GHN News - "As
a nation, we cannot thrive economically or socially without the solid
foundation well-performing infrastructure systems provide. " is a
statement that impacts everyone, not just New Orleans.
a nation, we cannot thrive economically or socially without the solid
foundation well-performing infrastructure systems provide. " is a
statement that impacts everyone, not just New Orleans.
Blaine
D. Leonard, P.E., D.GE, FASCE, American Society of Civil Engineers
(ASCE) President issued a strong statement to Congress and the White
House on the urgency of rebuilding and restoring America's
infrastructure. He echoes the concerns expressed by organizations like Levees.org that educates people on the importance of building appropriate infrastructure that protects people from social disruption caused by environmental damage.
D. Leonard, P.E., D.GE, FASCE, American Society of Civil Engineers
(ASCE) President issued a strong statement to Congress and the White
House on the urgency of rebuilding and restoring America's
infrastructure. He echoes the concerns expressed by organizations like Levees.org that educates people on the importance of building appropriate infrastructure that protects people from social disruption caused by environmental damage.
One
of the worst examples of poor infrastructure was the failure of the levees in New Orleans, the
improper building of protection for a city that was severely damaged by
Hurricane Katrina in 2005. It is the kind of thing that can happen
again in the great city, or elsewhere, because the nation's
infrastructure has been neglected and some of it improperly built in the
first place.
of the worst examples of poor infrastructure was the failure of the levees in New Orleans, the
improper building of protection for a city that was severely damaged by
Hurricane Katrina in 2005. It is the kind of thing that can happen
again in the great city, or elsewhere, because the nation's
infrastructure has been neglected and some of it improperly built in the
first place.
"For
decades we have allowed our roads, water mains and power grids to
crumble through inattention and underinvestment," Leonard continues.
decades we have allowed our roads, water mains and power grids to
crumble through inattention and underinvestment," Leonard continues.
“Today’s
report from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce on the declining ability of
the nation’s transportation systems to meet the needs of U.S. businesses
further reinforces the argument ASCE has been making for years in our
Report Card for America’s Infrastructure. Failing infrastructure equals a
failing economy and a diminished quality of life for all Americans.
report from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce on the declining ability of
the nation’s transportation systems to meet the needs of U.S. businesses
further reinforces the argument ASCE has been making for years in our
Report Card for America’s Infrastructure. Failing infrastructure equals a
failing economy and a diminished quality of life for all Americans.
“We
deserve better than to settle for failing infrastructure. Our future
prosperity depends on an immediate and long-term commitment of both
resources and leadership. ASCE commends the Chamber for their efforts in
bringing attention to America’s infrastructure needs, and we call on
our nation's leaders to step up to the challenge of supporting the
solution.”
deserve better than to settle for failing infrastructure. Our future
prosperity depends on an immediate and long-term commitment of both
resources and leadership. ASCE commends the Chamber for their efforts in
bringing attention to America’s infrastructure needs, and we call on
our nation's leaders to step up to the challenge of supporting the
solution.”
Founded
in 1852, the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) represents more
than 144,000 civil engineers worldwide and is America’s oldest national
engineering society. For more information, visit .
in 1852, the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) represents more
than 144,000 civil engineers worldwide and is America’s oldest national
engineering society. For more information, visit .
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