Infrastructure

This photo slide show gives a detailed look at one of Venezuela's most populated barrios. With more than 120,000 people in 237 acres, the barrio is in control of its infrastructure construction, as well as its transportation planning.

November 30, 2006 - BBC

A sustainable development program in the Cuban mountains has shown success in revitalizing and diversifying the agricultural-based economy of the mountain regions, as well as in implementing basic infrastructure.

November 27, 2006 - Granma Internacional

The City of Santa Monica, California, provides real-time parking availability information on the Internet in hopes of relieving traffic problems from motorists circling for a parking space.

November 24, 2006 - The Los Angeles Times

A parking enthusiast drives around the United Kingdom to find the best car park experience.

November 23, 2006 - BBC News

As a record-breaking drought leaves Melbourne dry, the government is considering imposing broad restrictions on water use. Water storage levels are now less than 43% and are expected to drop below 30% by March.

November 22, 2006 - The Age

A plan to be presented to the Nicaraguan National Assembly this month proposes creating a 172-mile waterway to connect the Atlantic and Pacific oceans, offering a rival to the Panama Canal roughly 500 miles to the Southeast.

November 22, 2006 - The Christian Science Monitor

Gov. Mitt Romney releases an engineering review that finds Boston's Big Dig to be 'fundamentally safe' but recommends some repairs.

November 20, 2006 - The Boston Globe

With sea levels rising, once-a-century floods may become once-in-20-years events. One solution: huge storm-surge barriers.

November 18, 2006 - The Christian Science Monitor

Can we green our streets and still preserve urbanism? Seattle and Portland may show us the way.

November 17, 2006 - Urban Land

Well planned urban landscapes can do more than beautify a city, they can provide ecological stability and protect urban areas from threats.

November 17, 2006 - Urban Land

In an unprecedented move, the Province of Alberta's energy regulator has issued a warning that time is running out to put in place the infrastructure -- including roads, schools and health care -- needed to keep pace with oil sands development.

November 15, 2006 - The Globe and Mail

American cities suffer from outdated infrastructure that inhibits the local economy and quality of life. Those cities that can evolve to meet the needs of the information age will be the ones to prosper immensely in the next 10-20 years.

November 13, 2006 - Neil Takemoto, Mike Lydon

An agreement has been reached between 18 countries to move forward on a long-sought plan to connect railways between Singapore and Turkey, creating a vast network expected to boost the economies of currently remote areas.

November 12, 2006 - Armenia Liberty

In Romania, construction of infrastructure was formerly a slow and inefficient process that left many in the country without access to basic needs like water and roads. But now, construction has picked up and the country's services have vastly improved.

November 12, 2006 - The Diplomat Bucharest

33 transportation-related ballot measures worth more than $55 billion face voters this election.

November 6, 2006 - Center For Transportation Excellence

Broward County, Florida, is considering a plan to reduce a growing demand on Everglades water by replenishing groundwater with treated sewage. The plan is generating outcry from environmentalists who worry the sewage won't be treated enough.

November 4, 2006 - Sun-Sentinel

Environmental Defense and the Maryland chapter of the Sierra Club say they plan to file a lawsuit to prevent the construction of an 18-mile segment of highway which they claim will violate clean-air standards.

November 3, 2006 - The Washington Post

When it comes to real estate, the mantra has always been "location, location, location". But now, as congestion and sprawling development increase rapidly, that mantra is being modified to include "accessibility".

November 1, 2006 - Business Day

Officials in Nevada have made plans to pump water in from a remote and untouched location near the state's border with Utah. Ranchers and environmentalists in Utah are not too happy about it.

November 1, 2006 - Salt Lake City Weekly

Chesterfield County, Virginia, debates how it will provide needed services to a new 4,886-unit subdivision. Earlier rezoning without cash proffers presents problems for funding adequate school facilities and infrastructure to serve future residents.

October 31, 2006 - Richmond Times Dispatch