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A recent Encinitas, California budget highlights the infrastructure funding gap plaguing mid-size American cities. Despite fiscal responsibility and strategic planning, the city's finances underscore a massive disparity between the city’s revenue and its infrastructure needs. Total City Revenue vs. Infrastructure Needs: Encinitas showcases a commendable financial stance with FY 2023-24 revenues at $126.4M against expenditures of $119.3M, dedicating $14.2M to critical improvements. Yet, the city faces an overarching challenge – the cost of updating and maintaining their infrastructure is a towering $1.31B, signaling a significant gap between current capabilities and future aspirations. This scenario is not unique to Encinitas but echoes across mid-size American cities, spotlighting a broader, national challenge. At Propertize Ventures, we recognize this gap not just as a challenge, but as an opportunity. We champion P3 (Public-Private Partnership) Mixed-Use Development as a strategic lever to bridge this divide, offering a sustainable and innovative path forward. Through conscientious P3 Mixed-Use Developments, we aim to contribute to the revitalization of America’s urban spaces, foster economic growth, and establish more resilient infrastructure systems. #infrastructure #publicprivatepartnerships #fiscalchallenges #fundinggap #mixedusedevelopment

The National League of Cities, Local Infrastructure HUB is having a monumentally positive economic impact on cities, by helping connect them with federal funds. This is an amazing opportunity for cities to make significant improvements to their infrastructure and provide tangible value for their constituents. The attached article outlines the work we have done. I am so grateful to be a part of the design, implementation, and navigation of this program. For more on the National League of Cities, Local Infrastructure Hub program please see the attached link. zhttps://lnkd.in/esaYnGqi

On the two-year anniversary of the IRA, Communities First Fund, in partnership with NASEO - National Association of State Energy Officials, AASHTO (American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials), Emerald Cities Collaborative, New Urban Mobility Alliance - NUMO, Race Forward, Lawyers For Good Government, and Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) with support from key federal agency partners implementing clean energy and infrastructure investments as part of the Invest in America agenda, launched the Just and Clean Energy Future—State Implementation Accelerator to help states leverage new federal investments to build resiliency and improve the health, economy, and well-being of their residents. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/gBvyCxEq The Biden-Harris Administration’s Invest in America Agenda provides a rare opportunity for states to invest in these priorities and turn big ambitions into tangible progress. State policymakers must lean into this moment and align their climate strategies with equity priorities to fully equip them to receive and deliver these investments to their frontline communities through projects that center equity and drive decarbonization. The Accelerator Cohort includes Maryland, Michigan, Rhode Island, South Carolina, and Washington. Each state will receive support to navigate the spectrum of federal resources through the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL), and Justice40-covered programs — prioritizing funds that incorporate an equity analysis and implementation strategies specifically for "low-income and disadvantaged communities." The Accelerator will help states consider what is necessary to meet this unprecedented funding moment and design implementation strategies to benefit communities for future generations to come, particularly targeting systems change strategies. In addition, states will gain valuable insights from other states through the cohort model designed for shared learning, dissemination of best practices, and support thinking through complex challenges and maximizing the impact of federal dollars. Deep appreciation to the leadership team & partners for supporting this effort Helen Chin, Leanne Kaplan, Dr. Rashaad Abdur-Rahman, DSW, MSSW, Jyot Chadha, Justyn Huckleberry, Sonia Kikeri, Ardath Griffin, Matthew Tejada, Jillian Blanchard, Nestor Vicente Perez, Jonathan Galdamez, Sabrina Williams, Joshua Rodriguez, Sandy Fazeli, Maddie Koewler

According to AMAFORE, these types of long-term investments are common for AFOREs. Keep up with this week’s top infrastructure stories! #MexicoBusinessNews #MexicoInfrastructure #WeeklyRoundups

Awesome! Key excerpts from the article: "The three-year program will utilize federal funding in the area to “proactively build low-carbon, resilient, and economically thriving communities." "By participating in the program St. Louis will receive a funded innovation team to help with data analysis, insight development, human-centered design, systems thinking and project management. The city will also receive multi-year policy and technical assistance." "Potential projects in the 25 cities include developing affordable energy-efficient housing, increasing access to clean energy, investing in electric vehicles and infrastructure, and more." #stl #stlouis #stlouismo #sustainability #sustainabledevelopment #leedcertified #greenenergy #greenbuilding #bloomberg #affordablehousing #dataanalytics #insightsdriven #systemsthinking #projectmanagement #energyefficiency #lowcarbonfootprint #lowcarbon https://lnkd.in/g9svtC32

