Virginia Tech begins work on Blacksburg residence halls planned for 1,200 beds
Virginia Tech lists construction beginning in summer 2026 on new Blacksburg residence halls totaling 1,200 beds, as the university prepares to renovate existing housing.
Infrastructure, Housing & Transportation
Roads, transit, utilities, broadband, housing, construction, zoning, public works, ports, rail, and capital projects.
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Salina plans late-August bids for four water-main replacements
Salina city commissioners are preparing to seek bids in late August 2026 for water-main replacements on Dover Street, 10th Street, 11th Street and Larson Avenue.
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Chaska Begins Construction on $47 Million Municipal Services Building
Chaska has entered the construction phase for a $47 million Municipal Services Building at Chaska Creek Boulevard and Creek Road, with operations planned for early 2028.
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Upper Darby weighs mixed-use development on 14 acres in Drexel Hill
Upper Darby Township Council heard residents about a proposed zoning amendment that could allow residential and commercial development on approximately 14 acres along State Road in Drexel Hill.
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Heath Springs advances infrastructure project backed by state funding
A planning record says Heath Springs was selected for an economic-development project estimated at about $100,000, with site work targeted for July and roughly half the cost expected from the South Carolina Department of Commerce.
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Manchester approves $350,000 zero-interest loan for Mountain Springs water and sewer extension
Manchester approved a capped, zero-interest loan to extend water and sewer service to the Mountain Springs development, including larger water lines, a force main and new fire hydrants.
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Byron Seeks Bids for Water-Main Replacements With Federal HUD Support
The City of Byron sought construction bids for water-main replacements, with bids due July 22. No contractor, award, project cost or construction-start date has been verified.
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Oak Forest’s Waverly Creek development moves forward with commercial and residential plans
Oak Forest and EM8 Properties broke ground on Waverly Creek in April 2026, a planned development with commercial and residential components.
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Fort Dodge’s $9 Million Reinvestment Plan Sets Next Steps for Downtown Streets, Pedestrian Mall and Pocket Park
A Fort Dodge reinvestment-district plan documents $9 million in planned downtown infrastructure and public-space improvements, with public meetings scheduled for June through August 2026.
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Baldwin County backs $1.58 million Daphne drainage project for disaster-recovery funding
The Baldwin County Commission authorized an application for proposed Randall Avenue drainage improvements in Daphne, but the funds have not been awarded.
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NJ housing agency approves financing for supportive housing in Waldwick
The New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency approved financing July 21 for a new supportive-housing community in Waldwick, but key project details remain unavailable.
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Belleville council advances Upper Front Street Bridge rehabilitation
Belleville’s July 27, 2026 council agenda includes contract-administration and inspection services for the Upper Front Street Bridge Rehabilitation Project, marking movement toward implementation without confirming construction or a contract award.
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Garrett County agenda lists agreements for three Swanton road projects
The June 29 county agenda listed resolutions and agreements involving Mt. Zion Road, Coopers Lane and Pee Wee Road in Swanton.
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Smyrna Downtown Redevelopment Keeps Church Move, Parking Shift
Smyrna’s downtown redevelopment remains active after a 2024 church-property agreement and a change from a planned parking deck to a surface lot.
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Bonita Springs voters to decide on $35 million rail-trail bonds
Bonita Springs voters will decide Aug. 18 whether to authorize up to $35 million in bonds for acquiring and building the proposed Bonita Estero Rail Trail.
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Tigard Voters Reject Bond for Police, Public Works Facility
Tigard voters rejected a bond for a combined police and public-works facility on May 19, leaving aging municipal buildings in place as officials reconsider next steps.
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Wake Forest Planning Board set for development review Aug. 11
Wake Forest’s Planning Board is scheduled to meet Aug. 11 at Town Hall, but the town has not yet identified the development cases on its agenda.
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Santee Council Adopts Citywide Land-Use and Zoning Updates
Santee leaders adopted General Plan land-use and zoning updates after environmental review, creating a framework for future housing and development decisions.
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Sarasota Commission Advances Plan Update Toward 2055
Sarasota commissioners held an August 3 transmittal hearing on proposed city-plan updates covering transportation and a planning horizon through 2055.
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Coconut Creek Approves MainStreet Traffic-Signal Agreement
Coconut Creek approved an agreement connecting the MainStreet development to traffic-signal studies and installation, but no cost or completion date is listed.
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Des Plaines awards $10.97 million restaurant project contract
The Des Plaines City Council awarded a $10.97 million core-and-shell restaurant project contract to Paul Borg Construction Company on July 20.
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Hoboken Begins Monthlong Robot Sidewalk Assessment
Hoboken is using Daxbot robots to survey sidewalks, curb ramps and crossings as the city updates accessibility and Vision Zero plans.