Cities and counties throughout the U.S. are revitalizing downtown areas, providing more housing, adding revenue generating attractions and repurposing other public areas. There are numerous drivers behind these types of focused projects, with population growth and the critical need for upgrades to aging facilities standing out as primary reasons. Visionary municipal leaders are planning for the […]
The Department of the Interior has announced $125 million in funding for five projects in California and Utah to create new water sources and strengthen drought resilience as part of the department’s Large-Scale Water Recycling Program. The program was introduced in 2023 with support from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) and encourages large-scale conservation efforts. […]
The Environmental Protection Agency is awarding nearly $400 million for projects that help fund new zero-emission equipment and infrastructure as well as comprehensive climate and air quality planning for ports that serve the New York City area. The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey is getting $344.1 million to buy and operate electric […]
The Topeka City Council has approved a $74.28 million project to replace lead service lines throughout the city, marking a major step forward in modernizing the capital city’s drinking water infrastructure. The council voted 8-1 to amend its Capital Improvement Plan and apply for funding through the Kansas Public Water Supply Loan Fund. The Kansas […]
The government is taking steps to improve safety on road construction projects across America. The Federal Highway Administration has unveiled its first major update to work zone safety regulations in two decades, implementing new requirements for physical barriers and comprehensive safety reviews. The updated version of the Work Zone Safety and Mobility Rule and Temporary […]
Cities and counties throughout the U.S. are revitalizing downtown areas, providing more housing, adding revenue generating attractions and repurposing other public areas. There are numerous drivers behind these types of focused projects, with population growth and the critical need for upgrades to aging facilities standing out as primary reasons. Visionary municipal leaders are planning for […]
Multiple states and tribes will receive $16.45 billion in revenue from energy production on federal offshore areas and federal and tribal lands this year. The Fiscal Year 2024 disbursement is the fourth largest annual payout since 1982, the Department of the Interior’s Office of Natural Resources Revenue said. This revenue is generated from energy and […]