AGP Executive Report
Last update: 25 minutes agoNew Construction Starts: Microporous has begun building a lithium-ion battery separator plant at the Southern Virginia Megasite at Berry Hill, a $1.6B project expected to create 1,800+ jobs and finish in Q3 2027. Affordable Housing Funding: Providence, Rhode Island advanced a $5.45M federal HUD grants budget for 2026-27, targeting affordable housing, homelessness prevention, and shelter upgrades. Housing Pipeline Health: Malaysia’s task force reported fewer private housing “delayed” and “sick” projects as of April 30, with 1,576 projects revived since 2023. Construction Safety Watch: OSHA is investigating a construction worker death in Palatine, Illinois after a roof fall. Local Development Momentum: Riverdale’s River’s Edge luxury senior living broke ground, while Elmwood, Louisiana is set to start construction on a 251-unit multifamily project at a former Kmart site. Market Pressure Signals: Seattle-area buyers now face a steep ownership premium—mortgage costs more than double median rent—keeping affordability front and center.
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