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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...

Washington D.C. Enters Into Public-Private Partnership for $800M Capital One Arena Transformation

Nov 2, 2024 | Finance - Infrastructure, Public Private Partnerships (P3s), Stadiums

Monumental Sports & Entertainment and D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser recently announced the introduction of legislation supporting their public-private partnership for the $800 million modernization of Capital One Arena, which will be backed by a $515 million investment...

TxDOT Breaks Ground on $4.5B I-35 Expansion Project

Nov 2, 2024 | Finance - Infrastructure, Finance - Public Projects/Construction, Infrastructure, Transportation

The Texas Department of Transportation has officially broken ground on the $4.5 billion I-35 Capital Express Central project, which will add two non-tolled high-occupancy vehicle lanes in each direction along I-35 from US 290 East to SH 71/Ben White Boulevard. This...

FHA Awards $635 Million for 22 U.S. Bridge Projects

Nov 2, 2024 | Finance - Infrastructure, Finance - Public Projects/Construction, Infrastructure

The Federal Highway Administration has announced nearly $635 million in funding for 22 bridge projects located in both urban and rural areas across the U.S. Made possible through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, this investment is part of a $40 billion, five-year...

Federal Railroad Administration Awards $2.4 Billion in CRISI Grants for Rail Projects

Nov 2, 2024 | Finance - Infrastructure, Finance - Public Projects/Construction, Infrastructure, Transportation

The Federal Railroad Administration has awarded over $2.4 billion in Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements (CRISI) grants to finance 122 rail projects across the country, targeting infrastructure improvements, job training, and research or...

Public-Private Partnership Secures $80 Million Grant for AllianceTexas Smart Port Project

Oct 30, 2024 | Finance - Infrastructure, Infrastructure, Ports, Public Private Partnerships (P3s)

The public-private partnership between the North Central Texas Council of Governments, Hillwood, the Texas Department of Transportation, the City of Fort Worth, and the City of Haslet has successfully secured an $80 million federal grant from the U.S. Department of...

$189 Million Awarded to Cali LOSSAN Rail Corridor Projects

Oct 30, 2024 | Finance - Infrastructure, Finance - Public Projects/Construction, Infrastructure, Transportation

Over $189 million in state funding has been allocated by the California State Transportation Agency to projects that will strengthen infrastructure and increase freight capacity along the Los Angeles–San Diego–San Luis Obispo (LOSSAN) rail corridor, the second busiest...

EPA Awards $3 Billion Under Clean Ports Program to 55 Projects

Oct 30, 2024 | Finance - Infrastructure, Infrastructure, Ports

It was recently announced that the EPA has selected 55 projects from 27 states to receive a portion of nearly $3 billion in funding under the Clean Ports Program, aimed at improving infrastructure and enhancing climate and air quality at U.S. ports. This investment...

FAA Awards $970 Million to Modernize 125 Airports

Oct 30, 2024 | Airports, Finance - Infrastructure, Infrastructure

Airport upgrades are on the way as the FAA awards $970 million in grants to modernize 125 airport terminals across U.S. states, Guam, and Palau. Made possible through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, this funding will support initiatives like improved baggage...

PennDOT Taking Unsolicited Proposals for P3 Transportation Projects

Oct 18, 2024 | Infrastructure, Public Private Partnerships (P3s), Transportation

As part of its Public-Private Partnerships initiative aimed at improving various modes of transportation, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation Office of Public-Private Partnerships (P3) is inviting unsolicited proposals from the private sector for...

TxDOT Moves Forward with $13 Billion I-45 Expansion Amid Opposition

Oct 18, 2024 | Infrastructure, Transportation

The Texas Department of Transportation is kicking off construction on its $13 billion I-45 expansion, starting with drainage improvements on St. Emmanuel St., straightening and widening I-69 to 10–12 lanes, and installing a new downtown connector from I-45. The...

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