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CBS News
15-07-2025
- Politics
- CBS News
Soccer stadium still moving forward after protest halts Railyards financing deal, city says
The City of Sacramento and Republic FC said Monday that there are still plans to move forward with the Railyards development after a protest to halt the expansion of a special taxing district was successful. In June, a group of residents in the Railyards submitted opposition letters over the city's financing agreement for the project. The city council approved a special taxing district that will allocate approximately $92 million toward building public infrastructure like roadways, pedestrian bike lanes, and traffic lights in the area around the new soccer stadium. Under state law, if half of the people who live in the district protest it, it must be put on hold for at least a year. On Monday, the residents announced a lawsuit, saying the city had yet to count the letters. We then reached out to the city, which confirmed that there were enough letters to halt the expansion of the special taxing district, but Mayor Kevin McCarty says the city council is still planning to move forward with the development using other means. "We are building alternative pathways – which will not impact the General Fund to support the project," McCarty said in a statement after the lawsuit was announced. "City council has already unanimously approved the railyards infrastructure, and developers are free to move forward with construction." The residents have been arguing that more affordable housing is needed in the Railyards. "The City has failed railyard residents – and the residents of Sacramento – by not counting these protests. It was their legal obligation to count the protests on June 24th. It's been 20 days since the signed protests were submitted," said Sacramento resident Alejandro Rayburn. "Affordable housing is one of the most urgent issues the city must address. It is shameful for the city to try to avoid this issue by ignoring residents' voices." Unite Here Local 49 issued a statement in support of the residents that said: "Local 49 congratulates the Railyards residents on the city's recognition that a majority of them successfully protested the Railyards financing deal with its shamefully low 6% affordable housing on a project receiving $92 million or more in taxpayer funds. We hope the developers and City will now listen to demands for more affordable housing, a grocery store, displacement protections, and more and bring back a deal that is good for ordinary people, not just a place for people who can afford luxury apartments." Mayor McCarty and Republic FC both said that construction on the new stadium is expected to start soon. "Now that the city has clarified the path forward, we're advancing our plans to build a transformational stadium and neighborhood that Sacramento needs and wants. Our work on the stadium has never stopped and we look forward to beginning construction very soon," said Todd Dunivant, president and GM of Republic FC.
Hindustan Times
13-07-2025
- Business
- Hindustan Times
MHADA lottery 2025: 5,285 flats, 77 plots up for grabs in Konkan region
The Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority's (MHADA) Konkan Board has announced a lottery for 5,285 affordable flats and 77 plots near Mumbai, starting July 14. The housing units are located in areas such as Vasai, Thane, Kulgaon, and Badlapur, while the plots are available in the Sindhudurg district of the Konkan region. MHADA lottery 2025 update: The Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority's (MHADA) Konkan Board has announced a lottery for 5,285 affordable flats and 77 plots near Mumbai, starting July 14 (Picture for representational purposes only)(Mehul R Thakkar/HT ) According to a statement from MHADA, applications with price details and location information will be available online from 1 pm on July 14. The lottery draw will be held on September 3, with an inauguration ceremony scheduled for Monday, July 14, 2025. Schedule for the housing lottery The last date to submit applications online is August 13, until 11:59 pm, and the deadline to pay the earnest money deposit (EMD) is August 14, by 11:59 pm. MHADA will release the draft list of eligible applicants on August 21 by 6 pm, with the window for raising objections open until 6 pm on August 25. The final list of eligible applicants will be published on September 1, it said. The MHADA said housing units and plots are being offered under various schemes, including 565 flats under the 20% Inclusive Housing Scheme, 3,002 flats under the 15% Integrated Urban Housing Scheme, 1,677 flats under the Konkan Board Housing Scheme and scattered flats in existing conditions, 51 flats under the Konkan Board Affordable Housing category (with 50% affordability criteria), and 77 plots under the Konkan Board Housing Scheme. Also Read: MHADA plans to conduct two housing lotteries annually, create stock of 50,000 affordable homes over the next five years MHADA has clarified that its lottery system is fully online and transparent, with no human involvement. The authority said that it has not appointed any agents, consultants, or property dealers, and strongly warned applicants against engaging with third parties or falling for misleading offers. Also Read: Maharashtra Housing Policy 2025: Statewide survey proposed to assess housing demand in post-COVID-19 era MHADA lottery 2025 Mumbai reported in May 2025 that the MHADA is expected to announce the draw for approximately 5,000 affordable homes around Diwali 2025. "The MHADA is planning to announce a lottery draw of about 5,000 homes this September - October," Sanjeev Jaiswal, vice president and chief executive officer of MHADA, told reporters in May 2025. According to MHADA officials, around 5,200 affordable homes are likely to be part of the draw, which will be announced in the coming months. The schedule, pricing, and locations of the MHADA lottery 2025 for Mumbai will be announced at a later stage, as they are yet to be finalised. Also Read: MHADA lists 20 buildings as extremely dangerous in South Mumbai, asks residents to move out before monsoon hits In 2024, more than 2000 affordable homes in the price range of ₹29 lakh to ₹6.82 crore were up for sale.
