15
Jan
Trench Drains for Driveways
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David Hilscher
Managing rain, storm, and flood water is a growing concern for homeowners in changing local climate.
Hardscape
20
Dec
The History of Infrastructure
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Arwen Brenneman
With infrastructure, people can work together and provide specialized services to one another. In this way, robust infrastructure supports complex societies.
19
Dec
What is Infrastructure?
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These days, infrastructure can mean hardy connections of many types: physical, digital, and even informational.
11
Dec
Supply Chain Jobs: Procurement, Logistics, and Management
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What’s a supply chain managers salary? What’s the job outlook for logisticians? What’s the difference between a buyer and a procurement agent? We look at different supply chain jobs—comparing wages, job opportunities, and future potential.
04
Dec
Urban Sustainability
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Sustainability seeks to bring resource consumption and resource replenishment into balance, like a budget that keeps balance sheets in the black. We look at strategies that cities are using to help create a more sustainable, livable future.
06
Nov
Don’t Strangle that Tree! How to Expand Tree Grates
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There’s no need for grates be tree murderers. Use simple tools and methods to expand cast iron tree grates by cutting out the center rings.
07
Oct
Public Buildings as Infrastructure Investment
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When politicians talk about infrastructure, we often think of transportation and energy systems. Public buildings also support a community’s economic and social development. What should we consider when creating public buildings as an infrastructure investment?
02
Oct
Landscape Architects: Salary and Jobs by Region
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We look at opportunities in landscape architecture. Check out landscape architect salaries by state and see where the jobs are.
18
Sep
Architect Salary and Job Opportunities by the Numbers
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We look at the numbers that demonstrate the growth and opportunity in the architectural field. Check out architect salary by state and region and see where the jobs are.
11
Sep
Buying Commercial Trench Drain for Warehouses
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In warehouses, trench drains help with smooth operation and risk management. See how to calculate the width, length, flow capacity, and load rating needed for commercial trench drain.
14
Aug
How to select the best trees for sidewalks and tree grates
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Street trees increase greenspace, provide clean air and shade, and maintain ecological balance. Street trees meant for sidewalks and tree grates should meet the city’s design goals and not interfere with infrastructure and utilities. Check out the top 10 deep-rooted trees for urban landscaping.
07
Aug
Neighborhood revitalization
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Municipalities have many projects in need of infrastructure funding. Some investments can return in several different ways. Check out what infrastructure can help support neighborhood revitalization.
24
Jul
Trench Drains
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Trench drain seems simple: it’s a grate on a hardscape surface with a gutter beneath to capture water runoff. Yet there’s a lot to consider, including flow, debris, aesthetics, and load. Check out our post on choosing and installing the right trench for water management.
10
Jul
Park and Ride Design in the Age of Ride-Share
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Planning safe and accessible lots, from bike storage lockers to ride-share stalls
Good park and ride design offers safety and comfor...
13
Jun
Confronting Rising Stormwater – Bioswale Design
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As rates of flooding increase, cities must adapt their water management. Some of the best ideas come from nature. Urban forests, raingardens, and bioswales are designed to filter water and return it to the water table.
10
Jun
Tactile Paving: Attention vs. Guiding Patterns
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Tactile paving is a system of textured indicators on the ground’s surface that can be felt underfoot or by cane. Tactile paving with an attention pattern has a series of truncated domes forming a grid pattern. A guiding pattern has a series of rounded narrow bars or lines.
29
May
Stages of Rust
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When oxidation occurs, the metal’s surface forms a scale that darkens to a patina. The alloy in question will determine if the corrosion is invasive or not. In cast iron, rust—a ferrous oxide—can form a thin, protective layer against pitting.
27
Feb
The History of Universal Design
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Universal design seeks to create a better quality of life for everyone, regardless of their abilities, through thoughtful construction of the built environment. See how accessibility helped designers reconsider how we engage with cities.
21
Nov
12 Twitter Accounts for Urban Planners
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Finding great accounts to follow on social media takes your feed from a time-wasting hazard to a professional resource. Check out twelve of our favorite Twitter feeds for urban planners and other design professionals.
19
Sep
Salaries & Prospects: Landscape Architects, Architects, & Urban Planners
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Which states pay the highest salaries to architects, landscape architects, and urban planners? Which pay the least? Find out where these professionals are being hired, how much they make, and what the job prospects are for each over the next decade.