Housing & Construction Policy: Michigan lawmakers advanced a bill letting some small multi-family buildings be built or rehabilitated with a single staircase, aiming to boost housing inventory on infill and smaller parcels. Affordable Housing Funding: Delaware’s Senate passed the Housing for Every Delawarean Act after revisions that reduce state control over local plans, while Nashville’s Metro Council weighs a substitute budget that would raise its Barnes Housing Trust Fund to $23M. Governance & Housing Delivery: Salford Council is investigating its own housing company, Derive, after internal suspensions amid claims of “rampant governance failures,” highlighting how local oversight can make or break delivery. Real Estate Market Moves: New York office-to-apartment conversions are accelerating under tax incentives as Manhattan rents top $5,000 and downtown vacancy remains high. Project Progress & Local Works: Tokmok’s new sports complex is under construction; Willoughby Bay’s residential tourism project is moving forward; and Vermont highway work is set to cause major traffic impacts. Disputes, Scams & Enforcement: Delhi Police arrested a key figure in a multi-crore housing fraud tied to “Krishna Kunj Township,” while India’s DTCP plans a crackdown on illegal constructions and commercial units operating from homes in DLF phases. Human Impact: Ukraine’s Jewish community faces urgent housing repair needs after strikes, and a drone-damaged apartment building in Rostov-on-Don is set for restoration so residents can return.