AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoLocal Planning Push: Millersville Borough advanced a text amendment to its land development rules for a “traditional neighborhood district,” setting standards for uses, density calculations, signs, and open space, and scheduled a public hearing for June 9—potentially clearing the way for a large planned development on 60 acres near Millersville Road and Pike. Affordable Housing Under Pressure: In El Sereno, construction on a 100+ unit affordable project was halted after a crane hit a power line, triggering outages and reigniting parking concerns from neighbors. Tax-Exempt Land Fight: In Ann Arbor, the University of Michigan’s $60M plan to buy Concordia’s 187-acre site faces lawmakers’ pushback over housing and tax-exempt expansion, even as the Board of Regents moves toward a decision. Financing Headwinds: U.S. 30-year mortgage rates rose to 6.51%, adding pressure during the peak homebuying season. Rental Compliance: Houston passed a new apartment inspection ordinance aimed at holding “high-risk” landlords accountable, while the UK’s Renters’ Rights Act ramps up landlord document delivery rules with fines up to £7,000.
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