What a start to Climate Week! For every grant application, our colleagues across the City take part in the Federal Infrastructure Funding Task Force that I lead for Deputy Mayor Meera Joshi. We work to come up with strong, creative, and urgent projects for these grant opportunities. It's heartening to see this hard work and enthusiasm rewarded with validation and substantial investment from our federal partners! And on such different projects! For the Inwood Greenway - this represents the persistence of our community members and our DOT. The plans for this greenway come from the 2017 neighborhood rezoning and have been incubating ever since, with years of community input. Over the last couple of years, we have submitted this for three different grant applications. The first couple of times, we received strong evaluation scores but the project was not selected. We received helpful feedback and were able to re-submit with an even stronger application. The third time is the charm! Thanks to our colleagues at DOT who secured this funding and our congressional delegation for advocating for this neighborhood. This stretch of 10th avenue will help complete the greenway loop around Manhattan! For the Brooklyn Marine Terminal - this represents our creativity and sense of urgency. The City's deal to take over this property was finalized just weeks before the applications were due. We knew it would be a fast sprint to complete the rigorous application, but the once-in-a-generation investment of BIL funding was too appealing and we worked to build out a compelling application and analysis to develop a new port, activate our blue highway, and support more sustainable modes of freight in the City. The City also broke some traditional rules - submitting multiple applications and competing against each other. We've found that pays off for the biggest program, where we can win multiple awards. I've been proud to work on securing federal funds for the City and couldn't do it without the network of engineers, grant writers, and advocates across the city. I'm looking forward to celebrating this work more with my colleagues at NYC DOT and NYC EDC over the coming weeks and supporting the even harder work of constructing these projects! And we'll have more to come soon! #climateweek #BIL #grants #grantfunding #infrastructure #greenways #ports #freight #transportation https://lnkd.in/egTBqn25

📢 Announcing Northeast Equitable Infrastructure Week! 🌆 Join us for the 2024 Northeast Equitable Infrastructure Week Virtual Conference (NEIW), themed "Connecting Players, Policies, Projects," July 24-25, 2024. Hosted by EIG Fellows, NEIW features dynamic speakers, interactive workshops, panel discussions, and masterclasses highlighting advancements, challenges, and opportunities in energy, transportation, development, and equity. By prioritizing equity in the nation's infrastructure projects, we aim to bridge the $2.59 trillion investment gap identified by the American Road and Transportation Builders Association. 🌟 Highlighted Discussions Include: Capital Projects, Affordable Housing, HUD Energy Initiatives, Office-to-Residential Conversions, Advanced Technologies, Alternative Design-Build, the Northeast Corridor (NEC) and Amtrak's Momentum, Transit-Oriented Development, the Grid, Local Law 97, 485X, the Roadmap, Opportunities for Collaboration, Reconnecting Communities, and Rural & Farming Communities. In 2017, we introduced the equity component to United for Infrastructure during Infrastructure Week, launching our initiative. Don't miss this opportunity to be a part of Equitable Infrastructure Week's National momentum. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/e_FyGMRx #NEIWeek  #EquitableInfraWeek #EquityInAction  #EquitableInfrastructure #InvestInEquity

Today, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass took steps to consolidate City efforts to plan, finance and construct the public infrastructure needed for the Olympics and other sporting events. Executive Directive No. 9 focuses on streamlining capital project delivery and ensuring equitable investments in the public right-of-way. The directive acknowledges that despite prior planning efforts, such as Mobility Plan 2035 and Vision Zero, there has been a lack of urgency in implementing projects. The directive calls for an urgent and more strategic, long-term approach. A key component of the directive is the establishment of the Capital Planning Steering Committee, which will bring together various City departments to improve governance, funding, and delivery of capital projects. The Committee is tasked with creating a charter to define roles, decision-making processes, and resource requirements, as well as developing proposals to address funding shortfalls and improve project coordination. The directive emphasizes the importance of a comprehensive, multi-year plan to guide future infrastructure investments. Additionally, the directive calls for the consolidation of existing working groups to streamline maintenance and project development activities. The Steering Committee will also be responsible for establishing a centralized asset management system to provide real-time, transparent information on the City's infrastructure, supporting data-driven decision-making and improved budget planning. Overall, the directive aims to foster a more equitable, resilient, and sustainable infrastructure network by enhancing collaboration between City departments, modernizing asset management, and strategically prioritizing projects to maximize public benefit and address long-standing disparities. Read more about the Executive Directive below:

How does investment in infrastructure in regional and remote areas impact community liveability, and what feedback are you receiving from residents about these changes? Know more… https://lnkd.in/g4CnvX8e

Highlight 9: Won over $46 Million for Local Infrastructure Projects Throughout 2024, CFS assisted a diverse range of clients in obtaining essential funding for infrastructure projects totaling over $46 million. These projects will promote innovation, sustainability, and community development across the nation. Notable awards from this past year include: Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE):   🛩️ $40 million through the U.S. Department of Transportation’s INFRA grant program to develop logistics cargo carrier facilities at ABE Airport, enhancing regional connectivity. Puerto Rico Terminals & TOTE Maritime: 🚛 $2.8 million through the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Reduction of Truck Emissions at Port Facilities Grant Program to support EV Infrastructure at the Port of San Juan. Charleston County Consolidated 9-1-1 Center: 🆘 $1.2 million through the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Safe Streets and Roads for All Program for CAD-to-CAD systems to reduce fatalities and improve road safety. City of West Monroe, LA:   🛣️ $871K through the Delta Regional Authority’s Community Infrastructure Fund for Constitution Drive infrastructure upgrades.  🛠️ $509K through the Delta Regional Authority’s SEDAP program for Cotton Street utilities enhancements.  🪷 $20K through AARP Foundation’s 2024 Community Challenge Flagship Grant for the development of the Kiroli Park Botanical Garden. We take pride in collaborating with partners who are passionately dedicated to transforming infrastructure, sustainability, and the well-being of our communities. #InfrastructureFunding #LocalDevelopment #Sustainability #24HighlightsOf2024