Public Works & Infrastructure
Public Works & infrastructure are essential components of local and state government responsibilities. They involve the construction, maintenance, and management of vital public facilities and services such as roads, bridges, water supply, and waste management. Effective infrastructure planning ensures communities have the necessary resources for economic growth and quality of life. This directory provides articles on public works and infrastructure and related topics like Transportation, which explores the development of efficient systems for moving people and goods.
It is time for an honest conversation about response times, reimbursement and funding solutions for the future of EMS
The National League of Cities report highlights the top challenges and solutions mayors are focusing on
FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell said false claims about withholding aid are demoralizing to relief workers
Federal policy changes could address infrastructure spending and address maintenance backlogs by 2030, according to the RAND report Not Everything is Broken.
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Innovative roadway technologies could help address more than $800 billion worth of upkeep and repairs needed to maintain America’s transportation infrastructure
Once a move highly touted by Gov. Scott Walker, increased taxpayer credit payments, concerns over a lack of water quality protections and residents evicted on short notice have soured the once-sweet Foxconn deal.
Mayors weigh in on changes with the Trump Administration’s Office of Intergovernmental Affairs. Many report the relationship between the federal government and cities is rapidly devolving.
Arbor Day is a great time for local governments to help raise awareness and help residents act to reduce stormwater runoff in any watershed
Fort Worth’s homeless work program allows sheltered people a chance to work, earning income to help end their homelessness
As Houston remained in disaster recovery mode, Mayor Sylvester Turner announced a proposal to restrict development below the 500-year floodplain along with temporary transitional housing strategies.
Since entering the 2016 Smart Cities Challenge, Denver accelerated connected vehicles planning to mitigate traffic and will test rerouting trucks and strategies to improve pedestrian safety.
Is your town, city or county doing innovative work? Publish sleek updates online with flipbooks that educate and engage and can be shared on social media.
Nearly a year after the Oroville dam breach and flooding incident, downstream communities have concerns about river dredging while agencies report improved communication and safety.
Key affordable rental housing market provisions were preserved in tax reform, but housing credits and other provisions could push some investors out.
Guest columnist Jen Mayer shares insights on revenue generation for infrastructure projects gleaned from city-led best practices and cutting-edge investment strategies.
About 60 of the 100 boat slips are still damaged beyond use, and municipal revenues are down by half at the St. Augustine Municipal Marina.
Fuel-efficient cars are forcing Washington State DOT officials to look at charging drivers by the mile to raise road revenue for construction costs.
The National Science Foundation’s Civil Infrastructure Systems grants encourage research and development for all civic infrastructure.
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