Minnesota weighs $769M renovation for Xcel Energy Center, entertainment district
The complex boasts over 2.1 million visitors and $383 million in spending annually.
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New Utah law creates financing path for $1B Salt Palace renovation
The renovations will increase capacity and revenue and strengthen preparations for the 2034 Olympics.
Ohio launches fourth innovation hub to research 3D printing for aerospace, defense manufacturing
Ohio will launch the state’s fourth innovation hub in Youngstown, leveraging $62 million in local, state, federal and private investments to advance aerospace and defense manufacturing technologies. The Youngstown Innovation Hub for Aerospace and Defense will research and develop additive manufacturing solutions
Study for $4B Florida rail corridor to Disney gains momentum
Local governments and Universal Orlando are proposing additional funding for a state-sponsored study into the SunRail expansion.
Honolulu seeks developer for strategic housing initiative
The city issued a Request for Qualifications for a development firm to help redevelop the Iwilei industrial center.
Feasibility study outlines developer opportunities in Columbia convention center
A local hospitality industry is urging the new development as Columbia experiences a period of economic and population growth.
Minneapolis unveils $23M plan to transform former Kmart site
The New Nicollet Redevelopment project seeks to revitalize this key corridor, improve multimodal connectivity and advance a community-driven vision.
Utah explores new town development near Park City
An initiative proposes the construction of 725 housing units in Kimball Junction, which would later be incorporated into a town.
New York boosts AI research with $165M funding package
A New York state project to further artificial intelligence technology research has received $165 million in new funding and is expected to gain three new university participants. The Empire AI consortium received $90 million in new funding in Gov. Kathy Hochul’s fiscal
Carson City eyes $250 million public-private partnership to revamp downtown
The estimated $250 million initiative aligns with the city’s long-term goal to “seek opportunities for public-private partnerships on individual projects."
