Economic Stimulus Opportunities for Landscape Architects

 

After passage of ARRA, the federal government began allocating funding to states and localities to begin economic stimulus projects in the areas of education, housing, health care, infrastructure, and renewable energy. Courtesy of Seattle Daily Journal of Commerce

The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) was enacted into law to spur job creation and economic development, and jumpstart the nation's lagging economy.

State and local governments have received stimulus funding and are now awarding contracts, grants, and loans for projects that will create employment opportunities and promote economic growth in local communities. However, many federal agencies still have untapped funding available for stimulus projects.

ASLA has produced a guide to economic stimulus opportunities. This guide outlines federal stimulus opportunities that landscape architects and other design professionals may find beneficial. Federal opportunities are organized into the following sections: transportation, water, sustainable design, climate change, small business, and government procurement.

You can also find a list of state recovery sites where you can find more about local opportunities. This useful tool can help you find more design opportunities and keep your firm busy during these challenging economic times. - Courtesy of ASLA