The City of Fresno has received a $100 million infrastructure allocation from the State of California, marking the second installment in a broader $250 million commitment for downtown revitalization. The funds, announced by Mayor Jerry Dyer on Thursday, are designated for public works projects in Downtown Fresno and Chinatown.
This latest allocation follows an initial investment of $50 million made in 2023. Additionally, the city previously received $43.7 million through an infill infrastructure grant. Combined, these investments represent a significant effort to support urban development in Fresno’s core areas.
The $100 million disbursement was announced as part of the state budget in June and is described as the largest single investment ever directed toward Downtown Fresno and Chinatown infrastructure projects.
Mayor Dyer commented on the significance of this funding: “This historic funding supports transformative public infrastructure projects in Downtown Fresno and Chinatown, laying the foundation for a more vibrant Fresno — because great cities have great downtowns.”
Dyer also mentioned that this round of funding arrived earlier than initially anticipated after discussions with Governor Gavin Newsom led to its inclusion in this year’s state budget.
