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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,...

Federal Bill Would Improve Climate Resiliency of U.S. Airports

Apr 14, 2023 | Airports, Infrastructure, Uncategorized

Climate change is causing severe weather, and airports are not safe from its effects. Sen. Edward J. Markey (D) recently introduced the Airport Infrastructure Resilience Act, which would direct the Secretary of Transportation to create a program that will give...

Mississippi Legislators Drafts Legislation for Infrastructure Funding

Apr 13, 2023 | Infrastructure, Legal - Infrastructure, Legal - Public Projects/Construction, Uncategorized

Senate Bill 3120 allocated $620 million to the Mississippi Department of Transportation. This was amended in the House, which increased MDOT's funding of its three-year plan to $800 million. This amendment was subsequently approved by the House after Gov. Tate Reeves...

$1.1 Billion Allocated for California’s Transportation Infrastructure

Apr 12, 2023 | Infrastructure, Transportation, Uncategorized

It has been announced that the California Transportation Commission is boosting its investment in infrastructure as the body has earmarked $1.1 billion to be used to finance transportation infrastructure projects across the state. As reported by the Sierra Sun Times,...

Rural Indiana Receives $127 Million in Federal Grants for Transportation Infrastructure Improvements

Apr 10, 2023 | Infrastructure, Transportation, Uncategorized

Demonstrating the commitment to provide better infrastructure for rural communities in Indiana, the Indiana Department of Transportation has announced that the federal government is delivering $127.6 million in transportation funding to several projects across rural...

Tennessee Lawmakers Push for Takeover of Nashville Airport Board

Apr 7, 2023 | Airports, Featured - Airport, Uncategorized

The composition of Nashville's airport board could soon be changed and taken over by state officials as HB 1176 advances to the House for consideration and voting. Under the current set-up, members of the airport board are appointed by the mayor. However, under the...

Airports Benefit Greatly From Infrastructure Grants in Tackling Rising Capital Costs, Fitch Ratings Says

Apr 6, 2023 | Airports, Infrastructure, Uncategorized

According to a recent report by Fitch Ratings, airport infrastructure grants made through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law are playing a vital role in offsetting the continuing rise of capital costs that airports across the country must bear as each entity undertakes...

Baltimore City Terminates $150 Million Infrastructure Deal With Metra Industries Due to Untimely Payments

Apr 5, 2023 | Infrastructure, Uncategorized

Baltimore has terminated its $150 million contract with Metra Industries to fix deteriorating infrastructure because of the company's repeated delays in making salary payments to subcontractors. Consequently, this has also led to Metra Industries being prohibited from...

Buy America Requirements Waived Until July 2024 for EV Charging Infrastructure

Mar 22, 2023 | Infrastructure, Uncategorized

The requirement of procuring domestic construction materials that will be used to build electric vehicle chargers is temporarily relaxed, as the Buy America restrictions have been waived by the Federal Highway Administration until July 2024. According to the...

Richmond and Norfolk to Receive $2,950,000 for Transportation Infrastructure

Mar 21, 2023 | Infrastructure, Transportation, Uncategorized

Through the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Reconnecting Communities Pilot grant program (RCP), Norfolk and Richmond will be receiving $2,950,000 to reconnect communities to economic opportunities by improving transportation infrastructure. As reported in the...

EPA Announces $14 Million in Clear Water Funds for Alaska

Mar 20, 2023 | Infrastructure, Uncategorized, Water

Following a recent announcement by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, communities in Alaska can soon anticipate access to improved water infrastructure and safer drinking water, as the state will receive more than $13,887,000 from the Clean Water State...

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