4-August-2025
The Institute for Sustainable Infrastructure (ISI) is introducing an academic grant initiative to support faculty engaged in sustainability-focused teaching and research incorporating the Envision Sustainable Infrastructure Framework to guide and evaluate their work.Read more
31-July-2025
Un ambicioso corredor verde que aborda dimensiones sociales, ambientales y de movilidad.
El proyecto del Corredor Carrera Séptima ha obtenido una distinción Envision de nivel Plata, en reconocimiento a sus múltiples logros en infraestructura sostenible. Este proyecto transformará una arteria clave de Bogotá, Colombia, en un espacio público más resiliente, sostenible y habitable, mejorando la conectividad y promoviendo el transporte activo.
El Corredor Carrera Séptima Calle 99-127, también conocida por los residentes como “Avenida Carrera 7” o “La Séptima”, es un proyecto de renovación urbana en Bogotá que abarca el tramo entre las calles 99 y 127 de esta importante vía norte-sur. Su objetivo es promover la movilidad sostenible, priorizando el transporte público, el uso de bicicletas y el desplazamiento peatonal. Además, busca contribuir a la descarbonización y apoyar estrategias de mitigación y adaptación al cambio climático, integrándose armónicamente con el entorno natural.
El objetivo del proyecto es crear un ecotono entre el ecosistema urbano de Bogotá y el ecosistema del bosque andino —los Cerros Orientales, que constituyen el límite natural al este de la capital colombiana. Uno de los objetivos principales es desarrollar una conexión ecológica entre el este y el oeste de la ciudad para las especies que se desplazan desde las colinas hasta la sabana de la capital. Un entorno más conectado favorecerá la inclusión de especies nativas y fomentará una mayor biodiversidad en toda el área del proyecto.
A través de un diseño que integra infraestructura verde y estrategias de sostenibilidad, el proyecto mejora la calidad y funcionalidad del espacio público sin afectar su accesibilidad ni reducir los servicios. El proyecto reforzará la cubierta vegetal urbana, promoverá la biodiversidad mediante la protección de especies autóctonas y optimizará la gestión de las aguas pluviales con sistemas sostenibles de drenaje urbano (SUDS).
Declaraciones:
“Nos enorgullece haber contribuido a hacer realidad la sostenibilidad en un proyecto tan emblemático como el Corredor Carrera Séptima.”, expresó Alejandra Vargas, especialista ENV SP líder de Indugravas. “Obtener la distinción Envision reafirma nuestro compromiso con la construcción de infraestructura que no solo transforma la ciudad, sino que también protege la biodiversidad, promueve la movilidad sostenible y pone a las comunidades en el centro del diseño. Desde hace más de 70 años, Indugravas ha participado en el desarrollo de la infraestructura vial de Bogotá y Colombia, apoyando de cerca los proyectos liderados por el Instituto de Desarrollo Urbano (IDU). Ser parte del primer proyecto certificado con Envision en el país refuerza nuestro propósito como empresa: contribuir a un futuro más inclusivo, resiliente y ambientalmente responsable”.
Anthony Kane, presidente y director ejecutivo del Instituto para la Infraestructura Sostenible (ISI), destacó este proyecto durante su participación en la conferencia Construverde, realizada en Bogotá, Colombia, el 30 y 31 de julio de 2025. “Felicitaciones al proyecto del Corredor Carrera Séptima, el primero en Colombia en recibir una distinción Envision y apenas el segundo en América Latina. Este proyecto sirve de ejemplo para otros equipos que buscan hacer que el espacio público y su infraestructura de apoyo sean más resilientes y sostenibles, y representa un claro compromiso con el marco Envision y la credencial ENV SP, que están ganando cada vez más impulso en la región”.
Más información sobre los logros de sostenibilidad verificados del proyecto en el anuncio completo.
30-July-2025
El Instituto para la Infraestructura Sostenible (ISI, por sus siglas en inglés) otorgó la verificación Envision al Proyecto Carretero Xochi, Corredor de las Flores, cuyo propósito es aliviar el congestionamiento a lo largo de la Carretera Centroamericana CA-2 Occidente, en los departamentos de Suchitepéquez y Retalhuleu. El proyecto consiste en una nueva vía de circunvalación que conectará del kilómetro 142 al 173, evitando las zonas urbanas con mayor tránsito en la región.
