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The South Kingstown council has just approved a game-changing agreement that will revitalize Champaign Heights and bring 33 new workforce housing units to the community, potentially boosting town revenue by $30,000 annually!

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Council approves updated pilot agreement to support Champaign Heights redevelopment
Council approved a revised pilot agreement with the South Kingstown Housing Authority to support Champaign Heights redevelopment and conversion of Village Gardens; the deal keeps the existing 70‑unit public housing formula and applies a modified formula for 33 new workforce units (estimated $30,000 net revenue gain).
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September 30, 2026 at 8:13 AM
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Huntington Health is set to revolutionize cancer care with the upcoming Cole Medical Pavilion, a state-of-the-art facility opening in 2028, while also addressing staff housing needs to support dedicated caregivers.

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Huntington Health plans Cole Medical Pavilion and staff housing to expand cancer care and support workers
Huntington Health says it will open the Cole Medical Pavilion with Cedars‑Sinai in spring 2028 as a state‑of‑the‑art cancer facility and has purchased nearby homes (formerly owned by Caltrans) to help house hospital employees; the hospital intends a rollout within 18 months of acquisition and is coordinating with the city.
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September 28, 2026 at 8:55 PM
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Roscommon County has approved a game-changing Brownfield plan to develop 10 units of workforce housing, aiming to make living affordable for all.

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Roscommon County adopts Brownfield TIF to support 10‑unit Lake View workforce apartments
After a public hearing, the county approved a Brownfield/TIF plan for Lake View Apartments — a 10‑unit redevelopment targeting two units at 60% AMI and eight at 100% AMI — authorizing up to $972,050 in captured tax increment reimbursement over 20 years plus five local capture years.
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September 28, 2026 at 3:55 AM
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A bold redevelopment plan at Stage Harbor Marina aims to transform Chatham’s waterfront with new housing and enhanced public access, but will it pass the community's scrutiny?

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Developers propose large Stage Harbor Marina redevelopment with workforce housing and new seawall
Owners of Stage Harbor Marina presented a pre-application to the Chatham Historic Business District Commission proposing demolition of two existing buildings and construction of a new multi-story structure with water-dependent first-floor uses, yacht-club space, five workforce housing units and a new seawall and dredging plan; commissioners raised questions about height, parking and floodplain approvals.
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September 27, 2026 at 4:47 PM
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Counties are grappling with an 870-unit housing shortfall and skyrocketing construction costs, leaving essential workers in a tight spot for affordable living.

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Counties scramble to build workforce housing as construction costs surge
San Miguel and neighboring counties described an 870-unit shortfall today and rising costs that pushed a recent workforce-housing bid above budget; officials aim for small, phased projects tied to employee retention and sewers for expansion.
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September 27, 2026 at 10:10 AM
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Palm Beach County just made major decisions, including a moratorium on large-scale data centers and new regulations for indoor shooting ranges!

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At a glance: key votes and outcomes from the Sept. 25 Palm Beach County Commission meeting
The board approved the data‑center moratorium and multiple ULDC and land‑use items, initiated a text amendment to permit indoor shooting ranges (Phase 1 initiation passed 4–2), and directed staff to return a consultant contract for the moratorium process (5–1). Several development approvals and routine ULDC updates were approved unanimously.
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September 27, 2026 at 2:32 AM
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Lenox is poised for change as residents get the chance to vote on a new seasonal communities designation that could unlock funding and innovative housing solutions!

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Lenox Select Board advances "seasonal communities" vote to special town meeting
After a detailed briefing from state and regional officials, the Lenox Select Board voted Sept. 23 to place the state's seasonal communities designation on a special town meeting warrant for a November vote, allowing residents to decide whether to opt in and access new planning tools and grants.
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September 26, 2026 at 9:34 PM
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Mariposa County just took a huge step towards affordable housing by approving the Missouri Gulch project and pursuing a $27.5 million grant for community improvements!

