AGP Executive Report
Last update: 13 minutes agoDC Preservation Fight: Trump’s administration is ending a federally required review over how his 250-foot “triumphal” arch will harm Washington, D.C.’s historic sites, after agencies already warned of “adverse effects,” setting up a new clash with preservation groups. Housing & Affordability: Mortgage rates jumped to 7.03% (30-year fixed), a major hit to buyers as housing costs stay out of reach; a separate look at long-run trends shows home prices rising faster than incomes since 1985. Local Construction Disruptions: Ohio’s Vinton County faces U.S. 50 guardrail work (to Oct. 1) and a Clark Hollow Road culvert replacement closure (to Oct. 15), while Indiana’s O’Day Rd. is set to close Oct. 1–May 31 for U.S. 30 overpass improvements. Federal Homelessness Funding: A First Circuit ruling lets HUD’s Continuum of Care changes move forward while legal challenges continue, shifting priorities toward transitional housing and supportive services. AI + Real Estate Pressure: New research pegs AI infrastructure spending at $10.3T through 2032, intensifying competition for capital that can also squeeze mortgages and other borrowing. Data Center Backlash: New Mexico’s Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández calls for a pause on data centers amid concerns around Oracle’s Project Jupiter and air-permitting pressure. Construction Lawsuits: Presque Isle’s $52M airport terminal contractor is suing an electrician over alleged unfinished work and diverted funds.
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