Esta carretera, diseñada para reducir accidentes y la exposición a la contaminación visual, acústica y atmosférica generada por el tráfico vehicular diario, contará con cuatro carriles, una longitud de 31 kilómetros, un derecho de vía de 50 metros y una velocidad de diseño de 80 kilómetros por hora, cumpliendo con normas internacionales de seguridad.
El proyecto abarca unas 175 hectáreas y representa una inversión de 257 millones de dólares estadounidenses. Incluye cuatro intercambios viales, 23 puentes (15 sobre ríos y ocho sobre caminos locales), carriles de aceleración y desaceleración, sistemas de drenaje pluvial, pasos secos, casetas de peaje, edificios administrativos con servicios básicos, señalización, defensas metálicas y redes de infraestructura de servicios públicos.
Este desarrollo se implementa mediante una alianza público-privada sin participación gubernamental, bajo el liderazgo del Fondo BPS, una empresa del Grupo IDC. Cuenta con el respaldo financiero del Banco Industrial —el mayor banco de Guatemala— y IDB Invest, el brazo del sector privado del Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo. Este modelo demuestra cómo la inversión privada puede liderar la transformación hacia infraestructura sostenible en la región.
Declaraciones:
Carlos Colom, Presidente del Consejo de Administración, Fondo BPS:
Ser el primer proyecto de infraestructura vial en América Latina en obtener una distinción Envision reafirma el compromiso de los desarrolladores del proyecto Xochi con la construcción de una obra de clase mundial, única en Guatemala y la región. El marco Envision toma en cuenta factores fundamentales como la calidad de vida, el uso eficiente de recursos y la protección ambiental. Nos llena de orgullo que una evaluación independiente de tanto prestigio reconozca nuestro esfuerzo por hacer de este proyecto un modelo para desarrollos futuros.
Luis Pedro Batres, Gerente General del Proyecto Xochi – Corredor de las Flores
Como gerente general del Proyecto Xochi, me enorgullece anunciar que hemos recibido la verificación Envision, lo que nos posiciona como el primer proyecto de infraestructura en América Latina en alcanzar este estándar. Este logro técnico refleja nuestro compromiso con las mejores prácticas internacionales en sostenibilidad, resiliencia y eficiencia. Felicito al equipo multidisciplinario por su rigor y dedicación. Agradecemos especialmente el apoyo de BID Invest, la firma consultora Typsa y el Instituto para la Infraestructura Sostenible (ISI), aliados clave en este proceso.
Rodolfo Martínez, Gerente de Comercialización, Operaciones y Mantenimiento del Proyecto Xochi
El Proyecto Carretero Xochi es mucho más que una carretera: es un factor clave para la resiliencia económica y la competitividad regional. Este corredor moviliza más del 50% del producto interno bruto de Guatemala y es la principal vía terrestre entre México y Centroamérica. Al mejorar la seguridad vial y reducir los tiempos de traslado, impulsamos la eficiencia de nuestras industrias exportadoras, mejoramos la calidad de vida de miles de transportistas, turistas y residentes, y abrimos nuevas oportunidades para el desarrollo del suroccidente del país. Lo que más admiro de este proyecto es cómo combina ingeniería de clase mundial con un firme compromiso ambiental y social. Xochi demuestra que la infraestructura puede ser sostenible, inclusiva y transformadora.
Inmaculada Calama, ENV SP de Typsa
La evaluación del Proyecto Xochi bajo el marco Envision destaca los importantes esfuerzos realizados en cuanto a protección ambiental, mejora de la calidad de vida, desarrollo económico de las comunidades, resiliencia de la infraestructura y liderazgo en sostenibilidad. Todo esto convierte al proyecto en un ejemplo de infraestructura sostenible.
Kailey Eldredge, Directora de Verificación de ISI
El Proyecto Xochi se convierte en el primero de América Latina en recibir una distinción Envision, un logro que vale la pena celebrar. Al ser concebido y diseñado como un proyecto centrado en la comunidad, el equipo se enfocó en garantizar beneficios a largo plazo para la población local. El Corredor de las Flores cumple con objetivos concretos en todas las áreas del marco Envision, lo que lo convierte en un modelo a seguir para futuras obras de infraestructura vial.
Más información sobre los logros de sostenibilidad verificados del proyecto en el anuncio completo.
30-July-2025
A Guatemalan project designed to reduce traffic congestion and deliver on economic and sustainability goals becomes the first in Latin America to obtain an Envision award.
