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This document provides an overview of the topics and materials covered in the first week of a public works management class. It includes discussions of infrastructure issues related to unemployment, economic growth, bridge collapses, green spaces, smart cities, transportation emissions, recycling, and natural disasters. It also defines public works, describes the functions of a typical public works department and manager, and outlines common tasks like maintenance of roads, sidewalks, airports, utilities, and emergency response. Key organizational structures are examined, along with the roles of metropolitan planning organizations and transportation planning.

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Week 1

This document provides an overview of the topics and materials covered in the first week of a public works management class. It includes discussions of infrastructure issues related to unemployment, economic growth, bridge collapses, green spaces, smart cities, transportation emissions, recycling, and natural disasters. It also defines public works, describes the functions of a typical public works department and manager, and outlines common tasks like maintenance of roads, sidewalks, airports, utilities, and emergency response. Key organizational structures are examined, along with the roles of metropolitan planning organizations and transportation planning.

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CGN 5606 -- Public Works Management Kritika Agrawal

Week 1

• Class syllabus
• Public Works Problems grades- Storm Water Infrastructure, Coastal Infrastructure, Drinking
Water, Levees, Solid Waste, Wastewater, Aviation, Bridges, Inland Waterways, Ports, Rail,
Roads, Transit, Public Parks & Recreation, Schools
• Infrastructure Issues and Problems
o Unemployment, Economic Growth
o Gross National Product
o Morandi Highway bridge, Genoa, Italy – Collapsed
o Green space around buildings - Build High-rises surrounded by green space
o Smart cities
o 33% of Greenhouse gases – Transportation
o No Recycling – Asphalt pavement, roofing shingles, concrete
o Radioactive tritium leak
o Japan – advanced technology against earthquakes and tsunamis
o Republican and Democrats views
• What is Public Works?
o Scope of Public works
o How city of Gainesville Functions
o Smart City
o Equipment Management and Water Reclamation at UF
o Road Design
o Traffic Engineer
o Right of way
o Snow Removal
o Airport Operation
o Police and fire Maintenance
• Problem of Sidewalks
o Solution
o CBHPM Flow Chart
o Cost of Delaying Maintenance
• Gainesville local Gov- Cut Costs
o School Comp
o Parking Fines
o Gov. Purchasing Alliance
o High-tech sensors in crime areas
o State Govern
• Duties of PW Dept.
o Terrorist
o Hurricane
o Earthquake?
• Why is PW needed
o Social Development
o Economical Development
• PW as a Profession
• Role of PW Manager
CGN 5606 -- Public Works Management Kritika Agrawal

• Common Tasks of PW Manager


• Typical PW Department organization
• Functions of Operational
• Metropolitan Planning Organization
• Transportation Planning
• Building and grounds div.

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