Staff briefed commissioners on statutory moderate‑income housing reporting (citing HB 68) and said the city must select at least three of five strategies for its five‑year general plan; staff provided AMI numbers and examples of possible approaches including use of city land, ADU tracking, deed restrictions and landlord programs.

The presenter announced a partnership with Imagine Housing and Habitat for Humanity to build about 120 affordable units, reported $180,000 in grants awarded to 25 programs, and said the STEP shelter project is nearing a public hearing.

The committee approved a joint‑resolution framework to hold periodic meetings with Santa Fe County and added an amendment to include a regional housing strategy on the list of topics; the mayor emphasized the list was not exclusive and said joint funding was off the table.

A June 30 subcommittee review of a public survey found 58% of cleaned responses favored the Lumberyard site; respondents were split on whether New Canaan needs more affordable housing but broadly supportive of the town's moratorium strategy. Committee debated parking, master planning and next steps for consultant work.

An early access agreement will let hotel construction go vertical after a Sept. 28 closing; county staff said Driscoll Foods is moving into the Green Business Park and expects to create roughly 100 jobs, with hiring focused on CDL drivers.

After hours of public comment, Troy City Council amended an ordinance on public sleeping and moved it to third reading, cutting the first-offense penalty to a $25 minor misdemeanor, adding required outreach before citation, and removing the emergency clause.

Council voted 4–0 to instruct its League of Cities voting delegate to support a proposed resolution that would form a statewide working group to evaluate ways to restore and strengthen local land‑use authority while respecting statewide housing goals.

Staff asked CAB for criteria to guide property acquisition and disposition, reviewing six scenarios — from preserving commercial ground-floor uses and land banking to multi-parcel assembly and Burra-led development — and highlighted legal limits and transparency requirements under Oregon law.

The county’s updated Vision 2050 comprehensive plan—focused on climate action, rural preservation, housing strategy and regional coordination—won first‑reading approval with amendments to ski‑area language and behavioral‑health wording; staff will return with code‑level implementation steps.

The article emphasizes the importance of municipal approvals and streamlined processes in addressing housing shortages in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). It argues that delays in planning approvals significantly increase development costs and reduce the number of homes completed, with some municipalities experiencing approval times among the longest in Canada. The author highlights how extended timelines add between $43,000 to $90,000 per unit in additional costs, depending on housing type and location. Examples like Vaughan’s 'three strikes and you’re in' policy and Mississauga’s similar approach are cited as models for reducing bureaucratic delays. The piece calls for candidates in municipal elections to prioritize expediting approvals to boost housing supply and affordability. It also mentions other municipalities exploring AI-driven solutions to speed up processes, underscoring the need for systemic reforms to overcome regulatory hurdles. Ultimately, the author stresses that effective planning approval systems are essential to ensuring viable housing projects and preventing price inflation due to delays.

Council said Summit must meet a state-negotiated housing obligation (about 532 units) and announced a renewed, council-led review of candidate sites including the old firehouse after a contract purchaser withdrew; council amended the Round 4 task-force structure and appointed initial members.

Commission voted to hold off on removing trails from the general plan and agreed to pursue a full general‑plan update; staff and commissioners discussed moderate‑income housing tools and a developer indicated willingness to deed‑restrict two units as affordable.

The Planning Commission reviewed a draft housing strategy plan July 21, reaffirmed four near-term priorities including manufactured-home preservation, and asked staff to clarify legal history, outreach to BIPOC residents, incentive modeling and a practical annual report to track progress.

Iowa State University Extension recommended a Rural Housing Readiness Assessment for Earlham to plan for growth, proposing a 12–20 member committee, community survey, case studies and a three- to five-year strategy; staff were advised to pursue grant funding and budget for FY2028.

The Greer City Council adopted a nonbinding housing assessment and strategy on July 14, 2026, endorsing a policy framework to guide staff work, qualify for grant opportunities and explore tools such as a housing trust fund and rental registration; the vote was 6–1 in favor with one no vote.

Taos Housing Partnership presented a county market analysis showing a roughly 103% rise in home prices since 2015, steep rent increases and widespread cost burden, and urged Taos County to consider a housing trust fund, use county land for development and strengthen partnerships to expand affordable housing.

Holly Holder, Senior Consultant - Care and Support at Campbell Tickell, outlines what the new guidance means and how councils can us it to create stronger, more effective supported housing for their communities.

University seeks to amend parking garage design, reducing height to 8.5 stories and enhancing appearance.

Presenters outlined a proposed affordable-housing fund seeded by an estimated $11 million in tax-increment financing authority; strategies include a revolving loan fund, supportive services, energy-efficiency upgrades and down-payment assistance. Council review is scheduled for April.

Strategy & Finance and Education & Outreach subcommittees reported a draft Affordable Housing Action Plan; the committees agreed to merge drafts, prioritize fund-eligible items, and hold joint subcommittee review in early December to move toward a recommendation.

Subcommittee discusses housing strategies and metrics to address Middleton's community needs.

City of River Falls reviews annexation petition for 7.28 acres from town of Troy.