Summary
Capital projects are major, long-term investments, and large cities are increasingly turning to dashboards and interactive tools to keep residents informed about their progress. This publication compares Philadelphia’s new efforts to share capital spending data with more advanced transparency platforms in New York City, Charlotte, and Boston, highlighting best practices for project tracking and communication. By embracing searchable maps, project-level updates, and downloadable data, cities can build public trust, improve coordination, and demonstrate responsible stewardship of infrastructure investments.