Changes in Critical Infrastructure in 2021
Lessons from this past year are vital to take into the new year By Mark Ray At the time of
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In This Issue
Philadelphia’s Path to Zero
Philadelphia will invest in safer roads and transportation through the Vision Zero Action Plan By Mayor Jim Kenney Philadelphians have
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Jan/Feb 2021 Publisher’s Note for American Infrastructure Magazine
Hello Readers in Print and Online, I hope your 2021 is off to a great beginning. Wishing you the best
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Jan/Feb 2021 Editor’s Note for American Infrastructure Magazine
Hello Readers in print and online, Welcome to 2021 (and good riddance to 2020). We are delighted to show you
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Congress Must Support Water Utilities and Customers
Coronavirus relief legislation is needed to address significant revenue losses By Charles Stevens The country’s approximately 50,000 drinking water and
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Resilient Infrastructure is on the Rise for 2021
The landscape of our nation points to an emphasis on improving infrastructure and a cleaner environment By Brian Alvarado As
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Construction & Engineering Trends for 2021
Engineering and construction companies adapt to the ongoing impacts of the pandemic with digital investments and partnership approaches By Michelle
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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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The AI Interview: Jenny Durkan, Mayor of Seattle
Mayor Jenny Durkan addresses how Seattle overcame challenges in 2020 AI:Congratulations on being our Municipality of the Year? What do
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Green Flows to Green
COVID-19 and the climate is accelerating use of natural infrastructure in urban areas By Erik J. Meyers and Mark Cason
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A Pipeline to Economic Recovery
Investments in water infrastructure would create jobs, raise wages and protect health By Katie Henderson Many Americans are paying closer
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Rising to the Challenge in Denver
Denver is creating new ideas and programs in response to COVID-19 By Eulois Cleckley Although our recent public health crisis
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Utilizing Infrastructure Initiatives
The City of Columbus is partaking in two major city initiatives that will shape innovative, safe and inclusive mobility planning
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On the Front Lines: Keeping Atlanta Safe
The DPW has continued essential functions to maintain the city’s cleanliness and safety By James A. Jackson, The City of
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Investing in a National Infrastructure Plan
The federal government needs to prioritize infrastructure By Governor Larry Hogan For decades, the success of the American economy and
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Fighting COVID-19 in California
Governor Gavin Newsom and his administration have been posed with the monumental challenge of leading the state through a pandemic
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Presidential Vision for Infrastructure Up for Debate
September’s presidential debate tees up an opportunity for the candidates to showcase their vision for the infrastructure we want and
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Rebuilding Kansas’ Foundation
To reimagine the state’s infrastructure, Kansans must work together By Governor Laura Kelly The Kansas state motto, “Ad Astra per
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Taking on COVID-19 in Phoenix
The city of Phoenix develops a new strategy to address the pandemic locally. By Ginger Spencer If you were to
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Taking a Bold Stance in U.S. Infrastructure
Data shows that COVID-19 has greatly impacted the nation’s infrastructure By Emily Feenstra All corners of American life and business
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Mid-year update: Engineering & Construction Trends
Adapting to the impact of COVID-19 with new project opportunities and acceleration of trends like prefabrication and modularization By Michelle
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Transforming the Transportation Industry
Clean Energy is pushing the needle toward a more resilient, sustainable future with renewable natural gas By Brian Alvarado With
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The AI Interview: Diane VanDe Hei, CEO of the Association of Metropolitan Water Agencies
Executive shares how water investments will assure health and safety of our nation’s communities American Infrastructure: The COVID-19 outbreak has
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Strategies in the Show-Me State
Infrastructure investments have helped Missouri move forward By Governor Mike Parson When I became Missouri’s 57th governor on June 1,
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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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Where Do We Go from Here?
