City Council

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Split image contrasting a lush green park with a new apartment building, symbolizing the conflict between urban development and green spaces.

Community

Urban development impacts green spaces, prioritizes housing needs

Rochester's City Council approved the sale of a half-acre Charlotte Street green space for $150,000 on April 21, 2026.

Derek Molina·May 30, 2026

Chicago neighborhood street with native plants, some tall and others trimmed low near the sidewalk, illustrating new city regulations.

Community

Chicago Council Approves Native Plant Rules, 10-Inch Limit Near Sidewalks

Chicago's new native plant rule has everyone talking!

Hannah Pierce·May 21, 2026

Birmingham City Council chambers with a gavel suspended over documents, symbolizing the delayed decision on short-term rental regulations and the ongoing housing debate.

Real Estate

Birmingham delays short-term rental rules amid housing debate

After two years of extensive debate, the Birmingham City Council again delayed a decision on short-term rental regulations, pushing the vote to at least May 2026.

Aaron Blake·May 14, 2026

New Braunfels City Hall at dusk, with a tense meeting visible through the windows, symbolizing the recent firing of the city attorney.

Best in City

New Braunfels Council Fires City Attorney Over Election Misstep

In a contentious 4-3 vote, the New Braunfels City Council fired City Attorney Valeria Acevedo, just weeks after a legal misstep she was blamed for overturned the city's mayoral election results.

Derek Molina·May 12, 2026