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InfrastructureUSA.org has launched!

We encourage citizen dialogue about civil infrastructure — all infra areas, any topic and every viewpoint. As we launch this exciting new initiative, we’re heartened by the enthusiasm and support for our mission already demonstrated by a broad spectrum of people and influential organizations from across America. Consider these insights from three of the leading nonprofit organizations focused upon infra issues:

• The Urban Land Institute argues in a recent publication that our nation is approaching “a pivot point for overhauling its dilapidated and outmoded infrastructure.”

• The Regional Plan Association’s America 2050 initiative notes that “America’s response to the dual challenge of meeting its growing energy needs and responding to the threat of global climate change will define its ability to compete globally in the 21st century.”

• And a recent national survey by Building America’s Future finds that “Fully 81% of Americans are prepared to pay 1% more in taxes to rebuild America’s infrastructure.”

What these reports all have in common is that they are all available at InfrastructureUSA.org. As an independent web site, we don’t agree or disagree with any of their conclusions, but we’re indebted to these respected think tanks (and others) for providing their perspective on some of the major infra issues. We’ll continue to turn to experts like these, and hope you’ll join in the conversation with them.

Then there’s The Infra Blog, where we’ll regularly go out of our way to poke and prod and try to generate thoughtful debate. Special thanks to Pennsylvania Governor Edward Rendell, our first guest. You should find his comments quite direct. Most importantly, Show Us Your Infra is your opportunity to share your stills, video and stories about local and national issues. Go there. Contribute your information and ideas. InfrastructureUSA.org needs to hear from you. Plus, our first Infra Poll question is now open for voting.

There’s much, much more coming soon to InfrastructureUSA.org, including original Infra Films, national public opinion research and a contest or two. These are early days. Exciting, but early.

Right now...we hope you'll join in the conversation

The dialogue is now underway!