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Denver Public Works and Parks and Recreation set out to protect several neighborhoods from potential flooding via a complex program known as Platte to Park Hill: Stormwater Systems. The program…
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Public agencies increasingly use the Institute for Sustainable Infrastructure (ISI) Envision rating system to approach project planning, design, and construction with the triple bottom line in mind, there is a…
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Read MoreWinter operations is not limited to snow and ice season. Preparing for winter weather is a year-round charge for small cities and rural communities. Panelists explain how to prepare your winter…
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A properly sized and functioning stormwater system is essential to the protection of public, property, and infrastructure in any metropolitan area. This is especially true in the City of New…
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On March 12, 2019, the state of Nebraska was struck by a “bomb cyclone” – a storm triggered by a rapid plunge in barometric pressure that is comparable to a…
Read MoreAcross the U.S. and Canada, many public works professionals have made conscientious efforts to adopt sustainability measures. Leaders in the fleet industry must be focused on what is happening in their shops and towns, and must also be able to adapt to what is coming over the horizon. As local officials look to be more environmentally aware, fleet leaders must be prepared for alternative fuels. A popular choice for fleet leaders is a compressed natural gas (CNG) program. With fewer emissions, lower costs, and no risk of spills, CNG is, at the least, an interesting proposition.
Read MoreAll public works departments use engineering and technology to deliver services, but small cities and rural communities often times use them differently than their confidants in large cities. This panel discusses creative uses of engineering…
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Stormwater quality continues to be a top priority, especially in developed communities. Agencies are faced with a variety of requirements in association with National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits…
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That automated and connected vehicles will be with us soon is certain, although quite how soon this will occur is a bit uncertain. And, of course, we have electric vehicles…
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