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FEDERAL CONSTRUCTION • THE CLEAN UP rail link between the airport and Willets Point in Queens, as well as reestablishment of ferry service. Further improvements include the elimination of parking ga- rages and surface lots that consume acreage between the highway and the terminal entrance, to be replaced by two modern parking garages elsewhere on the grounds and clearing space to build the new terminals while the old terminals remain in use. New Orleans International Airport (MSY) In New Orleans, the city broke ground on a new $807 million North Ter- minal complex on Jan. 14, 2016. The new 760,500 square-foot terminal will have two concourses with 30 gates, a 2,000 car parking garage, a central utility plant and a ground transportation staging area. In addition, the MSY renovation includes a $72 million power plant project, an $87 million highway addition to improve airport access, and a $17 million on- site hotel project. The entire project should be done by October 2018. Orlando International Airport (MCO) In Orlando, the $1.1 billion renovation and expansion project is the largest effort in the airport's history, and includes construction on the South Airport APM Complex and Intermodal Transportation Facility (ITF), along with enhancements at the North Terminal Facility. Current projects include: ticket lobby expansion in Terminals A&B;, baggage system improvements for increased effciency and security, renova- tion of curbside canopies, a new central energy plant, and a new cell phone lot north of the airport, which includes restroom facilities. Further improvements include expanding Customs & Border protection facilities (an ever-present concern in South Florida height- ened by reopened international relations with Cuba), international gates to accommodate larger aircraft, restroom renovations, and replacement of Automated People Mover (APM) trains. The South Airport Complex is increasing multimodal transportation access to accommodate up to four rail systems. The entirety of these renova- tions is projected for completion by summer 2017. Tampa International Airport (TPA) In Tampa, offcials have green-lit a $971 million plan to update its facility, including a consolidated rental car facility, an automated people mover, new concessions, upgraded roadways, and taxiways. Phase One spe- cifcally addresses decongestion goals by building a 2.6 million square foot care rental center, a 1.4 mile automated people mover, and major main terminal expansion. By late 2017, passengers will be able to enjoy dozens of new restaurants and stores, including many local brands. As the airport industry continues to grow, new innovations are put into place to fx current infrastructure problems, become more environ- mentally friendly and turn airports into a place where travelers actually want to spend time. Federal and state R&D; tax credits are available to support these innovative efforts in the airport design industry. FC 110 COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION & RENOVATION — MARCH : APRIL 2016