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US DOT Awards $95M in IIJA Tech-Related Grants

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Grants are for planning and developing prototype technology projects intended to improve transportation safety, equity, efficiency and innovation.

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The future of the 20-minute city

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The future of the 20-minute city 0 qpurcell Mon, 04/17/2023 - 14:20 Urban Planning Gensler's Stacey Olson breaks down the pros and cons of the "20-minute city," from equity concerns to data-driven design. They can be designed with principles rooted in sustainability, health and well-being, and social equity—or not. The good news?

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Coating for sustainability

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Innovation is key though, since the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification and the Living Building Challenge (LBC) standards limit the amount of allowable emissions from coatings. So, the core goal of most industrial coatings is sustainability. Regional Priority.

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Three interconnected solutions for 'saving' urban centers

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In the last three years, urban centers have been hammered by an unprecedented series of connected, compounding crises—from existential threats like the pandemic and climate change, to complex issues of safety, equity, and affordability. Even the private sector is seeing the benefits of embracing micromobility. It’s becoming a vicious cycle.”

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Digital Builder Episode 73: Behind the Track Look at the F1 Grand Prix in Vegas

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The firm also coordinated with various parties, from the Regional Transportation Commission to the Metro Police Department. Focusing on continuous improvement As Director of VDC, Cliff is big on tech and innovation; and for this project, he said that they had to push the envelope around innovation and learning.

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State Focus: New York – Accelerating Biotech Innovation In The Empire State

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The Innovate NY Fund is a seed stage business equity fund with up to $47 million to support innovation, job creation, and high growth entrepreneurship throughout the state. Innovate NY funding may not exceed $500,000 per investment or $750,000 in the case of any individual biotechnology related company. Celmatix Inc.,

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The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act: A Pivotal Moment for Water Public-Private Partnerships in the United States

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It distinguishes itself through a deliberate emphasis on efficiency, innovation, and collaboration in project delivery — a strategic focus that aligns seamlessly with the core principles driving successful public-private partnerships (P3s). 2] However, the significance of the IIJA extends beyond its substantial funding.