U.N. Renews Global Urban Agenda Through 2036
The U.N. renewed its global urban policy framework through 2036, but cities still face a financing and authority gap over housing, services and climate.
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Gainesville Opens Public Comment on Three-Year Affordable Housing Funding Report
Gainesville is accepting comments through 5 p.m. Aug. 21 on a draft three-year SHIP report covering more than $4.17 million in combined funding and several housing-assistance activities.
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NJ Transit Seeks Developer for Housing and Retail Near Bayonne’s 34th Street Station
NJ Transit is seeking a development partner for 4.3 acres at Bayonne’s 34th Street station, where the solicitation envisions mixed-income housing, retail and transit improvements.
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Durham considers extending affordable-housing bond authority through 2029
Durham City Council is scheduled to hold an August 6 public hearing on extending the deadline to issue approximately $41.18 million in remaining voter-approved affordable-housing bonds.
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Yonkers seeks $400,816.80 in HUD HOME funds for Southwest Yonkers housing project
Yonkers plans to seek $400,816.80 in HUD HOME funds for Westhab’s proposed rehabilitation and preservation of 10 existing affordable and supportive-housing properties containing 96 units.
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Maine’s first statewide housing count beat the 2025 goal — but permits aren’t finished homes
Maine estimated 7,499 permitted housing units in 2025, surpassing its goal, but the first statewide dataset has coverage limits and the target rises to 13,300 units by 2030.
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Austin publishes affordable-housing compliance plan ahead of October 1 testing deadline
Austin Housing has established a phased plan to monitor more than 150 RHDA-supported properties, standardize reporting and improve tenant information, with testing and other tools scheduled through 2028.
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San Rafael’s new fiscal-year housing impact fee rates are now in effect
A Marin County fee schedule now applies to qualifying large homes, additions and rebuilds in San Rafael, with reductions possible for concurrent ADUs and related units.
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Hawaii keeps limited emergency housing and homelessness procurement flexibility through September
Two July 10 emergency proclamations remain active through Sept. 8, allowing limited procurement and development flexibility for qualifying housing projects and homelessness services while documentation and oversight obligations remain.
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Fontana Planning Commission to Consider 37-Home Project With Three Affordable Units
Fontana planners are scheduled to hear a proposal for 37 detached homes on Citrus Avenue, including three affordable residences, at a public hearing Tuesday, August 4.
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Kansas City voters will decide whether to add $100 million to the Housing Trust Fund
Kansas City voters will decide Aug. 4 whether to authorize up to $100 million in housing bonds, with the city planning to keep the general-obligation tax rate steady as older debt is retired.
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Tenants at The Crossing in Jamaica, NY take housing-conditions case to trial
Trial activity was reported during the week of July 27, 2026, in a Queens Housing Court case brought by residents of The Crossing at Jamaica Station over alleged unresolved building conditions. A May ruling allowed the proceeding to continue, but no final judgment on the allegations has been issued.
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L.A. conditionally approves 68-unit housing plan at 4741 N. Libbit Avenue in Encino
Los Angeles City Planning conditionally approved a proposed seven-story, 68-unit apartment building at 4741 N. Libbit Avenue in Encino, including 14 apartments designated for very-low-income households.
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South Macon affordable-housing application advances with county commission support
Macon-Bibb commissioners backed an application seeking a three-year housing-planning program focused on South Macon and the Houston Avenue corridor.
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Salt Lake City’s Affordable-Housing Incentives Are Producing Projects, but Completions Remain Limited
Salt Lake City’s Affordable Housing Incentives program has generated a substantial development pipeline, but The Salt Lake Tribune found only two completed projects roughly two years after the program took effect.
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Yonkers breaks ground on $185 million Park Square project with 340 apartments
Construction began July 21 at 1 Loehr Place on a planned 340-apartment mixed-use project with a 10% affordable-housing component, commercial space and structured parking.
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Kansas City voters face five bond and tax questions on August 4
Kansas City voters will decide five city measures on August 4 involving water and sewer borrowing, affordable housing, older civic facilities and a geographically limited economic-development sales tax.
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Albuquerque opens $2.32 million affordable-rental funding round
Albuquerque is seeking proposals for affordable multifamily rentals using up to $2.32 million in federal HOME funds. Applications are due Sept. 4, 2026.
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Worcester awards $1.35 million to support development of 74 affordable homes
Worcester’s Affordable Housing Trust Fund has awarded $1.35 million to support development of 74 affordable homes, according to a city announcement.
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Port of Cleveland advances financing for 80-unit mixed-income project in Hough
The Port of Cleveland board approved financing actions for Gateway 66, a planned mixed-income development expected to include 80 affordable housing units on East 66th Street in Hough.
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Providence redevelopment agency funds three housing projects with $2.2 million
The Providence Redevelopment Agency approved $2.2 million for three affordable-housing developments totaling 70 identified units in South Providence, Mount Hope and the West End.
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Louisville Metro begins FY2026-27 budget year with focus on public safety, housing and neighborhood assets
Louisville Metro’s FY2026-27 budget year began July 1, with the city identifying public safety, affordable housing, early-childhood education and neighborhood facilities among its priorities.