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Board unanimously approves Missouri Gulch workforce housing entitlements and backs $27.5M grant application
The Mariposa County Board of Supervisors adopted a mitigated negative declaration, approved general‑plan and zoning changes and major design review for the Missouri Gulch workforce housing project and authorized pursuing a $27.5 million Transformative Climate Communities grant to fund acquisition, housing construction and related multimodal improvements.
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September 26, 2026 at 8:06 PM
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Exciting news for Allegany County! The IDA is set to launch a microenterprise grant with applications due by September 30—could your project be next to receive funding?

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IDA director: microenterprise grant applications due Sept. 30; deed filed for Cuba property
Dr. Craig Clark told the committee the county expects 15–20 full microenterprise grant applications by Sept. 30 and that the deed for the Cuba property has been filed; he said about 70% of county households would qualify under grant-area median income limits and described the project as workforce housing.
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September 23, 2026 at 5:16 PM
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September 23, 2026 at 2:40 PM
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A controversial new housing development near Ontario Park could reshape the neighborhood, but residents demand a thorough traffic study before any final approval.

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Commission conditions rezoning of former ISU land at Ontario Park, asks council to require traffic study
The Ames Planning & Zoning Commission recommended rezoning ~17.4 acres near Ontario Street to an FSRL/PUD that would allow 97 housing units across two sides, but unanimously asked City Council to require a focused traffic study before final council approval amid neighborhood safety and parking concerns.
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September 20, 2026 at 3:26 PM
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The Marbletown Town Board is weighing a controversial overlay zoning law that could reshape housing options, but not without heated debate over affordability and rural character.

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Marbletown board keeps public hearing open on proposed overlay to allow duplexes and 'missing‑middle' housing
The Town Board kept open a public hearing on an overlay zoning proposal intended to ease construction of duplexes, triplexes and fourplexes in hamlets, with supporters citing workforce needs and opponents pressing water, traffic and transparency concerns. The board scheduled further discussion for Oct. 6.
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September 18, 2026 at 10:06 PM
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Residents are eager to seize economic opportunities from Electric Boat, but concerns about environmental impacts and infrastructure loom large.

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Industrial-zone discussion centers on capturing Electric Boat workforce, mixed‑use interest
In the industrial breakout residents and facilitators discussed leveraging nearby industrial activity and the Electric Boat contract to attract businesses and possibly mixed-use housing, while noting environmental runoff and traffic concerns for Hatchet Hill Road and nearby areas.
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September 18, 2026 at 6:58 PM
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Director Anderson reveals exciting updates on economic development and housing initiatives that could reshape our community's future!

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Director Anderson: developer agreements advancing; DEED requires financial assurances by March
Director Anderson said the city EDA approved adjustments to the Prospect Alpha developer agreement and that DEED-guided financial assurances must be submitted by end of March because DEED approval can take about six months. He also said developers estimate roughly $250,000–$260,000 per apartment unit.
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September 18, 2026 at 5:18 PM
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Lathrup Village is at a crossroads as city council debates critical changes to its workforce-housing pilot ordinance that could reshape local oversight and community benefits.

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Council debates revising workforce-housing pilot after MSHDA financing conditions
City staff and developers described changes MSHDA wants for the workforce-housing pilot ordinance: removing the city's termination power while a government-aided mortgage stands, permitting by-right renewals for government-aided loans (with a common cap), and adjusting renewal and penalty language; council members pressed for enforcement remedies and community-benefit commitments.
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September 17, 2026 at 5:12 PM
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Milwaukee's historic welfare building, a site of protests and social reform, is one step closer to being recognized on the National Register as it transforms into workforce housing.

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Commission supports National Register review for County Department of Welfare building; staff cites social history significance
The commission backed a National Register nomination for the Milwaukee County Department of Welfare building (1220 W. Vliet St.) for its role in the county’s welfare administration and the social‑history record of protests and reform from the 1960s–1980s; the building is currently being renovated to workforce housing.
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September 17, 2026 at 7:43 AM
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Salida City Council takes a major step towards affordable housing by approving a partnership with Trellis Housing for a new workforce rental project on prime city land.

