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MassDevelopment Awards $6.7 Million to 73 Nonprofits Supporting Small Businesses
MassDevelopment and the Executive Office of Economic Development announced over $6.7 million in grants to 73 nonprofits through the Small Business Technical Assistance Program. The program supports organizations that help underserved small businesses with training,...
Marysville, WA Pushes Forward 5.1M Square Foot Industrial Zone Project, to Create 20,000 Jobs
The City of Marysville, in a joint effort with Arlington, is continuing to develop its massive 5.1 million square foot economic development zone through next year, which will feature over 4,000 acres of manufacturing and industrial-zoned land, including more than...
EAH Housing to Redevelop Glendale Facility in CA into 68 Affordable Units for Seniors
EAH Housing has announced plans to transform a 1970s assisted living facility in Glendale into Parkview Glendale, CA, a 68-unit affordable housing community for seniors. The renovated two-story building will feature studio and one-bedroom apartments, along with...
The Penny: 605-Bed Student Housing Project Breaks Ground Near Texas A&M
Construction has begun on The Penny, a 199-unit, 605-bed student housing project in College Station’s Northgate district near Texas A&M University. Developed by Pinecrest Developers, the community will offer modern amenities, study spaces, and a variety of unit...
$87.4 Million Affordable Housing Project Underway in Reno, Nevada
Construction is underway on the Reno Housing Authority’s largest affordable housing project, which will bring 199 new units to the former Hawk View Apartments site near the old Hug High School. The $87.4 million development is led by Brinshore Development, with Mohawk...
HUD Awards $10.7 Million to Improve Maine Public Housing
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has recently awarded $10.7 million to fifteen public housing authorities in Maine. The federal grants, made through HUD's Public Housing Capital Fund, will be used to support statewide improvements and modernization...
Greater Boston Transit to See Major Upgrades Under $9.8B MBTA Plan
The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority has approved a $9.8 billion capital plan for 2026–2030 to modernize Greater Boston’s aging transit system. The investment covers over 660 projects, including an overhaul of rapid transit, commuter rail, bus, and ferry...
$1.1 Billion Cape Fear Memorial Bridge Plan in NC in Limbo Amid Toll, Grant Issues
Construction on the $1.1 billion Cape Fear Memorial Bridge replacement in North Carolina could begin in 2029, but the timeline depends on whether a toll is implemented to fund most of the project. The toll plan, which faces public opposition, would cover $773 million,...
California OKs $1.7 Billion for Highway Infrastructure Projects
The California Transportation Commission has greenlit nearly $1.7 billion for statewide highway infrastructure projects to boost safety, mobility, and climate resilience. The funding includes $651 million from the 2017 Road Repair and Accountability Act and $536...
Beaufort County, SC Approves $311 Million Highway 278 Upgrade
After years of delays and debate, Beaufort County Council has approved a $311 million plan to upgrade Highway 278, the main access to Hilton Head Island. The decision comes despite strong public opposition and a recent $120 million funding rejection from the South...
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