- MA
- Hampshire County
- 9/25/25
- 09/26/2025
- 109 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Amherst Community Resources Committee recently held a meeting focusing on issues surrounding solar energy bylaws and the town’s affordable housing plan. Key discussions centered on the specific reporting requirements for solar installations, the implications of promoting off-campus student housing, and the broader challenges of housing affordability in Amherst.
- MN
- Olmsted County
- 9/23/25
- 09/25/2025
- 64 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: During the recent meeting of the Oronoco Economic Development Authority, strategies to alleviate regional housing shortages took center stage. The Authority discussed a significant proposal for a housing project on a 5.32-acre plot of land previously tied to the People’s Energy Cooperative. The cooperative aims to facilitate housing development by offering the land with guidelines to prioritize affordable housing—a concern reflected in community surveys. The cooperative’s approach focuses on community benefits and encouraging further projects by reducing risks for potential developers.
- MN
- Olmsted County
- 9/22/25
- 21 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Rochester Economic Development Authority has approved the establishment of Development District Number 86 and Tax Increment Financing (TIF) District Number 86-1, alongside a development assistance agreement with Rochester Lowertown Apartments LLC. This initiative will support the construction of a five-story, 133-unit apartment building in the Lowertown neighborhood, with 66 units earmarked for individuals earning below 120% of the area median income (AMI).
- MN
- Ramsey County
- 9/9/25
- 09/09/2025
- 60 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The North St. Paul Economic Development Authority (EDA) meeting centered on issues surrounding the community center’s future and property redevelopment challenges, reflecting both opportunities and constraints faced by the city. A significant portion of the discussion focused on the decision to return state and federal grants initially intended for transforming the community center into a multicultural facility. The grants were contingent upon the facility operating in alignment with the grant objectives for 25 years. Given the financial and operational constraints, the decision was made to return the funds and consider redirecting them towards other projects, such as a new water tower slated for 2028 or 2029.
- MA
- Suffolk County
- 8/28/25
- 08/28/2025
- 68 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The recent Boston Public Improvement Commission meeting saw the approval of several important utility and infrastructure projects, including a significant utility pole relocation by Verizon and a transformative residential project by a prominent university. The meeting, held on August 28, 2025, addressed multiple petitions, with notable discussions around community engagement and infrastructure improvements aimed at enhancing accessibility and traffic management in various areas of the city.
