Urban Planning Archives

New York state awarding $60 million in grants for green infrastructure projects

The funding is being made available for projects that will combat the effects of climate change, with a focus on flood-prone and disadvantaged communities.

Pete Hahnloser

NYC plans to reconnect neighborhoods separated by Brooklyn-Queens Expressway construction

The report proposes capping parts of the BQE to create new public spaces and reconnect communities that were split by the highway.

Miles Smith

Maryland DOT unveils plan to encourage housing construction near rail transportation

This new plan comes on the heels of a recently passed Maryland state law that allows for greater housing density within a half mile of train stations

Adam Rollins

Michigan receives $67 million to improve street safety, enhance harbor operations

The state will use the funds to improve a cargo transportation terminal, build pathways for nonmotorized travelers and institute traffic calming measures.

Mary Scott Nabers

Transit-oriented development projects are launching nationwide

These projects, supported by federal funding, focus on building housing and mixed-use communities near public transit stations to encourage public transportation.

Brady Pieper

California city seeks financial consulting partner for city hall complex project

The project, which has been allocated $35 million from the city, will utilize P3 partners to support the development of city-owned property, including the construction of a new City Hall.

Mary Scott Nabers

Fast-growing cities have high demand for private sector contracting partners

A population surge in the U.S. is increasing the demand for enhancing or expanding basic infrastructure.

Miles Smith

Baton Rouge seeks RFPs for new downtown master plan

Plan will focus on developing residential opportunities, enhancing riverfront, improving infrastructure and connectivity, attracting new restaurants and businesses

Miles Smith

Gary, Indiana, partners with Notre Dame to revitalize downtown area

Goals include attracting new businesses to invest in the city and creating a walkable downtown with public spaces and multimodal transportation

Mary Scott Nabers

Transit-oriented development opportunities are abundant throughout the U.S.

Congress has allocated billions to support the development of attractive residential and retail communities located near public transportation stations

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