Every $1 spent on flood mitigation before disaster strikes yields $6 to $7 in saved recovery costs, according to the Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA. Meanwhile, the number of properties in the U.S. that suffer from repeated flood damage is rising at a staggering rate, the Natural Resources Defense Council says. That’s surprising because abundant […]
An upcoming $40 million bond measure in the Missouri city of Ashland would improve the city’s waterworks and sewage system. The projects will increase the system’s capacity and reduce the amount of stormwater that enters and negatively affects the treatment process. Residents will vote to approve the bond Feb. 6. Approval would allow the city […]
The North Carolina city of Statesville will use $15.5 million to make a series of improvements to its regional airport, including construction of a terminal building. Currently in final design, bids will open the third week of February. Construction is expected to begin in March, with completion slated for August of 2025. City Council members […]
Minneapolis will use $20 million from the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) to improve safety along some of the city’s most dangerous roads. The city will direct the funds toward high-priority safety projects in the city’s Vision Zero Action Plan 2023-2025, which seeks to end traffic deaths and severe injuries by 2027. Other cities such […]
Hillsborough County, Florida, will use $33 million to widen a road, called Big Bend Road, in the Tampa-St. Petersburg area and repair sidewalks. The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) provided the funding from the American Rescue Plan (ARP). The $45.6 million Big Bend Road project is currently in the design phase. Construction will begin in […]
The Cranford Township Public Schools district in New Jersey will move forward with plans to build a suite of kindergarten classroom and update existing facilities at eight campuses after voters approved a bond referendum Jan. 23 State aid will cover $19.6 million in project costs, leaving the school district to shoulder the remaining costs. The […]
The state of New York is making $100 million available to support clean-energy upgrades at public schools. The grant program is part of an ongoing effort to create healthier learning environments and improve air quality by decarbonizing school buildings. Applications are due by June 6, 2024. The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority […]