Redlands, Calif., June 28, 2016—Esri, the world leader in geographic information system (GIS) technology, has launched a suite of public mapping tools and data to help communities protect the places and natural resources that help people, wildlife, and…
State of Resilience Leadership Forum and Community Workshop June 28-29
On June 28 and 29, the State of Resilience Leadership Forum and Community Workshop will explore progress made in building resilient communities across…
McKinsey Report Addresses Infrastructure Gaps
The world today invests some $2.5 trillion a year on transportation, power, water, and telecommunications systems. Yet it’s not enough—and needs are…
GeoTel and Burns & McDonnell Form Alliance to Assist Businesses in Locating Fiber Optic Routes
KANSAS CITY, Mo.—Fiber optic infrastructure is a necessity for businesses looking to build and/or upgrade facilities, make better management decisions and better serve their customers. Though the value of data access is well known within the business community,…
New Jersey Transportation and Emergency Agencies Conduct Third Annual Hurricane Evacuation Exercise
The New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) in partnership with the New Jersey State Police (NJSP), the New Jersey Turnpike Authority (NJTA), the South Jersey Transportation Authority (SJTA), and the New Jersey Department of Corrections (NJDOC) today…
Stantec Wins Two Awards for Planning Excellence
The Canadian Institute of Planners (CIP) announced that Stantec has received two awards, recognizing planning excellence. Stantec’s work on the Strathcona County Agriculture Master Plan received an Award of Excellence in the Rural/Small Town Planning Category.…
Better Targeted Measures Needed to Tackle Urban Sprawl in Europe
There is growing evidence that urban sprawl is having an increasingly negative effect on the environment and on the quality of life across Europe. Existing actions to prevent, contain or control such development have had limited results. Better targeted measures…
Ramboll Translates Nordic Experience to Help Create Smart Indian Cities
Smart cities are not only about smart technology. It is also about creating a smart framework for holistic development that values liveability and sustainability along with growth. That is the main conclusion from Neel Strøbæk, Ramboll’s Group Market Director…
Atkins’ CEO Uwe Krueger at the World Economic Forum on ASEAN
This year the World Economic Forum (WEF) celebrates 25 years of shaping the regional agenda for the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). In that time, the region has made great progress and Atkins has been a key partner. Atkins' CEO, Uwe Krueger,…
Pennsylvania Takes Steps to Lead on Autonomous Vehicle Development
Pittsburgh, Pa.—Citing the future anticipated benefits to travel safety, the environment and mobility, PennDOT Secretary Leslie S. Richards today joined elected, industry and other transportation officials to mark the state’s continued and progressive…
