Excellence Blog

June 23, 2016 • Education

Issue No. 9 Landscape

A Doctor and His Greenhouse

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At the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Dental Medicine, molecular biologist Dr. Henry Daniell... Read Article

March 24, 2016 • Executive Perspective

Issue No. 10 Transition

26.2 is a Long Way to Go

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On May 1, 1990, when I was appointed President of Urban, I quietly thought to myself, if health, and... Read Article

March 23, 2016 • Arts & Culture

Issue No. 10 Transition

The Franklin Inspires

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Since its founding year in 1824, the Franklin Institute has been promoting the notion of ‘involving... Read Article

March 23, 2016 • Transit

Issue No. 10 Transition

Back on Track: Modernization of Wayne Junction Station

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Standing on the platform of the recently restored Wayne Junction Station, you can already see the... Read Article

March 23, 2016 • Bridges

Issue No. 10 Transition

ABC Easy As 123: Accelerated Bridge Construction

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A study of Accelerated Bridge Construction, as used on an NYSDOT project in Western New York. Read Article

July 14, 2015 • Public Spaces • Transit

Issue No. 8 Stormwater - Where Does it Go?

The People's Park

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Long an uninviting apron of concrete around Philadelphia’s City Hall, Dilworth Park re-establishes... Read Article

July 08, 2015 • Disadvantaged Business Enterprises

DBE Owners Offer Their Insights on the Industry

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According to the federal government, DBEs are for-profit small businesses where socially and... Read Article

July 08, 2015 • Sustainability

Issue No. 8 Stormwater - Where Does it Go?

Where Does the Rain Go?

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The challenge of improving aging infrastructure while enhancing water quality brings us to the next... Read Article

July 08, 2015 • Commercial

Issue No. 10 Transition

The Rising Importance of Special Inspections

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Construction is underway on the new Comcast Innovation and Technology Center (CITC) at 1800 Arch... Read Article

June 09, 2015 • Highways & Streets • Transit

Issue No. 9 Landscape

Complete Streets in New Britain, CT

landscape, master plan, ctfastrak, connecticut, bike lanes, pedestrian, parking

A once-thriving industrial city, New Britain (City) is working hard to regain momentum after years... Read Article

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