The City of Tampa Bay calls the park “a showstopper.” The 1-mile, partially paved walking and bicycling trail meanders through the forested canopy that surrounds a 10-acre, 25-million gallon stormwater pond. Residents can access the trail, covered picnic tables, pond-side benches, a14-foot wide boardwalk over a natural wetland, and all of the natural beauty. Visitors… Continue reading Tampa’s MacDill 48 Park
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Gulf Intracoastal Waterway West Closure Complex
During ACEC’s 2024 Fall Conference, the Engineering and Public Works Roadshow stopped at the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway West Closure Complex. The project in Belle Chasse, La., near New Orleans, protects low-lying areas from flooding during catastrophic weather events. The massive project delivered the world’s largest pump station and is designed to provide 100-year-event flood protection… Continue reading Gulf Intracoastal Waterway West Closure Complex
The Javits Center in NYC
On September 25, 2024, the Roadshow pulled through NYC to celebrate The Javits Center. The Javits Center’s 6.75-acre green roof serves as a sanctuary for birds, bats, and insects. The one-acre rooftop farm features beehives and rainwater tanks used for irrigation as they grow up to 50 crops each year. It’s a forward-thinking example of… Continue reading The Javits Center in NYC
Clear Creek Canyon
The Roadshow will celebrate the Clear Creek Canyon Park Gateway Segment project in Golden, Colo. Fun Facts Courtesy of Jefferson County Open Space Learn More About the Project