Lakefront Charlotte Plaza Gets Pricey Makeover As Shoppes Become The Boardwalk
Red Hill Ventures has renamed The Shoppes at University Place as The Boardwalk at University City and pledged a $5M‑plus refresh of the lakefront plaza. The move aims to turn the strip into a stronger dining and community hub near UNC Charlotte.
Rebuild 2.0 Rips Into Blight As Chicago Flips Vacant South And West Side Homes
Rebuild Chicago 2.0 is relaunching to rehab 33 vacant houses on the South and West sides, beginning with a Roseland home listed at $249,000. The program is backed by a $20 million IHDA grant administered through local CDFIs.
CMU's Giant Science Hub Muscles Into Oakland's Front Door
Carnegie Mellon’s Richard King Mellon Hall of Sciences will put labs, expanded computer-science space and a 29,000‑sq‑ft ICA at the heart of Oakland, with a 2027 opening planned. Ralph Horgan will speak about the project at a June 2 event.
South DeKalb's $28.9 Million Candler Crossing Bet: Publix, Jobs and a Fresh Start
A $28.9 million Publix‑anchored center at Candler and Glenwood will break ground June 11, promising affordable retail for local businesses, transit upgrades and new jobs. Initial occupancy is expected in October 2027.












