In an Empower 305 interview and accompanying city updates, Mayor Eileen Higgins and Commissioner Rosado highlighted expanded same‑day permitting, a 50% permit‑fee incentive for storm‑proofing (SAVE program), ADA‑accessible Superhero Park, and other neighborhood investments.

The authority adopted final outcomes for the inaugural Innovative Energy Solutions cycle: AMPUP invited to propose scaling with utilities, EDO and Kraken exit the program, and Piclo may resubmit for a future cycle; Commissioner Everett Smith abstained, arguing the program relies on roughly $28 million in ratepayer funds and risks acting like a venture capital fund.