Constructing a Grade Separation for Colton Crossing
Colton Crossing is one of the busiest railway junctions in the United States; trains were required to idle at the crossing for an average of 50 minutes to four hours.
January 26, 2014
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Building a Neighborhood of Economic Opportunity in Atlanta
East Lake Meadows in Atlanta was the site of a public housing project infamous for its high crime rates and drug trade.
January 25, 2014
Strengthening Basic Skills Education in Washington
Community colleges in Washington observed that many students in basic skills programs were not advancing toward acquiring the credentials necessary to attend to college-level programs or secure employment.
January 24, 2014
River Restoration in Virginia
A history of industrial pollution created "toxic hotspots" along the Elizabeth River, where studies revealed high cancer rates in small mimmichog fish.
January 23, 2014
Building Centers for Childhood Education in East Baltimore
The Henderson-Hopkins Elementary School is the only new public school to be built in Baltimore in the last twenty years.
January 22, 2014
Protecting Essential Infrastructure in Alaska
Alaska's vast size, sparse population, and difficult terrain makes communication and transportation across the state a challenge.
January 21, 2014
Creating a Culture of Disaster Preparedness in San Francisco
San Francisco and the Bay Area face a 62 percent chance of being hit by a large earthquake in the next 30 years.
January 20, 2014
Financing Clean Energy in Berkeley
Transitioning from a fossil fuel-based energy system is not simple for the average homeowner.
January 19, 2014
Improving Public Schools with Business Volunteers in Detroit
Detroit Public Schools face a number of challenges, including budget cuts and school closures, which, coupled with a multi million dollar budget deficit, means that students in the system suffer.
January 18, 2014
Building Commercial and Environmental Partnerships in Crystal Cove
In 2012, California’s Marine Life Protection Act sparked disagreement between environmentalists who supported it and fishermen who believed it threatened their livelihoods.
January 17, 2014