Minneapolis Selects Trellis to Lead First Phase of New Nicollet
Minneapolis selected Trellis to lead the first phase of New Nicollet, advancing redevelopment plans for the former Kmart site in South Minneapolis.
Infrastructure, Housing & Transportation
Roads, transit, utilities, broadband, housing, construction, zoning, public works, ports, rail, and capital projects.
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Panthers Stadium Renovation Advances in Uptown Charlotte
Renovation work is underway at Bank of America Stadium, with about 65 workers active and a planned 4,400-seat indoor venue targeted for 2029.
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San Antonio council members seek pause on new data centers
Three San Antonio council members want a temporary pause on new data-center plans and permits as Texas imposes new conditions on grid connections.
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Atlanta launches Beltline mortgage aid with up to $30,000
A new Atlanta Beltline mortgage program offers up to $30,000 to eligible longtime residents and public-sector employees buying homes in designated areas.
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Meridian’s 2026 Growth Outlook Includes Costco and Hundreds of Homes
Meridian’s 2026 development outlook points to a Costco, hundreds of homes and continued west-side growth, increasing pressure on city infrastructure.
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Richmond approves nearly $50 million Shockoe Valley street project
Richmond’s Planning Commission approved a nearly $50 million redesign for roughly half a mile of Shockoe Valley streets, preserving $33.3 million in federal funding.
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BART to Add Longer Trains, Change Transfers on Aug. 10
BART will change its schedule Aug. 10, adding longer peak trains and revising transfers and train spacing on San Francisco-area routes.
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New York officials unveil plan to expand and speed up bus service
Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Gov. Kathy Hochul announced a citywide bus plan focused on faster trips, expanded service and better operations.
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DOE Draft Says U.S. Grid Needs Major Transmission Expansion as Data-Center Demand Grows
A new Department of Energy draft study identifies rising electricity demand from data centers, manufacturing and large industrial loads as a pressing reason to expand the nation’s transmission system.
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DOT Finalizes One-Page Airline Passenger-Rights Disclosure Rule
The rule will require covered air carriers to submit a one-page summary of passenger rights and prominently post it on their websites after the federal paperwork process is complete.
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Federal Highway Funds Face August Redistribution as States Near FY 2026 Deadline
The Federal Highway Administration has set procedures for reallocating unused FY 2026 federal-aid highway obligation authority, with states facing an effective Sept. 25 deadline to commit the funding.
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Momence advances $1.49 million Southside water-main project, with road work tied to the upgrade
Momence approved Kankakee Valley Construction Company’s $1,488,379 low bid for the Southside Water Main Crossing, contingent on Illinois EPA loan approval.
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FAA awards $8.62 million for Dickinson airport apron, taxiways and lighting
The Federal Aviation Administration awarded $8,619,121 to Dickinson Theodore Roosevelt Regional Airport for a new terminal apron, Taxiways H and I, and new taxiway lighting.
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Cass County opens comment period on 68-lot Waterside Estates development near Walker
Cass County is accepting public comments through Aug. 20 on an environmental review for a proposed 115-acre, 68-lot residential development in Fairview Township.
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Former Hays Manor site in McKees Rocks will not be rebuilt as affordable housing
The Allegheny County Housing Authority has abandoned plans for 50 subsidized homes at the former Hays Manor site, citing construction costs, community opposition and uncertain federal funding.
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Clinton reopens Market Street after yearlong downtown construction
Market Street in downtown Clinton reopened July 3 after more than a year of grant-supported construction that added pedestrian-friendly sidewalks and traffic-calming improvements.
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Fairview Township Reopens Trash and Recycling Bidding as Zoning Work Advances
Fairview Township posted new trash and recycling rebid documents July 28 while continuing comprehensive zoning work and preparing for an Aug. 20 hearing on Cox/Cardinal Lane.
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Bedford awarded $498,200 in Indiana road and bridge funding
Bedford will receive $498,200 for local road and bridge projects in a July 8, 2026, state funding announcement covering more than $1.4 million for Lawrence County communities.
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Gibsonburg secures $1.5 million for downtown revitalization
Gibsonburg has secured $1.5 million in grants for downtown revitalization after earlier surveying, utility marking and initial design work.
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Ridgeland seeks bids for broad public-works and utility contracts
Ridgeland is seeking contractors and suppliers for water, sewer, drainage, roads, traffic systems and related public-works needs. Bids are due Aug. 18.
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Bridgton’s Depot Street closed through Thanksgiving for Cornshop Bridge replacement
Depot Street closed to through traffic July 6 as Bridgton begins replacing the Cornshop Bridge. The town expects the closure to continue through Thanksgiving 2026, subject to weather and construction conditions.
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MTA’s $599 Million Rockaway Line Rehabilitation Remains Scheduled for Substantial Completion in August 2026
The MTA continues to list the Rockaway Line viaduct rehabilitation as under construction, with substantial completion targeted for August or the third quarter of 2026.