John Hennessy III,
P.E.
At a time when project needs are so great throughout America, it is hard to understand why some cities and states have not endorsed public-private partnerships (P3s). Billions of funding support is available for critically needed efforts, but many of the federal funding programs require some percentage of private sector investment, so the projects become […]
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Last week, the U.S. Department of Transportation announced $1.8 billion in funding for 148 infrastructure projects. Most of the funding is available for projects that make streets safer for people who travel on them in any way. Work on these projects should be under way by November of this year, and funding of this type […]
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By Mary Scott Nabers Several federal funding programs are currently supporting initiatives aimed at replacing, renovating or preparing public assets for reuse. It is rare to observe such a strong trend in municipal construction across jurisdictions. The trend is most likely driven by the availability of funding, but it could also be due to […]
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The District of Columbia took a bold step forward in reinvigorating the Washington Channel’s Southwest Waterfront as a vibrant community and destination waterfront. Known as The Wharf, the $2 billion redevelopment project incorporates the best of modern mixed-use urban design— waterfront public space, promenades, piers, docks and marinas, as well as ground-floor retail below a combination of condominiums, office space and entertainment venues.
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