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Senate passes housing bill to lower home costs

Senate approves housing affordability bill The US Senate on Monday, June 22, approved a bipartisan housing bill aimed at lowering housing costs by encouraging new construction, easing permitting rules and limiting the role of large investors in the single-family housing market. The measure, called the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, passed in an 85 to 5 vote and now heads to the House of Representatives. If approved there, it will be sent t

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22 Jun 2026 23:25 PM

Senate passes housing bill to lower home costs

Senate approves housing affordability bill The US Senate on Monday, June 22, approved a bipartisan housing bill aimed at lowering housing costs by encouraging new construction, easing permitting rules and limiting the role of large investors in the single-family housing market. The measure, called the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, passed in an 85 to 5 vote and now heads to the House of Representatives. If approved there, it will be sent t

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ADUs help sustain San Jose housing growth as city backs sales, financing options

San Jose’s cooling pipeline for conventional homebuilding has put unusual emphasis on one small-scale format that continues to deliver results: accessory dwelling units. Backed by a wave of California legislation that curbed local barriers and clarified property rights, ADUs—once a niche backyard project—have evolved into a central element of the city’s growth strategy. Because they are constructed on existing lots and typically require fewer discretionary approvals than multifamily p

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23 Oct 2025 15:16 PM

ADUs help sustain San Jose housing growth as city backs sales, financing options

San Jose’s cooling pipeline for conventional homebuilding has put unusual emphasis on one small-scale format that continues to deliver results: accessory dwelling units. Backed by a wave of California legislation that curbed local barriers and clarified property rights, ADUs—once a niche backyard project—have evolved into a central element of the city’s growth strategy. Because they are constructed on existing lots and typically require fewer discretionary approvals than multifamily p

Real Estate

Amazon fuel cell plan near Hilliard data center raises local safety concerns

COLUMBUS, Ohio – Amazon’s ongoing data center construction in Hilliard is now facing new scrutiny after the company proposed adding a large fuel cell facility to help power the site. While the project aims to expand energy efficiency and sustainability, residents living near the site have voiced growing concerns about potential safety risks and environmental impacts. The plan has sparked debate among city officials and community members about the speed of approval and the lack of local re

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16 Oct 2025 15:27 PM

Amazon fuel cell plan near Hilliard data center raises local safety concerns

COLUMBUS, Ohio – Amazon’s ongoing data center construction in Hilliard is now facing new scrutiny after the company proposed adding a large fuel cell facility to help power the site. While the project aims to expand energy efficiency and sustainability, residents living near the site have voiced growing concerns about potential safety risks and environmental impacts. The plan has sparked debate among city officials and community members about the speed of approval and the lack of local re

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Dallas board reinstates permit for poker room despite city opposition

The city of Dallas has lost its latest battle in a long-running dispute over poker rooms. A five-member panel of the Dallas Board of Adjustment voted 4-1 to reinstate the certificate of occupancy for Champions Social Club, an upscale venue that plans to operate a poker room in North Dallas. The decision, handed down after a marathon seven-and-a-half-hour hearing, reversed the city’s April move to revoke the club’s certificate of occupancy just days after initially approv

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17 Sep 2025 15:10 PM

Dallas board reinstates permit for poker room despite city opposition

The city of Dallas has lost its latest battle in a long-running dispute over poker rooms. A five-member panel of the Dallas Board of Adjustment voted 4-1 to reinstate the certificate of occupancy for Champions Social Club, an upscale venue that plans to operate a poker room in North Dallas. The decision, handed down after a marathon seven-and-a-half-hour hearing, reversed the city’s April move to revoke the club’s certificate of occupancy just days after initially approv

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Community opposes Deer Park plan to replace bowling alley with self-storage site

A plan to demolish a longstanding bowling alley in Deer Park and replace it with a self-storage facility has drawn significant pushback from residents, many of whom voiced their opposition during a recent town planning board meeting. The proposed project would see the removal of Strike 10 Lanes, located at the corner of Long Island and Irving Avenues, and the construction of a two-story, 17,000-square-foot self-storage facility with a basement in its place. Residents described the

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29 Jul 2025 14:06 PM

Community opposes Deer Park plan to replace bowling alley with self-storage site

A plan to demolish a longstanding bowling alley in Deer Park and replace it with a self-storage facility has drawn significant pushback from residents, many of whom voiced their opposition during a recent town planning board meeting. The proposed project would see the removal of Strike 10 Lanes, located at the corner of Long Island and Irving Avenues, and the construction of a two-story, 17,000-square-foot self-storage facility with a basement in its place. Residents described the

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Palo Alto explores zoning reforms to encourage more housing in downtown corridor

