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Recently, Marina del Rey, California, began a $40 million infrastructure make-over, which includes 14 projects that will overlap and test the patience of the community. Project engineers and managers are collaborating on construction schedules and public outreach.
Read MoreAn Innovative and Cost-Effective Stormwater Retrofit Program: The Green Infrastructure Portfolio Sta
Chicago’s Center for Neighborhood Technology is designing and piloting the Green Infrastructure Portfolio Standard, which advances the installation of green infrastructure for increasing the volume of stormwater runoff and pollutants retained onsite and reducing flow into sewer systems and surface waters.
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Mini-roundabouts have the same operational characteristics of regular size roundabouts. However, their defining feature is a traversable central island that helps improve vehicle, bicycle, and pedestrian safety, and reduce noise and emission levels. If properly designed, they can facilitate surface water drainage, accommodate snow plows, and improve visibility at night.
Read MoreGreen infrastructure for stormwater management is being adopted across the continent. Unlike single-purpose gray stormwater infrastructure, which uses pipes to dispose of rainwater, green infrastructure uses vegetation and soil to manage rainwater where it falls. By weaving natural processes into the built environment, green infrastructure provides not only stormwater management, but can also improve air quality and help mitigate flooding.
Read MoreDiscover how Milwaukee County established Green Print goals to guide their process of increasing sustainability throughout its fully-developed urban county. Using a holistic approach, the county also adopted an innovative method to guide the design process for the replacement of aging infrastructure with new facilities.
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In 2004, nearly all of the material taken to the Whitehorse Recycling and Waste Centre was sent to the landfill with only glass, cardboard, and metal being recycled. Committed to reducing the amount of material going into the landfill, the City of Whitehorse invested in new programs for pricing, public education, and materials recycling.
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The Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) epidemic is sweeping through the urban forests of the U.S. and Canada. The City of Naperville, Illinois, has implemented a comprehensive program of hybrid treatments, removal, and public education. Discover how to develop an EAB program to maximize ash tree survival within budgetary constraints.
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Sponsored by APWA’s Emergency Management Committee The Illinois Public Works Mutual Aid Network (IPWMAN) has been assisting local agencies since its incorporation in 2009. Learn about the agreements that allow member agencies to respond to requests from other communities; the types of requests they respond to; and the systems in place to make requests, effectively communicate, and dispatch necessary resources.
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Sponsored by APWA’s Utilities and Right-of-Way Committee Safety is always an issue, but most of us fail to measure it. Using the damage information reporting tool (DIRT), you can stay abreast of safety tendencies, utility damage trends, and determine if educational campaigns are effective.
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Sponsored by APWA’s Emergency Management Committee Working with other first responder disciplines on traffic incident management events provides opportunities to develop those key relationships and define roles for other major disasters.
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