Category Archives: Infrastructure

Shelter for the Storm: Comparing Blue and Green Roofs

Posted on June 29, 2012 by

On the rooftop of Public School 118 in Queens, New York, the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP),  in partnership with the Department of Education, is testing two alternative roofing surfaces. For a three year monitoring period, data from the study at … Continue reading →

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H2 uh-0h: The Reality of Water Scarcity in Southern California

Posted on February 24, 2012 by

The natural West is a desert landscape, and Los Angeles is a fragile construction of a city. In fact, it would be fatally dry if not for the deliberate diversion of water that is not native to the Los Angeles basin. This … Continue reading →

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Bike…To The Future!: How Cycling Infrastructure is Making a Comeback in LA

Posted on January 18, 2012 by

It goes without saying that altering transportation infrastructure in Los Angeles is a momentous task. Moreover, it will take a combination of successful implementation of public transit and cultural change to relieve the overwhelmed roads in California, especially Los Angeles. What is Los Angeles … Continue reading →

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Metro, Decoded: The Saga of the Century City Stop

Posted on January 6, 2012 by

The Westside Subway Extension continues to be a polarizing issue for some members of the Beverly Hills community, and proponents of the continuation of the line. Continue reading →

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Ground Zero, Rebuilt

Posted on September 9, 2011 by

Sunday, September 11, 2011 will mark ten years since our nation was tragically struck by terror.  In the wake of the disaster, Ground Zero has re-emerged with a new memorial museum, transportation hub, and a 1776 foot tower, among other buildings set … Continue reading →

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And the Winner Is…

Posted on January 27, 2011 by

Photo: MVVA/HNTB Team Who knew roadkill in America is an $8 billion dollar problem?!  Thus, born out of necessity (aptly referred to as an emerging critical priority) according to organizers, comes the ARC: International Wildlife Crossing Infrastructure Design Competition.  The … Continue reading →

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A Hole Lotta Problems

Posted on January 7, 2011 by

Photo: Contra Costa Times It’s a little bumpy out there isn’t it? I’m referring to those pesky potholes that have littered roads throughout California.  These unnerving and annoying holes are a consequence of heavy rains in past weeks.  In response … Continue reading →

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Mega-Burden

Posted on December 10, 2010 by

The world’s population is exploding. By 2040, two in three people will live in cities, and the world’s urban population will grow from 3.5 billion to 5.6 billion. The number of “megacities” – urban areas with more than 10 million … Continue reading →

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Who Needs Land When You Have Water?

Posted on September 2, 2010 by

Photo: DeltaSync The Dutch are experimenting with floating buildings.  The Netherlands, sitting largely below sea level, is highly susceptible to flooding.  In an act of preparation for the effects of global climate change, a 10,764 square-foot domed structure has been … Continue reading →

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Going Big

Posted on August 25, 2010 by

Photo: Ryan Budhu – One World Trade at night Hidden beneath the controversy surrounding the proposed mosque near ground zero lies the foundation of One World Trade Center.  Formerly referred to as Freedom Tower, One World Trade Center stands to be the … Continue reading →

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