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In This Issue New This Week Newsletter Water Water Infrastructure 

Taking Advantage of a Flood of New Infrastructure Funding

Flooding doesn’t affect communities equally, so mitigation funds must be spread equitably By Erin Aleman In the United States, 99

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infrastructure
City Official's Message In This Issue New This Week Newsletter 

Leading the Way for a Future of Infrastructure Equity

IIJA presents numerous opportunities for higher levels of infrastructure investments in underserved communities By T.C. Broadnax Environmental and infrastructural racism

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aging infrastructure
Feature In This Issue Water Water Infrastructure 

Aging Infrastructure is a Risk to Drinking Water Supply

 Jackson’s water crisis reveals much deeper issues caused by lack of funding and disinvestment in critical aging infrastructure. By Yvonne

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Featured Interview In This Issue New This Week Newsletter 

The AI Interview: Scott D. Grayson, CAE, Chief Executive Officer, American Public Works Association

The APWA CEO discusses upcoming projects, IIJA funding, the significance of recognizing public works professionals as first responders and the

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In This Issue New This Week Newsletter Water 

An Abundance of Funding is Flowing for Water Infrastructure Projects

The federal emphasis on water safety has permeated state and local governments By Mary Scott Nabers As public officials throughout

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Feature In This Issue New This Week Newsletter 

A Project for the People

City protects people and properties from harmful stormwater runoff By Hanna Heiss Over 10 years ago the City of Fort

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In This Issue Industry Observations New This Week Newsletter 

Local Governments are the Driving Force to Get Us to Net Zero

Scalable ways to make cities more energy efficient By Yvonne Nguyen Toward the end of 2021, President Biden signed an

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In This Issue Technology Water 

A Call for ACTION

Configuring GIS for Environmental Asset Management and Public Engagement By Shawnetta Grandberry The Clean Water Act requires municipalities across the

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City Official's Message In This Issue Infrastructure New This Week Newsletter 

Taking Part in the Fight Against Climate Change

The Smart City Infrastructure Program for Milpitas By Rich Tran Every day we see environmental issues that have taken on

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Feature In This Issue Transportation 

Historic Howellville Road Bridge Receives Upgrade

The new steel truss bridge provides a wider bridge deck and more space, enhancing safety for motorists, bicyclists and pedestrians

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In This Issue New This Week Newsletter Transportation 

Better Roads for Better Budgets

Critical concepts to improve roads while stretching budgets further By Lindsay Matush  Often, a community’s most valuable asset is its

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Feature In This Issue Transportation 

Taking an Innovative Approach

Carroll County navigates various challenges through dedication and efficiency By Hanna Heiss Addressing the needs of its citizens, providing a

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In This Issue Water 

IIJA Flows with Goodness for Wastewater Public Works Professionals

What’s available and how to secure IIJA funding to benefit communities  By Stan Brown The arrival of the Infrastructure Investment

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In This Issue Water 

The Signing Of The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law was Historic

Our work is just getting started By Radhika Fox The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law recognizes how essential water is to public

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Feature In This Issue Transportation 

Increasing Flow of Traffic on the I-25

Congestion on the major New Mexico highway was becoming a major issue for commuters. By Camille Manaloto Interstate 25 in

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Feature In This Issue New This Week Newsletter Water 

New Project Provides City with Contingency Plan

Water: an eternal vital resource, and an unavoidable necessity in times of emergency By Hanna Heiss On the verge of

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Environment In This Issue New This Week Newsletter Water 

The Signing Of The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law was Historic

Our work is just getting started By Radhika Fox The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law recognizes how essential water is to public

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In This Issue New This Week Newsletter Water Water Solutions 

Preparing for Drought

Phoenix’s Drought Pipeline Project By Troy Hayes The current megadrought in the southwest has forced cities to take extraordinary steps

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Featured Interview In This Issue New This Week 

The AI Interview: Dennis Truax, President, American Society of Civil Engineers

ASCE President shares his thoughts on the future of infrastructure American Infrastructure: For readers who don’t already know, what is

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In This Issue New This Week 

Editor’s Note May/June 2022

Dear Readers in print and online, Welcome to the May/June issue of American Infrastructure! It’s hard to believe that we

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Environment In This Issue New This Week Newsletter Water 

The Water Environment Federation Stormwater Institute

Stormwater Infrastructure in the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act By Steve Dye The Water Environment Federation (WEF) Stormwater Institute (SWI)

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In This Issue Infrastructure New This Week 

Meet the American Society of Civil Engineers

Reimagining the future  The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) represents more than 150,000 members of the civil engineering profession

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In This Issue Infrastructure New This Week 

