"The collapse of the I-35W Bridge in Minneapolis in 2007, killing 13, was both a real and symbolic disaster. The word "infrastructure" quickly became a catch-all to describe a nation literally crumbling after decades of neglect - the philadlephia region included.

"Infrastructure" includes far more than bridges - it encompasses the region's roads, rails, waterways, utilities and open space. The city's Metropolitan Moment demands that we see all of these as part of a comprehensive and integrated system."

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