As Philadelphia approaches the third anniversary of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL), the City's Infrastructure Solutions Team (IST) is working to showcase the progress made with more than $620 million in discretionary grants. Celebrations recently peaked with the reopening of Montgomery Avenue Bridge, a notable milestone as it stands as the first major BIL-funded project completion in the area. According to the City of Philadelphia's official announcement, the IST is readying to release maps detailing these investments' distribution across the city.
The IST focuses on racial equity by using historic funding to create economic opportunities and wealth for people of color. Their approach emphasizes fair workforce participation and support for diverse businesses, though they haven't provided specific results or clear outcomes for all communities, especially those affected by past neglect.
Philadelphians can expect an informational flyer and a detailed map showing where BIL funds are used in their neighborhoods. These materials aim to clarify how government spending is impacting local infrastructure projects.
The IST aims to create a safer, cleaner, and greener Philadelphia, which could improve the city and connect communities. While past plans have sometimes fallen short, these new maps may help ensure that the benefits of infrastructure projects are distributed more equitably.
