The city of El Paso is preparing design-build documents for an estimated $79.1 million public safety complex featuring police and fire academies. Additional campus facilities would include a logistics center and fire department headquarters. At their June 22 regular meeting, El Paso councilmembers unanimously approved a contract for an architectural and engineering services firm to […]
Florida – Monroe County officials approved a $1.8 billion plan to address sea-level rise as the Florida Keys community braces for increased flooding and property loss over the coming decades. Its resolution reaffirms the use of the updated Unified Regional Sea Level Rise Projects of the Southeast Florida Regional Climate Change Compact and direct staff to […]
The city of Dallas, Regional Transportation Council, and North Central Texas Council of Governments reached an agreement to seek $30 million in federal funds for the proposed $100 million expansion of Klyde Warren Park. On June 23, the Dallas City Council approved the city’s participation in the interlocal agreement to apply for Surface Transportation Block […]
Maryland – Plans are in motion for renovating Baltimore Penn Station and redeveloping the surrounding area. An Amtrak high-speed rail expansion will involve renovating an existing platform and constructing a new platform. Essential core and shell improvements will bring historic Penn Station to a state of good repair. This includes masonry repairs, existing window refurbishment, a […]
The Texas General Land Office (GLO) is drafting an action plan that includes a set aside of $750 million in federal disaster mitigation funding to Harris County and will direct at least $500 million in additional funds to the county through a regional mitigation program. After Harris County was denied a direct allocation by the […]
Washington, D.C. – The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) will award $250 million in funding to 22 transit projects under construction or in development in 13 states. Some of Small Starts projects in development that will receive funds from the FTA’s Capital Investment Grant (CIG) program are: California – The San Bernardino County Transportation Authority will receive a […]
Oklahoma – State transportation commissioners approved a $1.79 billion FY 2022 Budget Work Program on June 7 that prioritizes bridge grading and rehabilitation projects. Several major bridge projects are included for FY 2022 in the 8-Year Construction Work Plan developed by the Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT) that orders projects by fiscal year throughout the state. […]
Kentucky – As part of the Better Kentucky Plan, the state will send $127 million to local school districts to fund construction and renovation projects and accept applications for $250 million in grants for clean water initiatives. The funds are part of the $1.3 billion that the state will direct to improving schools, expanding internet access, […]
To be eligible for state and federal funding, the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) is developing a Regional 10-Year Plan that proposes allocations of $4.28 billion for projects in fiscal year 2022. NCTCOG is focusing on fully funding existing projects that are already in its system and that will be included in its […]
Bills to reform the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) and weatherize the state’s power grid were signed into law on June 8 to address leadership and system failures during Winter Storm Uri. Senate bills 2 and 3 will require the weatherization of power generation facilities, natural gas facilities, and transmission facilities to withstand extreme […]
Plans for a new veterinary hospital and education center at the Cameron Park Zoo in Waco are entering the design phase after the City Council approved a contract for architectural services with construction drawings anticipated in six months. Part of a four-phase bond project approved by voters in 2019, the estimated $8.33 million complex will […]
The Bell County Water Control and Improvement District No. 1 is considering an estimated $228 million in water and wastewater treatment upgrades to serve the cities of Killeen and Belton and surrounding areas. In a presentation to district board members on May 26, a ranked list of water system capital upgrades totaled a projected $173 […]
Ohio – A $2 billion transformation of Cleveland Hopkins International Airport is being proposed in an updated master plan that contains several major capital projects to support the airport’s ability to remain competitive when passenger traffic returns to pre-pandemic levels. Prior to COVID-19, the airport served more than 10 million passengers in 2019 and realized the […]
New designs for the city of McKinney’s new Municipal Community Complex are incorporating historic and communal concepts. Architects presented new concept designs at the City Council on May 18 that focused on floor plans for Council Chambers and various city departments to be housed in the building that will be generally north of East Virginia […]
Washington, D.C. – The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded more than $898.9 million in Airport Improvement Program (AIP) grants for infrastructure and safety projects at 447 airports. Grant projects funded through the AIP promote safety, efficiency, environmental stewardship, infrastructure, and security at the nation’s airports. Examples of airports receiving grants for projects in this round include: […]
Kentucky – A recent energy study recommended a combination of nanogrid installations and regional community microgrids to achieve increased resilience in Kentucky. The study identified 558 sites suitable for nanogrid installations and 12 potential regional community microgrids. An ideal deployment strategy would install nanogrids or microgrids at critical facilities in Kentucky such as national defense and […]
Maine – To meet the increasing demands on public transportation and lands in Maine, Gov. Janet Mills presented a $140 million bond package. The scaled-back version of Mills’ State of the Budget Address preview earlier this year will dedicate $100 million to maintain and upgrade the state’s transportation system and $40 million over four years to […]
Hawaii – The Aloha Stadium Authority voted on May 6 to demolish the 46-year-old stadium to make way for a mixed-use development that could include residential, retail, entertainment, hotel, office, and other spaces. The date for demolition of the existing facility will not be known until the request for proposals (RFP) phase is completed for the […]
Indiana – The city of Fort Wayne anticipates bids for 22 large, multi-year water, sewer, and storm infrastructure projects in 2021 as it continues its $92 million improvement plan to improve reliability, solve drainage issues, and protect the environment. Among the major projects is the construction near the Third Street Sewer Pump Station of a […]
New York – The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA), Amtrak, and NJ TRANSIT unveiled two reconstruction alternatives for Penn Station as part of the proposed Empire Station Complex. A two-level alternative would transform Penn Station by leveraging the existing configuration’s two-level boarding configuration while improving existing Penn Station layout, creating a central atrium, and repurposing some of […]
The city of Wylie developed two alternatives for a proposed aquatics center complex comprising both indoor and outdoor facilities to serve an area devoid of municipal aquatic venues. Option A would feature an outdoor aquatic center with 18,000 square feet of water surface area. It would have a lazy river, leisure pool, wave pool, and […]
The Matagorda County Navigation District #1 is reaching out to the private sector to study the feasibility of expanding and diversifying the Port of Palacios’ commercial profile. To achieve this ambition, the port will hire a consultant to help it explore options for acquiring additional land, partnering with private parties, and exploring new commercial opportunities. […]
San Antonio councilmembers brought the seven-year Alamo Plaza saga to a close on April 15 by approving a revised Alamo Plan to kickstart an effort that was sidelined by the state’s denial last year of a permit to relocate the historic Cenotaph. Project partners, which include the Texas General Land Office (GLO) and Alamo Trust, […]
Minnesota – After discussing a draft request for proposals (RFP) for the construction of a hotel connected to a downtown hospital, Willmar Community Development Committee members instructed staff to continue conversations with hospital officials. City staff envision a boutique hotel-conference center connected by skyway or tunnel to the city-owned Rice Memorial Hospital, which is operated by […]
Colorado – The Regional Transit District (RTD) Board approved engineering and environmental planning on a mid-level design for a proposed diesel rail line connecting Boulder, Longmont, and Denver. RTD officials said the board’s authorization triggers a new planning and environmental linkages study, a review of current vehicle technology and impacts, and efforts to engage the community […]
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