Wisconsin approves $388 million in state projects
One of the largest projects will be a history museum with an estimated cost of $160 million.
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Louisiana shoots down P3 plan for I-10 bridge replacement
Decision will likely force the state to construct the bridge at a higher cost and in piecemeal fashion over the next three decades.
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.
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.
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.
$1 billion possible for Dallas-area schools
Hurst-Euless-Bedford (HEB) ISD could receive $997.3 million to replace two high schools and four elementary schools if voters approve a bond measure Nov. 7.
New LEED program sets framework for zero-emission buildings
A draft of new requirements for the LEED green-building certification program provides a clear framework for what is coming soon. New guidelines for LEED building design and construction will roll out in 2024.
Federal funding announced for rail infrastructure projects
The federal government just allocated $1.4 billion from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Act to support rail infrastructure projects nationwide. Seventy projects in 35 states and Washington, D.C., are recipients of the funding. This year’s allocation is the largest that has ever been dispensed
$78 million Illinois bridge replacement set for 2024
Construction to replace a 93-year-old bridge over the Illinois River at Florence is scheduled to launch in 2024.
Tennessee city plans waste-to-energy system
The city of Chattanooga has unveiled plans to install a system that will convert wastewater into a renewable energy source at its Moccasin Bend Environmental Campus.