Engineers help prepare for hurricane season

To protect people and infrastructure from hurricanes, engineers' efforts range from sea walls to sewer systems, with an emphasis on sustainability The post Engineers help prepare for hurricane season appeared first on Civil Engineering Source.

Clearwater, Florida, park will link downtown to waterfront

A 24-acre public park in Clearwater, Florida, will provide multiple recreational facilities while better connecting the city’s downtown to its urban waterfront along the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway The post Clearwater, Florida, park will link downtown to waterfront appeared first on Civil Engineering Source.

Book examines efforts to tame America’s waterways

Journalist Tyler J. Kelley explores efforts to control America’s rivers in the face of changing climate patterns, aging infrastructure, lack of funds, and competing land-use demands The post Book examines efforts to tame America’s waterways appeared first on Civil Engineering Source.

Army Corps’ rapid mapping helped end Piney Point evacuations in Florida

In early April, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers rapidly developed new inundation maps to help address public safety concerns due to a leaking reservoir at a decommissioned phosphate plant in Florida The post Army Corps’ rapid mapping helped end Piney Point evacuations in Florida appeared first on Civil Engineering Source.

Floating ferry landings help solve NYC transit travails

The waterborne landings are designed to remain operational even if ground transportation services are interrupted by events such as terrorist attacks or natural disasters The post Floating ferry landings help solve NYC transit travails appeared first on Civil Engineering Source.