Infrastructure

Boom in Utah Town

Growth is at a standstill in most western boomtowns, but not in well-planned, thriving South Jordan, UT. An expedited permitting process and good planning are given credit as catalysts for growth.

5 November 2009 - 12:00pm

Desert News

Chicago's Answer to NYC's High Line Will Generate Power & Food

A proposed plan from Gensler and 4240 Architecture would turn an abandoned rail line in Chicago into an energy-generating, food-growing powerhouse. Oh, and a park too.

2 November 2009 - 6:00am

Fast Company

Josh Stephens

BOSTON -- If you've ever studied the bar menu at Trader Vic's then you know about such wonders as Tropical Passion, Moku Nani, and the Potted Parrot. Each is made of a unique but secret blend of dark rum, light rum, spiced rum, tropical juices, and of course "subtle flavorings." But by the time you'd realize that the only real difference is the glass they come in, you're too probably drunk to notice--or care.

Minus the palm fronds, the RailVolution conference is much the same.

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Bay Bridge Still Broken

This week's wind storm has highlighted problems that remain in the Bay Bridge's construction.

30 October 2009 - 6:00am

Los Angeles Times

The Tunnel Economy of Gaza

With closed borders and a military lockdown on all imports and exports, the Palestinians of Gaza rely on a network of smuggling tunnels to obtain goods.

28 October 2009 - 7:00am

Time

Vetoed State Bike Safety Law Passes in Austin

The Austin City Council has approved a bill that requires motorists to keep a three-foot distance from bicyclists on the road. The same bill was vetoed by Texas Governor Rick Perry four months ago.

26 October 2009 - 6:00am

The Houston Chronicle

What To Do With Unused Phone Booths

This project offers a new idea about how to make use of dead phone booths.

25 October 2009 - 1:00pm

Blade Diary

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Ocean International Airport

With one of the smallest and busiest airports in the country, San Diego is thinking about upgrading its facilities. One idea is to build a new airport on the ocean.

23 October 2009 - 12:00pm

The Infrastructurist

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BRT Takes Babysteps in South Africa

This post from The City Fix discusses the new bus rapid transit system that just opened in Johannesburg, South Africa, and why the system was sorely needed.

23 October 2009 - 7:00am

The City Fix

Not a Drop to Drink

Lima's poorest residents are using nets to capture the moisture from the fog that shrouds the city. They don't have access to running water and often pay a high price to get it.

21 October 2009 - 10:00am

BBC News

Japan Seeks to End Wasteful Spending on Projects, Meets Local Opposition

Japan wants to end its spending on wasteful construction projects, which are the cause of the country's massive debt. But for one small town on the verge of losing a dam, the "wasteful" project is the center of the local economy.

19 October 2009 - 11:00am

The New York Times

Odenseification

The City of Odense, Denmark has submitted a new master plan that guides development to make the city carbon-neutral by 2025.

19 October 2009 - 9:00am

Sustainable Cities DK

Turning Infrastructure into Amenity

Jeffersonville, Indiana is proposing to turn a district with a bad flooding problem into a beautiful canal with a pedestrian promenade.

19 October 2009 - 6:00am

The Architect's Newspaper

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Toronto Street Furniture Program Blasted

The city of Toronto is rolling out a new street furniture program. Lisa Rochon calls the new additions to the city's sidewalks an "assault on civic life".

18 October 2009 - 9:00am

The Globe and Mail

Sustainable Streets in St. Louis

The city of St. Louis has been testing out a new sustainable streetscape design that calms traffic and helps absorb stormwater. The test run has been so well-received, the city is thinking about rolling out the design permanently.

18 October 2009 - 7:00am

The Architect's Newspaper

Is Bright Right or Blight?

A proposal to create a new outdoor advertising district in San Francisco has some locals anticipating a retail revival, while others dread the possible billboard blight.

16 October 2009 - 10:00am

San Francisco Chronicle

Todd Litman

Sidewalk Design Vehicle

Thu, 10/15/2009 - 09:13

A few days ago I posted a blog that discussed the concept of Universal Design (transportation facilities designed to accommodate all possible users, including those with disabilities and other special needs) and the value it provides to individuals and communities. One way to approach this issue is to define the design vehicle for pedestrian facilities.

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