Bowling Green adopts new restrictions for potential data centers
Bowling Green commissioners approved rules requiring proposed data centers to maintain 1,500-foot separations from schools, institutions and homes.
Infrastructure, Housing & Transportation
Roads, transit, utilities, broadband, housing, construction, zoning, public works, ports, rail, and capital projects.
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St. George wins $19.25 million grant for Siegen Lane project
A federal BUILD grant will fund planned safety, pedestrian and transit improvements along about 1.35 miles of Siegen Lane in St. George.
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Gainesville Breaks Ground on Replacement Fire Station 3
Gainesville officials announced a July 22 groundbreaking for a replacement Fire Station 3 and advanced plans for a second public-safety facility.
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McAllen receives $6 million grant for industrial park infrastructure
A federal grant will help McAllen plan roads, water, sewer and related improvements for its 47-acre industrial park, officials announced July 24.
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State selects team for Springfield’s future Regional Justice Center
Massachusetts selected the Liberty Junction Team to redevelop 125 Liberty Street in downtown Springfield for the future Roderick L. Ireland Regional Justice Center.
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Hollywood weighs taller, denser development along beach
Hollywood is considering relaxed beach-area height and density rules, with City Commission approval still required and residents voicing concerns.
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Hayward Revisits Data-Center Rules After Major Project Approval
A Hayward data-center approval is prompting a review of city development rules as officials confront the project’s reported electricity demand.
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Salem pauses new data-center development as $5.1B proposal advances
Salem has announced a one-year pause on new data-center development while the city considers zoning and infrastructure rules tied to a proposed $5.1 billion project.
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ICAO: Fewer Aviation Accidents in 2025, but More Fatalities as Passenger Traffic Nears 5 Billion
Global aviation carried nearly 5 billion passengers in 2025 while recording fewer accidents and lower fatal-accident rates. The International Civil Aviation Organization said total fatalities nevertheless increased, keeping prevention of rare catastrophic events at the center of safety oversight.
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VA expands rental-assistance program with $200 million for veteran households
The Department of Veterans Affairs says it will provide $200 million to 238 nonprofit organizations serving eligible low-income veteran households nationwide.
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Transportation Department launches national AI initiative to modernize infrastructure
The U.S. Department of Transportation says it will use artificial intelligence across the national transportation system, while leaving funding, projects and implementation details open.
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Clark County, Ashland weigh road agreement tied to Ashland Feed & Seed access
Clark County commissioners discussed whether road access serving Ashland Feed & Seed belongs with the county or should be handled through an agreement with the City of Ashland.
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Windsor Road in Orwell Township closed through September for bridge work
Ashtabula County says Windsor Road in Orwell Township will close July 6 through Sept. 24 for bridge replacement and road-alignment work 2,000 feet west of Parks Road.
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Perry sets financing intent for Center Road drainage improvements
The Village of Perry has listed Resolution 8-2026, a financing-intent step for 2025 Center Road drainage improvements using planned tax-exempt debt proceeds from the State of Ohio.
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Woodland Hills affordable-housing proposal remains under review with 96 planned units
A proposed seven-story apartment building at 23022 W. Ventura Blvd. would add 96 units of 100% affordable housing, but Los Angeles City Planning has not recorded final action on the application.
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Montrose backs affordable-housing project at former Kinikin site after $750,000 state grant application
The Montrose City Council approved a letter of intent supporting a possible city-owned land donation for a proposed MADA affordable-housing project, but state funding and construction remain unresolved.
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Downtown Paragould parking-lot project breaks ground with safety and accessibility goals
Community leaders broke ground June 6, 2026, on downtown Paragould parking-lot improvements intended to make parking safer, more accessible and more attractive.
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MnDOT presents updated Highway 210 plans in Deerwood as project advances toward 2029 completion
MnDOT held a July 9 open house in Deerwood to present updated Highway 210 layout concepts, including planned pavement, drainage and accessibility improvements expected to continue through fall 2029.
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Holland’s 8th Street water-main project continues through November 2026
Phase 2 of Holland’s 8th Street water-main reconstruction began May 11, with temporary road or lane controls authorized from June 9 through July 10 and more project phases expected afterward.
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Telecommunications work brings lane closures to Arlington-area roads through Aug. 12
Snohomish County’s July 27 road update lists daytime lane closures for telecommunications and underground fiber work on Jim Creek Road and N. Cedarvale Loop Road in the Arlington area.
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YMCA selected to build Elmont community center; National Grid work also underway nearby
The YMCA of Long Island was selected to develop a proposed community center at 570 Elmont Road, while National Grid construction near Marguerite Avenue is scheduled to continue through spring 2027.
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Middlesex Water Announces About $10 Million in South Plainfield Infrastructure Investment
Middlesex Water Company says it will invest approximately $10 million in water infrastructure serving South Plainfield and Carteret, but the company has not disclosed the local allocation, project list or construction schedule.