Houston-area city greenlights $108 million parks plan
Master Plan offers a host of recommendations for improving and expanding green spaces
Suggestions
Florida bill will make it easier to demolish, redevelop coastal properties
Bill does have exemptions for some types of buildings and geographic areas
Department of Energy releases $90 million to aid energy code adoption
Competitive awards will help state, local and Tribal governments adopt updated building codes and support training and technical assistance programs
Wisconsin approves $370 million in state projects
Plans include a $285 million indoor football practice facility at the University of Wisconsin-Madison
New Hampshire town puts $25 million public safety bond on ballot
If approved measures would help build a public safety structure, reconstruct school streets, upgrade a pump station and design a surface water treatment plant
New York to invest millions in economic development projects
Grant program supports pre-development activities and infrastructure investments designed to attract large-scale employers
Kentucky receives $74.2 million to clean up abandoned, polluted mines
Funds came from Interior Department ’s Abandoned Mine Land (AML) reclamation program
Houston-area town invests $17.6 million for sportsplex expansion
Plans include building additional fields and expanding park facilities
$298 million plan will help Kentucky rebuild after floods
Department of Housing and Urban Development OKs plan that outlines how to distribute federal money storm-ravaged rebuild projects
New Jersey allocating $100 million to boardwalk improvements
Grants will help renovate boardwalks to improve safety, ADA accessibility and strength against storms
