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Improvements coming to Seattle’s Elliott Bay

Washington – New pedestrian and bicycle greenways are part of a recently approved initiative to improve parks along Seattle’s Elliott Bay. The $45 million effort is being led by Elliot Bay Connections (EBC), a new partnership between the City of Seattle, the Port of

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Franklin County plans mixed-use facility in downtown Columbus

Ohio – A new mixed-use facility will see the demolition of the currently vacant Franklin County downtown corrections center and the construction of a new building for county offices, additional parking and a childcare center. Initial estimates put the cost between $33-$37 million,

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University receives $24.4M to create cybersecurity center

Alabama – The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) received $24.4 million to build the Center for Cybersecurity Research and Education (CCRE). The funds were approved by the University of Alabama System Board of Trustees. The 45,000-square-foot renovation project will turn the first

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New Reduced Conflict Intersection near Sanford to begin construction in 2025

North Carolina – The North Carolina Department of Transportation is in the design phase for building a $24 million reduced conflict intersection near Sanford along U.S. 1. The intersection is one of the city’s most heavily trafficked roads, and its design cannot efficiently

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Webster Groves moves to design phase for new aquatic center

Missouri – The Webster Groves City Council is moving toward an $11 million replacement for the Webster Groves Aquatic Center. City officials hope to take the project to a bond election in April 2024. The project will include a Class B Swimming Pool,

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New hospitals greenlit for Amarillo, Wichita Falls

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is searching for design firms for a $452 million replacement hospital in Wichita Falls and a new $159 million facility in Amarillo. The Texas Legislature recently approved funding for both hospitals. The North Texas

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Galveston wharf improvements needed to house educational ship

In 2020, the U.S. Congress approved $390 million to fund the construction of a National Security Multi-Mission Vessel (NSMV) and assigned the watercraft to the Texas A&M Maritime Academy at Texas A&M University at Galveston. The ship needs a place to reside in

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Fort Worth Economic Development Partnership announces inaugural board

Recently, the Fort Worth executive board introduced a new, privately funded nonprofit, the Fort Worth Economic Development Partnership (FWEDP), as a partnership to boost economic growth in the city. A board of 11 executives will lead the nonprofit, each bringing experience from

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Texas town proposes multiple infrastructure projects

The Elm Town Council includes six major projects in its 2023-2024 proposed budget. The $152 million budget furthers projects to expand emergency response resources, roadway enhancements, water infrastructure improvements and upgrades to community amenities. Fire and police resources New fire and police

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UT San Antonio campus enters design phase

The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) San Pedro II project received approval to proceed with design development and construction. The University of Texas System Board of Regents selected two architecture firms and gave the go-ahead to prepare the site for

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