AI Jumps Into Denver’s Permit Pileup as City Bets on Bot to Break Backlog
A City Council committee advanced a five-year, $4.6M contract to pilot CivCheck, an AI plan-review tool that could pre-check permit plans and speed approvals. Officials say the system could launch in the fall if council signs off.
Crane Invasion as Downtown Raleigh Lot Torn Up for 600-Room Omni Hotel
Fences and cranes rose at the end of Fayetteville Street as crews began site work for the Omni hotel that will anchor the convention‑center expansion. The project includes new meeting space and street‑level restaurants.
Hudson Yards Parking Lot May Soon Rocket Into 42-Story Condo Tower
Sherwood Equities filed to raise FAR at 460 Tenth Ave, aiming to turn a parking lot into a roughly 42‑story residential tower with 200+ units and an $11.8M neighborhood contribution.
New Caney’s Village Green Bets Big On A 20-Acre Valley Ranch Hangout
Signorelli has begun leasing a 20‑acre Village Green at Valley Ranch in New Caney with about 190K sq ft of shops and 40K sq ft of offices. Construction on the Marketplace is slated to start this summer, with first buildings due in late 2027.
East Harlem NYPD Lot Swaps Squad Cars For Affordable Housing Tower
A Park Avenue NYPD lot will be rebuilt as a 19–20‑story affordable tower with supportive housing and a new Afro‑Latin music center. The project pairs cultural space with deeply affordable homes.
Moore Square Housing Deal Craters As Developer Walks Away
A planned 160-unit affordable housing project near Moore Square has been paused after the developer withdrew and a lease option expired. City officials are weighing next steps for the downtown parcels.
Waterfront Shakeup: Armada Hoffler Moves To Offload Three Harbor Point Towers
Armada Hoffler is relaunching as AH Realty Trust and pursuing sales of multifamily assets that local reporting says include three Harbor Point towers. The shift could reshape Baltimore’s waterfront ownership this year.












