The Cost of Our Bridges | Preview

"Public Works? The Cost of Our Aging Infrastructure. "

If you’ve ever thought about the safety of the bridges you drive over everyday, follow The Cost of Bridges, the third in a five-part general overview series on our city’s aging infrastructure. Here’s a preview in advance of Monday’s Episode 3. All five overview episodes culminate in a 30-minute documentary at 7:30 p.m., March 2 on KCPT. — Follow the entire project online…

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Our Watershed | A History of Brush Creek

"History of Brush Creek"

From questions of quality — think Flint, Michigan — to questions of access — think the Dakota Access Pipeline — understanding our finite resource of water starts at home. Our story starts with Brush Creek, a landmark in the heart of Kansas City named for the brush that once grew on its sides. Brush Creek,…

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The Cost of Our Sewers | Preview

"Public Works? The Cost of Our Aging Infrastructure. "

If you’ve ever wondered about the inner workings of our region’s sewers and how the city is working to stop raw sewage from leaking into area waterways, follow The Cost of Sewers, the second in of a five-part general overview series on our city’s aging infrastructure. Here’s a preview in advance of Monday’s Episode 2. All five overview episodes culminate in a 30-minute documentary at…

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The Cost of Our Water | Preview

"Public Works? The Cost of Our Aging Infrastructure. "

If you’ve ever wondered where your water comes from, how it gets there, and what shape those pipes are in, follow The Cost of Water, the first in of a five-part general overview series on our city’s aging infrastructure. Here’s a preview in advance of Monday’s Episode 1. All five overview episodes culminate in a 30-minute documentary at 7:30 p.m., March 2…

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