City officials cut the ribbon on a major bridge reconstruction.
Philadelphia officials celebrated the completion of the city’s first project using Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funds, the Montgomery Avenue Bridge, reports Harrison Cann in City & State. The city has received $653 million in federal funding since January.
“The Montgomery Avenue Bridge, which had been deteriorating for years, runs over train tracks to connect the Strawberry Mansion neighborhood with North Central Philadelphia.” Cann adds that the project used foam glass as part of its reconstruction — a “lightweight, gravel-like material made from recycled glass.”
Commenting on the historically underserved communities such as Strawberry Mansion that could benefit from the project, Mayor Cherelle Parker said, “If us doing all of this work…does not translate into economic opportunities that people who live in Philadelphia, who traditionally have not had access to these opportunities – if they can’t see, touch and feel the benefit for them – all of this has been for naught.”
FULL STORY: (First Infrstructure law project complete) Philly Mayor Parker, feds mark landmark bridge reopening
How Does Air Quality in a Philly Subway Station Compare to the Outdoors?
A team of researchers found much higher levels of particulate matter inside the City Hall subway station than on the street-level sidewalks directly above the station.
Over Half of IIJA Funds Still Up for Grabs
Just 40 percent of funds from the massive infrastructure law have been allocated to projects three years after its passage.
A State-by-State Wish List for Federal Infrastructure Funding
States have a laundry list of major projects they'd like to see funded if the trillion-dollar infrastructure package passes.
National Parks Layoffs Will Cause Communities to Lose Billions
Thousands of essential park workers were laid off this week, just before the busy spring break season.
Retro-silient?: America’s First “Eco-burb,” The Woodlands Turns 50
A master-planned community north of Houston offers lessons on green infrastructure and resilient design, but falls short of its founder’s lofty affordability and walkability goals.
Delivering for America Plan Will Downgrade Mail Service in at Least 49.5 Percent of Zip Codes
Republican and Democrat lawmakers criticize the plan for its disproportionate negative impact on rural communities.
Test News Post 1
This is a summary
Test News Headline 46
Test for the image on the front page.
Balancing Bombs and Butterflies: How the National Guard Protects a Rare Species
The National Guard at Fort Indiantown Gap uses GIS technology and land management strategies to balance military training with conservation efforts, ensuring the survival of the rare eastern regal fritillary butterfly.
Urban Design for Planners 1: Software Tools
This six-course series explores essential urban design concepts using open source software and equips planners with the tools they need to participate fully in the urban design process.
Planning for Universal Design
Learn the tools for implementing Universal Design in planning regulations.
EMC Planning Group, Inc.
Planetizen
Planetizen
Mpact (formerly Rail~Volution)
Great Falls Development Authority, Inc.
HUDs Office of Policy Development and Research
NYU Wagner Graduate School of Public Service