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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,...

L.A. Metro Approves $3B Link US Project at Union Station

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

The Los Angeles Metro Board has approved the long-awaited Link US project, which will add run-through tracks and major upgrades at Union Station to prepare for future high-speed rail. Construction on the $3 billion project’s initial phase is set to begin in spring...

New York Judge Declines to Block Court Street Bike Lane

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

A New York judge refused to halt work on the new protected bike lane along Brooklyn’s Court Street, ruling that the project is nearly complete and a restraining order would be moot. The decision follows a lawsuit by local merchants who claimed the city overstepped its...

Illinois Raises Sales Taxes, Merges Agencies in Major Transit Bill

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

Illinois legislators approved a $1.5 billion transit funding bill to keep transportation agencies, especially those in the Chicago area, afloat. The measure creates a new Northern Illinois Transit Authority that will oversee the CTA, Metra, and Pace, while raising...

Point Potrero Marine Terminal Faces $228M in Repairs, City Prioritizes Safety Work

Oct 27, 2025 | Finance - Infrastructure, Infrastructure, Ports

Richmond, CA officials are weighing next steps after an engineering report found $228 million in repairs needed at the city-owned Point Potrero Marine Terminal. The study by Moffatt & Nichol identified widespread structural deterioration posing an immediate safety...

Cleveland Hopkins International Airport Begins $1.6 Billion Modernization Project

Oct 27, 2025 | Airports, Finance - Infrastructure, Infrastructure

The $1.6 billion redevelopment of Cleveland Hopkins International Airport is underway with Jacobs, CLE Connection Group, and Shook Construction leading early phases. The work will include building a new 6,000-space parking garage, expanding surface lots, and adding a...

Lawsuit Halts Construction of New Mexico United Stadium at Balloon Fiesta Park

Oct 27, 2025 | Infrastructure, Legal - Infrastructure, Stadiums

Construction of the planned $100 million New Mexico United soccer stadium at Balloon Fiesta Park remains on hold as a lawsuit from neighborhood associations challenges the city’s approval process. Residents opposing the project cite environmental, traffic, and light...

Jackson Approves Landmark Settlement Over Airport Land Dispute

Oct 27, 2025 | Airports, Infrastructure, Legal - Infrastructure

After years of legal disputes over land around Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport, the Jackson City Council approved a settlement defining new municipal boundaries with the cities of Flowood and Pearl. The agreement lets each city incorporate portions of...

$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...

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