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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,...

Oakland A’s $380 Million Stadium Funding Up in Air as Court Weighs Constitutionality

Aug 12, 2024 | Featured - Infrastructure, Infrastructure, Legal - Infrastructure, Legal - Public Projects/Construction, Stadiums

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...

Tennessee DOT Unveils Plan for I-24 Toll Lanes

Aug 12, 2024 | Infrastructure, Public Private Partnerships (P3s)

The Tennessee Department of Transportation has laid down its plans for choice lanes on Interstate 24 between Nashville and Murfreesboro, aiming to be the solution for congestion of traffic on the state's busiest roadway. The project, which is a public-private...

$2 Billion Funding Secured for Louisiana P3 Bridge Project

Aug 12, 2024 | Infrastructure, Public Private Partnerships (P3s)

The Lake Charles Interstate 10 bridge project is on track and has secured financing following the Louisiana State Bond Commission's approval last Wednesday of $2 billion in Revenue Bonds. The project, which will be partially funded through a public-private...

Pitbull Secures $6 Million Naming Rights Deal for FIU Football Stadium

Aug 9, 2024 | Stadiums

Musician Pitbull has successfully secured a five-year, $6 million deal to rename FIU's football stadium, making FIU the first college to name a facility after a musician. Under the deal, Pitbull is expected to pay the school $1.2 million yearly for the next five...

Ohio’s Future Fund Awards $14.6 Million to Infrastructure Improvements in Defiance County

Aug 1, 2024 | Credits and Incentives, Economic Development, Infrastructure

This week the Office of Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced a $14.6 million award from the All Ohio Future Fund which will be used for infrastructure improvements at a 1,000-acre site in Defiance County. Baltimore Avenue Industrial Corridor in Defiance will be...

$375 Million Earmarked for Transportation Projects in Massachusetts in Latest Bill

Sep 15, 2023 | Featured - Infrastructure, Infrastructure, Transportation, Uncategorized

Massachusetts municipalities are set to receive a boost of $375 in funding after Gov. Maura Healey signed the Chapter 90 conference committee bill. This amount will be used to finance various infrastructure and transit projects, with $200 million of the total funding...

Pennsylvania Allocates $400 Million for Organizations That Will Provide Training for Infrastructure Repair

Aug 15, 2023 | Infrastructure, Transportation, Uncategorized

As Pennsylvania takes a proactive step in building a stronger workforce, Gov. Josh Shapiro has recently signed an executive order that will funnel $400 million in federal funding towards organizations that will provide on-the-job training for new infrastructure...

Connecticut Secures $73.5 Million in Funding for Water Infrastructure Improvements

May 24, 2023 | Infrastructure, Uncategorized, Utilities, Water

Residents of Connecticut can look forward to improved essential drinking water infrastructure in their communities, as it has been revealed that the state is set to receive $73.5 million from the Environmental Protection Agency. Of the said federal boost, $7.6 million...

Pennsylvania Receives $213 Million for 23 Statewide Water Infrastructure Projects

May 23, 2023 | Infrastructure, Uncategorized, Utilities, Water

Pennsylvania is set to receive a boost in water infrastructure funding with an investment of $213.1 million to be distributed among 23 water infrastructure initiatives across the state. The funding came from the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority and...

MDOT Set to Receive over $2 Billion for Infrastructure Projects

May 22, 2023 | Infrastructure, Transportation, Uncategorized

Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves has recently signed two bills sending more than $2 billion to the Mississippi Department of Transportation for infrastructure projects across the state. One of the bills signed, House Bill 1642, allocates more than $1.4 billion to MDOT...

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