As cities clamor for ways to improve transportation infrastructure and delivery of services such as power and water, digital models are being touted as a way for planners to try out different scenarios in the virtual world.
Analysts note design firm's parallel sale and spinoff plans, but shedding construction assets will take longer. Activist investor was key sale catalyst, reports say.
Court is expected to consolidate a Sept. 25 lawsuit from attorneys general of 17 states, New York City and the District of Columbia with earlier one filed by environmental groups.