fries
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A Right to Potable Water in Poncha Springs
Poncha Springs, a sleepy town in Colorado gets a wake-up call and the community comes together to improve their water
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Bridging the Gap: A Highway 1 Transformation
Caltrans completed this innovative and award-winning bridge replacement project in less than eight months By Julia Edinger The landscape of
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Iconic Infrastructure: Interstate 80
The Interstate 80 (I-80) is an east– west transcontinental freeway that runs from downtown San Francisco, California, to Teaneck, New
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Iconic Infrastructure: Mississippi River Levee System
The Mississippi River Levee System began with the first settlers, with the first official levee being built outside New Orleans
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Iconic Infrastructure: The Brooklyn Bridge
Completed in 1883, the Brooklyn Bridge is a hybrid cable-stayed suspension bridge located in New York City, currently one of
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A Bridge Over 100 Years In the Making
The 2,318-foot long Fort Hamer Bridge crosses the Manatee River and its design utilizes some impressive new approaches By Brianna
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Paving the Way for Innovation in Urban Cooling
The Los Angeles Bureau of Street Services paints the roads gray to combat rising temperatures By Julia Edinger The City
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City of Orlando Leads By Example Through Sustainable Investments
Orlando makes sustainability its first priority; the success is undeniable By: Buddy Dyer, Mayor, of the City of Orlando Orlando
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The City of Denver Invests in Infrastructure
The Mile High City made sure to consider input from its residents when investing approved funds for infrastructure and it
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The Mario M. Cuomo Bridge Provides New Infrastructure and Artistic Architecture to Community
Following in the steps of the historic Tappan Zee Bridge, the cable-stayed Mario M. Cuomo Bridge boasts some impressive features
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Utilitarian Infrastructure and The Art of Design Merge to Create Beautiful and Functional Transit Station
LMN Architects developed an eye-catching design for a much needed transit station on the University of Washington Campus By Howard
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Davenport Preserves Potable Water by Recycling the Waste
The Davenport Recycled Water Project, a 3-million-gallon recycled water retention pond, offers an alternative water source to residents By Julia
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The Huntington Levee is Fairfax County’s Way to Weather the Storm
Fairfax County has repeatedly been subjected to negative effects of stormwater; now, they have established a solution to protect the
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I-11 First Phase-Southern Nevada
The long anticipated stretch of Interstate 11 in Southern Nevada made its debut this year, transforming transportation and improving efficiency
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Infrastructure in the Making: Deepening the Mississippi River Channel
The deepening of the MRSC will provide huge benefits for both nearby ports and the surrounding marshland By Brianna Fries
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The Unique Kaneohe-Kailua Gravity Sewer Tunnel and Treatment Facilities Project
The KK Tunnel System has transformed the wastewater system and enhanced the state’s utility infrastructure, making it an easy choice
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The Dallas Approach to Infrastructure: Investing in the Future
Everything is bigger in Texas — including the infrastructure projects By Julia Edinger After much deliberation, as well as input
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New Whittier Bridge Makes History
Opened in October 2018, the new and improve Whittier Bridge provides increased safety measures and new opportunities to surrounding municipalities
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FAA Awards $205 Million in Funding for Airport Infrastructure
U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Secretary Elaine L. Chao recently announced the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has awarded $205 million in supplemental
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Rebuilding Aging Infrastructure One Mile at a Time
A 10.1-mile stretch on I-35W in Fort Worth, TX has been completely redone thanks to a lot of hard work,
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A Bridge 30 Years in the Making
The new Bonner Bridge finally nears its opening after decades of legal battles and delays By Abby Pittman Hatteras Island,
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The Challenging but Successful Replacement of Boyers Mill Road Bridge
The Boyers Mill Road Bridge replacement project demonstrated a willingness to tackle the most difficult of challenges through innovative thinking
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Recognizing the Award Winning Las Vegas Wash Project
How Clark County Public Works improved an overloaded Wash Channel By Brianna Fries When one thinks of areas that
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Spotlighting Improvements to North Carolina’s Light Rail
