John Hennessy III,
P.E.
COALITION FOR SMARTER GROWTH
Baby boomers in DC, who are an estimated 17 percent of the District of Columbia’s population, represent a growing older cohort. Both their presence and well being are important to sustaining vibrant and inclusive neighborhoods. The potential contributions to our neighborhoods by older residents are undermined without forward-thinking planning to address the growing and unique needs of our oldest residents.
Updated flyover renderings of the new South Capitol Street Corridor in Washington D.C.
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To reduce DC waste by 98 percent, the 20-year D.C. Clean River Project has a 1323-ton, 442-foot tubular machine digging a 23-foot-diameter concrete water tunnel.
DC Water named its massive tunnel boring machine Lady Bird, christened it with DC tap water, and prepared to send it underground to tunnel more than four miles.
-HugBig on YouTube
Heather Deutsch of the District Department of Transportation explains how D.C.’s pedestrian friendly sidewalk laws create walkable spaces within the city. City Walk is a unique series that reveals the way walking is transforming cities across America, and in the process, re-connecting us to our bodies, our civic values and public space.
As the show explores the walkability of these communities, viewers will learn about American history by exploring culturally rich neighborhoods, stunning architecture, monuments and beautiful parks that have helped define the character of each city.
LiUNA! Mid-Atlantic is working with Traylor/Skanska/Jay Dee to complete the DC Water Blue Plains Tunnel Project in Washington, DC. See the story of how this job is helping with local hiring in the DC Metro Area
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DC Water’s Contractor (SKJD) will utilize an innovative ground freezing technology to improve ground condition in advance of shaft, adit and near surface construction of the First Street Tunnel Project. By creating a natural gas generated closed loop brine system, the ground will be stabilized in advance of excavation. Ground Freezing ensures that the required excavation in the four construction staging areas for this important project will be fully stabilized.
View this complete post...Building the new 11th Street Inbound Freeway Bridge. – DDOTVideos on YouTube
View this complete post...Washington Dulles International Airport’s Snow Team conducted runway familiarization and training in November 2010. The team was honored with the prestigious 2010 Balchen-Post Award for its successful snow and ice removal efforts during the brutal 2009-2010 winter season.
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Arlington County’s Transit Oriented Development over the last 40 years is explained in this 11min video. Planner, Bob Brosnan, takes us on a journey from the post war visionary leaders, who laid Arlington’s award winning foundations, to a streetcar future. Brosnan gives a concise definition of Arlington’s Smart Growth, its benefits, and where that growth is headed.
-arlingtoncounty on YouTube
The 2nd Annual North American Strategic Infrastructure Forum will take place at the Washington Hilton Hotel in Washington, D.C., September 29-October 1.
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