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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,...

$40M Transit Hub to Bring Passenger Rail Back to Michigan Central by 2029

Oct 20, 2025 | Finance - Infrastructure, Finance - Public Projects/Construction, Infrastructure, Transportation

Detroit officials have unveiled plans for a new $40 million multimodal transit hub at Michigan Central Station that would restore passenger rail service for the first time since 1988. The project, a partnership between the Michigan Department of Transportation, the...

Placer County, CA Moves Forward With $160 Million Expressway Project

Oct 20, 2025 | Finance - Infrastructure, Finance - Public Projects/Construction, Infrastructure, Transportation

The Placer County Board of Supervisors has approved the project plans and cleared the way for construction bids on a $160 million expressway project aimed at easing traffic and boosting regional mobility. The $106 million first phase will feature a new interchange, a...

Cities Embrace Public-Private Partnerships to Tackle Infrastructure Challenges

Oct 20, 2025 | Finance - Infrastructure, Finance - Public Projects/Construction, Infrastructure, Public Private Partnerships (P3s), Transportation

Municipal leaders are increasingly adopting public-private partnerships (P3s) to deliver housing and infrastructure more efficiently, as discussed in JLL’s recent webinar with the National League of Cities. Officials from San Diego and the Washington Metropolitan Area...

Anoka County Sues MnDOT Over $6.2 Million Bridge Project Funding Dispute

Oct 20, 2025 | Infrastructure, Legal - Infrastructure, Legal - Public Projects/Construction, Transportation

Anoka County has filed a lawsuit against the Minnesota Department of Transportation, accusing State Rep. Zack Stephenson of misusing legislative power to fund a “pet project” in downtown Anoka. The county claims $6.2 million in transportation funds meant for county...

$1.7 Billion PIT Terminal Opens, Creating 14,300 Jobs and Powering Local Economy

Oct 14, 2025 | Airports, Finance - Infrastructure, Infrastructure

Pittsburgh celebrated a major milestone with the ribbon cutting of its new $1.7 billion Pittsburgh International Airport terminal, marking the culmination of years of planning and collaboration among local, state, and federal partners. The project created 14,300 jobs,...

Top 5 RFPs in Infrastructure: October 2025

Oct 13, 2025 | Infrastructure, Uncategorized

Top 5 Infrastructure RFPs of October 2025 Powered by the CivMetrics Infrastructure RFP Library 5. Portsmouth International Airport (NH) Seeks On-Call Architect/Engineering Firm Issuing Agency: Pease Development Authority RFP Description: During the term...

Newark Airport Breaks Ground on $3.5B AirTrain Project

Oct 13, 2025 | Airports, Finance - Infrastructure, Infrastructure

Construction has begun on Newark Liberty International Airport’s new $3.5 billion AirTrain, replacing the aging 1996 system. The 2.5-mile automated people mover will link all three terminals, parking areas, rental car facilities, and major rail lines, boosting...

Port of Long Beach Lands $20M for $4.7B Offshore Wind Terminal

Oct 13, 2025 | Finance - Infrastructure, Infrastructure, Ports

The Port of Long Beach received a $20 million grant from the California Energy Commission to advance the $4.7 billion Pier Wind offshore wind hub. The 400-acre facility will serve as a staging, storage, and assembly site for massive offshore wind turbines that will...

Court Ends Decades-Long Legal Battle Over Hopkins Airport Expansion Deal

Oct 13, 2025 | Airports, Finance - Infrastructure, Legal - Infrastructure

A decades-old legal battle tied to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport has ended with a ruling in favor of the City of Cleveland. The dispute centered on a 2001 agreement meant to clear homes in Brook Park for a third runway at Hopkins, a plan the city later...

City of Cleveland Challenges Stadium Plans Near Airport

Oct 13, 2025 | Airports, Infrastructure, Legal - Infrastructure, Stadiums

The City of Cleveland has filed a lawsuit against the Ohio Department of Transportation’s Office of Aviation for granting a permit to build a new $2.4 billion stadium next to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport. The city’s appeal challenges ODOT’s decision to...

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