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The impact of infrastructure investments on #housing accessibility shouldn’t be overlooked. As a recent study by the Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies and Urban Institute highlights, funds allocated for affordable housing are one way to help build self-sufficient communities by creating opportunity -- and, strategic implementation of transportation funding tied to other #infrastructure and federally funded initiatives can create significant influence on housing accessibility. The study points out interventions that can play a key role in the influence of transportation on #affordablehousing and offers the following considerations: 💡Integrated technical assistance between the two sectors can be established with partnerships that engage housing authorities to develop coordinated plans and align with broader metropolitan #transportation strategies. 💡Strong housing-related criteria should play a part in transportation grant programs to ensure that investments serve multi-tiered community needs. 💡Baseline requirements should be established to protect existing housing in funded transportation projects, including preventing disproportionate negative impacts on communities by preserving affordable housing stock. Interesting points to consider as the infrastructure industry looks to create more resilient, accessible communities. What are your thoughts on linking transportation infrastructure investments with housing solutions? https://lnkd.in/eXuqFsD7

Plexos Group, LLC Group is proud to partner with the Municipality of #Ceiba in the comprehensive revitalization of its urban area focusing on #sustainability, community well-being, and #economicgrowth. Our team has worked closely with Ceiba and its community development partners to facilitate grant administration services, and #environmental compliance and clearance. Efforts are helping bring significant improvements to the Felisa Rincón Public Square, creating an attractive, functional space for tourists and community events, with features like a platform for town activities and an information center with Wi-Fi. The revitalization, expected to be completed in May 2026, minimizes the area’s carbon footprint through the rehabilitation of existing infrastructures. The project also complies with current #environmental regulations and will be accessible according to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Puerto Rico Building Code, and other applicable regulations. Funding for the project was made available through the Puerto Rico Department of Housing's Community Revitalization Program (CRP) and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Community Development Block Grant - Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) program. Please join us in congratulating the Plexos Group Ceiba team for their leadership and outstanding efforts! #UrbanDevelopment #Regulation #Infrastructure 

Exciting Opportunity! Plexos Group, LLC, as Program Manager of the Puerto Rico Convention Center District Authority (“PRCDA”) Navy Pier / Bahia Urbana Infrastructure Project, is thrilled to invite your organization to participate in the procurement process for Professional Services for the preparation of a Portable Water and Sanitary Sewer Pressure and Flow Study, under the Economic Development Investment Portfolio for Growth Program (IPG-DR), funded by the Puerto Rico Community Development Block Grant Program for Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR). Click the following link to review and consider the Request for Quotations (“RFQ”) Procurement Package. We enthusiastically anticipate your participation and proposal submission by April 6. https://lnkd.in/gzdN7mzt

Plexos Group, LLC is proud to partner with the city of #Roswell and surrounding areas in #ChavesCounty, #NewMexico to help spearhead recovery efforts following the severe and anomalous storm that devastated the area last fall. Within 48 hours of the storm’s landfall, our team was on the ground working with local officials and responding to the damaging effects of fast-moving muddy water, capsized vehicles and lost emergency #IT equipment that required a swift and complex rescue-mission of over 300 residents. Under the #leadership of Ashley Saulcy, Plexos Group senior project manager of emergency response, recovery, and disaster case management services for the New Mexico Department of Homeland Security & Emergency Management (DHSEM), federal declaration and the approval of a #DisasterCaseManagement grant was swiftly secured in a matter of weeks. Serving local governments, Plexos is assisting with the #FEMA Public Assistance financial recovery process and working with 1,600+ residents to help them navigate the layers of recovery resources and obtain rebuilding assistance. Our team is also managing the full-scope, right-of-way and time-sensitive debris operation related to recovery efforts, choreographing the interagency coordination across #federal and #state permitting authorities. Read more about how Plexos Group is helping advance recovery efforts in New Mexico. https://lnkd.in/eWCv3a6a  

