Longview opens 2026 housing and community grant cycle, with April 24 deadline and May 14 hearing
Longview WA – The city’s 2026 HOME and CDBG grant window is open now, with applications due April 24 and a City Council hearing set for May 14.
Month: April 2026
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Seattle sends a $480 million library levy to the August ballot, raising the stakes for taxes and service levels
Seattle WA – The City Council has put a larger $480 million library levy on the August ballot, setting up a vote that could affect branch hours, repairs and future levy room.
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Miami is revisiting its developer-fee trust fund — and that could affect housing and parks spending
Miami FL – The city is updating the fee program that feeds its Public Benefits Trust Fund, a policy that could influence housing, parks, and green-building spending.
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Atlanta data center fight in Adair Park tests the city’s limits on land use near MARTA and the BeltLine
Atlanta GA – A proposed data center in Adair Park is now a test of Atlanta’s BeltLine and transit-area rules, with zoning hearings next on the calendar.
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Harrisonburg weighs $25.8 million city hall complex renovation as officials eye bond financing
Harrisonburg VA – Council heard an updated $25.8 million plan for the city hall complex on April 14, with bond financing likely this summer.
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Houston’s ICE ordinance fight now centers on a potential loss of more than $110 million in public-safety money
Houston TX – The city’s new immigration-procedure ordinance is now tied to a state funding threat that could affect police, fire, homeland security, and World Cup prep.
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Tampa Rays stadium plan hits a funding gap as Hillsborough weighs which local taxes could pay
Tampa FL – Hillsborough County’s April 16 Rays workshop left key funding questions open, including whether local tax money could help close the gap.
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Tacoma moves to send new streets-and-sidewalks tax to August ballot
Tacoma WA – A proposed replacement streets measure advanced after the April 14 council study session, with voters likely to see it on the August 4 primary ballot.
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St. Petersburg’s 54th Avenue N I-275 ramps are closed for months. What drivers need now
St. Petersburg FL – Two I-275 ramps at 54th Avenue N are closed through late 2026, changing commutes, deliveries, and access near north St. Petersburg.
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St. Paul’s downtown revival push now has a $320 million county plan. What changes next
St. Paul MN – Ramsey County approved a $320 million development strategy centered on downtown St. Paul, setting up housing, riverfront, and land-reuse work in 2026.
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St. Louis downtown redevelopment incentives advance as vacant tower projects and city district plans move forward
St. Louis MO – A Missouri House redevelopment bill advanced April 16, putting new incentive rules in play for vacant downtown towers as City Hall eyes its own housing and district agenda.
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Puyallup lahar drill on April 23 will bring students, pedestrians, and slower downtown traffic
Puyallup WA – The April 23 regional lahar drill will send students and pedestrians through downtown in the morning, with slower traffic and a busy commute.
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Torrington’s spring clean-up runs April 11-18, and weekend weather could complicate the trip
Torrington WY – The city’s annual spring clean-up is underway April 11-18, with baler hours, tire limits, restricted items, and windy weather to plan around.
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Knoxville launches 25-year plan update: what residents should know before April 26 listening sessions
Knoxville TN – The city has started a 25-year comprehensive plan update, and residents can still weigh in early at listening sessions running April 26-30.
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Charlotte says fare evasion is draining millions from CATS as new fare changes move forward
Charlotte NC – CATS says about half of riders are not paying fares, a loss of roughly $3 million to $5 million a year as fare changes head toward a May 7 hearing.
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Chandler public housing waitlist closes April 17 for larger family units
Chandler AZ – The city’s limited public housing waitlist for three-, four- and five-bedroom units closes at noon Friday, with 350 households chosen by lottery.
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Cape Coral’s Jaycee Park is reopening April 30 — what residents will find and what comes next
Cape Coral FL – Jaycee Park reopens April 30 after a major rebuild, with a May 8 ribbon cutting and a few unanswered questions about food and drink service.
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Buffalo’s proposed 2026-27 budget puts a 25% tax-levy hike at the center of the city’s fiscal debate
Buffalo NY – The city’s new budget proposal centers on a 25% property tax-levy hike, a reported $109 million gap, and a fight over basic services.
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Anderson voters may need to replace some absentee ballots before the April 23 primary deadline
Anderson IN – Madison County says some 14-inch absentee ballots are defective, and voters who requested one should check whether they need a replacement now.
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Warminster Costco’s alcohol approval adds a new retail option, but local limits still apply
Warminster PA – Costco can now sell wine, beer, and canned cocktails at its Warminster store, but township conditions still limit how those sales work.
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Bluffton traffic priorities enter Beaufort County’s 2026 penny-tax debate as project list nears
Bluffton SC – Beaufort County’s transportation tax process is moving toward a 2026 referendum decision, with Bluffton congestion, safety, and access concerns now shaping the project list.
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Long Beach Grand Prix street closures are live: what downtown drivers, bus riders and businesses need to know now
Long Beach CA – Downtown access is restricted through Sunday for the Grand Prix, with Pine Avenue limits, transit detours, and changed waterfront access.