Palo Alto is taking steps toward a significant transformation of its downtown neighborhood through a new housing plan that targets increased residential development in the city’s transit-rich areas. For years, the downtown region has seen almost no new housing, adding only seven units since 2013 while also losing dozens of apartments due to conversions. Now, with the approval of an ambitious Housing Element and funding of $800,000 from the Metropolitan Transportation Commission, city le

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29 Jul 2025 11:51 AM

Palo Alto explores zoning reforms to encourage more housing in downtown corridor

Palo Alto is taking steps toward a significant transformation of its downtown neighborhood through a new housing plan that targets increased residential development in the city’s transit-rich areas. For years, the downtown region has seen almost no new housing, adding only seven units since 2013 while also losing dozens of apartments due to conversions. Now, with the approval of an ambitious Housing Element and funding of $800,000 from the Metropolitan Transportation Commission, city le

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Palo Alto approves 368-unit housing project on El Camino Real

In a decisive move to expand its housing stock and reshape its urban landscape, Palo Alto has approved a 368-unit apartment complex on El Camino Real, at the former location of a long-time restaurant. This development is one of the city’s most significant recent housing projects and reflects a shifting approach toward accommodating higher-density residential buildings along major corridors. The project, located at 3150 El Camino Real and led by Acclaim Companies, symbolizes

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26 Jul 2025 04:35 AM

Palo Alto approves 368-unit housing project on El Camino Real

In a decisive move to expand its housing stock and reshape its urban landscape, Palo Alto has approved a 368-unit apartment complex on El Camino Real, at the former location of a long-time restaurant. This development is one of the city’s most significant recent housing projects and reflects a shifting approach toward accommodating higher-density residential buildings along major corridors. The project, located at 3150 El Camino Real and led by Acclaim Companies, symbolizes

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Austin Wildlife Rescue Seeks New Home for Intake Center by November

Austin Wildlife Rescue (AWR) is urgently searching for a new location for its Intake Center before its current lease expires at the end of November. Having been based in East Austin for 25 years, AWR is looking for a new facility to continue its vital work rescuing and rehabilitating wildlife. The nonprofit posted on social media asking for help in finding a suitable property, as its current location on E. MLK Jr Boulevard no longer meets their needs.

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04 Jul 2025 05:17 AM

Austin Wildlife Rescue Seeks New Home for Intake Center by November

Austin Wildlife Rescue (AWR) is urgently searching for a new location for its Intake Center before its current lease expires at the end of November. Having been based in East Austin for 25 years, AWR is looking for a new facility to continue its vital work rescuing and rehabilitating wildlife. The nonprofit posted on social media asking for help in finding a suitable property, as its current location on E. MLK Jr Boulevard no longer meets their needs.

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Wonder Lake Residents Oppose Proposed Slaughterhouse Near Homes and School

A controversial proposal to build a slaughterhouse in Wonder Lake, Illinois has triggered a wave of strong opposition from local residents, who voiced their concerns during a recent McHenry County zoning board meeting. The project, proposed by Sergiy Bazlyuk, aims to process chickens and pigs on a parcel of land located within one mile of at least two residential subdivisions and less than a mile from Greenwood Elementary School. Many attendees at the meeting expressed alarm over the potentia

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29 May 2025 07:37 AM

Wonder Lake Residents Oppose Proposed Slaughterhouse Near Homes and School

A controversial proposal to build a slaughterhouse in Wonder Lake, Illinois has triggered a wave of strong opposition from local residents, who voiced their concerns during a recent McHenry County zoning board meeting. The project, proposed by Sergiy Bazlyuk, aims to process chickens and pigs on a parcel of land located within one mile of at least two residential subdivisions and less than a mile from Greenwood Elementary School. Many attendees at the meeting expressed alarm over the potentia

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Senate passes housing bill to lower home costs

Senate passes housing bill to lower home costs

ADUs help sustain San Jose housing growth as city backs sales, financing options

ADUs help sustain San Jose housing growth as city backs sales, financing options

Amazon fuel cell plan near Hilliard data center raises local safety concerns

Amazon fuel cell plan near Hilliard data center raises local safety concerns

Dallas board reinstates permit for poker room despite city opposition

Dallas board reinstates permit for poker room despite city opposition

Community opposes Deer Park plan to replace bowling alley with self-storage site

Community opposes Deer Park plan to replace bowling alley with self-storage site

Palo Alto explores zoning reforms to encourage more housing in downtown corridor

Palo Alto explores zoning reforms to encourage more housing in downtown corridor

Palo Alto approves 368-unit housing project on El Camino Real

Palo Alto approves 368-unit housing project on El Camino Real

Austin Wildlife Rescue Seeks New Home for Intake Center by November

Austin Wildlife Rescue Seeks New Home for Intake Center by November

Wonder Lake Residents Oppose Proposed Slaughterhouse Near Homes and School

Wonder Lake Residents Oppose Proposed Slaughterhouse Near Homes and School

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