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LASN PMBR News November 200610-27-06 | News



ICPI Conference Coming Soon






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The three-day technical program will feature also presentations on permeable interlocking concrete pavement, manufacturing, construction, performance of recycled materials, education and training, pavement management and performance, structural design, testing and verification, innovative paver designs and paver life-cycle performance. In addition to the technical paper sessions, the conference will include a one-day seminar for design professionals and a one-day workshop for civil engineering university professors.

For further information on the conference visit www.icpiconferences.org






$15 million Donation Pedals Bike Trails Forward






The five downtown cultural districts connected by the Indianapolis Cultural Trail include: Fountain Square, Indiana Ave., Mass Ave., Canal & White River State Park and the Wholesale District. The Indianapolis Cultural Trail will also connect with the Monon Trail, allowing visitors easy access to Broad Ripple Village from downtown.


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The city has plenty of concrete and asphalt, but that will be transformed into seven miles of more esthetically appealing and rideable hardscape. Six of the 7.5 miles of trails will take back a lane of traffic for itself, which the city fathers say is unprecedented for a U.S. urban center. The trails will also be landscaped with flowers and trees and feature public artwork. Construction on the first route begins in March 2007 and should finish in 2009.

The Indianapolis Cultural Trail is a public and private collaboration led by the Central Indiana Community Foundation, the city and several not-for-profit organizations. Monies are also coming from federal grants. Mayor Payne specifies that no money is coming from the city budget.






BIA Show 2007

The Brick Industry Association (BIA) will hold its Brick Show 2007 at the Gaylord Palms Resort and Convention Center in Orlando, Florida March 29-31. BIA?EUR??,,????'?????<

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For more information, visit brickinfo.org






Euro vs. U.S. Hardscapes

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