Kimco representatives asked the Crystal and Pentagon City Council (CPCC) to support removing a 40‑year sunset provision that would otherwise require existing retail at the Costco/mall site to cease after a set period; developers said the change would give flexibility while they await financially feasible redevelopment. CPCC members raised concerns about delivery of community benefits and long‑term planning.

Planner Kate Keller presented a conceptual two‑phase redevelopment plan for Brunswick Square Mall that preserves a retail core while zoning a former Macy’s lot for a mixed‑use expansion permitting up to 250 residential units, with 20% required affordable housing and public‑space and design standards.

Balch Springs EDC approved renewing Placer AI demographic/market-report services after a Place AI representative explained data sources, geofencing and privacy protections. The motion as moved stated an amount 'not to exceed $5,750' and passed unanimously; the agenda packet earlier listed a different figure.

Mission Economic Development Corporation CEO Teclo Garcia said the experience behind The Shops at 495 is an important part of what makes the planned retail development significant for the city, pointing to Merit Commercial Real Estate’s track record in South Texas and its relationships with national retailers.

Vertex Consulting argued to the board that Buc‑ee's product mix and site characteristics fit the county's convenience‑store definition (which permits retail fuel) or, alternatively, are similar in function and impacts to uses already allowed in C‑1. The applicant emphasized literal code reading and prior county interpretations.

Council approved annexation and rezoning for a proposed Lowe’s Home Center on Shelbyville Pike (approx. 16.78 acres) after presentations from Lowe’s engineers; staff and TDOT required a signalized j‑turn design, and the council considered allowing up to seven months of outdoor seasonal display.

Staff reported the July 2026 quarterly economic snapshot: local unemployment rose to 4.2%, median hourly wage increased to about $30.14, and staff logged roughly 60 lease transactions totaling about 237,000 square feet since April. The report shows a mixed picture with some stabilization in retail but a contraction in labor force participation.

Commissioners held first hearings on Land Development Code updates to define "big-box" retailers and to add development standards for solar facilities in agricultural zoning. Staff and an applicant urged code modernization; commissioners requested use cases, caps, buffering, decommissioning rules and legal review. The board set a second hearing Dec

Tractor Supply requests outdoor display for tractors at County Line Road location in Hernando.

Retail complex plans include 60% pre-leasing and a diverse tenant mix by year-end.

Moldenburg emphasizes residential demand essential for supporting retail growth in Germantown.

Simsbury Commons seeks special exception to modernize 1999 unified sign plan with new signage.

The Beverly Hills Planning Commission moved discussion on Streetworks Development’s proposed Saks project to July as residents and labor voice opposition.

Council aims to maintain Main Street character by amending retail zoning regulations.

DURA amends urban redevelopment plan emphasizing retail and adaptive reuse, postpones residential development.

City and county officials reviewed proposed Chapter 380 (city) and Chapter 381 (county) agreements to support a 50,000+ square‑foot sporting‑goods anchor at Anderson Town Crossing, including performance benchmarks, a proposed 95% sales‑tax rebate schedule and projected first‑year sales of $13 million. No vote was taken at the workshop.

Retail coach explores space adjustments and potential variances for a hardware store.

Walmart seeks to modify special permit for a 3000 square foot store expansion in Plymouth.

Council members discuss new Target opening and upcoming job fair in Hoopa Valley.

Commission unanimously decides to continue the cannabis retail project discussion for community engagement.

Candidate highlights focus on affordable ownership homes and community retail space in San Ramon.