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SEH June 2026 Insights Newsletter

Written by SEH | June 30, 2026

As communities grow, missing middle housing is finding its place.

Housing demand is soaring – and more communities are looking for options that fit between single-family homes and large apartment complexes. Missing middle housing is helping bridge the gap with flexible, neighborhood-friendly solutions. Discover why this housing option is trending nationwide and how developers can capitalize on it.

The spaces around growing communities need to keep pace, too.
Parks, trails, and open spaces may look great on day one, but the real test comes a few seasons later when they face real-world conditions. Tune in to this month’s {Brief}ly Speaking episode with Karl Weissenborn for practical maintenance planning tips to help green spaces keep working long after opening day. 
And growth doesn't stop at the city line.
In Rush City, Minnesota, approximately 4,400 feet of Taxiway A was reconstructed at the regional airport to improve safety, drainage, and operational reliability. From balancing construction with active airport operations to navigating funding and regulatory requirements, see how smart planning helped keep this airport moving forward. 
Of course, behind every thriving community, one thing makes it possible – water.
Parks need it. Homes rely on it. Businesses can’t operate without it. Go behind the scenes with Rivanna Water & Sewer Authority leaders as they share how system upgrades are treating more than 3 billion gallons of water each year while delivering cleaner, safer water to the surrounding community.