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D.C. Council Approves $3.7B Commanders Stadium and Development Deal

The D.C. Council approved a $3.7 billion deal to bring the Washington Commanders back to the RFK Stadium site, clearing the way for a new 65,000-seat football stadium and mixed-use development along the Anacostia River. The project includes $1 billion in taxpayer...

California Greenlights $20 Billion Funding for High-Speed Rail Project

California lawmakers have approved a plan to provide up to $20 billion in new funding for the state’s high-speed rail project, after President Trump pulled funding from the effort. The money, drawn largely from Cap-and-Trade revenues, will help complete the initial...

Civic Development Podcast #3: P3s Unplugged with Thomas John, Seth Miller Gabriel and Jeremy Ebie

Episode #3: P3s Unplugged: Insights from the Washington DC Streetlights Project Three infrastructure insiders join us to break down the Washington DC Streetlights P3 Project, a case study of innovative thinking in urban development. The panelists share their insights...

Kentucky, Indiana Approve $933 Million I-69 Bridge Project

The Kentucky Public Transportation Infrastructure Authority and Indiana reached an agreement to move forward with the $933 million I-69 bridge over the Ohio River. Kentucky will financing, planning, and construction of the bridge, with costs shared equally between the...

$240 Million P3 Deal Brings Student Housing to Palm Beach Atlantic University

A $240 million public-private partnership between Gilbane and Palm Beach Atlantic University will bring a 25-story, mixed-use student housing tower to downtown West Palm Beach. The project includes 990 student beds, a dining hall, fitness center, and parking...

New Indiana Law Paves Way for Tolls, Rail Investment, Local Road Funding

Indiana has become the first state to authorize tolling on all interstate highways, allowing officials to seek federal waivers without additional legislative steps. The law also offers tax credits for private rail investments and gives counties new ways to fund road...

MO Gov. Kehoe Signs $1.5 Billion Stadium Incentive Package to Keep Royals, Chiefs

Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe has signed off on a $1.5 billion stadium incentive package aimed at keeping the Kansas City Royals and Chiefs from relocating across the state line. The plan would cover up to 50% of stadium costs using tax revenue generated by the teams,...

Illinois Tollway Board Greenlights $2 Billion Seven-Year Capital Plan to Revamp State Roadways

In an effort to address the state's infrastructure needs, the Illinois Tollway board of directors recently approved a $2 billion, seven-year capital plan, 'Bridging the Future,' to support ongoing infrastructure investments and modernization efforts for the five...

Westfield, Indiana Approves $184M P3 Agreement for Grand Park Sports Campus

The Westfield City Council has entered into a 30-year, $184 million public-private partnership with Grand Park Sports & Entertainment to manage and develop the 400-acre Grand Park Sports Campus in Indiana. Under the agreement, Grand Park Sports &...

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,...

Construction Set to Begin on $2.4B Calcasieu River Bridge in Louisiana

Nov 17, 2025 | Finance - Infrastructure, Finance - Public Projects/Construction, Infrastructure, Public Private Partnerships (P3s), Transportation

Work on the new tolled Calcasieu River Bridge in Lake Charles will begin in March 2026, with completion expected in 2031. The $2.4 billion P3 project will replace the aging 1950s-era bridge, adding more lanes, full shoulders, improved lighting, and safer approaches...

Michigan Approves $16.1B Five-Year Transportation Plan

Nov 17, 2025 | Finance - Infrastructure, Finance - Public Projects/Construction, Infrastructure, Transportation

The Michigan State Transportation Commission has approved MDOT’s $16.1 billion Five-Year Transportation Program, outlining investments in highways, public transit, rail, ports, and aviation through 2031. The plan focuses on repairing and rebuilding critical roads and...

Court Blocks USDOT from Tying Transportation Grants to Immigration Enforcement

Nov 17, 2025 | Infrastructure, Legal - Infrastructure, Legal - Public Projects/Construction, Transportation

A federal judge ruled that the U.S. Department of Transportation overstepped its authority by requiring states to cooperate with federal immigration enforcement to receive funding. The decision sided with 20 states, finding the “Duffy Directive” violated the...

US Congress Refocuses on Highway Bill After 43-Day Shutdown

Nov 17, 2025 | Infrastructure, Legal - Infrastructure, Legal - Public Projects/Construction, Transportation

With the record 43-day shutdown over, congressional transportation leaders are shifting back to crafting a multiyear highway bill aimed at improving safety, speeding up infrastructure permitting, and preparing for emerging technologies like autonomous vehicles....

Top 5 RFPs in Public Construction: November 2025

Nov 10, 2025 | Transportation

Top 5 Public Construction RFPs of November 2025 Powered by the CivMetrics Public Construction RFP Library 5. Illinois Capital Board Seeks Firm to Construct Cold Storage Buildings Issuing Agency: Illinois Capital Development Board RFP Description:...

Raleigh-Durham International Airport Embarks on $2.5 Billion Expansion to Meet Future Demand

Nov 10, 2025 | Airports, Finance - Infrastructure, Infrastructure

Raleigh-Durham International Airport is undergoing a $2.5 billion transformation to prepare for 30 million annual passengers by 2050, doubling current traffic levels. Key projects include expanding Park Economy 3 parking to 11,000 spaces, redesigning John Brantley...

Port Canaveral Invests $255 Million in Infrastructure to Support Record Cruise and Cargo Growth

Nov 10, 2025 | Finance - Infrastructure, Infrastructure, Ports

Port Canaveral is preparing for continued growth, with $255 million in capital projects planned for 2026 and $912 million over the next five years, as cruise passenger traffic hits a record 8.6 million this year. The port has expanded parking, upgraded terminals, and...

Ohio Seeks Dismissal of Lawsuit Over Browns’ $600M Stadium Funding

Nov 10, 2025 | Infrastructure, Legal - Infrastructure, Stadiums

The state of Ohio has asked a federal judge to dismiss a lawsuit challenging the use of $600 million in unclaimed funds for the Cleveland Browns’ new stadium in Brook Park. The lawsuit, filed by former state officials, claims the funding plan is unconstitutional,...

Pilots Sue Over Neglected Grantsburg Airport Runway in Wisconsin

Nov 10, 2025 | Airports, Infrastructure, Legal - Infrastructure

A Polk County judge will soon rule on whether the Village of Grantsburg must repair or potentially close its deteriorating airport runway after a lawsuit filed by pilots alleging decades of neglect. The pilots claim the village failed to maintain the asphalt runway,...

Golden Gate Bridge Seismic Retrofit Enters Final $1 Billion Phase

Nov 3, 2025 | Finance - Infrastructure, Finance - Public Projects/Construction, Infrastructure, Transportation

The Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District board has approved $1.01 billion to launch the final phase of the bridge’s long-running seismic retrofit project. The construction is expected to begin in 2026 and take more than a decade to complete....

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