“Good plans shape good decisions. That’s why good planning helps to make elusive dreams come true.”
— Lester Robert Bittel
Infrastructure – both public and private – is the backbone of vibrant, economically successful societies. Whether it’s transportation, water, pipelines, or public facilities, good infrastructure significantly contributes to quality of life.
While physical infrastructure is vital to every community, it can also be the source of substantial conflict. CDR’s team has worked across the United States and the world on dozens of infrastructure-related issues to help reconcile diverse, competing interests.
CDR regularly assists project sponsors and citizens to jointly plan mass rapid transit systems, locate transportation facilities, site highways, and coordinate working relationships between governmental agencies. In addition, we have extensive expertise in water facility development and management, pipeline construction and operation, and construction partnering.
Within all these project areas, CDR provides expertise in public participation and collaborative problem solving, plus managing high-stakes, complex projects. We can help you with everything from scoping issues and implementing effective public engagement processes to updating strategic plans and facilitating final decision making.
Case Study: Regional Transportation District Gold Line Corridor
