In the first of two installments, The Infrastructurist counts down the top ten infrastructure stories from the past decade.
From alternative energy to tunnels to the rise of urban cycling, these ten issues made infrastructure big news for both policy wonks and the general public alike.
"The past decade has not lacked for major infrastructure stories, both in the U.S. and abroad. If it's true that infrastructure is one of the most telling indicators of how a nation is faring, then there's plenty to gain from examining the major trends around the world - and to see where the U.S. emerges in the greater scheme."
FULL STORY: The Top 10 Infrastructure Stories of the Decade (Part 1)

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