Nampa council advances proposed cut to Valley Regional Transit funding
Nampa’s proposed FY2027 budget would remove city funding for four Valley Regional Transit services, with a final hearing and vote set for Aug. 17.
Infrastructure, Housing & Transportation
Roads, transit, utilities, broadband, housing, construction, zoning, public works, ports, rail, and capital projects.
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Fairfield Offers $400,000 for Affordable Housing Rehabilitation
Fairfield is seeking applicants to rehabilitate existing affordable multifamily housing, with applications due Sept. 4 and projects required by June 2027.
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UN-Habitat Puts Housing at the Center of Its 2026 Global Cities Assessment
UN-Habitat’s 2026 reports identify housing affordability and inadequate homes as central global urban challenges, with demand projected to reach 167 million additional homes by 2040.
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New Braunfels orders structural assessment of police headquarters
New Braunfels hired an independent engineer to examine roof leaks, lifting pavement and other problems at its police headquarters on W. San Antonio Street.
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Vancouver Seeks Vendors for Public EV Charging Pilot
Vancouver is seeking vendors for equipment and operating systems for a planned public EV-charging pilot, with proposals due Aug. 5.
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DOE Opens Review of Draft National Transmission Study as Power Demand Grows
The Energy Department has released a draft national assessment of electric-transmission needs, citing demand from data centers, manufacturing and large industrial loads.
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Aircraft Paint Hangar Construction Set to Begin at Amarillo Airport
Construction of a new aircraft paint hangar at Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport is scheduled to begin Aug. 14 after a city lease approval.
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Ground Breaks on 340-Unit Park Square Yonkers Project
Titan Real Estate Development and Yonkers officials marked the July 21 groundbreaking for a seven-story, 340-apartment project at 1 Loehr Place.
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Modesto Walmart Proposal Moves Past Initial CEQA Review
The proposed east-side Walmart would include a 181,128-square-foot store, fuel station and two future commercial parcels at 4000 Oakdale Road.
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Cape Coral Secures $2.65 Million for Road and Police Projects
Cape Coral will receive $2.65 million in state appropriations for NE 24th Avenue improvements and a police emergency-response vehicle.
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Richmond Council Advances $120 Million Fire-Station Bond
Richmond council unanimously advanced a $120 million bond for aging fire stations, sending the proposal toward a November 2026 vote.
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Lowell Keeps 360-Day Data-Center Moratorium in Place
Lowell’s temporary data-center moratorium remains a major citywide dispute as officials study effects on water, roads, schools and emergency services.
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Concord Council Approves Navy Deal for 2,422-Acre Reuse Site
Concord leaders unanimously approved a Navy term sheet covering price and payment terms for the former Naval Weapons Station redevelopment.
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Rochester’s Downtown Infrastructure Program Moves Into 2026
Rochester is beginning a coordinated downtown infrastructure program tied to Mayo’s expansion, with work planned across streets, utilities and public spaces through 2030.
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Brownsville Data-Center Hearing Outcome Remains Unclear
A proposed data center in a former Walmart building near the Port of Brownsville had a scheduled hearing, but no public decision or final project terms are identified.
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Chattanooga Wilcox Bridge Replacement Set for Late 2026 Start
Chattanooga’s $54.5 million Wilcox Boulevard Bridge replacement remains in pre-construction, with work expected to start in late 2026.
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Providence agency allocates $3.4 million for three housing projects
The Providence Redevelopment Agency approved Housing Trust Fund awards for projects in South Providence, Mount Hope and the West End.
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Des Moines approves amended $16.4 million soccer-stadium grant
The City Council approved a revised deal for a planned downtown soccer stadium, including $7 million in construction grants and 25 years of annual payments.
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California Advances Budget Request for Santa Clarita Courthouse
California’s Judicial Branch has prepared a 2027–28 budget request for a proposed 24-courtroom courthouse covering about 278,000 square feet.
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Flemington’s 123-Unit Liberty Village Redevelopment Enters New Jersey Permitting-Dashboard Pilot
New Jersey selected the HBC Liberty Village Urban Renewal project in Flemington as one of 10 projects in a statewide permitting-dashboard pilot. The proposed redevelopment includes 123 housing units, 19 affordable units, retail renovation and flood-mitigation improvements.
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VDOT announces safety improvements at Route 360 and Newland Road near Warsaw
Construction is scheduled to begin in April 2026 at the Route 360 and Route 624/Newland Road intersection in Richmond County, with a new crossover planned for westbound drivers heading toward Warsaw.
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Utica begins 2026 roadway improvement program
Utica’s Engineering Department has launched the city’s 2026 Roadway Improvement Program, a broad effort focused on roadway conditions, public safety and the long-term life of local infrastructure.