The Institute for Sustainable Infrastructure (ISI) has awarded an Envision Verified Award to the Xochi Highway Project, Corredor de las flores, which aims to alleviate congestion along Guatemala’s Central American Highway 2 West (“CA-2 Occidente”) in the departments of Suchitepéquez and Retalhuleu. The result will be a new bypass road that connects km 142 to km 173 of CA-2 Occidente, avoiding the region’s most heavily congested cities. It is designed to not only reduce congestion and accident risks in cities and communities along the corridor, but also mitigate the visual, noise, and air pollution impacts caused by daily light and heavy vehicle traffic. Built to international safety standards, the four-lane 31-km toll road has a right-of-way width of 50 metres and a design speed of 80 kilometers per hour.
Covering an area of approximately 175 hectares, the US$257-million project includes, four road interchanges, 23 bridges (15 over rivers and 8 over local roads), acceleration and deceleration lanes, stormwater drainage systems, vaults for dry crossings, toll booths, administrative buildings with basic services, signage and metal barriers, and utility infrastructure.
The project is being implemented as a private partnership (without government participation) under the leadership of Fondo BPS, a IDC Group company, with financial support from Banco Industrial, Guatemala’s largest bank, and IDB Invest, the IDB’s private sector arm. This innovative model demonstrates that private investment can lead the way in sustainable infrastructure transformation in the region.
Quotes:
Carlos Colom, Chairman of the Board of Directors, BPS Fund:
Being the first road infrastructure project in Latin America to obtain an Envision award is further proof of the commitment of Xochi’s developers to building a world-class project that is unique in Guatemala and the region for many reasons. The Envision Framework takes into account important aspects such as improving people’s quality of life, efficient use of resources, and care for the environment, which makes us proud that such a prestigious independent evaluation recognizes our commitment to making this a unique project and a model for future development.
Luis Pedro Batres, General Manager of the Xochi Project:
As General Manager of the Xochi Project – Corredor de las Flores, I am proud to announce that we have obtained Envision verification, positioning us as the first infrastructure project in Latin America to achieve this standard. This technical achievement reflects our commitment to international best practices in sustainability, resilience, and efficiency. I congratulate the entire multidisciplinary team that worked with rigor and dedication to achieve this important milestone for our project. We deeply appreciate the support of IDB Invest, the consulting firm Typsa, and the Sustainable Infrastructure Institute (ISI), who were key partners in this process.
Rodolfo Martínez, Commercial, Operations & Maintenance Manager, Xochi Highway Project:
The Xochi Highway Project is more than just a road — it is a vital enabler of economic resilience and regional competitiveness. This corridor carries over 50% of Guatemala’s GDP and serves as the main land route between Mexico and Central America. By enhancing travel safety and reducing transit times, we are boosting the efficiency of our export industries, improving the quality of life for thousands of transporters, tourists, and residents, and opening doors for development in the southwestern communities of the country. What I admire most about this project is how it combines world-class engineering with a deep sense of environmental responsibility and social commitment. Xochi is proof that infrastructure can be sustainable, inclusive, and transformative.
Inmaculada Calama, ENV SP from TYPSA (Lead Envision Firm):
The review process of the Xochi project under the Envision framework has highlighted the significant efforts made in terms of environmental protection, improving the quality of life and economic development of the affected communities, infrastructure resilience, and leadership in sustainability that the project has incorporated since its inception, making this project an example of sustainable infrastructure.
Kailey Eldredge, Verification Director at ISI:
The Xochi Highway Project becomes the first in Latin America to receive an Envision Award — truly an achievement worth celebrating. Planning and designing this as a community-centered project, the project team remained focused on ensuring it will deliver long-term benefits to the local population. As the ‘Corredor de las flores’ brings tangible achievements that cross each area of the Envision Framework, the project can be a model for future transportation infrastructure projects to emulate.
Read more about the project’s verified sustainability achievements in the full announcement.
29-July-2025
An ambitious green corridor project that addresses social, environmental and mobility dimensions
The Carrera Séptima Corridor Project has obtained an Envision Silver Award in recognition of the project’s multiple sustainable infrastructure achievements. It will enhance connectivity and promote active transportation by transforming public space along this key artery in Bogotá, Colombia into a more resilient, sustainable, and livable urban environment.
Corredor Verde Carrera Séptima Calle 99-127, as the project is officially known, focuses on a major north-south thoroughfare that is also known by residents Avenida Carrera 7 or “La Séptima” — specifically the section between 99th and 127th Streets. The project contributes to urban renewal by prioritizing sustainable modes of transportation such as walking, bicycling and public transportation. It will advance decarbonization efforts and support climate change mitigation and adaptation processes while maintaining harmony with nature.
