Seattle Halts New Data Center Development for One Year Amidst Power Concerns
The Seattle City Council has approved a one-year moratorium on new data center construction, responding to concerns raised by the city's power…
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HUD Suspends Federal Funds for LA Homelessness Agency Amid Fraud Allegations
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has moved to suspend federal funding for the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority…
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Seattle Considers Temporary MHA Adjustments to Revive Stalled Housing Pipeline
The city of Seattle is exploring a two-year "MHA Accelerator" to reduce fees for new developments, aiming to unfreeze its housing pipeline…
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New Jersey Transit Faces $6 Million Per Match Cost for FIFA World Cup Service
NJ Transit anticipates a significant operational cost of $6 million for each World Cup match hosted at MetLife Stadium, with individual rider…
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Sprawl’s Toll on Youth Opportunity and Health Highlighted in New Report
A new study from Johns Hopkins University reveals how urban sprawl negatively impacts children's opportunities and public health, with implications for urban…
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San Francisco Pauses Proposed Smoking Ban on Restaurant and Bar Patios
San Francisco lawmakers have indefinitely suspended efforts to ban smoking on outdoor dining patios at bars and restaurants, signalling ongoing discussions with…
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US Wildfires Burn Millions of Acres Ahead of Peak Season
An unusually warm winter and prolonged drought have led to a significant increase in wildfire activity across the United States, with millions…
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Seattle Social Housing Initiative Moves Forward with First Building Purchase
Seattle's ambitious social housing program has taken a significant step, with the Social Housing Developer agreeing to purchase its first building and…
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Seattle’s First Social Housing Building Sees Overwhelming Demand
Seattle's inaugural social housing development, The Elara at the Market, has received over 10,000 applications for its 150 units, highlighting significant demand…
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Maryland County Incentives Spur Apartment Deal for Affordable Housing Conversion
Maryland County Incentives Spur Apartment Deal for Affordable Housing Conversion
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