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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...

$370M Microchip Facility to Boost Louisiana Economy, Add 300 Jobs

Radiance Technologies will invest $370 million to build a secure microchip research and manufacturing plant in Ruston, Louisiana. Backed by nearly $37 million in state support, the project is expected to create 150 direct jobs and 149 additional indirect positions....

Hyundai Raises U.S. Investment to $26 Billion

Hyundai Motor Group will boost its U.S. investment to $26 billion over the next four years, targeting steel, automotive, and robotics production. The plan includes a new low-carbon steel plant in Louisiana, increasing U.S. car production to 1.2 million units annually,...

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...

Civic Development Podcast #1: The Big Beautiful Bill and Affordable Housing in the 2nd Trump Administration with David Gasson

Episode #1 David Gasson of MG Housing Strategies joins us to break down everything affordable housing professionals need to know about the state of play in the 119th Congress and the 2nd Trump Administration. * The episode begins with a discussion on the 2nd Trump...

GE Appliances to Invest $490 Million in Louisville, Kentucky Washer Plant

GE Appliances announced a $490 million investment to build its most advanced washer manufacturing plant at its Louisville, Kentucky headquarters, reshoring production from China and creating 800 new full-time jobs. The move strengthens Kentucky’s role as a hub for...

US Jobless Claims Climb Sharply, Highest Since 2021

Recurring jobless claims in the U.S. climbed to their highest level since November 2021, pointing to a labor market where unemployed workers are taking longer to find new jobs. Initial claims, however, dipped, which together with the increase in recurring claims...

$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,...

Philadelphia to Receive $500 Million for Water Infrastructure Upgrades

Feb 13, 2023 | Uncategorized

The rollout of funds from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law continues as President Joe Biden recently unveiled $500 million in funding for Philadelphia's replacement of lead service pipes and upgrade of its water system. This investment is a component of an initiative...

$2.5 Billion Awarded to 16 California Transit and Passenger Rail Services

Feb 10, 2023 | Uncategorized

More money will be poured into California's transit system as 16 transportation projects and passenger rail services have been confirmed to be recipients of $2.5 billion in funding. Awarded by the California State Transportation Agency (CalSTA), the funding is part of...

DATA: Case-Shiller Home Price Index in 20 Cities (Feb ’23 Release)

Feb 6, 2023 | Housing, Rankings, Real Estate, Uncategorized

CivMetrics collects key real estate data for the largest cities in the United States. In this post, we look at new Case-Shiller Home Price Index data for 20 cities. For questions about our data, or to request data, please contact [email protected]. Data is...

Flash Update: Unemployment Rate in Every Metro (Feb 2023 Release)

Feb 6, 2023 | Flash Update - Employment, Uncategorized, Unemployment

CivMetrics collects key employment data for the largest cities in the United States. In this post, we look at new data on unemployment rates in US metro areas. For questions about our data, or to request data, please contact [email protected]. Data is from...

Phoenix Gets Wireless Infrastructure Upgrades Ahead of Super Bowl 57

Feb 6, 2023 | Infrastructure, Stadiums, Uncategorized

As Super Bowl 57 fast approaches, there are several things Phoenix is planning to do in order to ensure a memorable watching experience for the fans, including wireless infrastructure upgrades. Although the State Farm Stadium is located in the nearby city of Glendale,...

$9 Billion Investment Needed for Tennessee’s K-12 Education Infrastructure: State Report

Feb 5, 2023 | Inflation, Uncategorized

A new state report from the Tennessee Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental Relations states that Tennessee needs to spend more than $9 billion on its K-12 education infrastructure over the next five years to ensure that students have an access to quality learning...

South Carolina State University Asks for $209 Million from Legislature for Campus Infrastructure Improvements

Feb 5, 2023 | Higher Education, Infrastructure, Uncategorized

The president of South Carolina State University has asked the state for a $209 million budget for the 2023–2024 fiscal year that will be used to finance five capital projects to replace and improve the university's aging facilities. It has been thirty years since the...

Minnesota Gov. Walz Proposes $3.3 Billion Financing for State Infrastructure

Feb 4, 2023 | Infrastructure, Uncategorized

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz recently unveiled a budget proposal for Minnesota's infrastructure, revealing that it will include $3.3 billion in financing that will go towards the state's infrastructure. The funds would be allocated towards different projects, including...

West Chester Township Allocates Entirety of ARPA Funds Towards Stormwater Projects

Feb 4, 2023 | Infrastructure, Uncategorized, Water

All of the $6.6 million in federal ARPA funding allocated to West Chester Township has been committed to the township's storm water infrastructure projects, Spokesperson Barbara Wilson said. Federal regulations require localities to distribute their ARPA funds before...

Texas Signs Infrastructure Agreement with U.S. Military

Feb 3, 2023 | Infrastructure, Uncategorized

Reinforcing Texas' support for the U.S. Military, the Texas Department of Transportation and the U.S. Military recently signed a 10-year Statewide Intergovernmental Support Agreement (S-IGSA). In accordance with the agreement, TxDOT would be permitted to carry out...

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