Village Green Drive widening and BUILD grant loss
Summary
The CRA missed out on the federal BUILD grant for widening Village Green Drive despite planning to pledge $12.5 million in TIF revenue as a match. Staff will make the project shovel-ready by year's end and pursue phased construction and other funding sources.
At a glance
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- Last 30 days
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Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 28, 2026.
Impact analysis
About $12.5 million in pledged CRA matching funds now stays in reserve pending a new funding strategy.
Commuters in the Village Green corridor would eventually gain a widened four-lane road once funding is found.
Residents near Village Green Drive wait longer for congestion relief after the grant loss.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Community Redevelopment Agency — September 28, 2026
The CRA missed out on the federal BUILD grant for widening Village Green Drive despite planning to pledge $12.5 million in TIF revenue as a match. Staff will make the project shovel-ready by year's end and pursue phased construction and other funding sources.
City Council Workshop — July 22, 2026
The city didn't get the federal construction grant. The CRA may fund a $12.5 million phase, with phasing options and other grant and appropriation strategies being pursued before the March 2028 soccer stadium opening.
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