Post-doctoral researcher Lin Li in the College of Engineering, processing samples in the lab, is part of the group conducting environmental surveillance of wastewater for SARS-CoV-2 virus in the Truckee Meadows. University of Nevada, Reno, Sparks…
IDA and Stantec release Urban Place Management Playbook for Post-Pandemic Growth
Report outlines framework for futures of downtowns and center cities across the U.S. and Canada WASHINGTON, DC — The International Downtown Association…
MBH Architects Completes New Laboratory for COVID-19 Vaccine Research
MBC BioLabs at 930 Brittan; Credit: Tyler Chartier MBH Architects began the initial design phase for 930 Brittan Avenue in 2017. The development—which…
Breaking Down State DOT COVID-19 Relief Funding
The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials recently analyzed the $10 billion in emergency aid provided to state departments of transportation as part of the $900 billion COVID-19 relief measure signed into law on December 27 along…
U.S. Department of Transportation Announces Additional Administrative Relief for Transit Agencies During COVID-19 Public Health Emergency
WASHINGTON – In response to the COVID-19 public health emergency, the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration (FTA) today announced additional actions to improve access to grant funding and provide relief from certain regulatory…
Video: The Role of Governments, Policy-Makers and Finance in Building Green Infrastructure
Covid-19 has dramatically shifted how we view sustainability and climate change challenges, particularly with regards to infrastructure. In partnership with the British Embassy in Madrid, OMFIF convenes a panel discussion on the role of government and policy…
Populous Survey Shows Travelers Are Ready to Return to the Airport, With Proper Protection
Survey Data Points to Achievable Solutions for Airports Around the Globe Kansas City, MO – Global design firm Populous, with Qualtrics, has released the results of a national survey that can help owners and operators of airports understand how…
Stantec, with Northeastern University, supports City of Somerville in early COVID-19 detection
Innovative wastewater testing program will help city officials identify potential outbreaks up to two weeks faster Somerville, MA- TSX, NYSE: STNL: Leading global design firm Stantec has partnered with Northeastern University and the City of Somerville,…
Thornton Tomasetti releases ‘Healthy Reentry’ free software to aid safe office return
Open Source App Provides Customizable Health Reporting And Contract Tracing Capabilities New York, NY – Thornton Tomasetti has open sourced its proprietary Healthy Reentry (HR) application for health monitoring and contract tracing. Designed…
CDC Says Public Transit Passengers, Operators Should Wear Masks
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently issued a “strong recommendation” for public transportation passengers and transit operators alike to wear masks in order to prevent spread of the virus that causes COVID-19. [Above photo by the Metropolitan…
