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$270 Million Boost Aims to Deliver 1,800 Affordable Homes Across New York
In a move to combat the ongoing housing crisis, New York State is making a $270 million investment for the creation of 28 separate housing developments. The funding will be used for the construction and preservation of over 1,800 affordable homes and draws from...
Leaked DOT Memo Prompts $51 Billion Defunding Warning from Transportation for America
An analysis by Transportation for America reveals that $51 billion in DOT-awarded funds that have not yet been obligated could be defunded, with rural and Midwestern states' projects focused on road safety, electric vehicle infrastructure, and climate resilience...
Austin, TX Releases Updated $7 Billion Light Rail Project Despite Federal Funding Roadblocks
Despite a recent funding freeze ordered by the Trump administration, Austin Transit Partnership (ATP) is pushing forward with Project Connect, releasing the city’s updated plan for the $7 billion light rail project, which now includes a new station near the Texas...
Funding Efforts Progress for $6 Million Central Florida SunRail Extension Study
Plans to expand SunRail through Central Florida are progressing as the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) nears funding for a $6 million study, a necessary step to request federal funding for the $4 billion project that will connect Orlando International...
Brightline West’s $12 Billion Rail Project Gains More Funding Through Oversold Bond Sale
Funding for the $12 billion Brightline West high-speed rail project between Las Vegas and Southern California is soaring, as a $2.5 billion private activity bond sale was oversold by about a billion dollars. With over $12 billion in funding secured, including $3...
Madera County, California, to Invest $180 Million in Highway 41 Expansion
Officials from the Madera County, California have announced that they are investing $180 million in the expansion of Highway 41, aimed at easing traffic congestion between Avenue 10 1/2 and Avenue 15. The project, which will begin in 2026, will widen the road from two...
Ohio House Weighs $600 Million Bond for New Cleveland Browns Stadium
Ohio lawmakers are considering authorizing $600 million in state-backed bonds for a new Cleveland Browns domed stadium in Brook Park, which will be included in the state's upcoming budget vote. Team owners Jimmy and Dee Haslam, along with their development partners,...
Southwest Florida International Airport Breaks Ground on $1.1 Billion Development Project
Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) has broken ground on the $1.1 billion Concourse E project, which will include 14 gates and span 513,000 square feet. Expected to be completed by late 2027 or early 2028, the development will be overseen by Suffolk...
Denver International Airport to Invest $12.8 Billion in Major Upgrades
Denver International Airport (DIA) is set to undergo an additional $12.8 billion in upgrades to accommodate the increasing number of travelers annually, which will begin immediately after the completion of the $2.1 billion Great Hall renovation in 2027. Plans include...
NJEDA Approves $103.9 Million Tax Credits for HELIX Project in New Brunswick
The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) Board has approved $103.9 million in tax credits through the Aspire Program to support the development of H-2, the second building in New Brunswick's Health + Life Science Exchange (HELIX) project, led by SJP...
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