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.
For South Bend, Indiana, a complicated water quality issue required a smart approach — a smart sewer system to be precise
“The pond maintenance program is the first step in a $50 million effort to address critical issues in the stormwater system,” said county CEO Michael Thurmond.
By 2040, the site of an old Ford assembly plant will be home to a variety of housing options, office and retail space, public parks and other publicly accessible green space as well as transportation options. The city is expected to invest millions in infrastructure.
In an attempt to keep a local creek from being contaminated during storms, Brooklyn, New York, is utilizing a number of green storm water solutions
For its Rapid Bridge Replacement Project, the state of Pennsylvania is turning to the private sector to help replace more than 500 decaying bridges. Details of how the program works inside.
A new thermal hydrolysis plant using technology created in Norway is being built in Washington DC. The sewage-to-power plant will save up to $26M annually while also powering homes and creating fertilizer
Following a research report detailing massive inefficiencies, Springfield, IL, is moving quickly to build a new facility where all department vehicles will be maintained. Read on for details of the report’s findings and solutions...
In Chicago, a new office focused on coordinating transportation and infrastructure projects has saved $10M in the first year, along with reducing congestion and increasing QOL...
Privatizing leaf removal and promoting mulching have curbed costs for Westchester County by $3.5 million annually. Details of this effort as well as others around the country promoting sustainable disposal of leaves...
Akron’s newest upgrade of a waste facility will not only power the facility itself, but also generate renewable energy and biosolid end-products for further revenue...
A proprietary road salting system developed by the Nazareth, PA, public works superintendent dramatically cuts the cost of dealing with winter storms. Read about this new, unique, cost-saving solution inside.
London is testing out a new hi-tech recycling receptacle, provided free to the city. Inside we report on this and other “smart” trash bins saving cities like Philadelphia $1.8M annually.
With $1.9M in grant funding from the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration, the City of Rochester, NH, will add 8000 linear feet of water and sewage lines to accommodate economic expansion. Learn more about how you can find grant funds from the EDA
Two recent grant awards from the US Fish and Wildlife Service’s Boating Infrastructure Grant Program show how the agency is trying to help cities maintain and upgrade water-based public assets. Inside we detail grants given to Annapolis, MD and Chattanooga, TN
A new public-private partnership in MA is tying together state and private funds to redevelop an entire downtown area in Quincy. The resulting infrastructure improvements will be paid back over time through tax revenue. Inside we provide details on this model and how other cities are looking at innovative solutions for redevelopment
With a goal of managing 700 million gallons of stormwater by 2025, Seattle is focusing on the use of green infrastructure to limit the use of taxpayer funds while also making the city more resilient to climate change. Inside we detail the city’s plans as well as a MA plan to achieve statewide water conservation through infrastructure upgrades
New asset management and leak detection techniques are helping cities and taxpayers to avoid major infrastructure investments. Inside we detail the city of Ottawa’s asset management plan, the EPA’s guidelines, and leak detection technologies
Technology enables Portland, Oregon, to create electricity from the water flowing within its city’s pipes. Find out how the system works.
Facing continued budget deficits, Pontiac, MI, has recently decided to outsource its entire DPW department. This comes on the heels of outsourcing the fire department as well. Read inside for the implications, savings, causes and overall plan for a sound financial future.
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