Kuwait Times
11-07-2025
- Business
- Kuwait Times
Kuwait reports notable progress on housing projects in key areas
KUWAIT: The Public Authority for Housing Welfare announced significant progress in various housing care projects during June, with key sectors showing steady advancements in construction and services delivered to citizens. Omar Al-Ruwaih, Deputy General Manager for Public Relations and Development and the Authority's spokesperson, said the 'South Saad Al-Abdullah' project saw remarkable progress in its main road contracts, achieving 39.05 percent completion by the end of June — surpassing the contractual target by 22.63 percent. He added that three contracts related to infrastructure work covering approximately 23,551 plots are still in the preparatory phase, with monitoring ongoing to start implementation soon. Regarding the Affordable Housing project, two contracts have moved into actual construction, targeting the building of 3,345 homes. The first contract reached 8.51 percent completion, while the second reached 5.54 percent. Meanwhile, four other contracts, covering 6,455 homes, remain in preparatory stages. Al-Ruwaih also highlighted steady progress in the 'South Sabah Al-Ahmad' project, where four contracts are under way. The main road contract achieved 54.37 percent completion by June. The first infrastructure contract, involving 7,623 plots, reached 10.69 percent, the second contract covering 6,189 plots hit 19.22 percent, and the third contract related to 6,568 plots reached 6.69 percent. In addition, the authority is closely following up on the construction of 217 public buildings across six housing projects, including 92 buildings in Al-Mutlaa city, 74 in the Affordable Housing project, and 31 in South Abdullah Al-Mubarak, along with one building each in Saad Al-Abdullah, Jaber Al-Ahmad and South Khaitan. By the end of June, 32,341 'For Whom It May Concern' certificates, necessary for building permits, were issued to citizens — an increase of 38 certificates compared to May 2025. During June, the Authority signed six new contracts. These included two contracts to complete public service buildings in Al-Mutlaa's neighborhoods N5, N8, N11, and N12, a contract for building the second phase of the Youth Center in Saad Al-Abdullah city, and a contract for surface asphalt works in Al-Mutlaa city. Consultancy contracts were also signed to supervise and manage infrastructure and public building projects in Al-Mutlaa's neighborhoods N4 and N2. Al-Ruwaih stressed that the authority continues to develop and digitize its services in line with the Cabinet's directives, with 30 services now fully available through the 'Sahel' app. — KUNA
Yahoo
03-07-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Nearly a dozen file to replace late Tampa councilwoman's seat
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) – As of Wednesday, 11 hopefuls have filed to run in a special election to represent District 5 in the city of Tampa. The seat became vacant following the sudden death of Councilwoman Gwendolyn Henderson. District 5 covers the city limits in East Tampa. The district also includes Palmetto Beach, Ybor City, and a portion of West Tampa. Currently, records show there are 44,000 active registered voters. Ariel Amirah Danley owns Black English Bookstore in Tampa Heights. Councilwoman Henderson was the shop's co-owner. 'It's important to continue the legacy and finish my mother's race and her work,' Danley said. Danely is not only holding onto the bookstore, but she is also running for the council seat after her mother's passing. 'I'd like to focus on smart development and affordable housing, as well as seeing all the projects that have already been voted on and in development through to completion,' Danley said. Danley is facing several others, including Bishop Thomas Scott, the senior pastor of 34th Street Church of God. 'We bring a wealth of experience and knowledge to the position,' Scott said. Scott previously served as a Hillsborough County commissioner, and he represented District 5 on Tampa's city council. Scott reflected on his efforts to breathe new life into East Tampa. 'A depressed and stressed neighborhood would have economic development, job creation, affordable housing, you know a safe neighborhood,' Scott said. Consulting firm co-founder Naya Young, realtor and Netflix's Selling Tampa reality star Juawana Colbert, and former Tampa City Councilman Orlando Gudes are running. Gudes stepped down as council chair in 2022 after allegations of harassment and creating a hostile environment. They are among the 11 who are running alongside people like a political newcomer, West Tampa Resident Audette Bruce.'There are also people who have been there for years, and my part is to get to know them and to hear their voice and to amplify it on the city stage,' Bruce said. Candidate qualifying is next month. So, the number of hopefuls may change. The special election is set for September 9 and if a runoff is needed, then it'll be in October. To see a full list of the candidates, click here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Wall Street Journal
29-06-2025
- Business
- Wall Street Journal
Zohran Mamdani Will Need Allies in Albany
Zohran Mamdani's win in the Democratic primary for mayor of New York has given Gotham's residents new reasons to fear the worst for their city's economy ('The People's Republic of New York City,' Review & Outlook, June 26). Among other things, the socialist assemblyman advocates big increases in the tax burden on individuals and businesses, who already pay the highest combined state and local rates in the country. The good news: Mr. Mamdani's proposed tax hikes—along with such costly goals as fare-free buses, universal childcare and $70 billion in added borrowing to finance affordable housing—couldn't be implemented without Albany's cooperation. The bad news: Much of the Democrat-dominated state Legislature broadly embraces the same left-wing economic principles of Mr. Mamdani's program.
