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From the Local Infrastructure Hub
From the Local Infrastructure Hub
Making infrastructure more equitable and inclusive: How and why community benefits agreements can be incorporated into infrastructure projects
Community Benefits Agreements (CBAs) are key to implementing equitable economic development projects through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. They are formal contracts between community groups, government, and developers. CBAs make sure that developers invest in communities in ways that promote quality jobs and economic mobility as they restructure cities.
Meeting Local Match Requirements in Infrastructure Projects
While many federal grant programs have matching funds requirements, communities have some flexibility in how they meet them.
‘We Know We’re Not Alone’ – Hawaii County Among Many Getting Help Pinpointing Internet Needs
Hawaii County’s work to address flawed FCC maps for its fair-share of federal broadband funds shows the steep challenges small cities face–and the specialist support they need.
A small town seeks help to get water in the right places
The Village of Corrales, New Mexico, has too much water in the wrong places, and not enough in the right places. Its residents hope federal infrastructure grants can help create a better balance.
Local Infrastructure Hub Launches New Bootcamp Trainings to Help Municipalities Access Federal Infrastructure Funding
The pro-bono bootcamps are available for localities with 150,000 residents or less to apply The new series focuses on transportation, roadways, electric vehicle infrastructure, climate resilience, and clean water improvements WASHINGTON, D.C. – (January 8, 2023) – The...
Building “Resilience Centers” in Thousand Oaks: Keeping EV charging stations in action, even during power outages
Charging stations provide power for electric vehicles. But what happens when charging stations lose their source of power? Officials in Thousand Oaks, CA, are tackling that problem. Seeking federal infrastructure grants, they aim to build backup solar generators and...