Planning commission weighs removing apartments above strip malls; staff to draft redline Carroll County staff proposed removing residential accessory uses from planned commercial centers to pause new apartments over strip malls while the master‑plan defines quality mixed‑use standards; staff will bring draft code language back to the Commission for review.

The Carroll County Planning Commission is considering a bold move to eliminate residential units above strip malls, aiming to shape a more cohesive and well-designed community.

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Lakewood Center sold for $332M in one of LA County’s largest retail deals of 2025. New ownership plans a mixed-use redevelopment while retaining major retail anchors — signaling continued mall repositioning across Southern California CRE.

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Princeton Planning Board finds multiple affordable‑housing ordinances substantially consistent with master plan The Princeton Planning Board on Feb. 19 recommended Council approval for a package of rezonings and overlay districts tied to the town’s fourth‑round housing plan, endorsing standards that allow new multifamily development with at least 20% affordable units and ground‑floor commercial uses where specified.

Princeton's Planning Board just took a significant step towards affordable housing by endorsing new ordinances that could add nearly 95 apartments with at least 20% set aside for those in need!

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Senator pitches 'Back Main Street' bill to allow housing above commercial zones; advocates praise, counties urge caution SB 829 would permit residential development above commercially zoned properties in larger counties; supporters said it unlocks underused commercial space and boosts housing supply while opponents raised concerns on parking, local public‑facilities ordinances and preemption of local tools.

Senator Waldstreicher's new bill could transform vacant malls and office parks into vibrant residential spaces, but local officials are raising red flags about its impact on community planning.

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Plan Commission reviews Spokane 2046 land‑use strategy and 'urban hubs' concept; council dissolves Design Review Commission City staff presented the draft Spokane 2046 land use chapter, proposing five strategic focus areas including new "urban hubs" (mixed‑use nodes) and highlighted coordination with Build Spokane; staff also noted the city council recently dissolved the Design Review Commission and transferred its duties to the Plan Commission.

Spokane is reimagining its future with a bold new land use strategy that features innovative urban hubs designed for mixed-use growth and vibrant neighborhoods.

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Charlotte staff previews $4.1M TOD loan to secure 5 Points site for mixed‑income development City staff recommended a short‑term, first‑lien loan using TOD and housing trust funds to help Historic West End Partners acquire a ~1.25‑acre 5 Points site for a mixed‑use, mixed‑income project estimated at roughly 145 units; council will consider formal action Feb. 23.

Charlotte is paving the way for affordable housing with a $4.1M loan to secure a prime 1.25-acre site for mixed-income development!

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Commission backs allowing multifamily in commercial zones, pares back some design rules The commission recommended a code amendment to allow multifamily and mixed-use development in commercial zones to comply with a state mandate, but removed select design standards and asked staff to return with refined aesthetics and height provisions.

Washoe County is set to transform commercial zones by allowing multifamily residences, but not without a heated debate over design standards that could reshape our neighborhoods.

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Developers seek rezoning of 1 Research Drive to permit mixed‑use redevelopment; planning board agrees to place article on warrant Ferris Development Group asked the board to rezone 1 Research Drive from Industrial overlay to Highway Business (BA) to enable retail, multifamily and other mixed uses that the developer says would reactivate a large, underutilized office building; the board voted to add a warrant article for the March town meeting (staff to draft map and language).

Ferris Development Group is pushing for a major transformation of 1 Research Drive, proposing a shift from industrial to a vibrant mixed-use community that could redefine the area’s landscape!

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Developer proposes 40-acre mixed-use PUD on Hales property; neighborhood meeting set A developer seeks rezoning of 40 acres at 163rd Street and Gibbon Street to a C-2 PUD for mixed-use development including about 150,000 sq ft of commercial space and roughly 592 multifamily units; a neighborhood meeting and planning commission hearing were scheduled.

A bold new mixed-use development is on the horizon in Belton, featuring 150,000 sq ft of commercial space and nearly 600 multifamily units!