In today’s Spotlight On, we highlight Paul Rainwater, Plexos Group, LLC Chief Strategy Officer and Senior Vice President. Paul joined Plexos Group in 2014 as a Retired Colonel after over three decades of service in the United States Army Reserve and the Louisiana National Guard. A proud #veteran of Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom, Paul earned a Legion of Merit, a Bronze Star and Combat Action Badge for deployments to Kuwait, Iraq, and Afghanistan. Paul’s #military experience brings deep levels of discipline, compassion and #publicservice commitment to each of the Plexos Group endeavors he serves. With a proven track record in #government and #privatesector collaboration, Paul has forged a legacy of trust and impact working to solve some of the nation’s most difficult #infrastructure and #disasterrecovery challenges.  A sought-after advisor to local, state, and federal agencies, Paul has shaped policies and programs that prioritize local and regional needs and rebuild communities with a goal toward #equity and #sustainability. Learn more about the experiences and accomplishments that distinguish Paul as a leading and influential US disaster recovery funding advisor. https://lnkd.in/gFsNXn3u

Interesting report released this month by intelligence firm Evergreen Analytics on the growing risks of severe #flooding events and their impact on the #supplychain infrastructure. The report which analyzed past events and identified trends found that the U.S. experienced 123 flooding events in 2024, making it the most flood-affected country globally. Elevated ocean temperatures responsible for fueling frequent and disruptive storms are a leading cause of flooding which poses the highest risk to #supplychain operations and #resilience of all events and catastrophes cited in the report. The devastation of flooding outpaces that of geopolitical instability, cyberattacks, and trade restrictions. What’s more is, the volatility of flooding events has increased in nations with advanced warning systems and infrastructure. This unpredictability poses significant challenges for even sophisticated and strategic logistics systems. As this study explains, a #datadriven approach, however, can help organizations plan ahead to mitigate and more effectively manage emergency event consequences of flooding and other #naturaldisasters. https://lnkd.in/eBXCcf7Q

Meet Bob Roberts, Plexos Group #COO and 30-year veteran of the #infrastructure and #disasterrecovery space. Industry and #government entities know Bob for growing business lines, spotting #merger and #acquisition targets, and implementing alternative delivery strategies for disaster recovery and civil infrastructure programs. With a focus on helping communities build long-term resilience through infrastructure projects funded by the Infrastructure Investment Jobs Act (#IIJA), Bob’s core specialties include coastal, ports, utilities, transportation, healthcare, and energy. Earlier in his career with the Louisiana Department of Natural Resources (now CPRA), Bob oversaw the $1.2 billion Mississippi River Diversion into Bayou Lafourche. Later, Bob helped form Shaw Group’s Coastal, Ports & Marine group, a $70 million science and engineering group dedicated to supporting #domestic and #international coastal engineering and port infrastructure.   While at Thompson Construction and AECOM, Bob added nearly $1B in infrastructure opportunities through expanded disaster recovery housing and mitigation infrastructure programs, and construction management services. Bob's blend of public and private sector experience makes him a trusted advisor in and outside of Plexos Group, LLC.  Connect with Bob to learn more! https://lnkd.in/gscG7ZKQ

Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy, we are committed to rebuilding communities with resilience, compassion, and unity. #MLKDay #DisasterRecovery

Congratulations to Plexos Group, LLC Vice President Casey Tingle! Casey has been accepted into FEMA's prestigious 2025 Vanguard Executive Crisis Leaders Fellowship. This selective program brings together senior leaders from various sectors for an intensive two-week training, enhancing skills in #EmergencyManagement, #CrisisManagement, #PredictiveAnalytics, and more. Casey's acceptance highlights Plexos' leadership in crisis management and our commitment to #ProfessionalDevelopment. Well done, Casey! For more information on the FEMA Vanguard Executive Crisis Leaders Fellowship, click here: https://lnkd.in/g2eEFV5X

Happy New Year from Plexos Group, LLC! As we step into 2025, we're committed to helping you build resilience and recover stronger from any disaster. #NewYear2025 #Resilience #DisasterRecovery #FutureReady #CommunitySupport