Infrastructure
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America's Strategic Defense Ballroom Seats 650, Tripling East Room Capacity
The White House is building a 'ballroom' that runs six stories into the ground, fortified with 9,000 pounds of concrete and 'impenetrable' steel.

England's £1.5B cultural funding boost leaves local arts sector uncertain.
The Hexagon Theatre just snagged £2.

The AI Revolution Is Draining Our Power Grids, and No One Has a Plan
The escalating energy demands of AI data centers are a clear and present threat to our global power grids, revealing a startling lack of a coherent plan. Our aging infrastructure is struggling to handle the voracious appetite of the future we’re so desperate to create.

What Is Culture as Infrastructure? A Guide to How Arts Build Communities
Discover how 'culture as infrastructure' redefines community building, treating arts and heritage as vital public assets. This guide explores its meaning, components, and profound benefits for social and economic health.

What Is the 'Culture as Infrastructure' Concept? An In-depth Guide
The 'culture as infrastructure' concept suggests that a city's arts, heritage, and shared traditions are as essential to its survival and well-being as its physical infrastructure. This framework is crucial for urban resilience and recovery in an era of compounding crises.