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Senior Housing Tops Commercial Real Estate Sectors in Occupancy Growth
The latest NIC data shows senior housing as the top-performing commercial real estate sector in occupancy gains. Occupancy rates are climbing nationwide, accompanied by rising in revenue per unit. The sector’s strong performance reflects growing demand driven by...
Park Ridge, New Jersey Accused of Obstructing Affordable Housing Construction
A 448-unit affordable housing project in Park Ridge, New Jersey, is at the center of a lawsuit filed by Landmark AR Park Ridge LLC, which alleges that Park Ridge and its Board of Public Works obstructed construction of the project, causing more than $30 million in...
Kentucky, Indiana Approve $933 Million I-69 Bridge Project
The Kentucky Public Transportation Infrastructure Authority and Indiana reached an agreement to move forward with the $933 million I-69 bridge over the Ohio River. Kentucky will financing, planning, and construction of the bridge, with costs shared equally between the...
Ohio Awards $12.7 Million in Small City Program Funding to Eight Cities for Infrastructure Projects
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine announced that the Ohio Department of Transportation received $12.7 million in funding for local infrastructure projects through ODOT’s Small City Program. The funds will support projects in eight cities, including Geneva, Columbiana, Fremont,...
Global Partners Sues MassDOT Over Highway Plaza Contract
Global Partners is suing MassDOT over a 35-year contract awarded to Applegreen to operate 18 Massachusetts highway service plazas, alleging the state failed to provide public records and ignored potential conflicts of interest. The company claims the contract should...
California High-Speed Rail Authority Calls for Courts and Permit Reforms to Accelerate Project
The California High-Speed Rail Authority is seeking faster legal and permitting processes to speed construction and control costs on its projects. Proposed measures would allow dedicated courts for eminent domain cases, expedited utility relocations, and accelerate...
Birmingham Extends Airport Lease, Unlocks $72 Million Redevelopment Investments
Birmingham has extended its lease with the Birmingham Airport Authority by 25 years, moving the expiration from 2045 to 2070, which will allow for $72 million in new investments by aviation companies. Atlantic Aviation is investing $40 million and Million Air $32...
Atlanta Plans $1 Billion Bond for Airport Upgrades
Atlanta is proposing a $1 billion municipal-bond borrowing, split between $970 million in AMT bonds and $50 million in non-AMT bonds, to fund major rehabilitation and expansion projects at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. The funds will support...
Ohio Asks US Supreme Court to Weigh In On NFL Stadium Funding
Lawyers seeking to block Ohio’s use of $600 million in unclaimed funds for a Cleveland Browns stadium have asked the U.S. Supreme Court to consider a similar California case. The Ohio lawsuit argues that the state budget provision violates both the U.S. and Ohio...
California Developers Grapple With Rising Construction Costs and Uncertainty
A recent Allen Matkins-UCLA report shows more than a third of California developers have delayed or canceled commercial projects due to rising construction costs and uncertain tariffs. Industrial and multifamily development remain strong, whereas office and retail...
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