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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,...

Honolulu Awards $1.66 Billion Contract to Tutor Perini for Rail Project

Sep 3, 2024 | Infrastructure

The Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation (HART) has announced a groundbreaking $1.66 billion contract—the largest single contract of the entire project— for the construction of six new rail stations and three miles of elevated guideway. Construction is set to...

Wisconsin Secures $377 Million for 76 Projects Across Urban Areas

Sep 2, 2024 | Infrastructure

Gov. Tony Evers and the Wisconsin Department of Transportation announced a groundbreaking $177 million boost from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law which will be distributed towards 76 major projects across Wisconsin’s urban areas. This new funding, administered...

Georgia Awards $6 Billion Funding for Georgia 400 and I-285/I-20 Projects

Sep 2, 2024 | Infrastructure

The State Transportation Board has approved nearly $6 billion in bids for two major metro Atlanta projects: adding toll lanes to Georgia 400 and overhauling the I-285/I-20 West interchange. SR400 Peach Partners won the $4.6 billion Georgia 400 project, while Legacy...

Michigan Approves $252.3 Million for Grand Rapids Soccer Stadium Development

Sep 2, 2024 | Stadiums

The Michigan Strategic Fund Board recently approved a $252.3 million incentive package that will go toward the development of the new Acrisure Amphitheater, a proposed soccer stadium, and related Grand Rapids projects, including a riverwalk, residential units, and a...

El Paso Airport Receives $10.6 Million Grant for Upgrades

Sep 2, 2024 | Airports

El Paso International Airport (ELP) is receiving a significant boost with a $10.6 million grant made through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Airport Infrastructure Grants. As part of the Biden-Harris Administration's $427 million airport infrastructure initiative,...

90+ RFPs Added to CivMetrics Infrastructure RFP Library

Aug 29, 2024 | Infrastructure

There are over 90 open RFPs in the US infrastructure space, according to new data from the CivMetrics Infrastructure RFP Library. This includes RFPs issued by airports, sea ports, stadium authorities and other US infrastructure entities. Click here to view the RFP...

Infrastructure Deal State Rankings: California, Louisiana Top List in 2024

Aug 20, 2024 | Infrastructure

There have been over 300 infrastructure deals in 2024, according to data from the CivMetrics Infrastructure Deals Database. These include deals related to airports, ports, public transit and other infrastructure. Which states are leading the way in deal count, and...

Chattanooga Sports Authority Approves $80 Million Bond for South Broad Stadium

Aug 12, 2024 | Infrastructure, Stadiums

In a major step for Chattanooga's sports scene, the its Sports Authority Board has greenlit an $80 million bond which will be used to finance the $112 million South Broad Stadium, with repayment planned through tax revenue generated by the stadium. However, payments...

Cleveland Unveils $461 Million Proposal to Keep Browns at Current Stadium

Aug 12, 2024 | Infrastructure, Stadiums

The City of Cleveland has recently unveiled its $461 million financing plan aimed at keeping the Cleveland Browns at their current stadium. The 30-year lease proposal is expected to address both the enhancement of the Browns' facilities and the needs of the city's...

Tampa Bay Rays Secure Local Funding for $1.37 Billion Stadium

Aug 12, 2024 | Featured - Infrastructure, Infrastructure, Stadiums

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...

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