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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...

Nebraska Greenlights $450 Million in Highway Bonds for Transportation Projects

Dec 17, 2024 | Finance - Infrastructure, Finance - Public Projects/Construction, Infrastructure, Transportation

The Nebraska Highway Commission has approved the issuance of bonds to fast-track transportation projects. This follows a bill passed by lawmakers last year, allowing up to $450 million in highway bonds with annual debt service of up to $35 million, with the first $100...

St. Petersburg City Council Approves $287.5M Bond for Rays’ $1.3B New Stadium

Dec 17, 2024 | Finance - Infrastructure, Infrastructure, Stadiums

After delays in stadium bonds approval, St. Petersburg City Council has approved a $287.5 million in tax-exempt bonds for the Tampa Bay Rays' new $1.3 billion stadium. The bonds are part of the $600 million in public funding allocated for the stadium, alongside $142...

Funding Agreement for Oakland A’s $1.75 Billion Stadium in Las Vegas Approved

Dec 17, 2024 | Finance - Infrastructure, Infrastructure, Stadiums

Las Vegas is set to become the new home of the Oakland Athletics as the financing and development agreement for the team's $1.75 billion ballpark has been unanimously approved by the Clark County Stadium Authority Board. The agreements include a binding lease, a...

FAA Awards $20 Million to Upgrade Airport Control Towers

Dec 17, 2024 | Airports, Finance - Infrastructure, Infrastructure

Small and regional airports in 15 states will soon be seeing infrastructure upgrades as the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has awarded $20 million in grants to enhance 20 airport-owned air traffic control towers. Funded through the Bipartisan Infrastructure...

P3 Proposed for New Buffalo Bills NFL Stadium

Dec 4, 2024 | Finance - Infrastructure, Finance - Public Projects/Construction, Infrastructure, Public Private Partnerships (P3s), Stadiums

Pegula Sports and Entertainment (PSE) is seeking a public-private partnership with state and local governments for the construction of a new stadium for the Buffalo Bills in Orchard Park, NY. While PSE previously considered a proposal for 100% public financing, Mayor...

$112 Million Lafayette, MI Bridge Replacement Begins

Dec 4, 2024 | Finance - Infrastructure, Finance - Public Projects/Construction, Infrastructure

Bay City, Michigan's aging Lafayette Bridge officially closed on Dec. 2, marking the start of its demolition and replacement project, which is expected to be completed by summer 2027. This $112 million Michigan Department of Transportation project will rebuild the...

South Carolina’s $2 Billion Highway Project Wraps Up Initial Phases

Dec 4, 2024 | Finance - Infrastructure, Finance - Public Projects/Construction, Infrastructure, Transportation

Traffic relief and highway improvements are getting closer for drivers as the South Carolina Department of Transportation nears completion of Phases 1 and 2 of the $2 billion Carolina Crossroads project in Columbia, aimed at reconfiguring Malfunction Junction...

Iowa Plans $8.9 Million Roundabout Project to Improve Highway 30

Dec 4, 2024 | Finance - Infrastructure, Finance - Public Projects/Construction, Infrastructure, Transportation

Boone County’s Highway 30 will undergo a major safety upgrade with the Iowa Department of Transportation's $8.9 million project to add two two-lane roundabouts at SE Marshall Street and Corporal Roger Snedden Drive. This project aims to reduce crashes, with...

$1.3 Billion Tampa Bay Rays Stadium Project Delayed Due to Bond Approval Setbacks

Dec 3, 2024 | Finance - Infrastructure, Infrastructure, Stadiums

The development of the Tampa Bay Rays' $1.3 billion new stadium faces delays after hurricane damage to Tropicana Field and issues with bond approval from the Pinellas County Board of Commissioners. Despite public financing approval in July and meeting bond...

USDOT Awards $172 Million for Road Safety Initiatives Nationwide

Dec 3, 2024 | Finance - Infrastructure, Infrastructure

The U.S. Department of Transportation has announced $172 million in funding for the Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) program, which will support programs aimed at improving safety across the nation’s roads. This third and final round of 2024 grants will support...

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