Berkley, Michigan, selects city manager

Michigan – The Berkley City Council has selected Crystal VanVleck as city manager. VanVleck brings more than a decade of municipal experience to the role, most recently as deputy city manager of community services for Oak Park.  The post Berkley, Michigan, selects city manager appeared first on Government Market News.

DOE announces $2 billion in grid hardening, resilience funding through GRIP Program

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is announcing billions in funding to enhance the nation’s electrical grid infrastructure. This energy initiative will focus on safeguarding the grid against extreme weather, reducing energy costs, furthering clean energy initiatives and increasing energy capacity for manufacturing and electrification nationwide.  The $2 billion funding, provided through the Grid Resilience […]

University at Buffalo announces plan for $1.64 billion in improvements

The University at Buffalo (UB) recently announced an updated master plan that involves completing numerous projects totaling $1.64 billion over the next decade.  The building boom will see UB’s classrooms modernized and feature the construction of new buildings for university-wide growth in engineering, interdisciplinary research and artificial intelligence research and education.  Sites and start dates […]

Maryland secures $38 million federal grant for Port of Baltimore infrastructure upgrades

The U.S. Department of Transportation is awarding over $38 million for infrastructure projects at and around the Port of Baltimore in Maryland.  The funding is part of $4.2 billion in funding to advance transportation initiatives around the country made through the Nationally Significant Multimodal Freight & Highway Projects (INFRA) program.  The grants will go toward […]

New York City’s Fifth Avenue to receive pedestrian-focused makeover

Renowned for its premier shopping and popular tourist attractions, 70% of the traffic on Fifth Avenue consists of pedestrians strolling along one of the city’s most iconic streets.  The redesign, the first in the avenue’s 200-year history, will expand sidewalk space by 46%.  City officials say the project, which will extend between Bryant Park and […]

The City of Jacksonville commits $50 million to construct new Museum of Science & History

Northeastern Florida residents and tourists will have a new and improved attraction to visit in 2027. The City of Jacksonville, in Florida, is committing $50 million over the next three years to support the relocation and construction of a new Museum of Science & History (MOSH).  The MOSH has operated in its current location on […]

Connecticut Airport Authority names incoming executive director

Connecticut – The Connecticut Airport Authority will promote Michael Shea to executive director. Shea currently serves as the airport’s deputy executive director. He will replace Kevin Dillon after he retires in early 2025.  The post Connecticut Airport Authority names incoming executive director appeared first on Government Market News.