Meet APWA: The Voice of Public Works

By Scott Grayson What does a worker filling a pothole, a designer planning a new city facility, and a director

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In This Issue New This Week 

Editor’s Note: March/April 2022

Dear Readers in print and online, I am pleased to welcome you to our March/April issue of American Infrastructure. This

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Featured Interview In This Issue New This Week Newsletter 

The AI Interview: FEMA Director of DHS Partnerships Center, Marcus Coleman

Director shares FEMA’s impact on the nation and its people. American Infrastructure: Tell me about FEMA. What are its purposes

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Feature In This Issue Infrastructure Newsletter Technology 

Update From National Telecommunications and Information Administration

Commerce Department’s NTIA Is helping to close digital divide. The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) is located within the

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Publisher’s Note: March/April 2022

Hello Readers in print and online, Welcome to the March/April issue of American Infrastructure. This month we present to you

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In This Issue Industry Observations New This Week 

Funding Provides Hope for the Nation

As spring approaches, infrastructure is about to receive major funding By Aurielle Weiss Since the passage of the Infrastructure Investment

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Feature In This Issue 

City Yard Renovation is Design Conscious

Santa Monica city workers receive new building and equipment. By Aurielle Weiss  The Santa Monica City Yards have been around

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Feature In This Issue New This Week 

Project Profile: Washington Bridge North Project

Washington Bridge Project Addresses Several Structural Deficiencies By Camille Manaloto With infrastructure on the minds of millions, improving our citys’

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Governor's Message In This Issue New This Week 

Innovation is Key to Missouri’s Transportation Funding Success

New contributions will allocate millions for Missouri’s infrastructure. By Governor Michael L. Parson Infrastructure has been a top priority for

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City Official's Message In This Issue Infrastructure Newsletter 

Louisville Metro Sidewalk Inventory

Louisville Metro Public Works provides connectivity. By Dirk Gowin  PE, PLS, PTOE Sidewalks are an integral part of our infrastructure

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City Official's Message In This Issue Infrastructure New This Week 

Ohio’s State Capital Infrastructure Program

Public Works for Ohioans. By Linda S. Bailiff In the State of Ohio, the Ohio Public Works Commission’s office of

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In This Issue New This Week 

Publisher’s Note: January 2022

Hello Readers in print and online, A very happy new year to you and your team. What sort of year

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Featured Interview In This Issue New This Week 

The AI Interview: Clarence E. Anthony, CEO and Executive Director, National League of Cities

NLC CEO discusses the importance of local government. American Infrastructure: For our readers who might not already know, talk about

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Feature In This Issue Newsletter Transportation 

Project Profile: I-74 Mississippi River Bridge

I-74 brings major transformation to the Quad City area. By Editorial Staff Connecting the states of Iowa and Illinois, the

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In This Issue Infrastructure 

The Trillion Dollar Promise

Delivering the Infrastructure Improvement and Jobs Act. By Si Katara   Last year’s passage of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) set

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In This Issue New This Week 

Infrastructure Fit for the Future

Oregon is making historic once-in-a-lifetime infrastructure investments to create an equitable, resilient, and greener future. By Governor Kate Brown Since

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Feature In This Issue Infrastructure Newsletter 

Bridge of the Year: 2021 Brings Completion of D.C.’s Biggest Project

The Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge, built to connect. By Camille Manaloto In September, after three years of construction, Washington D.C.

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Featured Interview In This Issue New This Week 

The AI Interview: Scott D. Grayson, CAE, Chief Executive Officer, APWA

APWA CEO addresses infrastructure needs in the U.S. American Infrastructure: Tell me about APWA and its philosophy.  Scott Grayson: APWA’s

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In This Issue Infrastructure New This Week Newsletter 

The Gateway Project: The First of its Kind

South Carolina’s interstates receives major upgrade. By Aurielle Weiss   Interstate 385 is a 42 mile long route connecting northwest

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Feature In This Issue New This Week 

Municipality of the Year: Indianapolis is A Leader in Infrastructure

Equity is at the heart of their city. By Aurielle Weiss  Indianapolis, the largest city in Indiana, is truly the

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In This Issue Infrastructure Newsletter 

Communities Can’t Rebuild Without Skilled Workers

Investment in Infrastructure Job Training is Crucial. By Kathy Maness As Congress continues to move forward with the Infrastructure Investment

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In This Issue Infrastructure New This Week 

Changing Times for the Construction Industry

Although the supply chain is unstable, funding has expanded. By Mary Scott Nabers  What a difference a short period of

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In This Issue New This Week 

Editor’s Note: November/December 2021

Dear Readers in print and online, Happy Holidays, and welcome to the November/December issue of American Infrastructure Magazine. This month