The CATS LYNX Blue Line Extension provides important transit options and is the first of many transportation improvements coming to
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Preventing Floods and Protecting Homeowners
Elmwood Park undertook its biggest infrastructure project yet to reduce the risk of future floods By Shea Costales After
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Breathing New Life Into the I-15 Virgin River Bridge
The reconstruction of the I-15 Virgin River Bridge No. 6 sets an award-winning example for efficient spending, time management, and
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Salem’s Pipeline Goes Deep
Replacing compromised underwater pipes in Salem, Mass. required an innovative approach By Shea Costales Since the 1970s, the Marblehead pipelines
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Pumping New Life Into Chicago
The Springfield Avenue Pumping Station’s conversion from steam to electricity cuts emissions and costs By Abby Pittman Built in 1901
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Upgrading The Underground
As part of the major upgrades made to Interstate 70/71 in Columbus, Ohio, improvements were also made to pipes that
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Bridging Past and Present
Unique designs, smart utility, strong foundations, and community input were all combined to create the incredible new Kenneth F. Burns
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Dixie Drain: Improving The Boise River
A groundbreaking approach to water treatment technologies A critical component of river health in Boise, Idaho is its nutrient makeup.
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Flood Prevention in the Mile High City
The 33rd Street Outfall was constructed to prevent flooding and improve stormwater drainage to service neighborhoods in Denver, Colo. By
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North Carolina’s First Private-Public Toll Road
I-77 Mobility Partners slated to finish Charlotte’s first ever Express Toll Lanes by the end of 2018 By Abby Pittman
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Rails Return to Detroit after 60 Years
Created by a public-private partnership, the first of its kind project is a catalyst for the creation of a regional
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Franklin Avenue Bridge, History in the Remaking
Advanced construction techniques and materials give new life to an historic landmark By Jack Simpson Photo Credit: HNTB Corporation How
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Elevating the Honolulu Rail Transit System
To address some of the country’s worst traffic, the city of Honolulu determined that an elevated rail system would be
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Project Neon is Nevada’s Largest Public Works Project
Project Neon addresses both the immediate needs as well as the expected growing congestion problem of the Las Vegas Valley
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Mitigating Stormwater Issues through Smart Design
Bee Branch Creek Restoration Project is a creative, environmentally-friendly solution to stormwater mitigation saves homes and money while enhancing the
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Houston Bounces Back from DISASTER
Hurricane Harvey has been the costliest tropical cyclone recorded, causing hundreds of billions of dollars in damage, primarily from flooding
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Relief Resources for Hurricane Harvey Disaster
The reports of historic flooding out of eastern Texas are mounting up and, despite best laid plans by county, state,
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America’s Water Infrastructure Needs to Act Fast
The Water Resources Development Act of 2016 brings much needed funding to several infrastructure projects across America By Dani Neiley
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Seattle Knows Rain…and Potholes
The City of Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) held “Pothole Palooza” – a gang busters attack on all the potholes
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The Need for 21st Century Infrastructure
Oroville’s shortcomings highlight the need for municipalities nationwide to look to their infrastructure to ensure it is modern, upgraded and
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Main Street Makeover Wins APWA
To preserve and enhance the economic vitality of downtown Concord, New Hampshire, the Main Street project was developed for residents
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Florida Builds New Intracoastal Bridge
The project overcame both political and environmental challenges to become an award-winning example of transportation infrastructure By Elizabeth Delehanty Photography
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Bridging the Gap Between Icon and Necessity
Part of an ongoing urban revitalization campaign, the development of a unique land bridge between downtown and the Arch grounds
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Eco Solution for Fish Rehabilitation
Made possible by a custom control valve, Bull Run Watershed is now home to a unique, eco-friendly solution for water
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Liberty Takes Control of Water Treatment
With its newly opened water treatment facility, the town of Liberty, Mo. demonstrates how smaller cities can forgo dependence on
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