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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...

EPA Awards $1.1 Billion to 18 States for Water Infrastructure Projects

Sep 20, 2022 | Infrastructure, Uncategorized, Water

Late last week, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced that $1.1 billion in funding has been awarded to 18 states through the State Revolving Fund which will be used by recipients to finance water infrastructure projects. The 18 states are just the first...

USDOT Awards Over $233 Million to 11 Intercity Passenger Rail Services Projects

Aug 29, 2022 | Infrastructure, Uncategorized

Rail infrastructure across eight US states will get an upgrade as 11 intercity passenger rail services modernization projects have received financing from the US Department of Transportation. The funding for the projects were provided through Federal Railroad...

New Mexico Invests $40 Million in Farmington Road Project

Aug 26, 2022 | Infrastructure, Uncategorized

The state of New Mexico is providing $40 million in grants for the construction of a new road to make Farmington accessible, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced. The Farmington infrastructure project will commence as early as the spring of 2023 and will be done in...

Denver Drops Highway Expansion Plans for Environment-Friendly Improvements

Aug 22, 2022 | Infrastructure, Transportation, Uncategorized

In compliance with a state mandate requiring the transportation sector to reduce greenhouse emissions, the Denver Regional Council of Governments will vote on a new proposal next month that would stop planned expansions of Interstate 25 and C-470. This move will...

DOT: $2.2 Billion Budget Allocated For 166 Infrastructure Projects Across US

Aug 21, 2022 | Infrastructure, Transportation, Uncategorized

The Department of Transportation recently announced the funding of infrastructure projects across the US. $2.2 billion in grants will be divided and awarded among 166 local projects. This year's funding is double the amount allotted in 2021, which was $983 million...

Illinois Lays Out Six-Year, $34.6 Billion Infrastructure Plan

Aug 20, 2022 | Infrastructure, Uncategorized

The Illinois Department of Transportation recently laid out its six-year infrastructure plans involving its transit and rail systems, roads, bridges, and ports. Allocating $34.6 billion on said improvements, the budget will come from state's $45 billion Rebuild...

Alaska to Receive $57.1 Million for Roads, Docks

Aug 19, 2022 | Infrastructure, Ports, Transportation, Uncategorized

Communities in Alaska will be seeing major infrastructure improvements on their roads, docks, and bus facilities after Senator Murkowski recently announced that the state is a recipient of $57.1 million in grants from the Federal Transit Administration and U.S....

North Carolina Port Authority Snags $18 Million for New Construction

Aug 19, 2022 | Infrastructure, Ports, Uncategorized

As part of the Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) program, the North Carolina Ports Authority receives $18 million in federal grants for the construction of a intermodal yard facility. According to the USDOT, the funding of the...

Utah Receives $25.4 Million in RAISE Grants for Bus System, Port Authority

Aug 18, 2022 | Infrastructure, Ports, Transportation, Uncategorized

The U.S. Department of Transportation announced that Utah will be receiving a total of $25.4 million in grants through the the Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) program. The federal grant will be divided between two projects in...

Arizona Gets $75 Million For Four Projects From Infrastructure Law

Aug 18, 2022 | Infrastructure, Transportation, Uncategorized

Four projects in Arizona will come to fruition as the state gets a slice of the $2.2 billion funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. As part of the Rebuilding America’s Infrastructure for Sustainability and Equity program, a total of $75 million will be poured...

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