The intention with this project is to create an ecotone between Bogotá’s urban ecosystem and the Andean forest ecosystem — the “Cerros Orientales” or Eastern Hills that form the eastern natural boundary of Colombia’s capital. One of the primary objectives is to develop an ecological connection between the city’s east and west for species that travel from the hills to the savannah of the capital. A more connected environment will support the inclusion of native species and foster greater biodiversity and species richness throughout the project area.
Through a design that integrates green infrastructure and sustainability strategies, the project improves the quality and functionality of the public space without affecting its accessibility or reducing services. The project will strengthen the urban canopy, promote biodiversity by protecting native species, and optimize stormwater management with Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems (SUDS).
Quotes
“At Indugravas, we are proud to have helped bring sustainability to life in such an emblematic project as the Carrera Séptima Corridor,” said Alejandra Vargas, Lead ENV SP at Indugravas. “Achieving the Envision Award validates our commitment to building infrastructure that not only transforms the city but also protects biodiversity, promotes sustainable mobility, and places communities at the heart of the design. For over 70 years, Indugravas has contributed to the development of road infrastructure in Bogotá and Colombia, closely supporting projects led by the Urban Development Institute (IDU). Being part of the first Envision-certified project in the country reinforces our purpose as a company — to help shape a more inclusive, resilient, and environmentally responsible future.”
Anthony Kane, ISI’s President & CEO, highlighted this project in his remarks at the Construverde Conference in Bogota, Colombia, July 30–31, 2025. “Congratulations to Carrera Séptima Corridor Project, the first Envision-awarded project in Colombia and only the second in Latin America. The project provides an example for other project teams working to make public space and its supporting infrastructure more resilient and sustainable, and it exemplifies the strong engagement with ISI’s framework and the ENV SP credential that we are witnessing across the region.”
Read more about the project’s verified sustainability achievements in the full announcement:
25-July-2025
World Nature Conservation Day, observed each year on July 28, underscores the critical connection between a healthy environment and a healthy society. As population growth and climate change intensify pressure on natural systems, the need for sustainable, resilient infrastructure has never been greater. Communities have a responsibility to manage resources wisely while addressing environmental and social justice concerns.
The Envision Sustainable Infrastructure Framework, developed by the Institute of Sustainable Infrastructure (ISI), is a comprehensive tool that helps professionals plan, design, and deliver more sustainable projects of all types and sizes. Envision is a decision-making tool that is used by infrastructure owners, engineers, designers, architects, planners, contractors, and other stakeholders to evaluate projects across a broad range of sustainability indicators, or “credits,” that address environmental, social, and economic dimensions of sustainability to encourage systemic change.
While infrastructure and environmental protection can seem at odds—especially in energy development—many Envision-verified energy projects prove they can go hand-in-hand. These projects don’t just generate cleaner energy; they also enhance ecosystems and create community benefits like restored habitats and recreational spaces.
West Riverside Energy Center
Alliant Energy’s West Riverside Energy Center, located near Beloit, Wisconsin, earned Envision Platinum verification in 2020. This $660 million combined-cycle natural gas facility produces 730 megawatts of electricity—enough to power over 550,000 homes—and plays a key role in Alliant Energy’s transition to cleaner energy.
The project integrates advanced technologies and community-focused features. Plume abatement technology reduces visible emissions, while the 0.6-mile Alliant Energy Peace Trail Extension enhances public access and connects to the larger 12-mile Peace Trail system. Community input shaped the visual design, including berms, landscaping, and preserving the iconic “candy cane” stacks from the retired Rock River Generating Station.
To support local ecosystems, Alliant Energy restored 67 acres with native prairie grasses and flowers, improving habitat connectivity and biodiversity. Prior to planting, a goat-for-hire company was used to remove invasive species across 20 acres in an environmentally friendly way. Native vegetation and innovative stormwater practices—like rainwater harvesting—also help manage runoff and boost the site’s water storage capacity for operational use.
Holland Energy Park
The Holland Energy Park project in Holland, Michigan was verified Envision Platinum in 2016. Owned by the Holland Board of Public Works (HBPW), the Holland Energy Park is a cornerstone of the city’s 40-year Community Energy Plan, which aims to create a sustainable energy future and reduce overall energy demand.