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Salida council approves MOU with Trellis Housing Partners to advance First & D affordable housing project
Council approved an MOU with Trellis Housing Partners to pursue a workforce-affordable rental project on city-owned parcels at 233 E. First Street and 102 D Street; staff highlighted the possibility of a CHFA land-banking sale to lower per-unit costs and improve grant competitiveness.
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September 17, 2026 at 5:08 AM
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Bear Valley's bold Ambition 2028 project aims to invest $6.5 million in retail and workforce housing, promising new jobs and community growth—will public funding step up to make it a reality?

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Bear Valley Cooperative pitches $6.5M Ambition 2028 project to Alpine County; board agrees to allocate staff time for due diligence
The Bear Valley Mountain Cooperative presented Ambition 2028, a proposed $6.5 million retail and employee-housing project at 1 Bear Valley Road that would add 15–20 jobs and 16–18 employee beds; the Board gave consensus direction for staff to explore funding and partnership opportunities.
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September 16, 2026 at 8:36 AM
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Stable housing can mean a more stable childcare workforce.

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September 4, 2026 at 10:01 PM
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The Initiative Foundation is celebrating 40 years of transforming Sherburne County with millions in investments and the launch of a groundbreaking Economic Development District!

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Initiative Foundation outlines county investments, highlights 7 W Economic Development District
Brian Verdi, president of the Initiative Foundation, told commissioners the foundation has helped bring significant grants, loans and scholarships to Sherburne County and highlighted the launch of the 7 W Economic Development District, which he said will help attract federal and state investment to the region.
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September 4, 2026 at 4:25 AM
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Big changes are coming to Levante Square, with plans for 120-200 new affordable housing units on the horizon!

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Council authorizes CDBG application to support Levante/La Bonte Square affordable housing improvements
The council approved a resolution authorizing the city to apply for Wyoming Community Development Block Grant funding to support right‑of‑way and public improvements for Levante (La Bonte) Square, a multi‑phase development expected to deliver about 120–200 affordable and workforce housing units.
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September 3, 2026 at 11:06 PM
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State Sen. Tina Orwall is pushing for urgent airport mitigation measures to combat alarming health impacts on children and the community.

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State Sen. Tina Orwall urges airport mitigation funding, community protections
Sen. Tina Orwall told Des Moines council members she will prioritize airport mitigation — air monitoring, HEPA purifiers in schools, and funding mechanisms — and outlined bills on trafficking, infrastructure theft, workforce housing and AI limits in health preauthorization.
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August 29, 2026 at 8:47 AM
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Wyoming's Joint Appropriations Committee is eyeing a bold overhaul that could eliminate crucial economic development programs—could this reshape the state's financial landscape?

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Joint committee reviews draft to repeal or consolidate Wyoming Business Council programs
The Joint Appropriations Committee reviewed draft 27LSO0042, which would repeal or transfer more than a dozen Wyoming Business Council programs — including broadband, workforce housing, and loan programs — and set July 1, 2027 as the general effective date with immediate wind‑up provisions for covered programs.
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August 28, 2026 at 1:00 AM
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Big changes are coming to our town as we prepare for a comprehensive general-plan update focusing on housing and transportation improvements!

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Commission launches planning for a complete general‑plan update; housing, transit highlighted
Staff outlined a grant‑funded general‑plan update funded through a WFRC application; commissioners prioritized workforce housing and transportation/readiness (UTA service and shuttle adjustments), and staff plans procurement this fall with a possible consultant on board by October/November.
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August 27, 2026 at 10:57 AM
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Moab's housing market is finally thawing with over 2,000 proposed units ready to build, but will the council prioritize the diverse needs of the community?

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Staff: Moab's housing 'pipeline' thawing; council urged to shape incentives for seniors, childcare and mixed housing
A planning presentation outlined a large pipeline of proposed housing (staff cited over 2,000 proposed units), market thaw since 2025 and recommended shifting incentives toward senior housing, childcare and mixed typologies to improve housing fluidity and workforce retention.
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August 26, 2026 at 11:35 PM