Our Story
About Us
Our Mission
The Tristate Infrastructure Observatory believes that the systems powering everyday life — electricity, shipping, transportation, and clean water — are more interesting, and more important, than most people realize. Our mission is to make that infrastructure visible by organizing public tours led by the people who design, build, and operate it.
How We Started
The Observatory was founded by a small group of engineers and educators who wanted to share their enthusiasm for infrastructure with the public. What began as informal walking tours of local bridges has grown into a nonprofit organizing dozens of tours a year, in partnership with utilities, port authorities, and transit agencies across the region.
Our Team
We’re a volunteer-driven nonprofit made up of engineers, urban planners, educators, and infrastructure enthusiasts. If you’re interested in volunteering, leading a tour, or partnering with us, we’d love to hear from you — visit our Contact page to get in touch.
Our Mission
To make the region's critical infrastructure visible, understandable, and a source of civic pride.
What We Cover
Power plants, ports, bridges, tunnels, water treatment facilities, and other large-scale public works.
Where We Operate
Sites across New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut, in partnership with local operators and agencies.