Urban Planning News

AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Gary Bradley, one of the most controversial figures in both Texas politics and real estate development, has reached a settlement in a federal lawsuit filed against Gatehouse Media, the former ownership group of the Austin American-Statesman. The confidential settlement involved a letter from Gatehouse Media to Bradley apologizing for the misunderstanding resulting in an invoice being misdirected to Riverbend Church. As a result, Bradley, represented in the case b...

CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago (FHLBank Chicago) today announced enhancements to its Community Advance product, doubling the annual interest rate subsidy limit to $400,000 per member and increasing the discount available for eligible activity to 100 basis points. The updates give FHLBank Chicago members additional capacity to support affordable housing, small business lending, agricultural activity, and economic development across Illinois and Wisconsin. Key enh...

ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Thompson Thrift, a full-service nationally recognized real estate company and one of the nation’s leading multifamily developers, today announced the development of Avira at Silver Comet Trail, a 319-unit multifamily community in the Atlanta suburb of Powder Springs. Construction is underway with resident move-ins expected to begin in October 2027. "Avira at Silver Comet Trail exemplifies the thoughtful, lifestyle-focused development that continues to drive our growth...

COSTA MESA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--526 Media Group, the leading independent B2B media company serving the lumber, building materials, and construction industry, today announced the acquisition of ARCHITECT, Journal of Light Construction, and a portfolio of additional titles from Zonda.ARCHITECT is a premier platform for architecture and design professionals, while Journal of Light Construction is a trusted resource for professional residential builders and remodelers. The acquired portfolio al...

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Metropolitan Commercial Bank (“MCB” or the “Bank”) (NYSE: MCB) today announced the installation of new exterior signage at 311 Boulevard of the Americas in Lakewood, New Jersey, home of MCB’s Lakewood Banking Center. In 2020, the Bank signed a long-term lease at 311 Boulevard of the Americas with Chopp Holdings LLC and subsequently completed a comprehensive build-out of the space to support its growing business in the market. “MCB has served the Lakewood community for...

TAMPA, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sarah Brand named vice president of Buildings operations in Tampa....

ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Access Point Financial & TMGOC Ventures announced the co-origination of a $120 million bridge loan & preferred equity investment for Kailas Companies...

SHIPPENSBURG, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Volvo CE announces expanded U.S. production, with over 50% of its North American machine supply able to be produced in Shippensburg, Pennsylvania....

GENEVA, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Avangrid Foundation, the philanthropic arm of leading energy company Avangrid Inc., a member of the Iberdrola Group, hosted a site tour last week of the Greater Rochester Habitat for Humanity 2026 Youth Build Program. Held at a Habitat for Humanity home under construction on Katherine Street in Geneva, the event showcased how the Youth Build Program provides local students with hands-on experience in the skilled trades while helping construct a future home for...

GRAND PRAIRIE, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--PrimeLending's John Muhammad, Branch Manager, NMLS# 1498175, has been named Mortgage Professional of the Year 2026 by NAREB....