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How Smart Investors Are Using Non-QM Lending to Bring Downtowns Back to Life Real estate investors are using non-QM (non-qualified mortgage) lending as a flexible “capital toolbelt” to make downtown deals pencil again—especially when banks are tightening and many urban assets ...

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Board approves binding concept for mixed‑use 'Adrian Phillip' at Old Pasco and Overpass By a 3–2 vote the Pasco board authorized a comprehensive plan change and companion MPD binding concept for a 32.5‑acre mixed‑use project at Old Pasco Road and Overpass Road, allowing commercial, hotel, townhomes and up to 325 apartments with design controls and a 24‑month entitlement window.

The Pasco County Board has greenlit a transformative 32.5-acre mixed-use project, promising a vibrant town center with retail, offices, and up to 325 new apartments—all tied to the nearby Johns Hopkins campus!

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SCIB signs agreement for mixed-use development in Bintulu KUCHING (Jan 6): Sarawak Consolidated Industries Bhd (SCIB) has entered into a development agreement to jointly undertake a residential and commercial project in Bintulu. In a statement on Tuesday, SCIB said the project will be undertaken through its wholly owned subsidiary, SCIB Development Sdn Bhd (SCIB Development), in collaboration with the registered landowners of Lot 88, Kemena Land District. The project site, which is the Lot 88, Kemena Land District, is a vacant parcel measuring about 11.1 hectares at Sungai Sibiau, Bintulu. It is planned as a mixed-use development comprising residential and commercial components, subject to regulatory approvals. SCIB said […]

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Development Review Board approves City Center at Scottsdale Collection with 15,000‑square‑foot plaza The Scottsdale Development Review Board approved a two‑tower, mixed‑use project at Scottsdale Road and Camelback Road (case 19DR2023) that includes a roughly 15,000‑square‑foot public plaza, two public art locations and a parking garage; SRP approvals for canal‑front improvements remain required.

The Scottsdale Development Review Board just greenlit an ambitious mixed-use project featuring two towering structures and a vibrant public plaza that promises to transform the area!

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Boulder Community Assembly urges equitable, mixed‑use "15‑minute neighborhoods"; council to study implementation Community Assembly members told Boulder City Council and the Planning Board that 15‑minute neighborhoods should center equity, local businesses and accessibility, and recommended pilots for vacant commercial spaces, navigators for entrepreneurs and expanded home‑business allowances.

Boulder is on a mission to create "15-minute neighborhoods" that prioritize equity and accessibility, but can they strike the right balance without risking gentrification?

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Planning commission recommends approval of Sieg property rezoning after applicant narrows density and adds affordable units The Albemarle County Planning Commission voted to recommend approval of ZMA‑2022‑2, the Sieg Property rezoning, after the applicant reduced maximum housing, increased a minimum commercial floor area and committed to 20% affordable units (half at 60% AMI). Commissioners expressed ongoing safety concerns about a proposed pedestrian crossing on Route 29.

A new mixed-use development in Albemarle County could bring hundreds of homes and commercial space, with a commitment to affordable housing and community feedback shaping its plans.

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Montgomery County panel approves technical zoning fixes, narrows outdoor-storage rule The Planning, Housing and Parks Committee unanimously recommended Zoning Text Amendment 25-13 — an omnibus package of technical zoning clarifications — including changes to regional shopping-center height rules, restoration of a 30% residential cap in employment zones, and narrowed outdoor-storage restrictions that exclude personal vehicles.

Montgomery County's Planning Committee just voted to update zoning rules, paving the way for exciting mixed-use developments while clarifying outdoor storage regulations!

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Urban Land Institute panel proposes mixed‑use, industrial and housing options for Lake Elmo’s 180‑acre site An Urban Land Institute technical advisory panel presented options for a 180‑acre Lake Elmo site Wednesday, outlining industrial, commercial and layered residential uses, offering revenue estimates, and urging phased infrastructure decisions and community engagement.

