Albany Tax Tweak Puts Williamsburg’s River Ring Back On The Fast Track
A technical change to 421‑a tucked into the state’s first budget bill could alter Two Trees’ River Ring financing, shifting the fate of hundreds of apartments and a new waterfront park. Albany’s final language will determine whether the tweak actually moves the project forward.
Fort Fisher Aquarium Shutters After This Weekend for Mega Makeover
The North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher will close May 26, 2026 for a roughly 30-month, $65M expansion that includes a 400,000-gallon shark habitat. This weekend is the last chance to visit.
Berryessa BART Land Deal Drops $11.1 Million On Future Affordable Tower
A developer payment tied to VTA land has cleared the way for a 10‑story, 195‑unit affordable tower at 1565 Mabury Road in Berryessa. Financing mixes Citibank bonds, state funds and local loans.
Dublin’s Fiber Power Play Puts Columbus Suburb on the Corporate Map
Dublin has threaded fiber, big land buys and mixed‑use approvals into a single growth pitch — and developers are already taking notice. The city says the package is meant to cut the time it takes to build and to recruit employers.












