Wichita approves affordable housing funding for 42 South Broadway rental units
Wichita KS – City Council approved affordable-housing support for Ark River Residences, a 42-unit South Broadway apartment project that adds new rental supply.
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DC’s FY27 budget brings about $469M in cuts as Bowser warns of tighter finances
Washington DC – Bowser’s FY27 budget lands in a tighter fiscal year, with about $469 million in cuts and a sharper debate ahead over schools, safety, housing, and services.
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Chula Vista’s next housing plan puts federal dollars on the table. Here’s who could benefit
Chula Vista CA – The city updated its 2026-27 federal housing plan on April 6, setting up a May council vote and July 1 start date for spending.
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Memphis says Historic Melrose housing is still on track — 51 affordable units now hinge on financing
Memphis TN – The Historic Melrose plan would turn the old Orange Mound school site into 51 income-restricted homes, but tax credits and financing still need to close.
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Boston’s FY27 budget is under hearing now, with housing, schools and city services in focus
Boston MA – The city’s $4.9 billion FY27 budget is in hearing season now, as Boston balances housing, schools and core services under tighter fiscal pressure.
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Longview opens 2026 housing and community grant cycle, with April 24 deadline and May 14 hearing
Longview WA – The city’s 2026 HOME and CDBG grant window is open now, with applications due April 24 and a City Council hearing set for May 14.
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Miami is revisiting its developer-fee trust fund — and that could affect housing and parks spending
Miami FL – The city is updating the fee program that feeds its Public Benefits Trust Fund, a policy that could influence housing, parks, and green-building spending.
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St. Paul’s downtown revival push now has a $320 million county plan. What changes next
St. Paul MN – Ramsey County approved a $320 million development strategy centered on downtown St. Paul, setting up housing, riverfront, and land-reuse work in 2026.
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St. Louis downtown redevelopment incentives advance as vacant tower projects and city district plans move forward
St. Louis MO – A Missouri House redevelopment bill advanced April 16, putting new incentive rules in play for vacant downtown towers as City Hall eyes its own housing and district agenda.
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Knoxville launches 25-year plan update: what residents should know before April 26 listening sessions
Knoxville TN – The city has started a 25-year comprehensive plan update, and residents can still weigh in early at listening sessions running April 26-30.
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Chandler public housing waitlist closes April 17 for larger family units
Chandler AZ – The city’s limited public housing waitlist for three-, four- and five-bedroom units closes at noon Friday, with 350 households chosen by lottery.
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Lexington’s FY27 budget keeps taxes flat while boosting paving, winter response and shelter services
Lexington KY – Mayor Linda Gorton’s proposed FY27 budget keeps taxes flat, adds money for streets, winter response, shelter services and police tech, and now heads to council.
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Las Vegas advances veteran housing village at Rancho and Jones, with City Council vote next
Las Vegas NV – The Planning Commission approved a veteran housing proposal near Rancho Drive and Jones Boulevard, putting the project on track for a City Council vote in May.
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Baton Rouge rolls out $6 million blight and homeownership push — what it could change for neighborhoods
Baton Rouge LA – City-parish leaders say a new $6 million redevelopment effort could tackle blight, aid first-time buyers, and help some homeowners and storefronts.
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Baltimore transit development plan could reshape housing around Metro and Light Rail stations
Baltimore MD – State leaders have launched a transit-oriented development push that starts at Rogers Avenue Metro and could steer future housing near rail stations.
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Johnstown is asking for public input on its draft Comprehensive Plan — why it matters now
Johnstown PA – The city is reviewing a draft Comprehensive Plan now, and the plan could shape future zoning, housing, transportation, parks, and development priorities.
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Knoxville launches new 25-year comprehensive plan, with public listening sessions set for April 26-30
Knoxville TN – The city has started a new long-range plan that could steer zoning, housing, traffic and public investment, and residents can weigh in this month.
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Baltimore’s Rogers Avenue Metro site could move toward housing and mixed use
Baltimore MD – Maryland DOT has opened a developer search for a state-owned Metro parcel in Northwest Baltimore, with early estimates pointing to housing and new tax revenue.
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DC’s FY27 budget fight starts with hearings — and the first agency reviews will show where pressure lands
Washington DC – Mayor Bowser’s FY27 budget plan is on the table, and Council hearings will quickly reveal which city services face the most scrutiny.
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Johnstown opens comment period on FY 2026 housing and neighborhood spending plan
Johnstown PA – Residents can review and comment on the city’s FY 2026 Annual Action Plan now, ahead of the May 7 public hearing on housing priorities.
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San Jose’s next budget fight is turning into a shelter-cost problem
San Jose CA – Shelter and interim housing operating costs are becoming a bigger budget pressure point ahead of the April 24 update and June vote.
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Austin’s citywide density bonus draft moves ahead. What it could change for housing.
Austin TX – Austin’s draft Citywide Density Bonus Program would trade added height in some commercial zones for affordable housing, with votes due April 28 and May 21.