Celina officials approve $22.5 million to create downtown park
Master plan calls for a basketball pavilion, pickleball courts and an outdoor fitness center
Suggestions
Houston-area county to turn 400-acre property into park
Property will feature a community and nature center, sports fields, trails and gardens
Houston to invest $54 million to renovate, preserve iconic MacGregor Park
Houston will renovate the historic MacGregor Park to improve its existing facilities, install park amenities and build structures
Port of San Diego will convert pier into $64 million public park
Port and the museum have made financial commitments of $11.7 million and $15 million respectively, along with $4.2 million from individual pledges and $2 million in federal funding
New York town completes design on $35 million library renovation
Renovation will update 50-year-old building, add more space and enhance accessibility and environmental sustainability
Oakland plans $50 million state-of-the-art recreation facility
Project will reconstruct and expand current recreation center, replacing it with a two-story recreation and resilience center built on a 1.75-acre urban block park
Public safety projects with billions in projected costs planned in 2024 and 2025
Projects will require construction, engineering, technology, security systems, training space, parking options and equipment
Regional competition for tourism, funding has created collaborative opportunities
Cities and counties are launching, or preparing to launch, new entertainment venues, convention centers, sports complexes, racetracks, parks with camping facilities and other types of attractions. Federal programs are supporting these types of initiatives
Approved funding from bond elections represents billions for projects in 2024
Efforts are underway throughout the country to upgrade and expand America’s infrastructure. More often than not, the required funding is made available through local bond elections. Billions in funding are now represented in bond elections that have already passed and upcoming contracting
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.
