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State trust fund allocates millions for Mississippi’s outdoor economy

MOSTF was established to encourage investment in projects like improving parks, trails, and habitats, restoring public access to natural resources, and acquiring critical areas for conservation and outdoor recreation.

Mary Scott Nabers

Major investments in parks and recreation driving new contracting prospects

From zoo expansions to shoreline protection, these projects represent significant economic activity and will create demand for specialized expertise.

Paul Stinson

Round Rock downtown park projects moving ahead

Plans call for turning 22-acre space near downtown into a lush green bicyclist-friendly public park along Brushy Creek

Strategic Partnerships

$170M secured for western Harris County projects

Multiple projects in western Harris County are moving forward due to a $170 million investment from Precinct 4 and several partner organizations. The projects include construction of approximately 200 bus shelters, 14 trail-connection projects, eight intersection and sidewalk renovations, eight Brays Bayou

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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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California allocates $239 million for housing projects

California – California officials announced $239 million in Infill Infrastructure Grants (IIG) to seven communities across the state. Under the program, grants are available as gap funding for infrastructure and other capital improvements necessary for specific residential or mixed-use infill development proposals. Eligible applicants

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Greensboro recreation complex aims for construction in 2025

North Carolina – Work is moving forward on the $75 million Windsor Chavis Nocho Community Complex in Greensboro. The facility would include a recreation center, library and park at one site. Greensboro residents approved the project in 2022 by passing a $50 million

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