The Clearwater Community Redevelopment Agency directed staff to negotiate a purchase and sale agreement with Archway Partners for seven downtown parcels. Archway’s top‑ranked proposal, Washington Commons, would deliver a five‑story mixed‑use, mixed‑income development with about 178 units and street‑level commercial space; staff and trustees emphasized LIHTC timing and financing contingencies.

During public comment and commissioner remarks, residents urged protections for small downtown businesses, raised property-maintenance complaints about a specific developer parcel, and commissioners warned of state bills that could preempt local zoning authority.

The Orlando City Council and its CRA advanced a not-to-exceed $160 million tax-increment bond program to fund downtown activation projects and approved a $30 million guaranteed-maximum-price contract for a downtown canopy; Morgan Stanley was recommended as underwriter at a 4.16% fixed rate.

Council voted 7-0 to authorize two Community Investment Fund (CIF) grant applications to support redevelopment of Hopkins-Allen Mill (proposed 170 housing units) and waterfront improvements; city development leaders told the council Norwich has secured substantial CIF awards to date.

After public comment questioning the optics and outreach for a proposed $75,000 sale, the Rock Springs City Council voted to table Resolution 2026‑32 and seek more information and potential bidders for the former First Security Bank at 502–504 S. Main.