Housing & Planning Setbacks: Northern Ireland’s Planning Appeals Commission blocked five detached homes at Tullynagardy Wood, a rare ancient woodland habitat, after concerns over tree felling and the site’s “ancient” status. Legal & Landmarks: In Washington, D.C., crews began removing Donald Trump’s name from the Kennedy Center after a judge denied a stay, keeping the venue’s congressional naming rules intact. Affordable Housing Moves: Durham broke ground on Sandy Ridge Station/Sandy Ridge Villas, a $64M project with 198 affordable units; Boston’s Pennrose started 88 transit-oriented mixed-income homes in Allston; and Massachusetts’ Barnat began Phase II of Holmes Beverly adding 52 units near the MBTA. Construction Costs & Delivery Pressure: US construction input prices jumped in May at the fastest annual pace since the pandemic, squeezing contractor margins; Dubai logged 1,523 construction-site violations in May. Community Impact & Infrastructure: Orillia advanced a Sundial Creek restoration plan after residents flagged urban development damage; Bluffton launched a free shuttle to ease parking during Old Town construction. Policy & Regulation: Illinois opened public input for its 2027 Housing Blueprint, while North Carolina advanced a bill targeting parking minimums that can raise housing costs.