Denver’s downtown revitalization efforts are accelerating following the city’s $37 million acquisition of the Denver Entertainment and Fashion Pavilions (Denver Pavilions). The Denver Downtown Development Authority (DDDA) approved the $37 million purchase in late September, allocating up to $8 million for initial improvements and pre-development work. The acquisition was financed through local tax increment financing […]
Chicago is calling on developers to submit redevelopment proposals by Jan. 5, 2026, to help transform up to 486 vacant city-owned properties into middle-income housing and neighborhood revitalization projects, as part of the city’s latest “Missing Middle” infill strategy. Officials with the Department of Planning and Development (DPD) said the sites represent prime opportunities to […]
The Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) released the state’s first Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) on Sept. 29. The five-year plan was developed in accordance with U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) guidelines, making it easier for regions to apply for EDA grants. The plan incorporates CEDSs from 16 regions across the […]
West Virginia – Tyler Henry has been selected as the West Virginia Office of the Governor’s next director of external affairs. Prior to his new role, he served with the West Virgina chapter for a nonprofit since 2017 as the director of grassroots operations and later as its deputy state director. New York – Kathy […]
Over the past four months, Georgia, Tennessee, and Louisiana have emerged as the nation’s most active adopters of public-private partnerships (P3s), which are often referred to as comprehensive development initiatives (CDIs) for large infrastructure projects. Federal data show that P3 financing reached $77.5 billion in 2024 and is still climbing, while new allocations and investor […]
The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) unveiled a hybrid plan of state and federal dollars delivering $44.8 million in funding to help municipalities, nonprofits and tribal communities prepare infrastructure for extreme weather. Applications are now open for the DEEP Climate Resilience Fund (DCRF), which combines $33 million in state funding with […]
Profiles in Power highlights public officials nationwide who are improving their communities through their dedication, enthusiasm, creativity and experience. This week’s profile is José R. Madrigal, city manager for Durango, Colorado. My public career highlights and education: My public service journey began at the City of Lubbock, Texas, and continued through leadership roles in Cedar […]