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Green infrastructure prominent in Akron, Ohio's sewer plans

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City officials in Akron, Ohio want to prevent stormwater from entering its combined sewer system through the use of green infrastructure. Among the features being considered are the use of soils and plants as well as man-made structures such as cisterns and permeable pavement. ( [link] ). Codes Codes and Standards'

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Ohio River Interceptor Repair Saves Dowtown Louisville's Sewer System

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After a 2018 structural evaluation of a large combined sewer interceptor concluded that sections of the infrastructure under Louisvilleā€™s historic Main Street had significant concrete loss, the city brought in Brown and Caldwell and Ulliman Schutte Construction to deliver an emergency solution.

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Ohio Demolition & Revitalization Construction: Whatā€™s Getting Funding & How Contractors Can Benefit

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With the announcement of its new budget for 2022-2023, Ohio is taking a huge step forward with state-funded development and infrastructure buildup. billion in funding for community projects across the state both in the public and private sectors, including the new Ohio Building Demolition and Site Revitalization Program.

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Clevelandā€™s sewer authority to pay developers for green solutions to stormwater runoff

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The Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District that serves the Cleveland area will allocate $650,000 of state funds for a grant program to pay private developers to use green elements for managing increased stormwater runoff from a road project. read more.

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LOCATION FOCUS: Indiana ā€” More And More Roads Are Leading To ā€œThe Crossroads Of Americaā€

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Several ongoing infrastructure upgrades taking place are greatly enhancing transportation in the region, adding to the capacity for businesses to grow. Today a 60,000-square-foot building with the entire infrastructure in place is nearing completion and the new Lanesville Business Park is on the market. Areva Pharmaceuticals, Inc.,

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SPECIAL REPORT: Site Location Factors For Automotive Suppliers

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In terms of total OEM and supplier job concentrations, Michigan, Indiana, and Ohio, respectively have the highest concentration of automotive related employees. Special consideration should be given to verifying utility capacities (water, sewer, gas, electricity and telecommunications) that meet near-term and expansion requirements.

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Business Report: Chicago Will Host Digital Manufacturing And Design Innovation Institute

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Five other statesā€”California, Ohio, Massachusetts, New Jersey and Rhode Islandā€”also allow communities to buy electricity, but none comes close to matching the renewable energy Illinois is purchasing, said Keya Chatterjee, senior director for renewable energy and footprint outreach at the World Wildlife Fund.

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