Housing Delivery in the Philippines: After his SONA, President Marcos toured Davao City and pledged 42 more “People’s Ville” housing buildings, aiming to finish them by end-2027, with a focus on building full communities—not just units. Social Housing Protection (Northern Ireland): Mid Ulster is pushing to protect social housing stock in proposed changes to the House Sales Scheme, citing high housing stress and limited allocations. Urban Planning & Zoning: Newark is seeking “missing middle” housing options (duplexes, townhouses, small apartments) via a state-backed consultant process, while Newark’s council will still vote on proposals. Student Housing Investment: House of Student raised $2m seed funding to expand its global student accommodation platform and boost AI support. Construction Milestones (Europe): Poland’s Łódź high-speed rail tunnel hit a key milestone as the TBM assembly and launch plan advances toward early 2027 excavation. Local Housing Finance (U.S.): Elkhart, Indiana secured a $10m low-interest loan for roads, water and sewer tied to two new housing developments. Disaster Recovery (Hawaii): A new report says many Maui wildfire survivors have improved work and insurance outcomes, but health, housing stability, and food insecurity challenges persist. Data Centers vs. Neighbors: Louisa, Virginia residents allege dust, brown water and noise impacts from Amazon’s data center construction. Coyote Takeover (West Hollywood): Coyotes have moved into an abandoned condo construction site, prompting renewed focus on humane coexistence plans.