SeaTac to spend up to $216M on new civic campus

The city of SeaTac, Washington, is moving forward with the creation of a new civic campus, with an estimated cost between $85 million and $216 million to build a city hall and supporting amenities. Currently in the design phase, construction is slated to begin in late 2027.  Working off a feasibility report, the SeaTac City Council determined that the initial pitch to renovate and expand the existing city hall would […]

Pennsylvania invests $220M in SEPTA safety upgrades

The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) announced Tuesday that the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will invest about $220 million in capital funding for the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA). The move comes after a series of serious safety failures, including multiple fires aboard the aging Silverliner IV commuter rail cars and serious breakdowns of the system’s overhead catenary system […]

Connecticut advances WRTD bus facility expansion with $35.7M federal grant

The Connecticut Department of Transportation is moving forward with plans to expand and modernize Windham Region Transit District (WRTD) bus facility in Mansfield. The move comes after the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announced $35.7 million in funding to support the project.  The project doubles the size of the hub and provides another 25 charging stations, extending its capacity to […]

USDOT publishes RFI for P3 rebuild of Washington Dulles International Airport 

The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) is pioneering a way forward to modernize Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) through a potential public-private partnership (P3). The department has released a Request for Information (RFI) seeking design, financing and construction concepts for a new terminal and concourses.  The proposed terminal and concourses would replace or build upon the existing main terminal […]

University of North Florida unveils master plan to guide future development

The University of North Florida (UNF) has solidified its vision for the next decade after the Board of Trustees approved the institution’s 2025 to 2035 Campus Master Plan.  The plan represents the definitive roadmap for the university’s efforts to accommodate projected student population growth over the next 10 years, establishing the needed infrastructure and services needed to elevate the campus experience and realize […]

Georgia pioneering responsible oversight for AI in government

As states adapt and integrate AI technologies into their regular workflows, Georgia is among the latest to proactively train public sector employees to responsibly use AI tools. The AI training program will be a free resource designed to equip employees with the skills, confidence and literacy needed to effectively utilize AI while protecting sensitive data and assets.  Georgia already has standing guidance in place outlining […]

The next infrastructure wave isn’t roads — it’s treatment plants

America’s wastewater infrastructure is suddenly having a very visible moment, and the numbers explain why. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) latest Clean Watersheds Needs Survey places the estimated amount of funding needed for clean water infrastructure improvements over the next two decades is $630.1 billion, and some of the needs are immediate. This critical gap is forcing thousands of communities to move projects from “someday” to “shovel-ready”, and 2026 is shaping […]