On April 20, 2026, a historic site and a modern investment were in the national spotlight. Sedona’s Ranger Station Park took center stage as the Engineering & Public Works Roadshow stopped in Arizona to showcase how infrastructure projects are strengthening communities while preserving what makes them unique. Set against Sedona’s iconic landscape, the event highlighted the transformation… Continue reading Ranger Station Park in Sedona
Tag: Environment
McCoys Creek in Jacksonville
On March 26, 2026, the Roadshow made its latest stop at McCoys Creek in Jacksonville, Fla., joining Jacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan, Public Works Director Nina Sickler; City Council members Jimmy Peluso and Tyrona Clark-Murray; and representatives from WSP, the lead designer of the project, for the ribbon-cutting ceremony on the new Stockton Street Bridge. It… Continue reading McCoys Creek in Jacksonville
Minnesota Zoo’s Treetop Trail
On May 1, 2025, the Roadshow stopped at the Minnesota Zoo to celebrate the recent arrival of the facility’s new Treetop Trail. “Like any great infrastructure project involving public works, Treetop Trail would not be the success it is today had its designers ignored the environment, the animals, and zoo visitors,” said APWA CEO Scott… Continue reading Minnesota Zoo’s Treetop Trail
Murmur Trestle in Athens, Ga
On Saturday April 19, 2025, in Athens, Ga, the Roadshow celebrated the restoration of one of the state’s most culturally and historically significant infrastructure landmarks—the Murmur Trestle. The event was livestreamed and can be replayed here. Now a treasured part of Athens’ Firefly Trail, the Murmur Trestle first captured national attention in 1983 when it appeared on… Continue reading Murmur Trestle in Athens, Ga
Bois d’Arc Lake Water Supply Program in Texas
On April 16, 2025, the Roadshow stopped at Bois d’Arc Lake, which started providing a crucial new water source for two million North Texans in more than 70 cities in 2023. It is the newest major reservoir in Texas in more than 30 years. “Like public works, you don’t see it, but this lake water… Continue reading Bois d’Arc Lake Water Supply Program in Texas
Tampa’s MacDill 48 Park
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
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