Following a comprehensive Sustainable Return on Investment (SROI) analysis and extensive stakeholder engagement, HBPW selected a natural gas solution with supplemental purchased power agreements for renewable energy.
The site’s proximity to wetlands enabled the extension of the Outdoor Discovery Center Macatawa Greenway trail system, linking it to Windmill Island Gardens and revitalizing a deteriorating eastern gateway into Holland. The landscape now features native vegetation, walking paths, and ponds that integrate seamlessly with the surrounding environment, while improving multimodal access to the city and the Padnos Transportation Center.
A Biodiversity Assessment informed habitat protection and restoration efforts, identifying both potential impacts and opportunities for ecological enhancement, including wetland restoration and invasive species removal.
Holland Energy Park now serves as a model of sustainable infrastructure—delivering reliable energy, connecting people to nature, and enhancing the city’s identity as an accessible, environmentally integrated community hub.
Marshalltown Generating Station
Alliant Energy’s Marshalltown Generating Station in Iowa was verified Envision Platinum in 2017. This 650-megawatt natural gas combined cycle facility supplies power to approximately 500,000 homes and businesses. Compared to traditional coal-fired plants, it emits less than half the carbon dioxide, two-thirds less nitrogen oxide, and 99% less sulfur and mercury.
As part of the project, Alliant Energy restored a portion of the site to create a public “Nature Trail,” featuring seven acres of native prairie and pollinator habitats. Replacing former monoculture row crops, the area now supports biodiversity and offers daily public access. The trail includes educational signage to help visitors learn about the environmental benefits of native ecosystems.
A Blueprint for Fundamental Change in Infrastructure Development
On World Nature Conservation Day, it’s critical to recognize that sustainable infrastructure is already transforming communities. Projects like the West Riverside Energy Center, Holland Energy Park, and Marshalltown Generating Station demonstrate that energy generation and environmental stewardship can go hand-in-hand. By using tools like Envision, infrastructure owners are making smarter choices—ones that reduce emissions, restore ecosystems, and create lasting community value. These examples aren’t just success stories; they’re blueprints for the future.
24-July-2025
Pipe sections are lowered into a trench in 2022. (Photo courtesy Metropolitan Water District of Southern California).
The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California has earned an Envision Silver award for its Casa Loma Siphon Barrel No. 1 Project to improve the resiliency of a major water supply pipeline vulnerable to earthquakes and damage from subsidence. The project replaces and upgrades a critical component of Metropolitan’s water distribution system, which supplies water to nearly 19 million people in six counties throughout Southern California.
The Casa Loma Siphon Barrel No. 1 pipeline segment — originally built in 1935 and extending 5 miles across the San Jacinto Valley — crosses the Casa Loma Fault and is vulnerable to earthquakes. Leaks have occurred since the 1960s resulting from displacement and settlement due to seismic activity and subsidence from groundwater pumping. Despite previous repair attempts over the years, including pipe replacement, installation of external flexible couplings, and installation of internal seals, a long-term solution had yet to be achieved.
The Casa Loma Siphon Barrel No. 1 Project replaced approximately 1,200 feet of 148-inch diameter steel and concrete pipe segments that cross the fault zone. The new siphon consists of two parallel barrels of 104-inch diameter Earthquake-Resistant Ductile Iron Pipe (ERDIP) designed to withstand up to 13 feet of horizontal displacement during an earthquake and ongoing ground settlement. The pipes were specially designed for Metropolitan and are among the largest earthquake-resistant pipes in the world. The success of the Casa Loma Siphon Barrel No. 1 Project introduces a new design for Metropolitan pipelines that will improve the resiliency of the infrastructure, secure the water supply for millions of people, and provide a new approach to designing and upgrading other pipelines throughout the region.
Quotes
“Metropolitan is honored to receive this recognition for our efforts to ensure Southern California’s water supply is resilient to earthquakes and climate-related risks and reliable for the communities we serve,” said Metropolitan Assistant General Manager John Bednarski.
“This project demonstrates that an innovative and successful project can be implemented in a manner that meets a number of objectives beyond those that may be narrowly related to increasing regional water supply reliability,” said Project Manager Cathy Chau. “And this was a truly creative and ingenious collaboration between Metropolitan staff, the contractor, pipe manufacturer and consultants.”
