Newton’s biggest housing project tops off first building as Pattern District takes shape
Newton Upper Falls – Northland says the first Pattern District building topped off May 20, marking visible progress on the 822-unit project.
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Gig Harbor weighs regional homelessness framework as county adopts plan
Gig Harbor WA – City leaders are weighing a regional homelessness coordination model as Pierce County’s updated plan adds countywide context.
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Tacoma starts collecting transportation impact fees on new development June 1
Tacoma’s transportation impact fees took effect June 1, shifting some sidewalk, bike lane and crossing costs onto many new permits, with some exemptions.
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Huntsville says new homeless team has housed 22 after Derrick Street reset
Huntsville officials say a new Homeless Services Team has already helped house 22 people, signaling a more coordinated response after the Derrick Street reset.
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Canton adopts 2026 Annual Action Plan, directing more than $1.8M to housing
Canton OH – City Council approved the 2026 Annual Action Plan June 1, steering more than $1.8 million toward housing, neighborhoods and homelessness prevention.
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Tacoma approves 98-unit Proctor housing project with 20 affordable units
Tacoma WA – The City Council approved a 12-year property tax exemption for a 98-unit Proctor project, with about 20 homes set aside as affordable.
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Springfield adopts $1.04B FY27 budget, adds permitting, health staff
Springfield’s FY27 budget is now adopted at $1.04 billion, with school funding, online permitting upgrades and environmental health staffing.
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Orlando opens comment period on $10M draft housing and homelessness plan
Orlando is taking comments on a $10,054,688 draft plan for housing, homelessness and utility help ahead of a July 6 hearing.
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Houston public housing waitlists reopen June 22 after 2023 closure
Housing Alliance HTX will reopen eight public housing waitlists June 22-July 6, with lottery selection and the voucher waitlist still closed.
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Fontana approves 265-unit Maple and Foothill project near SR-210
Fontana approved a 265-unit multifamily project at Maple and Foothill on May 19, with CEQA paperwork posted May 22 and nearby elementary schools listed.
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Shirley renters can apply for up to $500 a month in 2026 aid
Shirley is accepting 2026 rental aid applications now, and eligible renters can seek up to $500 a month as the town reviews files on a rolling basis.
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Brooklyn’s South of Prospect plan could reshape zoning south of Prospect Park
Brooklyn NY – City Hall says public engagement starts in June for South of Prospect, an early plan that could reshape zoning, housing, and local businesses.
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NYC’s pied-à-terre tax is now law and could raise $500M a year
New York, NY — The FY 2027 budget adds a surcharge on luxury NYC second homes, aimed at nonresident owners and projected to raise about $500M a year.
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New York City’s new housing plan targets 400,000 homes and a bigger NYCHA push
New York, NY — The city’s Block by Block rollout aims for 400,000 homes over 10 years, with bigger NYCHA spending and possible ADU changes.
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Phoenix budget adds housing money; June 17 tax hearing is next
Phoenix approved its next budget with housing, homelessness, heat-response and staffing money, but homeowners should watch the June 17 tax hearing.
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Reno says Lucky Motel is unsafe to occupy after unpermitted conversion
Reno NV – City officials say 21 households were relocated from the Lucky Motel after an unpermitted apartment conversion left it unsafe to occupy.
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Brooklyn’s South of Prospect plan could reshape housing along key corridors
The city has launched an early South of Prospect planning process that could reshape zoning, housing, and business growth south of Prospect Park.
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Burr Ridge joins DuPage suburbs pushing back on Illinois BUILD housing plan
Burr Ridge officials are joining a DuPage-area push against Illinois’ pending BUILD housing plan, warning it could weaken zoning and infrastructure control.
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Tacoma starts transportation impact fees June 1 for new development
Tacoma will begin collecting one-time transportation impact fees on new homes and commercial projects June 1, shifting some growth costs to development.
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Conway-area rezoning requests put new housing pressure back on the county agenda
Conway-area parcels are back on Horry County’s planning docket, with rezoning requests that could affect traffic, density, and future land use.
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Scottsdale steps up short-term rental enforcement as citations rise
Scottsdale says short-term rental citations are rising as enforcement increases, while residents still have a complaint path and state law limits local control.
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Plan Baton Rouge III advances as downtown housing and jobs plan nears council review
Plan Baton Rouge III is moving through Baton Rouge’s review process, with downtown housing, jobs, transportation and investment changes under consideration.
