The Infrastructurist

Riding the Rails to CNU

A contingent of California New Urbanists arranged a special trip on Amtrak's California Zephyr in two vintage railcars to the Congress for New Urbanism in Denver. High-level discussion ensued.

June 15, 2009 - The Infrastructurist

Fixing Potholes with a Flick of a Joystick

A newly-designed truck known as the "Pothole Killer" can fix a pothole with the flick of a wrist (VIDEO).

May 21, 2009 - The Infrastructurist

The Future of Urban Lighting

This article showcases six new types of streetlights that reduce energy use in very different ways.

May 1, 2009 - The Infrastructurist

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