Santa Barbara, California, revitalizing iconic Ortega Park
Currently in the design phase, improved park will include new facilities and spaces for public art, recreation and community gatherings.
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Construction timelines set for Florida highway, road projects
Projects part of Moving Florida Forward Infrastructure Initiative, which ensures the state’s transportation infrastructure can meet current and future demands.
Airlines contribute $332 million for St. Louis airport improvements
Projects are part of the airport’s latest master plan, which identifies projects that would help the facility meet travel demand through 2040. The FAA approved the plan earlier this year.
Up to $36 million available nationwide for fish-passage projects
Funding will help communities address outdated, unsafe or obsolete dams, culverts, levees and other impediments to the nation’s rivers and streams
Fort Worth releases $2.5 billion plan for downtown revival and growth
Ten-year vision calls for more housing, public spaces and public transportation throughout the growing area.
$10 billion available for large-scale bridge projects
State and local governments have until Nov. 27, 2023, to apply for up to $10 billion in federal funds to replace, rehabilitate, protect and preserve large bridges. The grants will come from a Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) program that aids projects of
FEMA lifts spending restrictions, injects $16 billion for infrastructure
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has lifted spending restrictions on long-term building projects after Congress passed a temporary spending bill to avert a government shutdown. Over $16 billion was allocated to FEMA in the continuing resolution, allowing the agency to restart
Wave and tidal energy legislation passes California Senate
California’s 840-mile coastline could be used to generate energy as lawmakers await the governor’s signature on Senate Bill 605. The bill, unanimously approved last month, directs the state Energy Commission to assess the feasibility, benefits and costs of wave and tidal energy
Laura Storrs appointed as Amarillo’s interim deputy city manager
Amarillo Interim City Manager Andrew Freeman appointed Laura Storrs to interim deputy city manager Sept. 21. Storrs has worked with the city of Amarillo since 2006, most recently as finance director. As the interim deputy city manager, Storrs will be responsible for fulfilling
Marlin hires Keith Whitfield as their new city manager
The Marlin City Council unanimously approved Keith Whitfield as its city manager. Whitfield is leaving his current position in the city of Daingerfield, where he has served as the city manager for two years. He brings 11 years of public service experience
