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.
The law will help communities prevent flooding, give towns more power to fight climate change and provide much needed funding for green infrastructure
Organizations and citizens have a “shared responsibility” to defend their data, computer hardware and software systems from ransomware attacks
It’s unclear what the consequences of the city-parish’s violations will be, or the feasible fixes
“What are the top 10 ways any person can speed the global transition to sustainable energy?”
A new state Department of Natural Resources call center can issue permits at any time of day or night
In January, the Portland Water Bureau in Oregon launched the first project in the U.S. to produce energy from in-pipe hydropower in a city water pipeline
The FAA is requiring the update before and if an environmental assessment is conducted as part of finding a solution to the trees
WEDC also provides Rexnord Corp. with $2 million in tax credits to relocate Zurn Industries to Reed Street Yards
The new project calls for $136 million invested in fitness, wellness and community centers.
Twenty-two cities in Connecticut will receive $12 million in Community Development Block Grant Small Cities Program awards for upgrades and improvements
Projects will emphasize installing practices and demonstrating results to farmers
Solar-powered garbage cans offer enough bandwidth to power a startup
The walkable sculpture extends more than 100 feet over a bay
The green plant will be much cheaper to operate and much healthier for the environment than previous facilities
The Texas Transportation Commission awarded more than $66 million in state and federal funds to provide better mobility solutions for transit users
In many ways, municipal bonds — loans that finance public works — are ripe for innovation
The Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission would like to see the nation’s oldest interstate highway reborn through innovation and technology
The Dublin San Ramon Services District deployed a website with an advanced content management system and a mobile-friendly platform to improve communication