Seattle accelerates housing plan (right) • NJT launches microtransit pilot • Chicago invests $300M in affordable housing • West Allis, WI stages comeback • TOD in Metro Manila (left top-to-bottom)
Article of the Week
WASHINGTON—Wilson Pledges ‘Taller, Denser, Faster’ Housing Growth Plan
Doug Trumm, The Urbanist | April 2, 2026
Mayor Katie Wilson announced that Seattle will accelerate and expand its housing plan to allow denser development near transit before the 2029 deadline. The proposal expands rezones, advances timelines, and increases housing options in walkable neighborhoods to address the city’s housing shortage.
NJ TOD News
BAYONNE—Bayonne Advances Two Tower Plus Hotel Plan at South Cove
Chris Fry, Jersey Digs | April 2, 2026
The Bayonne Planning Board approved plans for a three-building complex with two residential towers and a hotel at South Cove near two HBLR stations. The residential buildings will include 696 units, and the hotel will add 125 rooms and 18,920 sq. ft. of retail space.
JERSEY CITY—Nasser Freres Launches Leasing at 622-Unit Journal Square Rental Tower
Joshua Burd, Real Estate NJ | April 2, 2026
Nasser Freres has begun leasing units at The Greyson, a 29-story glass tower in Jersey City’s Journal Square neighborhood. The project includes 622 residential units, a new pedestrian plaza, and sits two blocks from the Journal Square Transportation Center—one of New Jersey’s busiest transit hubs.
NJ TRANSIT and Via Partner to Provide Microtransit. Here’s Where
Colleen Wilson, New Jersey Herald | April 2, 2026
NJ TRANSIT will launch a new microtransit shuttle in Bergen and Monmouth counties on April 6, with operations run by Via. The two-year pilot program, called MicroLink, will help address first mile/last mile gaps by providing ADA-compliant trips to and from bus stops and park-and-rides.
PLAINFIELD—Landmark Debuts 100-Unit Plainfield Rental Property As Latest ‘Centurion’ Project
Joshua Burd, Real Estate NJ | March 29, 2026
Landmark is leasing units at Centurion Sleepy Hollow, a mixed-use apartment building within walking distance of the NJ TRANSIT Netherwood Station. The development includes 100 market-rate units and ground-floor retail along the South Avenue commercial corridor.
LONG BRANCH—Construction Begins on 78-Unit Broadway Development in Long Branch
Reed Becker, TAPinto Long Branch | March 26, 2026
Downeaster Development and TANTUM Real Estate have begun construction on The Elbie, a mixed-use development in Long Branch. The project will include 78 units and 4,000 sq. ft. of ground-floor retail, within walking distance of Long Branch Station on the North Jersey Coast Line.
Transit and Equity News
ILLINOIS—Chicago to Invest $300 Million in 15 Affordable Housing Projects
Todd Feurer, CBS News | April 1, 2026
Mayor Brandon Johnson announced a $300 million investment across 15 affordable housing projects to help create or preserve 1,164 units. Thirteen projects sit within a half mile of a rail station or high-frequency bus route. The City will also sell more than 600 vacant lots for affordable housing or urban agriculture.
MARYLAND—Construction Begins on 268-Unit Affordable Apartment Building in North Bethesda
Elia Griffin, Bethesda Magazine | March 30, 2026
SCG Development has broken ground on NoBE II, a $130 million affordable housing project one block from the North Bethesda Metro station. The development will add 268 residential units near several TOD projects, including the North Bethesda Market II mixed-use development.
IDAHO—Make Room for Mother-In-Law: Boise’s Free ADU Plans Take Aim at Housing Crunch
Mark Doe, Idaho Statesman | March 27, 2026
The City of Boise released pre-approved ADU construction plans to lower costs and streamline approvals. ADUs—already permitted in most zoning districts—and multigenerational households are growing more common as rising costs push aging parents and adult children out of individual homeownership.
Regional and National TOD News
UTAH—What Utah Could Learn from Austin’s Housing Boom and Falling Rents
Sean Higgins, KUER | April 3, 2026
Utah faces a deficit of 235,000 homes. Experts point to Austin’s model of zoning and permitting reforms to help Utah boost housing supply and raise affordability. State policies would also be needed to remove regulatory barriers and build infrastructure such as transit to support new development.
CALIFORNIA—New Bike Lanes and Bus Lanes Underway in Culver City and Santa Monica
Joe Linton, Streetsblog LA | April 1, 2026
Culver City and Santa Monica have begun building new green mobility infrastructure, converting curbside parking into bus and bike lanes. The projects will add several miles of protected and shared bus/bike lanes and will connect previously discontinuous segments across both cities.
WISCONSIN—West Allis: From Industrial Collapse to Strong Town Comeback
Tiffany Owns Reed, Strong Towns | April 1, 2026
West Allis has revitalized itself through smart growth after years of industrial decline. Since 2020, the city has added more than 2,000 housing units by legalizing ADUs and rezoning to allow for greater housing diversity. It also removed parking minimums and established parking caps, increasing residential and commercial density.
TEXAS—Austin City Council Approves Parking Caps Near Future Light Rail Stations
Staff, KLBJ News Radio | March 31, 2026
The Austin City Council approved parking caps for developments near proposed light rail stations to reduce development costs, lower car dependency, and support the City’s long-term mobility goals. Some critics warn the policy may create parking shortages, but City officials say it will help reduce congestion.
International TOD News
CANADA—Ontario and Canada Sign Historic Partnership to Build Homes, Transit and Communities
Press Release, Office of Premier Doug Ford | March 30, 2026
Ontario Premier Doug Ford and Prime Minister Mark Carney signed an CAN$8.8 billion partnership to accelerate housing construction and fund transit projects. The agreement includes tax rebates for new homes and advances several multiple major transit initiatives across the province.
PHILIPPINES—The Rise of Transit-Oriented Developments: Reshaping Metro Manila’s Urban Landscape
Kevin Jara, Kath Taburada, and Alexandra Navarez, Colliers | March 30, 2026
Demand for TOD continues to rise in Metro Manila as leaders seek to reduce commute times and support growth in one of the world’s most congested cities. Real estate consultancy Colliers recommends accelerating transit construction, strengthening public-private partnerships, and improving first mile/last mile connections to unlock that growth.
UNITED KINGDOM—London Urgently Needs New Homes. Why Can’t It Build Them?
Damian Shepherd, Bloomberg | March 27, 2026
Housing construction in London has sharply declined as rising costs, bankruptcies, labor shortages, and regulatory delays stall or cancel projects. Officials are exploring reforms and incentives to revive development, but high borrowing costs and thin margins continue to limit building activity.