Public Works brings a sense of normalcy to our nation By Mary Joyce Ivers and Scott D. Grayson As leaders
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Business Unusual
How the Maine transportation system is navigating the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond By Bruce Van Note Social distancing was practiced
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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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Kicking COVID to the Curb
Governments and agencies are taking proactive approaches to address infrastructure during the pandemic By Brian Alvarado With 2020 more than
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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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Rebuilding Rural America
Investing in rural infrastructure helps strengthen the national economy By U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine L. Chao Rural America is
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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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Protecting America’s Water
Remote monitoring helps keep employees safe while mitigating emergencies By Greg Jackson According to the American Water Works Association, with
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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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Planning Your Development’s Stormwater
Requirements for post-construction stormwater management during new and re-development By Richard Haimann Most cities, towns, municipalities, incorporated areas, and some
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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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The Key to a Safe, Compliant Workplace
How to sustain mission-critical operations during the pandemic By Kevin Price Unforeseen disruptions have always been a fact of life
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U.S. Needs Funding Now to Improve Water Infrastructure
Will Congress be willing to fund billions more for water infrastructure? By Mary Scott Nabers There are thousands of critical
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Infrastructure, bond ratings, and managing risk
In a time of looming economic uncertainty, its helps to understand the intricacies of bond ratings and associated risks By
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What We Know Now: Green Infrastructure Design, Implementation, and Maintenance in Portland, Maine
How one city’s approach to green infrastructure has evolved, and what it can teach others By Barry Sheff Green Infrastructure
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Moving Florida Forward
Taking a proactive approach to protect the health and well-being of Floridians By Governor Ron DeSantis In what has undoubtedly
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The AI Interview: Radhika Fox, CEO of the U.S. Water Alliance
Executive shares her insight on the impact of our water infrastructure in today’s society American Infrastructure: Could you tell the
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Addressing an Age-Old Question
Bipartisan agreement on an infrastructure bill is long overdue. Lawmakers and government officials must ask themselves, “if not now, then
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The AI Interview: Walt Marlowe, Executive Director of the Water Environment Federation
WEF executive director explains why protected clean water is more important now than ever American Infrastructure: The Coronavirus has highlighted
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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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Rebuilding After Disaster and Planning for Resiliency
For a resiliency plan to work, there must be communication, appropriate allocation of resource and a clear decision-making process By
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Life-Saving Emergency Response Depends on Effective Asset Management
As infrastructure becomes critical to public health, asset management becomes a crucial part of the emergency response By Kevin Price
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Join Cities in Calling for a COVID-19 Comeback
Quick action from local and state bodies coupled with federal support will help reinvigorate the economy By Irma Esparza Diggs
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Partnerships will Pave the way Forward
Public and private collaboration will be the norm as COVID-19 is contained and America’s economy is revitalized By Mary Scott
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Finding The Key To An Economic, Resilient Bounce Back
Investing in infrastructure is the logical choice to bail us out By now, COVID-19 and its residual effects have sunk
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The Health of Communities Depends on Public Works
Essential public services are what makes stay-at-home orders possible and safe during times of crisis By Mark Ray While we
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Resiliency Defines the Lone Star State
Through public and private cooperation in the name of public health, Texas is on its way to a swift rebound
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Building A Better Quality of Life
The American society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) has a mission to advance the field of civil engineering, and to protect
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The AWWA Dives Deep To Defend The Nation’s Water
The American Water Works Association (AWWA) is a nonprofit, scientific and educational organization that provides solutions to assure sufficient water
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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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The AI Interview: APWA President Bill Spearman, and President-elect Mary Joyce Ivers
The leaders of the American Public Works Association understand the challenges of our time, and see public works as part
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The Future of Highways
We must utilize rapid technological advances to improve our infrastructure By Malcolm Dougherty Our transportation system is the lifeblood of
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Funding a National Infrastructure Program a la the 2020’s
Realizing our infrastructure goals will require the revival of communal interest and compromise By Manuel H. Lazerov The Problem The
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Transforming Tampa’s Tomorrow
Tampa is gearing up for increasing environmental challenges with a $2.9 billion, 20-year investment into revitalizing the city’s infrastructure By
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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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The A.I. Interview: Brittney Kohler, Program Director for Transportation & Infrastructure, National League of Cities
NLC’s Brittney Kohler discusses a new approach to transportation in 2020 to address technology, funding challenges, and sustainability The National
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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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Construction Industry Forecast for 2020
In recent years, the skilled labor shortage has put pressure on infrastructure professionals, but this year, the outlook is bright
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Opportunity Through Partnerships
Community-based partnership offers infrastructure solutions through stormwater management By Keisha Brown Green infrastructure practices continue to be leveraged across the
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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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AI in Infrastructure in 2020
How changing trends in artificial intelligence technology are shaping the world of infrastructure By Dr. Benjamin Schmidt Artificial intelligence (AI)
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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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Engineering & Construction Trends for 2020
Capitalizing on growing infrastructure and smart city opportunities requires new partnership models and increased adoption of digital technologies By Michelle
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Empowerment for Success
These lessons in infrastructure are empowering women and shaping success in the field By Allison Blake Working on water and
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Nature 2.0: Green Infrastructure in 2020
Green infrastructure for healthier and more resilient cities By Erik J. Meyers Approaching the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, cities
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Smart Cities & Intelligent Transportation in 2020
The labor shortage has challenged professionals in 2019, encouraging creative solutions to combat it By Malcolm Dougherty Across the globe,
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Transportation Infrastructure: Predictions for 2020
A shift in public opinion toward funding will result in transportation gains in the new decade By Manuel H. Lazerov
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