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Interview 1: José A. Karameñites

Who Did You Interview?

  • Work acquaintance of my dad

Demographics That Might Provide Helpful Context for Their Responses

  • Civil engineer working in large urban infrastructure
  • Urbanist
  • Lives in Panama City
  • Is currently working on a large expansion of the Panamanian metro

Key Findings from the Interview

  • Pot-holes cause urban issues that range from traffic accidents to economic downturns
  • Pot-holes are common as a result of heavy seasonal rain, and the absorption of water by roads
  • Use of “Geosynthetics” could be a solution to pot-holes in Panama City