Kansas City's Concrete Landmarks

Christy Martin, Executive Director of the Concrete Promotional Group, and Todd LaTorella, P.E., Executive Director of the Missouri/Kansas American Concrete Pavement Association, joined the show to share some interesting trivia and factoids about the use of concrete in the Kansas City area (and around the world). Did you know that airport runaways are 24" thick? Or that the Liberty Memorial is concrete with a limestone facade? If you're interested in green applications of concrete, listen to Dr. John Kevern's broadcast on porous concrete. Listen to the podcast.

Mell Henderson - Transportation Plan

Mell Henderson, the Transportation Director at the Mid-America Regional Council, joined to the show to share the regional transportation plan. Listen to the podcast. Two more public meetings are available:

Thursday, Feb. 11, 2010 7–8:30 p.m. Kansas City Public Library - Plaza Branch, Lower Level 4801 Main St., Kansas City, MO 64112 [Map] [Please RSVP]

Special meeting hosted by the city of Leavenworth, Kan. Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2010 6:30-8 p.m. Riverfront Community Center 123 S. Esplanade St., Leavenworth, Kan. 66048 [Map] [Please RSVP]

Lenexa Brentwood Stormwater Project - Anthony Hall, P.E.

Anthony Hall, P.E. from CDM, joined the show today to share some of the design and construction insights to the award-winning Brentwood stream restoration project in Lenexa. Find out why they built vertical stream walls, instead of grading the streambanks. Listen to the podcast.

Show website updated

The "Water, Water Everywhere" shows which aired in 2009 have been located in a separate archives page to simplify the main show page. Everything's still there! What a great way to celebrate the success of the show.

Kansas Speedway - John Blancett, P.E.

John Blancett, P.E. from HNTB shared about some of the design issues and challenges for the Kansas Speedway, including the flush test. Deb also shared about Kansas City's role in designing most of the nation's stadia, arenas and tracks. Hear just how big the Kansas Speedway is, and how much soil was moved in its construction. You might want to revisit the interview with Andy Bailey on severe weather plans for major sports events. Listen to the podcast.

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From a circulating email...Enjoy.

KC One - Jeff Henson, P.E.

Jeff Henson, P.E. from Black & Veatch joined the show to share the goals and progress of KC One. KC One's goals are to thoughtfully and progressively manage stormwater to minimize flooding, while cooperating with residents and business owners. KC One helped update some of the APWA stormwater-related standards and helped craft the stream setback ordinance (see also interview with Patty Noll). Listen to the broadcast.