Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healy announced $15 million in Housing Development Incentive Program (HDIP) awards late last month, seeking to expand affordable housing options for residents. The announcement was made in partnership with the state’s Housing and Livable Communities Secretary Ed Augustus. The funding will be given to six Gateway Cities to create 829 new homes […]
California – Anthony Valdez has been appointed as the first-ever deputy city administrator for the city of Santa Barbara. Assuming the position Sept. 15, Valdez brings over a decade of municipal leadership including a stint as the assistant city manager for the city of Bakersfield. Virginia – Glenda Paul has been announced as the permanent county administrator […]
There is the usual type of data and research…and then there is research so unique it is difficult to find. The Strategic Partnerships Team has never been interested in providing ordinary research and data. Instead, the team pushes beyond the norm – always –tracking funding of every type from every jurisdiction. We also research new […]
Georgia lawmakers are pursuing pathways to replace the state’s outdated 911 system, which is still operating on a system built for landlines, not smartphones. To explore ways to update the state’s 911 system, a study committee was established earlier this year to help upgrade to Next Generation 911 (NG911). The committee recently met for the […]
Minnesota is awarding grants and loans for projects that expand, upgrade and modernize water and wastewater systems statewide. The Minnesota Public Utilities Authority (MPFA) announced more than $236.4 million in grant and loan funds for water infrastructure projects in 18 cities. This round of funds will support improvements to water and wastewater systems, including lead […]
The city of Phoenix will build a $179 million advanced water purification facility, a core tenement of its ongoing $320 million effort to supplement the local water supply. Officials announced that the project’s construction date will be finalized after the design phase is completed. The North Gateway Advanced Water Purification Facility (AWPF) is the latest […]
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is currently in the design phase for a $135 million project to build the Inland Route between Boston and New Haven, Connecticut. Construction is slated to begin in 2027. The department also recently received $3.5 million to develop the Boston-Albany Corridor Service Development Plan (SDP). Both segments are critical […]