When it opened in 1961, the Niagara project was the largest hydropower facility in the western world. Now Niagara is the biggest electricity producer in New York State, generating enough power to light 24 million 100-watt bulbs at once. This … Continue reading →
Since construction began on it in March 1947, the John H. Kerr Dam and Reservoir has given Boydton, Va., and neighboring states recreational activities such as fishing, boating and swimming. More importantly, it has provided hydroelectric power and flood control. … Continue reading →
W ater utilities across the United States face a major funding gap related to buried pipeline infrastructure. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency estimates that the difference between what’s needed for infrastructure renewal — the majority of it associated with buried … Continue reading →
For years the residents of Timmonsville, S.C., have complained. Their tap water was dirty and their sewer backed up constantly. Things got so bad that in June 2013 the U.S. Department of Justice filed a complaint in district court against … Continue reading →
Fairfax County, Va., a community holding a Phase I Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System permit, moved in 2011 to execute a unique compliance methodology. Responding to the comprehensive nature of the permit, the county decided to form a multidisciplinary team … Continue reading →
Water is inexpensive in the U.S.,” said Jerome Devillers, head of water infrastructure and project financing at WeiserMazars LLP, an accounting, tax and advisory services firm in New York. “(But) of course, you’re paying for the service … not the … Continue reading →
Seven years ago the state of Michigan embraced placemaking — not as a buzzword, but to develop a dialogue. “Our board (Michigan Municipal League) challenged us to be more proactive with what was going on economically,” said Arnold Weinfield, director … Continue reading →
Big Dig (1992–2006), Boston, Mass. $14.6 billion San Francisco – Oakland Bay Bridge East Span Replacement (2002–13) San Francisco/Oakland, Calif. $6.3 billion Mon-Fayette Expressway (1993–2013) southwest Pennsylvania/northern West Virginia $5 billion Ohio River Bridges Project (2005–20) Louisville, Ky./southern Indiana $4.1 … Continue reading →
The first new bridge connecting St. Louis, Mo., and Illinois in over 40 years is nearing completion. Currently, one bridge carries traffic for I-64, I-70 and I-55 across the Mississippi River: The new corridor will reroute I-70 off of the … Continue reading →
On April 18, south side Chicago resident Ola Oni was heading to work when she saw something that looked like it came straight out of a Stephen King thriller. A large sinkhole had opened in the 9600 block of South … Continue reading →
As we all know, maintaining our infrastructure is a ceaseless task. We spend more and more time developing projects that will last a lifetime, but we know they won’t. So how do make them sustainable? How do we maintain them … Continue reading →
