California governor signs two bills to address state housing crisis
Gov. Newsom signs CEQA reform bills, seeking to streamline housing permits and invest billions in homelessness response.
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Illinois launches $500M site readiness initiative to spur redevelopment
Illinois is launching a $500 million Site Readiness investment as part of its fiscal year (FY) 2026 balanced budget under Gov. JB Pritzker. The goal is to repurpose underutilized or state-owned properties to attract private investment, create jobs and revitalize local economies.
Texas GLO allocates over $45M for affordable housing developments
The funds will help housing authorities recover from disasters dating back to 2008, ensuring residents have reliable housing.
California creates fast-track system for developers to secure housing contracts
The new hub will allow developers opportunities to review all sites on the State Excess Sites map and submit proposals for specific sites.
HUD makes millions available for affordable housing developments
Programs support communities that have demonstrated a commitment to affordable housing laws and regulations
D.C.-area officials seek developer for transit-oriented life sciences center
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority has issued a request for qualifications for a developer for a mixed-use development near the North Bethesda Metro Station
New York seeks developers to convert former prison into housing
Projects align with the Prison Redevelopment Commission Report’s recommendations to redevelop closed prisons into projects that foster new housing, jobs and economic activity
Ohio provides $69 million to preserve historic buildings across state
Projects will renovate buildings into residential housing, commercial and office space and manufacturing facilities
$7 billion mixed-use development planned for Laredo, Texas
Project will feature nearly 11,000 homes along with schools and parks as well as retail, industrial space and a regional airport
New York announces grants for housing projects, transit-oriented developments
State is allocating $67 million that is expected to attract $576 million in private investment
