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.
Through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, local government organizations can take advantage of several grant programs for broadband access
The communications platform for first responders went live in 2017 and currently has three million users nationwide
The FCC is monitoring the 3G phase-out and working to “implement safeguards” for older phones and other devices, a spokesperson said
How to design a denser city without sacrificing sunlight
The concrete structures are designed to support fish and sea creature populations, as well as drive tourism
LEGO invited a team of designers to create a large diorama depicting their vision for Singapore’s future
The report provides a comprehensive analysis of city trends based on annual state of the city addresses from mayors across the country
Mulberry will deploy “smart” water meters for its more than 1,600 residents, businesses, schools and government buildings over the next three years
Growing demands have spurred a diverse array of transit innovations that provide both short- and long-term benefits to local economies
A new material made from car tires is being used to support tree growth throughout Seattle.
With services like FastFleet, City Hall could optimize its fleet without degrading operations, thus lowering maintenance and administrative costs
When farms sprouted up, they mobilized the once-stable uranium naturally present in the soil, and the toxic element leached into groundwater
A $2.8 million project to make city buildings more energy-efficient has temporarily forced many City Hall employees into different locations
The sewer authority announced 17 grants totaling $250,000 for green infrastructure projects like these in neighborhoods throughout the city
San Marcos is offering grants and design assistance to artists in an effort to place murals on private property throughout the city
The flow of water from shower heads and bathroom faucets in California will be sharply reduced under strict limits approved by the state Energy Commission
More than $11 million in Transportation Alternatives Program and Recreational Trails Program grants were awarded to 27 multi-modal projects in New Mexico
Water-saving techniques have been around for years, but it can be tough to show how such building modifications can pay off for owners
In June, the City Council voted to adopt a safety study that proposes 120 projects small and large to make the curvy road less hazardous
