Public entities are seeking parking solutions

by Mary Scott Nabers | Jun 21, 2019 | Mary Scott Nabers' Insights, Opportunities

Parking has become a critical consideration for governmental entities throughout the country. In the next 18 months, there will be thousands of upcoming opportunities related to planning, designing, engineering, and constructing new parking facilities. Not only is...

Best to not overlook regional airports

by Mary Scott Nabers | Jun 19, 2019 | Mary Scott Nabers' Insights, Opportunities

Although large airport projects dominate the news, smaller regional airports are announcing numerous immediate upcoming projects.  Record growth at regional airports along with projections that the growth will continue for decades is driving expansion, upgrades, and...

Transportation projects – now with varied funding options

by Mary Scott Nabers | Jun 14, 2019 | Mary Scott Nabers' Insights, Opportunities

Upcoming transportation projects are abundant throughout the country.   Projects of every size and type can be found, but a sweeping trend is for larger projects to be collaborative in nature. Delivery methods may be called public-private partnerships or comprehensive...

Government officials are launching lots of large initiatives related to cultural assets

by Mary Scott Nabers | Jun 12, 2019 | Mary Scott Nabers' Insights, Opportunities

Cities with vibrant cultural assets attract tourists, retail establishments, hotels, real estate developers, and appreciation from local citizens. Cultural facilities also boost a region’s economic engine. The 2002 redevelopment of Millennium Park in Chicago, for...

College and university students prefer schools with attractive housing options

by Mary Scott Nabers | Jun 7, 2019 | Mary Scott Nabers' Insights, Opportunities

Student housing is a critical component when it comes to recruiting students and retaining them through graduation. Young men and women want to live in modern, purpose-built housing within walking distance of campuses. Some will settle for nothing less – and...

Mega millions will be spent developing parks and recreation areas in 2019

by Mary Scott Nabers | Jun 5, 2019 | Mary Scott Nabers' Insights, Opportunities

Economic development is the highest priority for a majority of America’s mayors. And, within that category, parks and recreation is the No. 1 redevelopment priority throughout the country. There are several reasons, not the least of which is the fact that parks...