Alpharetta Bets Big On North Point Mall In High-Stakes NHL Arena Play
Alpharetta approved a tax allocation district that could pave the way for a mixed‑use overhaul of North Point Mall — and a 17,000–18,000‑seat arena pitch. The move puts the city in direct competition with a Forsyth County development that’s chasing the same prize.
Miami-Dade County Breaks Ground on Pioneering Affordable Housing Projects in Liberty City
Miami-Dade County began construction on a new phase of affordable housing, Liberty Square Phase V and Liberty Square for the Elderly, intended to benefit low-income families and the elderly, with added retail space and healthcare amenities.
Papa Cristo’s Corner Showdown: Storage Plan Splits Pico Union
A Redondo Beach developer has proposed a multistory self-storage building at the former Papa Cristo’s corner in Pico Union, promising retail and sidewalk upgrades while dividing neighbors. The Pico Union council voted to back the plan.
Wentworth Cuts New Deal With City Hall As 18-Story Dorm Gets Green Light
Wentworth will resume small annual PILOT payments to Boston as the BPDA signs off on a major Pike Residence Hall and a broader campus master‑plan amendment. The deal pairs modest cash with $5.2M in community benefits.
Healey Bets Big on Single Stair Gambit to Crack Boston Housing Gridlock
Gov. Maura Healey has ordered a study of whether easing the two‑stair code could open small mid‑rise lots to new housing. Advocates point to a 2024 report that estimates the change could unlock roughly 130,000 units in Greater Boston.












