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U.S. convention center projects surge as cities chase event-driven revenue growth

Friday, January 16th, 2026

Across the U.S., cities are making major capital commitments to convention centers as competition for events, visitor spending, and downtown revitalization intensifies. According to industry research, the global meetings, incentives, conferences, and exhibitions market is projected to surpass $1.8 trillion by the early 2030s. North America is set to benefit from the largest share of that amount. At the same time, convention and trade show […]

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2026 will be a “Year of Action” as infrastructure momentum holds firm

Wednesday, January 14th, 2026

As 2026 gets underway, there’s an abundance of activity linked to extremely large infrastructure projects throughout the U.S. While federal funding support will not be as available in the future as it was in 2022–2024, funding is still flowing in 2026. That’s because much of the federal funding support today was authorized on a multi-year clock that runs through […]

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Quality-of-life investments are reshaping higher education campuses

Wednesday, January 7th, 2026

As competition for college and university students intensifies, a clear trend is emerging across higher education. Institutions are investing heavily in new campus facilities that serve as visible proof points of institutional strength. These investments signal a focus on student needs and increasingly appear to influence how prospective students and families evaluate schools when enrollment decisions are […]

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As housing shortages escalate, cities turn to an unlikely ally: Aging shopping malls

Thursday, November 20th, 2025

An interesting and visionary trend is creating incredible benefits throughout the U.S., and the momentum is notable. It starts with the recognition that hundreds of traditional indoor shopping malls are struggling, and yet they represent properties that could be repurposed into new village-like communities at a time when housing shortages are critical issues.  Hundreds of […]

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The Final Mile – the U.S. simply must rush to finish its critical lead pipe cleanup!

Saturday, November 15th, 2025

An estimated 9.2 million lead service lines currently deliver drinking water to homes, businesses, schools, and unsuspecting citizens throughout the U.S. Lead water lines pose an extremely high public safety issue. This has been a known fact for many years, and concern was raised again recently when the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released data […]

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Billions continue to flow into parks and recreation projects

Thursday, November 13th, 2025

City and county leaders throughout America are investing heavily in upgrading local parks and recreation assets. They are transforming aging facilities into modern, multi-use public spaces that enhance quality of life environments for citizens and stimulate local economies. This is more than a passing trend. According to the 2025 Trust for Public Land’s ParkScore Index, this […]

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The Downtown Comeback: Cities of all sizes are building for the future

Saturday, November 8th, 2025

Across the United States, downtown areas are undergoing a striking resurgence. After years of pandemic-era disruption, cities large and small are reinvesting their urban cores, modernizing infrastructure, redesigning public spaces, and reimagining how people live, work, and gather. The movement reflects a national shift toward mixed-use, pedestrian-friendly districts that prioritize experience and community over pure […]

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Transit-Oriented Development gains steam as 2026 funding holds firm

Wednesday, November 5th, 2025

As 2026 approaches, transit-oriented development (TOD) continues to gain traction in cities throughout America. Federal funding support is holding steady, and new financing tools are available to broaden the field for planners, builders, and public agencies.   The Federal Transit Administration’s Pilot Program for TOD project planning remains funded for fiscal year 2026 and larger federal programs, such as the Capital Investment Grants and […]

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The rise of sports infrastructure: Where civic pride meets economic power

Thursday, October 30th, 2025

Throughout America, local governments are betting big on recreation as a catalyst for growth. From sprawling youth-sports complexes and gleaming aquatic centers to billion-dollar stadiums and multipurpose arenas, these types of projects draw visitors, fill hotels, and revitalize local economies.   The results can be striking. Las Vegas’s Allegiant Stadium now generates about $60 million in public room-tax revenue annually, while San Francisco’s […]

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Rebuilding the Rules: Contractors face most significant DBE shake-up in 40 years

Friday, October 24th, 2025

For more than four decades, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) program has served as one of the federal government’s cornerstone efforts to ensure fair competition in transportation contracting. The DBE program originated when Congress recognized that women and minority-owned businesses were being systematically excluded from federal contracting opportunities, particularly contracting opportunities […]

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