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.
A new study identifies critical issues that communities should consider after a wildfire
An in-depth study on e-scooter traffic safety reveals where and why most collisions occur
Nearly a year ago, a consultant hired by the city recommended the structure be closed immediately due to a “magnitude of code violations”
Cities worldwide are investing in smart infrastructure projects that incorporate data collection in traditional structure construction and restoration
Worldwide, cities are experimenting with new strategies to conserve water through Internet of Things technologies and innovation.
The bridge will cross over the tracks and highway, and include ramps, so residents with wheelchairs, bicycles and strollers can access the park more easily
Every year, a global event is held where citizens, artists and activists come together to transform metered parking spaces into temporary public places
Seattle releases analysis and online dashboard for understanding building energy use and efficiency performance
Smart Cities will invest over $160 million in federal research and more than 25 technology collaborations to help communities tackle key challenges
The technology provides groundbreaking ozone treatment and industry-leading disinfection at Clarksville Water Treatment Plant
State officials approved $80 million in state construction plans for roadwork, courthouse renovations, sewer upgrades and park improvements in Louisiana
The race is on for the 2024 Olympics: A five-city contest pitting four European bids against a two-time host from the United States
City planners must take into account a variety of factors when designing and erecting new infrastructure in the community
Workforce Investment Now trains low-income, underserved residents in the communities affected by the rail system’s expansion so they can work on the project
California’s publicly owned utilities (POUs) play a critical role in helping their customers save electricity and lower their energy bills.
Busloads of New Orleans inmates arrived at a new $150 million jail Monday, a long-awaited transfer from a dilapidated, notoriously dangerous prison complex
Many cities are experimenting with new infrastructure projects to better weather through the risks of climate change
A study is predicting dire consequences for New England if the region doesn’t improve its energy infrastructure by the end of the current decade
There have been 2,019 reported sinkholes across the city this year, according to the Philadelphia Streets Department
