New York City’s Fifth Avenue to receive pedestrian-focused makeover
The redesign, the first in the Fifth Avenue's 200-year history, will nearly double the available sidewalk space.
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Connecticut Airport Authority names incoming executive director
Michael Shea will replace Kevin Dillon after he retires in early 2025.
Wisconsin DOT appoints deputy secretary
Scott Lawry recently served the department as deputy administrator of the Division of Transportation System Development
Vanderbilt University receives approval for $520 million graduate campus in Florida
Vanderbilt says the campus will be home to 1,000 students and offer programs in business, AI and data science and will feature an innovation hub.
Michigan utility adding AI to meters to measure EV charging’s impact on grid
The AI-powered meters will provide real-time data analytics and predictions to help better understand the impact EVs have on the electric grid.
Transit-oriented development featuring hotel, concert venue planned near DFW airport
The River Central development will include a 56,000-square-foot concert venue, 140-room hotel, over 1,300 multifamily housing units and 120,000 square feet of office space.
Michigan State University selects Institute of Water Research director
Pouyan Nejadhashemi will retain current role as professor
Duncanville, Texas, chooses assistant city manager of operations
Texas – Duncanville has welcomed Kevin Hugman back as assistant city manager of operations. Hugman previously served as Duncanville’s city manager from 2015 to 2020. He brings more than 27 years of municipal government experience to the role. Before Duncanville, Hugman was
New York state awarding $60 million in grants for green infrastructure projects
The funding is being made available for projects that will combat the effects of climate change, with a focus on flood-prone and disadvantaged communities.
Wake County, North Carolina, housing official named
Morgan Mansa chosen as director of Housing Affordability and Community Revitalization Department
