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Archive for the ‘Urban Planning’ Category

States ramp up healthcare modernization with major investments in labs, hospitals and behavioral health

Wednesday, April 29th, 2026

Healthcare modernization projects across the U.S. are accelerating as public agencies respond to aging infrastructure, workforce constraints, and rising demand for behavioral health and advanced diagnostics.   Recent data and industry reporting point to several converging trends: increased capital investment in public health labs and hospital expansions, a sharp focus on behavioral health capacity and forensic […]

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The Quiet Revolution: Building the future from the ground up

Friday, April 24th, 2026

Big changes and big needs are emerging so quickly; it seems appropriate to pause and consider some of the monumental issues facing public officials and government at large. The country has entered an era where infrastructure is no longer just roads, bridges, and buildings. America’s infrastructure is power, water, data, resilience, mobility, defense, cybersecurity, and private capital – all converging, many with immediate needs. Government funding gaps are pushing public sector leaders to embrace new project delivery methods, including Public-Private […]

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Redevelopment projects still in planning phases create industry opportunities nationwide

Wednesday, March 25th, 2026

City officials throughout the U.S. are advancing ambitious redevelopment initiatives designed to stimulate economic growth, strengthen infrastructure, and enhance quality of life for citizens. These large-scale projects incorporate a growing trend among local governments to leverage mixed-use development, public-private partnerships, and destination-driven assets to revitalize underutilized areas and attract new investment. From convention center expansions to entertainment districts and housing-focused civic […]

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Civic campus projects drive downtown revitalization nationwide

Monday, March 23rd, 2026

Cities across the United States are increasingly launching large civic centers and municipal campus projects as part of broader efforts to reinvigorate downtown districts. Municipal leaders are replacing aging city halls and scattered municipal facilities with modern civic campuses designed to consolidate public services, improve accessibility, and create vibrant public gathering places. These projects often extend beyond government buildings to […]

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Not to be overlooked – a national surge in law enforcement infrastructure and growing demand for public safety complexes

Wednesday, February 11th, 2026

City leaders throughout America are investing in the next generation of law enforcement facilities designed to meet operational demands, strengthen public safety coordination, and support long term community growth. Aging police stations that were built decades ago are being replaced with purpose-built complexes that emphasize security, technology integration, evidence integrity, and interdepartmental collaboration.  The trend reflects several converging realities. Many existing police facilities were […]

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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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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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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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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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A quiet revolutionary trend is accelerating large, complex and critical projects nationwide

Wednesday, October 8th, 2025

Over the past four months, Georgia, Tennessee, and Louisiana have emerged as the nation’s most active adopters of public-private partnerships (P3s), which are often referred to as comprehensive development initiatives (CDIs) for large infrastructure projects. Federal data show that P3 financing reached $77.5 billion in 2024 and is still climbing, while new allocations and investor […]

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