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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,...

Oklahoma City Reveals $121M Stadium Design

Dec 8, 2025 | Finance - Infrastructure, Infrastructure, Stadiums

Oklahoma City and its MAPS 4 committee unveiled initial designs for a $121 million multipurpose stadium set to anchor a new sports and entertainment district. The stadium will feature a USSF-approved soccer field with over 10,000 seats, covered seating, and modern...

Orlando International Airport Embarks on $6 Billion Upgrade

Dec 8, 2025 | Airports, Finance - Infrastructure, Infrastructure

Orlando International Airport is rolling out a $6 billion renovation to handle rising passenger demand and enhance the travel experience for millions visiting Central Florida. The project will add 8,000 parking spaces, modernize the baggage handling system, implement...

Audit Flags Oversight, Transparency Issues at Diamond State Port Corp.

Dec 8, 2025 | Infrastructure, Legal - Infrastructure, Ports

A state audit reviewed Diamond State Port Corp.’s operations from 2021 to 2025, finding violations of public meeting laws, missed payments from former operator GT USA, and lapses in oversight that led to environmental cleanup costs. While the $197 million transfer to...

Austin Airport Expansion Hampered by Contract Chaos

Dec 8, 2025 | Airports, Infrastructure, Legal - Infrastructure

A draft city audit finds Austin-Bergstrom International Airport’s contract files riddled with errors and missing documents, leaving staff struggling to track obligations across hundreds of agreements. Out of 26 procurement files and 49 commercial contracts reviewed,...

PA Governor Shapiro Allocates $220M to SEPTA for Safety and Infrastructure Upgrades

Dec 1, 2025 | Finance - Infrastructure, Finance - Public Projects/Construction, Infrastructure, Transportation

Governor Josh Shapiro has announced $219.9 million in additional capital funding for Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) to address urgent safety upgrades and federal-mandated infrastructure improvements across its Regional Rail, trolley, and...

San Luis Obispo, CA Advances $127M Prado Road Interchange and Bridge Project

Dec 1, 2025 | Finance - Infrastructure, Finance - Public Projects/Construction, Infrastructure, Transportation

San Luis Obispo, California is moving forward with a $127 million initiative to build the Prado Road interchange and bridge, with construction slated for 2029. City leaders also adopted Value Analysis recommendations that trim $20 million from the project. The project...

Hitachi Files New $320M Claim Over Honolulu Rail Delays

Dec 1, 2025 | Infrastructure, Legal - Infrastructure, Legal - Public Projects/Construction, Transportation

Hitachi Rail Honolulu JV has refiled a lawsuit seeking $320 million in compensation, alleging the Honolulu rail authority’s mismanagement caused costly delays and errors on the Skyline project. HART has denied the accusations, citing its own findings that place...

Mecklenburg County, NC Passes Transportation Sales Tax

Dec 1, 2025 | Infrastructure, Legal - Infrastructure, Legal - Public Projects/Construction, Transportation

Mecklenburg County, NC residents approved a referendum allowing a 1% sales tax increase to fund long-term transportation upgrades, raising the county-wide tax to 8.25%. The measure is expected to generate $19.4 billion over 30 years to improve roads, expand rail...

Port Authority of New York and New Jersey Proposes $45B 10-Year Capital Plan

Nov 24, 2025 | Airports, Finance - Infrastructure, Infrastructure

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey proposed a $45 billion, 10-year capital plan to advance major infrastructure projects across the metropolitan region. Key projects include the $11 billion Midtown Bus Terminal rebuild, airport renovations at LaGuardia...

Pensacola Seeks $86M for Port Shipbuilding Project

Nov 24, 2025 | Finance - Infrastructure, Infrastructure, Ports

The City of Pensacola is requesting $86 million from Triumph Gulf Coast to support Project Maeve, a $250 million shipbuilding complex at the port that could create roughly 2,000 jobs over five years. The development would produce components for Navy ships and...

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