AGP Executive Report
Last update: 28 minutes agoData Center Policy Clash: Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson proposes a one-year moratorium on new data center construction as a task force drafts tighter rules on zoning, water, power, and resident quality of life. Water & Permitting Pressure: New Mexico Supreme Court rulings lift pauses so construction can continue on Oracle/OpenAI’s Project Jupiter, while conservation groups gear up for further legal fights. Local Infrastructure Moves: Malibu begins underground fiber work next month for a 38-mile regional smart-cities network linking five communities and traffic systems. Municipal Project Planning: Derby, Kansas launches eminent domain steps to secure remaining easements for a new water treatment plant pipeline package. Public Amenities Upgrades: Palos Heights advances pool improvements with early design work, while Holland Lake’s new playground construction is set to start next month. Construction Risk & Disruption: A retaining wall collapse in Belgrade’s Braće Jerković neighborhood evicts tenants; meanwhile, Chicago’s data center debate and other city works highlight growing friction over growth, access, and safety. Housing & Rural Focus: USDA backs rural southeast Kansas housing rehab with a grant, and Burlington, Vermont advances SECORD planning for 1,000+ homes with 20% affordable.
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