Public Private Partnerships

California is facing an estimated $500 billion infrastructure shortfall over the next 20 years. One way to get more for the money is by building libraries and fire stations, transit lines and schools the way many countries around the globe do it -- through public-private partnerships.

In public-private partnerships (P3s), governments can shift to private sector partners some of the risk for financing, designing, constructing, and sometimes operating and maintaining public improvements. Done right, the partnerships pay off in lower costs, better design, faster construction and better performance.

The key is making sure it's done right. That's why we urge you to save Friday, July 18 on your calendar.

Join us at a conference on P3s at San Jose City Hall from 7:30 am – 4 pm.

Come hear about what authority local and state governmental agencies have now to use public-private partnerships, where they might address infrastructure needs in your community, and where the traditional methods for public projects work best.

Hear the arguments being made by unionized workers pressing for and against greater use of such partnerships. Learn from others who are using them to build an array of improvements.

Note: Conference attendees who are interested can earn one credit of continuing education credit from San Jose State University by attending the conference. To receive the credit attendees will need to submit a one paragraph summary of their learning along with the application and a $60 fee.