Downtown Austin Throws Open the Door to Supertall Towers
Austin planners rewrote the downtown density bonus to create two new height tiers — one that would let many sites top out near 750 feet and another that could reach about 1,200 feet. The change shifts control from FAR to fixed height bonuses tied to affordability and design rules.
Burton Lettuce Empire Sprouts $5 Million Greenhouse Gambit
Great Lakes Growers won county approval to clear financing for a roughly $5M greenhouse expansion in Burton that officials say will add acreage under glass and jobs. The build will boost year‑round local production for regional grocers.
Dolce & Gabbana Tower Tiff: One Sotheby’s Says JDS Skipped Out On $522K
One Sotheby’s says it presold dozens of units at Dolce & Gabbana’s 888 Brickell and is suing JDS for about $522,000 in unpaid commissions, fees and expenses. The suit names breach of contract, unjust enrichment and quantum meruit counts.
Musk's $55 Billion Terafab Chip City Targets Tiny Texas County Near Aggieland
SpaceX filed to build a $55 billion initial‑phase Terafab at Gibbons Creek Reservoir, with the county setting a June 3 hearing as residents press for details. The filing says the project could grow to $119 billion.
Living Spaces Drops $7 Million On Tyvola Lot For First Charlotte Showroom
Living Spaces paid $7M for a 21‑acre Tyvola site and filed plans for a 165,000‑sq‑ft showroom and café — its first North Carolina location. The move turns a long‑vacant lot into a major retail prospect for South Charlotte.
Chicago Athletes Back Crowdfunded Plan To Transform Vacant Lots Into Homes
Kinexx's new crowdfunding round, backed by 20 pro athletes including Jaylon Johnson, opens public investing to convert vacant Chicago lots into modular starter homes. The Reg CF offering is pitched as a community-aligned way to scale infill housing.












