Adam Rollins UA Fayetteville advances $100M plan for new business facility University of Arkansas at Fayetteville to build a $100M, 110,000-sq-ft facility for the Walton College of Business.
Allison Barnette Arizona State University unveils $135M plan to renovate sports facilities ASU approved $135 million to renovate Desert Financial Arena and build a football practice facility linked to a nearby stadium.
Brady Pieper MIT becomes first to decline Trump’s preferential funding offer MIT rejected a Trump administration proposal tying funding to new university restrictions, becoming the first to decline the compact.
Adam Rollins Illinois adopts record-breaking $51B transportation infrastructure plan Illinois approved a $50.6B plan to rebuild roads, bridges, rail and transit systems statewide under the Rebuild Illinois.
Miles Smith Kansas State showcases future projects in new Campus Master Plan KSU's new master plan showcases future modernizations, focusing on research, housing and innovation on three campuses.
Tracy Baker Denver eyes redevelopment following $37M Pavilions acquisition Denver buys the Denver Pavilions for $37 million, using new funding to transform 16th Street into a revitalized mixed-use hub.
Adam Rollins Michigan lawmakers approve $81B budget prioritizing roads, bridges and schools Michigan lawmakers approved an $81 billion budget, boosting road and school funding while scaling back incentives.
Candace Barnette Chicago launches infill housing redevelopment requests Chicago invites developers to submit proposals by Jan. 5, 2026, to redevelop 486 vacant properties into housing developments.
Candace Barnette Colorado sets statewide priorities in first comprehensive economic plan Colorado releases its first economic development strategy, aligning regions to boost housing, workforce and infrastructure.
Allison Barnette Los Angeles accelerates infrastructure upgrades ahead of 2028 Olympics Ahead of the 2028 Summer Olympics, LA issued a directive to fast-track billions in infrastructure projects across the city.