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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...

Tariffs Blamed as Port of Los Angeles Sees 19% Drop in Imports

Jun 23, 2025 | Finance - Infrastructure, Infrastructure, Ports

Import volumes at the Port of Los Angeles dropped 19% in May, as U.S. businesses grapple with soaring tariffs under the Trump administration’s trade policies. Port officials warn that the slowdown, driven by uncertainty and tariff rates as high as 145% on Chinese...

California Defends High-Speed Rail, Slams Federal Audit Report

Jun 23, 2025 | Finance - Infrastructure, Finance - Public Projects/Construction, Infrastructure, Transportation

California High-Speed Rail officials are pushing back against a critical federal audit they say misrepresents the project’s progress and unfairly calls for the return of $4 billion in funding. CEO Brian Choudri insists the Bakersfield-to-Merced railway is on track for...

California Grants $81 Million to Extend SMART Rail to Northern Sonoma County

Jun 16, 2025 | Finance - Infrastructure, Finance - Public Projects/Construction, Infrastructure, Transportation

Backed by state, federal, and local funds, with California contributing $81 million, the SMART rail will expand from Windsor Station north to Healdsburg’s city limits, connecting key communities in California. The expansion includes new rail infrastructure, a...

Florida Authorizes $1.7 Billion to Fast-Track I-4 Corridor Expansion

Jun 16, 2025 | Finance - Infrastructure, Finance - Public Projects/Construction, Infrastructure, Transportation

As part of a plan to relieve traffic and modernize infrastructure, Florida has authorized $1.7 billion to fast-track expansion of the I-4 corridor as part of its Moving Interstate 4 Forward initiative. The funding will accelerate three major road projects scheduled...

Construction Team Countersues Rhode Island for Bridge Demolition, Alleging Decades of Neglect

Jun 16, 2025 | Infrastructure, Legal - Infrastructure, Legal - Public Projects/Construction, Transportation

Rhode Island is facing a countersuit from the Barletta-Aetna Joint Venture, the construction team it blames for the failure of the westbound Washington Bridge. The team alleges the state ignored critical structural testing recommended in a 1992 engineering report, and...

Court Upholds NYC’s 96th Street Bus Lane Plan

Jun 16, 2025 | Infrastructure, Legal - Infrastructure, Legal - Public Projects/Construction, Transportation

A New York judge has upheld bus lanes on Manhattan’s 96th Street, rejecting a lawsuit from residents who opposed the Upper West Side street redesign. The court ruled the NYC DOT acted reasonably and found no evidence of irreparable harm caused by the lanes. The...

Ohio Senate Proposes Using $600 Million in Unclaimed Funds for Browns Stadium

Jun 10, 2025 | Finance - Infrastructure, Infrastructure, Stadiums

Ohio Senate Republicans have proposed using $600 million from the state’s $4.8 billion unclaimed property fund to help finance a new Cleveland Browns stadium in Brook Park, instead of issuing bonds as previously planned. The move is part of a larger $1.7 billion plan...

Wilmington Airport Moves Forward $78M Upgrade, Adopts $94M Budget

Jun 10, 2025 | Airports, Finance - Infrastructure, Infrastructure

The New Hanover County Airport Authority approved $78 million for phase 2 of Wilmington International Airport’s improvements, which include curb, road, and parking garage upgrades, while also adopting a $94 million FY 2026 budget. Despite scaling the project down from...

Louisiana Bill Aims to Expand Port Commission’s Authority to Authorize Larger Infrastructure Developments

Jun 10, 2025 | Infrastructure, Legal - Infrastructure, Ports

A bill is advancing in the Louisiana Legislature that could transform transportation infrastructure in Northeast Louisiana. Senate Bill 146 would expand the Lake Providence Port Commission’s authority to construct and operate rails beyond East Carroll Parish and...

Lawsuit Challenges McKinney Airport Expansion Over Environmental Concerns

Jun 10, 2025 | Airports, Infrastructure

A federal lawsuit aims to halt the McKinney National Airport expansion over claims the city’s environmental study was inadequate. The North Texas Conservation Association argues the project threatens nearby neighborhoods and landmarks like the Heard Museum and fails...

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