A visionary plan is on the table for Lake Elmo's 180-acre site, blending industrial, commercial, and residential spaces to enhance community benefits and preserve its rural charm.

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DRB clears Park Phase 1 mixed‑use project, including a 2‑acre central park and undergrounding of utilities The DRB approved Park Phase 1 (former Cracker Jacks parcel) to include about 159 residences, ~106,000 sq ft of commercial space, a 40,000 sq ft fitness center, a 2‑acre central park and underground utilities along Scottsdale Road; two members recused from the vote.

Scottsdale is set to transform with the approval of a vibrant mixed-use development featuring a 2-acre central park, a fitness center, and 159 new residences!

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Council approves rezoning for historic mill redevelopment to mixed‑use Council approved on second reading a rezoning that converts roughly 15.9 acres (York County parcel IDs read into record) from industrial and R‑10 residential to MXU mixed‑use to allow adaptive reuse of an historic mill building into about 225 apartments and 25,000 sq ft of retail, with public parking and employee housing subsidies.

The Town Council has taken a bold step towards revitalizing a historic mill, paving the way for 225 new apartments and 25,000 sq ft of vibrant retail space!

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“Density, in my mind, is always good, and I think when you are able to interact with your neighbors just in simple, everyday interactions, you are able to grow a tighter community.”
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Developers present preliminary plan for 45‑unit incentive housing project at 245 East Elm Street A development team outlined a preliminary plan to convert a former industrial building at 245 East Elm Street into a three‑story, 45‑unit mixed‑use building using Torrington's incentive housing overlay; the team said brownfield remediation funded by a $1,000,000 grant has enabled residential reuse and proposed a minimum affordable set‑aside with term limits to be tied to grant requirements.

A bold vision is unfolding in Torrington as developers plan to transform a blighted factory into a vibrant 45-unit mixed-use building with affordable housing options!

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Midtown Atlanta's 60-Story 1072 West Peachtree Skyscraper Reaches Construction Milestone The 60-story 1072 West Peachtree skyscraper in Midtown Atlanta, expected to be completed by spring 2026, offers premier residences, office spaces, and extensive amenities including a Sky Garden, pickleball court and retail spaces. It aims to redefine Atlanta's cityscape and enhance the community's living and working experience....

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URA draft plan expands boundary along Forest Parkway and Jonesboro Road; Site A on Forest Parkway is preferred first project Consultant TSW presented a draft URA strategic plan that would expand redevelopment boundaries along Forest Parkway and Jonesboro Road and identified a mostly city-owned 6-acre "Site A" (330 Forest Parkway and adjacent parcels) as the preferred first redevelopment site, with concept plans including cottage court housing and mixed-use retail.

A bold new strategic plan aims to transform a 6-acre site along Forest Parkway into a vibrant mixed-use hub, blending residential life with commercial opportunities.

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Point partners outline Phase 1 construction schedule, mixed‑use and affordable housing plans Project partners told the Point board that Promenade construction is targeted to start just after the new year; partners described a 363‑unit mixed‑use building, a 1,000+‑stall PID garage, a proposed 150–200‑key hotel, and a two‑phase, 400‑unit affordable housing project that depends on federal tax credits.

Exciting plans are underway for the Point of the Mountain development, with construction of a vibrant mixed-use promenade and hundreds of new housing units set to break ground next year!

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Metropolitan Council awards $15.75 million in Livable Communities and TOD grants to 15 projects The Metropolitan Council voted to award $15,750,000 from the Livable Communities Demonstration Account and Transit-Oriented Development grants to 15 projects across 10 cities to support affordable housing, mixed-use development, public space and small businesses. The award was approved by voice vote.

The Metropolitan Council just greenlit a whopping $15.75 million for 15 transformative projects aiming to boost affordable housing and local businesses across 10 cities.

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Strong communities start with simple things. A corner grocery. A neighborhood restaurant. A place to wash your clothes without driving across town.

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