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In This Issue Infrastructure New This Week 

The Gateway Project: The First of its Kind

South Carolina’s interstates receives major upgrade. By Aurielle Weiss   Interstate 385 is a 42 mile long route connecting northwest

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In This Issue New This Week 

2021: A New Start for Infrastructure

The historic infrastructure bill is a major victory for America. By Aurielle Weiss It’s an exciting time for Infrastructure in

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In This Issue New This Week 

Publisher’s Note: December 2021

Hello Readers in Print and Online.    Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to you and your team. We have been

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Feature In This Issue Transportation 

Widening Roads for Future Growth

I-70 in the Denver metro area required highway expansion to continue to serve the connected communities and enhance commuter daily

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Feature In This Issue New This Week 

Road Construction Expands into Community Enrichment

Orange County Public Works partnered with the City of Costa Mesa to reconstruct roadway pavements, improve water-drainage and create an

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In This Issue Infrastructure Sustainable Solutions 

The AI Interview: Anthony Kane, CEO, Institute of Sustainable Infrastructure

 Executive introduces us to ISI and shares his insight on what sustainable infrastructure really is. American Infrastructure: For our readers

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City Official's Message In This Issue New This Week 

Building a Better Baltimore

How Baltimore’s infrastructure projects are putting the charm back in charm city. By Dr. Jason W. Mitchell In May, the

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In This Issue New This Week 

Publisher’s Note: September 2021

Hello Readers, in print and online, Summer 2021 slips into fall with a bang and a roar; wildfires burning out

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In This Issue Infrastructure New This Week 

The Road Ahead for Infrastructure & Public Works

The Senate’s passage of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act is an encouraging step forward. By Scott D. Grayson The

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In This Issue Infrastructure New This Week 

The Look Ahead for LA Infrastructure

What does the Infrastructure Bill mean for Los Angeles? By Teresa Villegas Los Angeles, founded in 1781, with over 462

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In This Issue New This Week Technology 

The Need for Cybersecurity Modernization

We can prevent cybercrime and mitigate legacy system risk in infrastructure construction with cloud-based platform solutions. By Si Katara If

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Energy In This Issue Water 

Renewable Energy, Microgrids and Conservation

A step toward climate resilience in the water and energy sectors. By Ryan Waterman If you are in the business

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In This Issue Infrastructure New This Week 

Infrastructure Investments Provide Pathway to Economic Prosperity

Denver’s DOTI is finding new and creative ways to deliver an ambitious slate of infrastructure improvement projects. By Adam Phipps

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In This Issue New This Week 

Editor’s Note September/October 2021

Dear readers, With a major vote happening on Sept. 27, the importance of infrastructure has climbed its way onto the

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Governor's Message In This Issue New This Week 

Connecting the Dots: Building the Future We want for Our Kids and Our Communities

Wisconsin is working to bring our infrastructure into the 21st century and pave the way to a stronger future. By

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In This Issue Industry Observations New This Week 

Keep the Momentum Moving

The major infrastructure bill is making its way through Congress, but much more work is still to be done. By

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Featured Interview In This Issue New This Week 

The AI Interview: Daniel Parker, Indianapolis Public Works Director

Parker gives an update on how Indianapolis has approached public works in recent months in regards to funding, delivery time

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In This Issue New This Week Water Infrastructure 

Bipartisan Solutions for Water Infrastructure

Congress and the White House must find a bipartisan solution on water infrastructure legislation. By Evan Pratt As the debate

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In This Issue Infrastructure New This Week 

Reinvesting in Rural America

Will the pandemic spur the awakening our rural heartland needs to build its American Dream? By Jim King America has

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In This Issue New This Week 

PWX Returns for 2021

Join APWA at PWX in St. Louis to help solve America’s infrastructure challenges.  By Scott Grayson After cancelling our three

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In This Issue New This Week Water Infrastructure 

Cash Flow to Keep the Water Flowing

EPA invites communities to apply for innovative, flexible water infrastructure financing. By Andrew Sawyers In communities across the nation, drinking

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In This Issue New This Week 

Publisher’s Note: July/August 2021

Hello Readers, in print and online, Since we last updated you in the May/June issue, our cover featured an illustration

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Governor's Message In This Issue New This Week 

Revamping Mississippi Infrastructure

Ports and rail systems are two vital infrastructure components for The Hospitality State.  By Governor Tate Reeves When Mississippi was

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City Official's Message In This Issue New This Week 

Perseverance in the Face of Adversity

City of Austin Capital Projects construction hardly misses a beat during the pandemic.  By Richard Mendoza The Public Works Department,

