CivMetrics Data, Documents and News
CivMetrics believes in measuring and presenting critical data, information and documents regarding local development, construction and governance. Our data covers selected critical types of community development, construction and programs. CivMetrics also seeks to provide macro context along with the micro details. See our actionable data and information regarding local economics, demographics, and market conditions. This includes data, RFPs, financing documents and other information on housing, labor, business conditions and demographics. Select any of the CivMetrics targeted topics for updated data, developments and directories.
CivMetrics Data, Documents and News
CivMetrics collects critical data, information and documents regarding local development, construction and governance. See our actional data and documents, including RFPs, financing documents and the latest stats on local metrics such as housing, labor, demographics and business conditions. Select a CivMetrics topic below for target data and documents.
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Development & Housing
Local development, housing and construction projects, including large public construction projects.
Economics
Data on employment, inflation, labor markets, local GDP, housing, and other critical measures of local economic and business conditions.
Infrastructure
Large infrastructure, such as airports, transit, ports, stadiums and other large scale projects.
Incentives
Credits and incentives in connection with new local development, expansion or company relocations.
Civic Services
Non-profit and government services, including large private service organizations, cultural institutions, and units of local government.
People & Livability
Demographics and livability information, such as crime, weather, pollution, health, and other quality-of-life measures.
Latest News
![Flash Update: Inflation in Major Cities (Oct ’22 Release)](https://civmetrics.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/pexels-photo-10149608.jpeg)
Flash Update: Inflation in Major Cities (Oct ’22 Release)
CivMetrics collects key economic data for the largest cities in the United States. In this post, we look at the latest CPI release and the 12 cities tracked in this release. For questions about our data, or to request data, please contact EBallantine@CivMetrics.com....
![EPA Awards $67 Million to Pennsylvania for Water Infrastructure Projects](https://civmetrics.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/amritanshu-sikdar-LoGnr-w1D8E-unsplash-1080x675.jpg)
EPA Awards $67 Million to Pennsylvania for Water Infrastructure Projects
On top of the $67 million that Pennsylvania received through the Clean Water and Drinking Water State Revolving Funds, Pennsylvania recently obtained an additional $240 million from U.S. Environmental Protection Agency which will be used to finance water...
![DOT Fails to Release Tourism Infrastructure Plan, Senators Ask for Explanation](https://civmetrics.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/startae-team-QEsaXprgVfQ-unsplash-1080x675.jpg)
DOT Fails to Release Tourism Infrastructure Plan, Senators Ask for Explanation
After the Department of Transportation missed the deadline to provide an updated National Travel and Tourism Infrastructure Strategic Plan, a bipartisan group of senators recently wrote a letter addressed to Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg asking for an...
![Oklahoma Earmarks $440 Million for Water Projects and Economic Development](https://civmetrics.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/ronan-furuta-daSq9zhROxY-unsplash-1080x675.jpg)
Oklahoma Earmarks $440 Million for Water Projects and Economic Development
To improve Oklahoma's aging water system, the state legislature allocated more than $440 million to water infrastructure projects last week. The funding came from the nearly $2 billion in American Rescue Plan Act money received by the state. The Oklahoma Water...
![Infrastructure Projects in Limbo As Contractors Navigate Permitting Labyrinth](https://civmetrics.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/harry-shelton-zmgCIOFL5-k-unsplash-1-1080x675.jpg)
Infrastructure Projects in Limbo As Contractors Navigate Permitting Labyrinth
As the push to build clean energy infrastructure heats up, projects are hitting a snag: a years-long wait to receive the proper construction permits. As reported by Route Fifty: After about 14 years, the Boardman-to-Hemingway Project is still awaiting the last couple...
![Biden Admin Announces Steps to Boost Affordable Housing Construction, Financing](https://civmetrics.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/rene-deanda-zfKlCKK-Ql0-unsplash-1080x675.jpg)
Biden Admin Announces Steps to Boost Affordable Housing Construction, Financing
The Biden administration on Friday announced several steps to reduce barriers to building and financing affordable housing construction. From a White House release: Finalizing regulations that make it easier to build mixed-income housing, housing that includes...
![2nd Guilty Plea in Bid-Rigging Scheme at California DOT](https://civmetrics.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/pexels-ekaterina-bolovtsova-6077431-1080x675.jpg)
2nd Guilty Plea in Bid-Rigging Scheme at California DOT
A contractor has pled guilty in a years-long conspiracy at the California Department of Transportation (CalTrans) to award construction contracts to certain firms. A contract manager at CalTrans was also involved in the scheme. From a DOJ release: According to a plea...
DATA: Home Values in Top Metros
CivMetrics collects key real estate data for the largest cities in the United States. In this post, we look at new data on home values in large US cities. For questions about our data, or to request data, please contact EBallantine@CivMetrics.com. Data is from the...
DATA: Housing Costs (As % of Income) in the Largest Metros
CivMetrics collects key real estate data for the largest cities in the United States. In this post, we look at new data on monthly housing costs as a percentage of income in large US cities. For questions about our data, or to request data, please contact...
DATA: Housing Costs in the Largest Metros
CivMetrics collects key real estate data for the largest cities in the United States. In this post, we look at new data on monthly housing costs in large US cities. For questions about our data, or to request data, please contact EBallantine@CivMetrics.com. Data is...
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