AI Interview: Mario Vasquez, City Manager of Kansas City
Mario Vasquez reflects on his first year as City Manager and gives hints on what’s to come American Infrastructure: You
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Reflecting on Sustainable Infrastructure
As we close another year, those of us working in sustainable infrastructure face a paradox. The term “sustainability” has become
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Increased pollution in drinking water found across U.S.
Water professionals routinely check drinking water for PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances), research found that these levels are increasing in
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2025 Takeaways: Water-management
The past year in water-management, professionals implemented new solutions and looked to combat aging infrastructure. As the ASCE estimated that
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EPA and Army Corps announce WOTUS definition
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) with the Army for Civil Works announced a proposal to clarify the “waters of
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DOT makes commitment to reduce roadway injuries and fatalities
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) announces a new initiative to train 1 million first responders to improve road safety.
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New leadership at the NLC
The National League of Cities (NLC) introduces their newly elected president and board members. The new appointments were introduced at
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Los Angeles to double its wastewater recycling capacity
In Los Angeles, the Donald C. Tillman Water Reclamation Plant is slated for an upgrade to double its wastewater recycling
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Louisiana’s infrastructure graded at ‘C-’
The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) released the 2025 Report Card for Louisiana’s infrastructure. This grading system looks at
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TxDOT projects boast major progress
The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is balancing major infrastructure projects across the state. This month, they all saw remarkable
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Maryland Board of Public Works approves $3.1 million for expansion and improvement
The Maryland Board of Public Works approved more than $3.1 million in grants from the Maryland Department of Natural Resources.
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Rural communities struggle for grant funding to address aging infrastructure
Rural communities across the U.S are inheriting aging infrastructure not efficient enough to address their residents’ needs. The grants traditionally
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How the government shutdown affects transportation programs
The current federal government shutdown is the longest in U.S. history, the International Bridge, Tunnel and Turnpike Association (IBTTA) weighs
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UDOT completes map for trail network
Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) announces the finalization of their trail network map. Earlier in 2025, UDOT approved almost $95
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MDOT celebrates major project completion
The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) announces the completion of the M-72/M-22 project. This $25.8 million investment rebuilt portions of
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Maryland infrastructure graded at a ‘C’
The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) released the 2025 Report Card for Maryland’s Infrastructure. This grading system looks at
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How leaders navigate shutdown-affected communities
The National League of Cities (NLC) shared how local leaders continue during the ongoing government shutdown. Municipal managers continue to
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Lake Murray dam receives historic landmark recognition
The Lake Murray dam, in South Carolina is now a National Historic Civil Engineering Landmark. Formally known as the Dreher
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American Water and Essential Utilities approve merger
A leading regulated U.S. water and wastewater public utility emerges as American Water Works Company, Inc. and Essential Utilities, Inc.
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APWA’s message on the government shutdown
The American Public Works Association (APWA) sent out a message to all members and allys on the continuing government shutdown,
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California invests nearly $5 billion for local projects
The California Transportation Commission announces the allocation of nearly $5 billion to improve regional roadways and public transportation. This will
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Raleigh’s bioenergy recovery project
Raleigh, N.C. introduces their bioenergy recovery project, which powers buses with renewable natural gas from wastewater. Raleigh is the first
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Anderson Bomar inducted as the 2026 ACSE Society President
Marsha Anderson Bomar officially took office as the American Society of Civil Engineers (ACSE) Society President in October. Anderson Bomar is
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A community-first approach to stormwater solutions
In the world of infrastructure, we often follow a predictable pattern: identify a problem, design a solution, seek community input,
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A $5 billion strategic AI infrastructure partnership
Bloom Energy and Brookfield announced a $5 billion strategic partnership to implement AI infrastructure to meet the growing demands of
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