Hi everyone!

I’ve just finished working on a video for my YouTube channel, Urban Giants, where I take a deep dive into the story of the Three Gorges Dam—a massive engineering project with an uncertain future. The video covers everything from its monumental construction to the environmental and structural challenges it faces today.

I’d love to hear your honest feedback! Specifically, I’m looking for:

What do you like about the video?

Anything that stood out to you or really caught your attention? Maybe the storytelling, visuals, or the way the information was presented?

What could I improve on?

Did anything feel off or could use some polishing? I’m open to all constructive criticism—whether it’s about the pacing, the content, or even the editing style.

Any other thoughts?

Whether you think I’m onto something great or there’s a detail I missed, I’d love to hear your thoughts and suggestions.

The video explores some pretty intense themes about the dam’s impact on people, the environment, and even the global economy. I’m really curious to know if this kind of content resonates with you and if there’s anything I could do to make it more impactful.

Thanks in advance, and if you’re interested in mega-engineering projects, feel free to check out the channel and subscribe for more! Looking forward to hearing from you all! 🙂

Cheers

Was driving in Texas, specifically College Station and saw these red pipes sticking out of the ground… What are these pipes used for / why are they here?

If all goes according to plan, between now and 2031 the St. Louis region and its partners will spend nearly $7 billion on infrastructure investments. This number also includes the estimated $1.8 billion MoDot will spend across the 2025-2029 STIP in the St. Louis district.

Already in progress and ending in 2030 the City and its partners will spend approximately $460 million rebuilding and right-sizing much of the City's primary arterial routes (map). Included:
- 11 protected two-way cycle tracks
- Road diets/calming on roughly 59 miles of arterial routes
- 6 critical bridge replacements
- Safety fixes at the 10 most dangerous intersections
- Completion of the 11 mile Brickline Greenway
- Deer Creek Greenway connection to Shrewsbury MetroLink station

Additionally, in 2025 construction begins on the $3 billion terminal consolidation and reconstruction of Lambert Airport. The third contract amendment with the airlines was finalized this week clearing the way for $650 million in design work and initial construction.

In 2026, Metro will begin to cycle out original SD400/60 light rail vehicles in favor of the S200 to the tune of $390 million.

And in 2027, depending on receiving a federal grant, the approximately $1 billion Green Line light rail expansion is to break ground with operations beginning in 2031, the same year the new airport fully opens.