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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,...

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...

NY’s North Country Airports at Risk Under Trump’s Proposed Budget Cuts

May 12, 2025 | Airports, Finance - Infrastructure, Infrastructure

U.S. Sen. Chuck Schumer is warning that President Trump’s proposed $300 million cut to the Essential Air Service program would “decimate” all five North Country airports in New York. The program ensures rural communities like Watertown, Ogdensburg, and Plattsburgh...

Reno, Nevada Approves TIF Deal for $786 Million GSR Arena Project

May 12, 2025 | Credits and Incentives, Finance - Incentives, Infrastructure, Stadiums, TIFs

The Reno redevelopment agency has approved a tax-increment financing (TIF) contract for the Grand Sierra Resort’s (GSR) $786 million phase one arena project. While the project has a projected $145.8 million funding gap, the TIF plan will cover approximately $68...

New York Unveils $68.4 Billion Subway Improvement Plan

May 5, 2025 | Finance - Infrastructure, Finance - Public Projects/Construction, Infrastructure, Transportation

New York State will invest a record $68.4 billion over five years to improve the NYC subway system, funding new trains, buses, accessible stations, and the long-awaited Interborough Express line. A major focus of the plan is the overhaul of the nearly century-old...

Groundbreaking Ceremony Marks Next Phase of Tulsa’s $252 Million I-44/US-75 Interchange Project

May 5, 2025 | Infrastructure, Transportation

The next phase of the $252 million I-44/US-75 interchange improvement project in Tulsa, Oklahoma, known as "Traffic Henge," has recently broken ground. Oklahoma Department of Transportation secured two federal grants to help fund the project: a $10 million Rebuilding...

Ohio Awards $320M for Transportation Upgrades Across the State

May 5, 2025 | Finance - Infrastructure, Finance - Public Projects/Construction, Infrastructure, Transportation

Ohio Department of Transportation is investing nearly $320 million in 14 transportation projects through the Major New Construction Program, targeting projects that reduce congestion and enhance multimodal access statewide. In this round of new developments, $295.2...

USDOT Warns Grantees: Follow Federal Rules or Lose Funding

May 5, 2025 | Finance - Infrastructure, Finance - Public Projects/Construction, Infrastructure, Legal - Infrastructure, Legal - Public Projects/Construction, Transportation

The U.S. Department of Transportation has issued a formal letter warning grant recipients that continued federal funding depends on strict adherence to federal laws, including merit-based practices, immigration enforcement, and a ban on DEI-driven policies. The...

PennDOT Commits $300M in New Work, Bringing District 4’s Active Transportation Projects to $1.2B

Apr 29, 2025 | Finance - Infrastructure, Finance - Public Projects/Construction, Infrastructure, Transportation

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation is committing over $300 million to 52 transportation projects across Lackawanna, Luzerne, Pike, Susquehanna, Wayne, and Wyoming counties. These projects, along with 95 ongoing ones, bring the total active investment in...

Washington Commanders, D.C. Strike $3.7 Billion Public-Private Partnership Deal for New Stadium

Apr 29, 2025 | Finance - Infrastructure, Infrastructure, Public Private Partnerships (P3s), Stadiums

The Washington Commanders are returning to the U.S. capital after entering into a public-private partnership with the District of Columbia for a $3.7 billion redevelopment of a 180-acre riverfront parcel, which includes a new 65,000-seat stadium slated to open in time...

$32.7 Million Hangar Development to Begin at Pryor Field Regional Airport in Alabama

Apr 29, 2025 | Airports, Finance - Infrastructure, Infrastructure

A $32.7 million hangar development at Pryor Field Regional Airport will begin this summer, creating 50 aviation jobs and expanding Alabama’s aerospace infrastructure. Expected to be completed by 2027, the facility will offer maintenance and overhaul services for...

John F. Kennedy International Airport Opens New $270 Million Cargo Handling Facility