Huntsville Advances Tax District Plan Focused on Von Braun Center
Huntsville is pursuing a nearly 3,700-acre tax district that could direct about $220 million toward Von Braun Center and other downtown projects.
Downtown Development
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Bellingham approves seven-year tax reprieve for downtown startups
Bellingham City Council approved a seven-year tax reprieve for qualifying downtown startups and expanded business tax credits in urban villages.
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Partners announce Canal Street Artist Collective investment for downtown Wabash
Four Wabash-area organizations are partnering on a Canal Street Artist Collective project at 2 W. Canal St., supported in part by Indiana’s READI 2.0 Arts & Culture program.
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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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Athens Seeks Public Input on $225 Million Judicial Center Design
Athens-Clarke County is seeking public input on the design of a proposed $225 million Judicial Center planned for downtown Athens.
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St. Cloud weighs $60 million downtown mixed-use project
St. Cloud officials discussed a proposed $60 million downtown project backed by a $6.25 million CRA contribution as debate grows over taxes and development.
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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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Mount Holly advances financing discussion for Kempe Michael Way and downtown park
Mount Holly officials discussed a proposed 10-year loan, possible state funding and the use of city-owned property to support a road project and downtown park improvements.
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Manchester’s $50 Million Net-Zero Library Nears Planned Opening
Manchester’s new downtown public library at 1041 Main St. is approaching an expected mid-to-late August soft opening, though the town has not announced a final opening date.
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Macon-Bibb unveils design for new Macon Arena
Macon-Bibb County revealed the Macon Arena design June 24 and named its construction team, with groundbreaking expected later in July.
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Westmont approves downtown rezoning package aimed at concentrating growth near train station
The Village Board approved three downtown zoning districts and related comprehensive-plan amendments on July 9, setting a new framework for future development near the Metra station and along Burlington Avenue and Quincy Street.
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West Haven Council Set to Review Final Downtown Development Plan
West Haven’s City Council agenda for Aug. 5 includes the final Downtown Master Development Plan, but no approval or funding decision is confirmed.
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Spartanburg advances $71 million downtown mixed-use project with 220 apartments
Spartanburg City Council advanced a first-reading development agreement for a six-story project at the former City Hall block, with apartments, commercial space and a 20-year tax-incentive arrangement.
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Pitman planning board weighs expanded dining use and rooftop seating at 134 S. Broadway
A borough application proposes a four-seasons enclosure, rear deck, apartment-to-dining conversion and rooftop seating at 134 S. Broadway.
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Celina Announces $15M Trackside Junction Development Downtown
Celina and its economic development corporation announced a $15 million downtown project planned to add commercial, residential and event space.
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Newport News backs $450M downtown housing and mixed-use proposal
Newport News City Council backed a proposed $450 million housing and mixed-use project on Huntington Avenue, while related planning hearings approach.
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Huntsville approves downtown tax district, separate lodging tax for proposed VBC expansion
Huntsville City Council approved TIF 9 and a separate 1% lodging tax on July 9, creating a financing framework for a proposed $220 million downtown project package led by an approximately $200 million Von Braun Center North Hall expansion.
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Oshkosh City Center project moves into due diligence and public-feedback phase
Oshkosh’s proposed City Center purchase remains contingent on due diligence, with property reviews, tenant communications and public input continuing before the expected September 30 checkpoint.
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Dobbs Ferry’s $4.5 Million NY Forward Grant Moves From Project Slate to Six State Awards
New York State selected six Dobbs Ferry projects for the village’s $4.5 million NY Forward award on May 14, 2026. The package covers Lower Memorial Park, downtown streets and signs, the Pickwick Theater, 143 Main Street and 145 Palisade Street, while project-specific construction schedules and final designs remain unsettled.
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Proctors microgrid award rises to $16.8 million as generator installation advances in Schenectady
A July 16 state housing resolution added $3.5 million to the Proctors microgrid award, while a July 24 update showed generator installation underway in downtown Schenectady.
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Tulsa police chief to retire as department plans new downtown patrol division
Tulsa Police Chief Dennis Larsen is retiring after nearly five decades of service. Separately, Tulsa Police plans a fourth patrol division focused on downtown and nearby areas, expected to begin operating at the end of August.
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Las Vegas seeks developer for 11-acre downtown assemblage with housing, entertainment and civic uses
The City of Las Vegas has opened a request-for-proposals process for approximately 11 acres in the downtown entertainment district, inviting mixed-use concepts that could include housing, hospitality, entertainment and civic or public-safety space.