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In This Issue New This Week 

Editor’s Note: July/August 2021

Dear Readers in print and online, As vaccinations continue to rollout and restrictions across the country begin to ease, infrastructure

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Rowan Pump Station
Feature In This Issue New This Week 

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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In This Issue Infrastructure New This Week 

Improving Our Infrastructure

Five steps to get America above average. By Nick Kittle The American Society of Civil Engineers released the 2021 Report

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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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In This Issue Infrastructure New This Week 

Anticipating an Infrastructure Package

As Congress decides on the terms and figures of a new infrastructure package, the benefits and challenges may impact the

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In This Issue Industry Observations New This Week 

Putting the Nation First

A bipartisan plan has been reached. Now it’s time for all government leaders to pass it through Congress before it’s

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Feature In This Issue New This Week 

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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Pure Water Monterey Groundwater Replenishment Project
Feature In This Issue New This Week Water 

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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I-69 Route
Feature In This Issue New This Week Transportation 

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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In This Issue Water 

2021: Water Infrastructure’s Moment

The stars are aligning for 2021 to be a historic year for water infrastructure investment By Scott Berry Water is

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In This Issue Transportation 

Investing in Transportation

Building the infrastructure we need requires that we target much more of our investments on transportation, such as transit, inter-city

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In This Issue Infrastructure 

The Evolution of the Definition of Infrastructure

As Congress ponders an infrastructure bill, systemic changes are obvious By Mary Scott Nabers While industry and public officials wait

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City Official's Message In This Issue 

Collaboration and Innovation Keep Dallas Running

The City of Dallas’ infrastructure initiatives and projects are collaborative, innovative, and strategic By Dr. Robert M. Perez As municipalities

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In This Issue Infrastructure 

Keep Infrastructure Negotiations Alive

Congressional leaders must work together to tackle infrastructure for the betterment of the nation By Kathy Maness The infrastructure buzz

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Featured Interview Governor's Message In This Issue 

The AI Interview: David Ige, Governor of Hawai’i

Gov. David Ige reflects on the state of Hawai’i’s infrastructure and their path to post-pandemic recovery American Infrastructure: As we

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In This Issue Industry Observations 

Banking on Bipartisanship

Policymakers from all sides of the spectrum must prioritize bipartisanship to agree to a major infrastructure bill By Brian Alvarado

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In This Issue Water 

Solving the Stormwater Challenge

Stormwater sector survey highlights $8.5 billion annual funding gap By Rebecca Arvin-Colón Municipalities across the U.S. work to maintain stormwater

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Featured Interview In This Issue 

The AI Interview: Mary Joyce Ivers, President of the American Public Works Association, and Scott Grayson, Chief Executive Officer of the American Public Works Association

                    Two industry experts highlight the need to include public works

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Feature In This Issue 

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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In This Issue Infrastructure 

Preparing for the Future

Investing in infrastructure also triggers the need for a skilled public works workforce By Tyler Palmer T he need for

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In This Issue Industry Observations 

Adapting Infrastructure for the Modern World

The nation’s infrastructure systems need to face its other two challenges: climate change and a dwindling workforce. By Alexa Moreno

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Feature In This Issue 

Deep Canyon Bridge Construction in Idaho

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The new and improved Manning Crevice Bridge is only the seventh of its kind in the world By Brian Alvarado

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Feature In This Issue Infrastructure 

The Buckeye State’s New Bridge

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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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Featured Interview In This Issue 

Megan O’Callaghan, Deputy City Manager/COO, City of Dublin

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City Official and engineer for the Dublin Link bridge project reflects on the project and what’s to come American Infrastructure:

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In This Issue Infrastructure 

Prioritizing Our Nation’s Infrastructure

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How the nation can approach 2021 in infrastructure funding By  Manuel H. Lazerov The election is behind us, and a

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Governor's Message In This Issue 

Prioritizing Broadband Infrastructure in 2021

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South Dakota’s governor proposes to invest $100 million to provide better broadband access By Governor Kristi Noem  As America’s founders

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Feature In This Issue Transportation 

Restoring Roads in Nashville

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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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In This Issue Infrastructure 

Construction Industry Forecast For 2021

California infrastructure, construction, high speed rail, infrastructure jobs

There are four key factors to keep in mind when thinking about the future of the construction industry By John

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In This Issue Transportation 

Adapting Transportation Systems in 2021

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A proactive and reactive approach is needed to address transportation systems in 2021 By Malcolm Dougherty After a year of

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In This Issue Infrastructure 

Building for 2021 and Beyond

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Public works and infrastructure in the 117th Congress By Mary Joyce Ivers and Scott D. Grayson As the 117th Congress

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