Austin fell to 11th largest US city, overtaken by Jacksonville's population growth, despite Austin's modest increase and Texas's overall surge in residents.

U.S. and Canadian banks fund a $414 million construction credit facility for the Box Canyon solar energy project in Arizona, set to provide sustainable power to Pinal County.

El Cosmico hotel in Marfa, Texas, plans to relocate and expand using 3D printing technology, collaborating with construction firm ICON and architects for a project costing $50 million.

Mayors of Montréal, Québec City, Milwaukee, and others pledge to develop the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence River Basin into a sustainable economic hub within ten years.

San Antonio's Pearl district is set to alleviate its parking woes with a new multifamily development, Mira, which will offer an unprecedented parking space to unit ratio, alongside affordable rents and additional retail space.

San Antonio's Eastside opens VelocityTX Co-Labs, a 5,000-square-foot lab for bioscience startups, part of a larger vision to create an innovation district.

Round Rock city officials seek public input to shape the FY 2024-2028 Consolidated Plan, which will direct federal funds from the HUD's Community Development Block Grant Program for local improvements.

Austin City Council faces opposition over the HOME Phase 2 initiative, which aims to modify the city's Land Development Code to increase housing density, amidst concerns about affordability and displacement.

Plymouth Boulevard is undergoing construction for roundabouts and pedestrian safety, with detours starting May 20 and phases to maintain access to local amenities.

Plymouth Boulevard will be closed for construction from May 20, affecting traffic from Highway 55 to Rockford Road. Detours will be in place for access to local destinations.

The Texas Biomedical Research Institute will expand with a $2.5 million federal grant for a new veterinary facility, as part of Texas' $6.3 million workforce and business development initiative.

The New Braunfels Food Bank progresses on its Apple Seed Apartments to address housing insecurity, while a San Antonio expansion is currently unlikely.

In his first year, Chicago's Mayor Brandon Johnson introduced economic policies including a $1.25 billion development bond and efforts to cut bureaucracy, spurring equitable city growth and aiding entrepreneurs and local neighborhoods.