New Atlanta plan tackles climate risks and energy burdens

Atlanta is set to launch its first comprehensive plan to address climate resilience and the disproportionate impacts of climate change. The Climate Resilience Action Plan, which will be released on April 30, is a blueprint designed to build the city’s capacity for preparing, adapting and responding to the impacts of climate change. The Mayor’s Office […]

Pittsburgh secures $62.6M in bonds to fund community projects

The City of Pittsburgh has conducted its first competitive bond sale in decades, raising $62.6 million for the city to proceed with various infrastructure and community investment projects. The bonds were finalized in March for Fiscal Year 2025. PNC Bank submitted the lowest True Interest Cost (TIC) bid at a rate of 4.04% for the […]

Independence voters approve $55M for infrastructure repairs 

Voters in Independence, Missouri, approved a $55 million general obligation bond for critical improvements to the city’s aging transportation infrastructure.  The IndeGO Bond allocates $30 million for street resurfacing, $15 million for bridge repairs and $10 million for sidewalk improvements.  Street improvement projects will resurface and widen key corridors to improve traffic flow. City staff […]

New campus stadiums evolve beyond sports into community assets

New campus planning documents reveal an abundance of high interest in new stadiums, or renovations and repurposing projects for existing facilities. Many universities, in fact, are developing campus complexes with new stadiums as a draw for retail, hotels and student housing. Multi-purpose facilities with high end features are being designed to attract large sports events […]

$1.2B in road and bridge work planned for Northeast Pennsylvania

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) shared its plans for the 2025 construction season in District 4. The district in northeastern Pennsylvania, comprised of Lackawanna, Luzerne, Pike, Susquehanna, Wayne and Wyoming counties, will see 52 new transportation projects this year, totaling over $300 million. PennDOT Engineering District 4 Executive Richard Roman said 90% of funding […]

California invests $170M to combat wildfires, fast-track projects

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed legislation investing an additional $170 million to prevent catastrophic wildfires through the support of forest and vegetation management projects which are critical to protecting communities from wildfire. He also issued an executive order to fast-track critical projects to ensure wildfire resiliency statewide. Gov. Newsom said these actions will cut […]

New York opens applications for $644M in broadband funding

New York has opened the application period for nearly $644 million in funding for projects to expand access to broadband across the state. Applications are due by May 5. The funding will be available through the federal Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment (BEAD) program and distributed by New York’s ConnectALL office. New York’s Request for […]