Federal HUD services return under $3.9B Continuum of Care NOFO

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has unveiled a $3.9 billion funding opportunity to address the youth homelessness crisis through the Continuum of Care (CoC) program. The application window is open until Jan. 14, 2026.  The CoC program is designed to deliver financial support and rehouse those who are most vulnerable to homelessness. […]

Spokane voters back $440M parks, schools plan

Voters in the city of Spokane, Washington, have voiced their fervent approval for the city’s $440 million referendum supporting park and school improvement projects. While the votes will be officially certified on Nov. 25, election night results indicate the parks levy received overwhelming approval while the school bond has secured a narrow majority.  The combined […]

University of Pittsburgh shares new campus vision under master plan 

The University of Pittsburgh is planning to build a fourth Litchfield Tower dormitory, repurpose the historic Pittsburgh Athletic Association into a student center, and reimagine the upper floors of the William Pitt Union as student housing according to the final draft of its updated Campus Master Plan.  The plan will be presented to the college’s […]

As housing shortages escalate, cities turn to an unlikely ally: Aging shopping malls

An interesting and visionary trend is creating incredible benefits throughout the U.S., and the momentum is notable. It starts with the recognition that hundreds of traditional indoor shopping malls are struggling, and yet they represent properties that could be repurposed into new village-like communities at a time when housing shortages are critical issues.  Hundreds of […]

As housing shortages escalate, cities turn to an unlikely ally: Aging shopping malls

An interesting and visionary trend is creating incredible benefits throughout the U.S., and the momentum is notable. It starts with the recognition that hundreds of traditional indoor shopping malls are struggling, and yet they represent properties that could be repurposed into new village-like communities at a time when housing shortages are critical issues.  Hundreds of […]

Albuquerque Public Schools’ $350M bond will target infrastructure, safety

On Nov.4, local New Mexico voters overwhelmingly approved a multi-million-dollar General Obligation Bond for the Albuquerque Public Schools (APS). The $350 million measure passed with 75% support, allowing the district to enhance infrastructure and safety across school facilities.   The $350 million bond funding will have no impact on property taxes. Instead, it will be paid […]

DART advances $2.1B Silver Line rail project

The Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) Silver Line, an ambitious $2.1 billion rail project connecting Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) with surrounding cities, was officially launched in late October.   DART plans to use the rails for passenger travel, utilizing state-of-the-art electric diesel vehicles designed to meet Environmental Protection Agency standards and reduce emissions. The agency […]