The U.S. Department of Commerce and Natcast, which operates the National Semiconductor Technology Center (NSTC), is selecting Sunnyvale, California as the home for a second CHIPS for America flagship facility to usher in the next era of semiconductor design and manufacturing. “The research and development component of the CHIPS and Science Act is fundamental to […]
New York wants to build more dense housing near public transit. The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) announced plans to address New York’s housing crisis by transforming a commuter parking lot into residential housing. The agency has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) to develop approximately 300 mixed-income housing units adjacent to the Beacon Metro-North […]
As more unmanned vehicles enter the sky, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) is asking the aviation industry for comments on the future of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS). The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is issuing a Request for Information (RFI) to gather industry feedback on research that will support unmanned and air mobility aviation technologies’ […]
Vanderbilt University plans to transform its central neighborhood with the construction of four new residential colleges. The major project would add housing for more than 1,300 students by 2028. The expansion represents the latest phase in the university’s push to build residential communities and reshape student life as well as the geography of the campus […]
Water systems in California are getting a big financial boost from federal government funding. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is making $276 million in funding available to California for projects to upgrade water infrastructure and improve access to safe drinking water across the state. This funding is part of a $3.6 billion funding package the […]
A new terminal at Washington Dulles International Airport is getting a major infusion of federal funding for its construction. Dulles will receive $40 million from the Federal Aviation Administration’s Airport Terminals Program to support the construction of the new building. The 400,000-square-foot terminal will feature 14 gates and include direct connections to the AeroTrain, the […]
The Federal Highway Administration is making up to $876 million available through 2026 to improve surface transportation system safety and better protect them against hazards caused by climate-related events. Projects covered under the FHWA’s PROTECT Discretionary Grant Program include making highways, public transportation, pedestrian facilities, ports and intercity passenger rail more resilient to climate change, […]