Oregon — The Eugene Water and Electric Board (EWEB) has announced plans to replace 10 substations over the next decade as part of its Capital Investment Plan to update its electric grid and bring its aging infrastructure up to modern standards. The Currin substation,...
The Port Authority Advisory Committee (PAAC) has developed a Port Mission Plan for years 2024-2025 that outlines funding needs for inland connectivity projects that serve the Texas ports, planned facility investments for public ports between the years 2021-2025, and...
Government can be extremely confusing, and it is often difficult to get information about how things work. So, now that there is so much public funding available for projects of all types, it seems important to raise the visibility of good funding sources and try to...
Local governments have no shortage of reasons to invest in new parks. The available funding is incredibly abundant. It’s available because park enhancement projects deliver so many critical benefits – coastal resilience, economic development, greener...
The significance of electrification, a trend now sweeping America, must be noted. Its economic impact will be historic, and numerous industries will be changed forever. More than half a trillion dollars has already been allocated through federal programs to fund...
Most citizens understood what ‘Congressional earmarks’ were in the past but then new rules were adopted and earmarks were no longer allowed. Now, however, earmarks are back, and it is important to watch them because they signal upcoming projects that will be of high...
The University of Missouri (UM) System Board of Curators recently approved a capital improvement plan that includes several renovations and new facilities. The approval allows university officials to engage architects to create designs for potential future projects. A...
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Build America Bureau has a new funding and resource program designed to help communities launch large projects. It’s called Thriving Communities and it was created by passage of the Appropriations Act. The program will provide...
Natural disasters are becoming more regular and more intense. Thousands of lives have been lost over the last several years and trillions of dollars have been spent on the accumulated damage. The growing cost of coping and dealing with the aftermath of weather events...
A vote by Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County (METRO) board members to approve a route for a $1.56 billion bus rapid transit project clears the way for the agency to do more detailed design work for its 25.3-mile University Corridor line. The proposed...
Downtown Waco’s future may include a baseball stadium, cinema complex, performing arts center, a river boardwalk and a complex of large municipal and private office buildings. The plans are part of a consultant possible solution to consolidating scattered city...
Idaho colleges and universities will receive almost $73 million for building projects, as approved during the 2023 legislative session. Boise State University is approved to receive $17.9 million. The money fund a 100,000-square-foot science research building to...
California is getting an infusion of $307 million to fix pipes, install new bypass channels, repair fish ladders, refurbish values, and improve pumps, turbines and motors. Funding will come from the Inflation Reduction Act and an infrastructure bill approved by the...
Maryland — The Howard County Council will soon consider the 2024 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP), a plan that seeks $379 million in funding for education, flood control and stormwater management, bike and pedestrian infrastructure, road maintenance, public safety and...
Ever wonder how much it would take to make all of America’s bridges safe and in good repair? Spoiler alert – it will require billions. A recent study released by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) reports that $48 billion will be required just to replace and/or...
Support for public-private partnerships (P3s) continues to mount and federal programs are available to help fund P3 projects. Not only is the federal government encouraging private sector collaboration and investment, guidance for public officials ready to launch the...
Bus rapid transit (BRT) system activities should not be overlooked if partnering with the government is of interest. This is a ‘hot’ marketplace for contracting and collaboration. Opportunities will include, but not be limited to, initiatives that enhance and make...
A master plan has been created to transform 98-acre waterfront land in Alabama into a biodiverse park called Brookley by the Bay. The project aims to restore the site’s ecosystem while creating a gathering place for the city. The vision includes a performance...
Southwestern University is investing $120 million, over the next 3 years, in a series of construction and renovation projects. Projects will be in three major areas – living and learning, supporting student athletes and renovation and modernization of facilities....
Travis County Commissioners voted unanimously to move forward with recommendations from a recent forensic mental health report. The 10-month study evaluated Travis County jail inmates struggling with mental health or substance abuse disorders. The centerpiece of the...
Federal programs that have been significantly enhanced are now responsible for hundreds of new projects called ‘rail to trail’ initiatives throughout the U.S. Congress authorized billions of dollars to support multi-use trails and other kinds of non-motorized...
A recent study revealed some shocking facts. Researchers with Environmental Working Group, a nonprofit organization, provided data that points to more than 200 million Americans who must depend on contaminated drinking water. Chemicals that are commonly used to treat...
American ports, even those that are among the busiest in the world, have faced near-crippling levels of congestion since the outbreak of COVID. Supply chain back-ups have also had a negative impact. The smaller ports especially have scrambled to meet demand, but it is...
Public officials at the local levels of government are using recent increases in tax revenue to support tourism projects. State officials throughout the country are also launching new funding programs to increase economic development and lock in future economic...
A feasibility study will be released soon to assist the Chambers County Commissioners Court in deciding whether to choose a public-private partnership (P3) or a bond referendum for a justice complex. The county, in 2022, looked at publishing a solicitation for a P3...
