AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoHospitality & Lodging: Choice Hotels lifted its outlook after Q2 showed U.S. RevPAR up 1.3% on stronger occupancy and rate, plus a 27% jump in U.S. room openings, with the FIFA World Cup credited for bringing in new guests. Affordable Senior Housing: Serenity Gardens broke ground in Miami Gardens, adding 153 income-restricted senior units designed for aging in place. Housing Affordability & Generational Shift: A new report highlights how Gen Z and Millennials, locked out of homebuying, are leaning on stock-market investing instead—amid record-high $3.1T in holdings and rising first-time buyer age. Local Housing Policy & Digital Access: Massachusetts awarded $1.49M to help residents in public and affordable housing get online and build digital skills. Data Centers vs. Communities: Atlanta residents pushed back on a proposed $500M Digital Realty data center, citing utility strain, noise, and limited local job benefits. Construction Costs & Risk: A study finds fewer than half of contractors catch cost overruns early enough to fix them, pointing to weak schedule and risk management tools. Environment & Land Use: NASA is seeking approval for a major Wallops Island shoreline restoration to protect space and Navy facilities from storms and sea-level rise.
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