Columbia is exploring plans for a multimillion-dollar convention center that could generate up to $63.2 million in annual economic output, according to a new feasibility study presented to city officials. The director of Columbia’s Convention and Visitors Bureau, Amy Schneider, presented the project’s feasibility study to the City Council on March 3. The study, conducted […]

Across the country, state governors are wielding their budget authority as powerful tools for economic development and disaster recovery. The growing economic influence of states in the federal system is evident as governors across the political spectrum use their budget proposals as comprehensive economic roadmaps that reflect their distinct policy priorities and visions for competitiveness […]

The Bossier City Council recently approved a $130 million five-year capital projects plan that will serve as a road map for future construction-related improvements. The plan was assembled by compiling master plan documents from various city departments including engineering, parks and recreation, public works, and water and sewer, outlining when work will begin and how […]

Stark County, Ohio, is eyeing a potential public-private partnership (P3) for a highway expansion and renovation project in Canton. The county is looking down a different avenue to fund the long-awaited U.S. Route 30 (US 30) freeway extension project, following the release of a statewide transportation study that did not prioritize finishing the initiative. The […]

Voters have approved a $90 million bond to expand Moore Norman Technology Center’s facilities to allow more career training opportunities for high school students in Norman, Moore and south Oklahoma City in a special election held on March 4. The bond passed with 51.69% of the votes cast, according to unofficial election results. The bond […]

Minneapolis is unveiling a draft Development Framework that re-envisions connections and pedestrian infrastructure for Nicollet Avenue in South Minneapolis. The draft framework, presented during a public open house at Whittier International Elementary School, highlights a new plan for a 10-acre corridor between the Midtown Greenway trail, Lake Street, First Avenue and Blaisdell Avenue. The long-anticipated […]