“The Casa Loma Siphon Barrel No. 1 was a critical project installing an innovatively designed pipeline using ERDIP. This project provides long-term resiliency for vital water infrastructure for millions of Southern Californians. This Envision award was a result of successful collaboration between the engineering, design, construction, environmental, and management teams to create a more sustainable project. A very impressive first Envision Award for the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California!” said Dr. Akima Cornell, PhD, ENV SP, SPEC, GPRO, Sustainability Expert and Principal, Akima Consulting, LLC.
“Congratulations to the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California and the entire project team on the success of this project,” said Kailey Eldredge, ISI Verification Director. “The owner and the project team demonstrated strong leadership in identifying, planning, designing and developing a more resilient and innovative solution for the underground pipeline, one that strengthens the Metropolitan water distribution system on which millions of residents rely.”
This is the first Metropolitan project to pursue Envision Verification. The Envision Silver award is based on an independent peer-review process conducted and overseen by ISI. The verification team evaluated the project’s performance across a set of 64 credits that collectively address sustainability and resilience, including quality of life, stakeholder engagement, project management, community planning, materials, energy, water, land use, ecological impacts, emissions, pollution, climate vulnerability, risk and systems integration.
22-July-2025
This document has data on Envision use and related statistics from our Verification, Credentialing and Membership Programs. It was designed to equip Envision Sustainability Professionals (ENV SPs) and other champions of sustainable infrastructure with Envision stats and graphs, which may be used to support presentations on the framework and Envision business cases. Please credit ISI if you are using this document, which will be updated on a quarterly basis in January, April, July, and October.
16-July-2025
We are excited to announce that the ISI verification team has added two new members, Ryan Eldridge-Burch and Melissa Perez-Saavedra. Their passion and proven experience will help deepen and strengthen our impact through ISI’s Verification Program!
Melissa Perez-Saavedra, Verification Specialist, brings a strong background in sustainable design and a deep commitment to environmentally responsible development. She promoted sustainability frameworks and led technical and educational initiatives focused on whole life cycle approaches at the Guatemala Green Building Council — helping professionals make informed, sustainable decisions from concept to completion. Her credentials include EDGE Expert, LEED Green Associate, CASA AP, Construction Product LCA Specialist, and ENV SP. Born in Guatemala City and based in the U.S., Melissa holds a degree in architecture from Universidad Rafael Landivar.
Ryan Eldridge-Burch, Verification Specialist, comes to ISI with a background in sustainable urban planning. He is a certified planning professional with the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) and holds a Master of Science in Climate Change & Society from North Carolina State University. Before joining ISI, Ryan worked as a senior urban planner within the Triangle Region of North Carolina and managed various sustainable infrastructure projects, including greenway expansion, electric vehicle charging advancement, and several Transportation Demand Management (TDM) programs.
7-July-2025
The Institute for Sustainable Infrastructure (ISI) has extended the deadline for the second round of its Technical Assistance Program (TAP) until July 31. This program was created to provide infrastructure owners from small and/or economically-distressed communities with better access to resources for guiding more sustainable projects.
ISI is an education and research nonprofit with a mission to help communities around the world build sustainable, resilient, and equitable civil infrastructure. ISI manages the Envision Sustainable Infrastructure Framework, which is designed to help infrastructure stakeholders implement more sustainable, resilient, and equitable projects. Envision includes 64 sustainability and resilience indicators, called ‘credits’, organized around five categories. Each credit includes criteria questions to help project teams examine options for incrementally improving a project’s sustainable performance.
The TAP program was inspired by ISI’s experience working with a project team in Ethiopia – the first project in Africa to register and apply the Envision framework. Through this collaboration, ISI recognized the need to reduce barriers to access and provide greater support for project teams using Envision in economically distressed areas.
The program, which pairs project teams with academic subject matter experts, follows the standard academic year cycle. The inaugural year (2024–2025) supported three projects and ISI is seeking applications for the program’s second cohort of five projects.
What are the Primary Program Goals?
What Are the Eligibility Criteria?
This program is available to infrastructure projects within economically distressed communities.
The application asks applicants to provide project information (owner, owner representative, description, goals), an explanation of how the owner represents a small and economically distressed community, and reasons for pursuing Envision verification.
How Can I Apply?
Download the PDF application form at the link below. Email submission instructions are outlined on the form. The deadline is July 31, 2025.
What Happens After I Apply?
Selection of participating projects and Academic Partners will conclude on August 8. The kickoff meeting for successful applicants will be scheduled for September 5, 2025.
Where Can I Get More Information?
View the TAP webpage
