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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,...

USDOT Announces $2.3 Billion Investment for Intercity Passenger Rail Across America

Jan 27, 2023 | Infrastructure, Transportation, Uncategorized

Through the Federal-State Partnership for Inter-city Passenger Rail Grant Program, the Department of Transportation announced a $2.3 billion funding commitment to enhance and modernize intercity rail passenger transportation across the country. Beginning on March 7,...

NY Governor Allocates $232 Million for Drinking Water and Sewer Infrastructure Projects

Sep 25, 2022 | Infrastructure, Uncategorized, Water

Water infrastructure projects across New York are getting additional funding after Governor Kathy Hochul recently announced a $232 million investment on sewer infrastructure projects and public water systems. The funding includes short-term financing that will give...

Pharr TxDOT Receives $2.5 Billion for Highway Projects

Sep 24, 2022 | Infrastructure, Transportation, Uncategorized

The Texas Transportation Commission has allocated $2.5 billion in state funding to the district office of the Texas Department of Transportation in Pharr which will be utilized for engineering projects, road designs, acquisitions of right-of-way, and environmental...

NYC Grocery Chain Secures $110 Million in Infrastructure Funding

Sep 23, 2022 | Infrastructure, Uncategorized

Modernization efforts in Bronx continue as $110 million from the bipartisan infrastructure bill would go toward Hunts Point Produce Market, an important link in New York's food supply chain that has been operating for almost 50 years. The package will be used to...

Local Govs Prioritize Highway Expansion Projects, Veering From Federal Guidance: Study

Sep 22, 2022 | Infrastructure, Transportation, Uncategorized

A recent study, released by U.S. Public Interest Research Group, finds that states continue to propose and start more highway expansion projects – a deviation from the the federal guidance to finance more eco-friendly initiatives like bike lanes. While $1 trillion...

DOT Rolls Out $900 Million for EV Charging Infrastructure

Sep 21, 2022 | Infrastructure, Uncategorized

The US Department of Transportation recently announced that 34 states and Puerto Rico are set to get a cut of the $900 million funds allotted for building electric vehicle charging infrastructures. According to DOT's National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure plan,...

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...

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