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Top 5 RFPs in Economic Development: November 2025

Top 5 Economic Development RFPs of November 2025 Powered by the CivMetrics Economic Development RFP Library 5. Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) Seeks Consultant for Transportation Planning Issuing Agency: Atlanta Regional Commission RFP Description: The...

Pfizer Agrees to MFN Drug Prices, $70B in U.S. R&D and Production

Pfizer has struck a deal with the Trump administration to provide all of its prescription drugs to Medicaid patients at “most favored nation” prices, and to pledge $70 billion in new U.S. production and R&D investments. The company also plans to offer...

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...

$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...

$22.2 Million Bond Issued by MassDevelopment to Fund Affordable Senior Housing in Foxboro

Aug 1, 2024 | Senior Housing

MassDevelopment recently issued a $22.2 million tax-exempt bond for an affordable senior housing project on Walnut Street to construct 80 units as part of phase one of the project's development. WPRI 12 reported: The one-bedroom units from phase one will be rented to...

Whistleblower Complaint Leads to Cancellation of RFP Award to Salt Lake City Senior Center Project

Aug 1, 2024 | Senior Housing

Salt Lake County's Sunday Anderson Senior Center development project has encountered a setback after a whistleblower's complaint led to the rescission of the recently awarded RFP contract. SLC Mayor Jenny Wilson canceled the award just a week after it was announced...

$285.5 Million Refinancing Deal Completed for Temple University Student Housing by Walker & Dunlop

Aug 1, 2024 | Student Housing

Vantage and The View, two student housing facilities on Temple University's campus, gained a financial boost as Walker & Dunlop successfully closed a $285.5 million refinancing deal for the said properties. Business Wire reported: Walker & Dunlop’s Bethesda...

Brickstone Partners Secures $58 Million from Blackstone for Fort Collins Student Housing Portfolio

Aug 1, 2024 | Student Housing

Brickstone Partners, a student-housing-focused operator in Colorado, has successfully secured a $58 million refinancing package from Blackstone for its Fort Collins portfolio. Acquired in 2021, the portfolio consists of The Junction Apartments and The Alpine...

UC San Diego Seeks Approval for $2 Billion Student Housing Village; Would Be Largest in San Diego County

Aug 1, 2024 | Featured - Specialty Housing, Student Housing

A $2 billion student housing village is on the horizon on the eastern edge of UC San Diego's main campus as Chancellor Pradeep Khosla seeks approval from the University of California for its development. The proposed village is set to exceed the size of any...

Lawsuit Dismissed Against Clemson Student Housing Complex

Aug 1, 2024 | Legal - Specialty Housing, Student Housing

The development of Hub Clemson, a 7-story planned student housing complex near Clemson University's Memorial Stadium, is moving forward as the lawsuit brought against it was dismissed earlier this week. The lawsuit challenged the development's compliance with the...

Ohio’s Future Fund Awards $14.6 Million to Infrastructure Improvements in Defiance County

Aug 1, 2024 | Credits and Incentives, Economic Development, Infrastructure

This week the Office of Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced a $14.6 million award from the All Ohio Future Fund which will be used for infrastructure improvements at a 1,000-acre site in Defiance County. Baltimore Avenue Industrial Corridor in Defiance will be...

City of Trenton Receives $15.6 Million Choice Neighborhoods Grant for Redevelopment

Aug 1, 2024 | Affordable Housing, Credits and Incentives

The City of Trenton and the Trenton Housing Authority have been awarded a $15.6 million Choice Neighborhoods Grant as announced by President Biden and HUD Acting Secretary Todman. The funding will be allocated towards the improvements and redevelopments to be made at...

EDA Launches $25 Million Funding Round for Good Jobs Challenge

Aug 1, 2024 | Credits and Incentives, Economic Development

The Biden-Harris Administration, through the Economic Development Administration (EDA), is launching a new phase of the Good Jobs Challenge, investing $25 million in locally-led workforce training programs. This latest funding opportunity aims to support sectoral...

Capital One Unveils $265 Billion Community Benefits Plan

Aug 1, 2024 | Economic Development, Featured - Economic Development

Capital One Financial Corporation this month promised over $265 billion in lending, investment, and philanthropy over five years as part of its proposed acquisition of Discover Financial Services. Developed with NALCAB, NeighborWorks America, OFN, and the Woodstock...

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