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Play, Gather, Thrive: Cities double down on recreation investments 

Local government officials across America regularly maintain and preserve public assets, while also investing in the development of new ones. Currently, municipal leaders nationwide are making significant investments in recreational infrastructure, reflecting a growing recognition that quality-of-life amenities are essential components of strong communities. Parks, aquatic centers, and multi-use recreation facilities are no longer viewed as […]

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Universities continue to launch multimillion-dollar campus transformations 

Colleges and universities are gaining high visibility as announcements are made about plans to launch all types of visionary projects, most of which are far beyond traditional campus upgrades. From large-scale athletic complexes to mixed-use districts and community wellness hubs, these upcoming initiatives are being designed to serve students, local citizens, attract visitors, and strengthen regional economies. For firms tracking public-sector opportunities, higher […]

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Surging demand for student housing fuels major campus investment opportunities

University leaders throughout the U.S. are accelerating plans to modernize and expand student housing as enrollment stabilizes and demand for on-campus living rebounds. Recent data from the National Center for Education Statistics indicates that total postsecondary enrollment is projected to grow through the end of the decade, with undergraduate enrollment alone expected to increase by more than 8 percent […]

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Big news to share… and, as always, upcoming opportunity alerts that are just in planning stages

Something new and exciting is coming very soon! Our newsletter subscribers will be the first to know… so watch carefully for next week’s newsletters – Government Contracting Pipeline and Texas Government Insider – you’ll be the first to hear this news!  The SPI Team is only weeks away from announcing an incredible new offering, and we’ve decided to let our newsletter subscribers hear about it first!  Since our focus for 30 years […]

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Civic campus projects drive downtown revitalization nationwide

Cities across the United States are increasingly launching large civic centers and municipal campus projects as part of broader efforts to reinvigorate downtown districts. Municipal leaders are replacing aging city halls and scattered municipal facilities with modern civic campuses designed to consolidate public services, improve accessibility, and create vibrant public gathering places. These projects often extend beyond government buildings to […]

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Infrastructure resiliency initiatives advance even as federal support slows

Resiliency and sustainability initiatives are driving a rapidly expanding pipeline of public infrastructure projects across the United States. Federal policy and funding support over the past several years accelerated many types of these large-scale infrastructure initiatives. Driven by an abundance of federal support, the number of infrastructure projects has continued. Though, while the federal support […]

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Transit-oriented development projects continue to reshape American cities

One federal funding program continues to support transit-oriented development (TOD) as a strategy to support encourage more ridership, expand housing options, and create more connected communities while generating economic vitality for cities. TODs focus on building compact, walkable districts centered around public transit hubs such as rail stations, bus rapid transit corridors, and multimodal transit centers. These initiatives are frequently supported by federal, state, and local […]