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Fast-growing cities have high demand for private sector contracting partners

by Mary Scott Nabers The U.S. is experiencing a significant surge in population growth in certain regions, increasing the demand for enhancing or expanding basic infrastructure. Public officials in high–growth regions struggle to expand housing, water, roadways,...

Flash Update: Unemployment Rate in Every Metro (August 2024 Release)

CivMetrics collects key employment data for the largest cities in the United States. In this post, we look at new data on unemployment rates in US metro areas. For questions about our data, or to request data, please contact [email protected]. Data is...

Cleveland Greenlights TIF District for $3.3 Billion Riverfront Project, Sparking Debate

The Cleveland City Council approved a new TIF district for Bedrock's $3.3 billion Cuyahoga Riverfront project, which will include apartments, offices, retail, parks, and a practice facility for the Cavs. The plan involves allocating up to $1 billion in subsidies into...

San Francisco Pulls $20 Billion Affordable Housing Bond From November Ballot

In a sudden turn of events, two months after the board of the Bay Area Housing Finance Authority voted to place a $20 billion affordable housing bond on this year's ballot, the board this week unanimously decided to pull the measure from the November ballot. The...

Tampa Bay Rays Secure Local Funding for $1.37 Billion Stadium

The Tampa Bay Rays have clinched local government support for the construction of their $1.37 billion, 30,000-seat stadium in St. Petersburg, after Pinellas County Commissioners approved local funding this week for the said ballpark project. The commissioners approved...

Oakland A’s $380 Million Stadium Funding Up in Air as Court Weighs Constitutionality

The funding for a baseball stadium for the Oakland Athletics in Las Vegas remains uncertain as the constitutionality of its $380 million public financing plan has not yet been determined. The legal battle, initiated by Strong Public Schools Nevada, focuses on the...

Flash Update: Homeownership Rates in Every City (August 2024 Release)

CivMetrics collects key housing data for the largest cities in the United States. In this post, we look at new data on homeownership rates in large US cities. For questions about our data, or to request data, please contact [email protected]. Data is...

Flash Update: Unemployment Rate in Every Metro (August 2024 Release)

CivMetrics collects key employment data for the largest cities in the United States. In this post, we look at new data on unemployment rates in US metro areas. For questions about our data, or to request data, please contact [email protected]. Data is...

UC San Diego Seeks Approval for $2 Billion Student Housing Village; Would Be Largest in San Diego County

A $2 billion student housing village is on the horizon on the eastern edge of UC San Diego's main campus as Chancellor Pradeep Khosla seeks approval from the University of California for its development. The proposed village is set to exceed the size of any...

Capital One Unveils $265 Billion Community Benefits Plan

Capital One Financial Corporation this month promised over $265 billion in lending, investment, and philanthropy over five years as part of its proposed acquisition of Discover Financial Services. Developed with NALCAB, NeighborWorks America, OFN, and the Woodstock...

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