Infrastructure Bonds

Cedar Rapids Floods

The New Politics of Local Funding for Flood Control Infrastructure

The city of Cedar Rapids has traditionally struggled to generate funding for flood control projects from local sources. As flooding increases and federal support decreases, the political calculus for flood control infrastructure has changed.

September 10, 2018 - The Gazette

Flood Damaged Suburb

One Year After Harvey, Voters Approve $2.5 Billion Stormwater Infrastructure Bond

Eighty-five percent of voters supported the largest bond in Harris County history over the weekend.

August 27, 2018 - Houston Chronicle

Meadow Wetlands

What Billions in Bonds Could Do for California Water

From clean drinking supply to sinking infrastructure, California has a lot to worry about when it comes to water. Two upcoming bonds could make a dent in the work ahead.

May 25, 2018 - The Planning Report

God Rides BART

Bay Area Sends Mixed Message on BART Funding

BART won big on election night with the passage of Measure RR, a $3.5 billion infrastructure bond measure. But the San Francisco Chronicle observes that results from two other local ballot measures suggest a mixed message on the rapid transit system.

December 2, 2016 - San Francisco Chronicle

The $40 Million, Voter-Approved Park Bond That Never Happened

Voters in Cobb County, Georgia, overwhelmingly prioritized parks and green space back in 2008. Cobb County commissioners', however, are still acting to quell those intentions.

November 11, 2016 - The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

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