January 13, 2026
Urban Futures - Monitor v1.1.1
Texas leads the 2035 outlook due to massive water and grid investments ($1B annual water fund) and high-tech manufacturing, though federal solar delays pose risks. Coastal cities face a housing/homelessness crisis worsened by a major federal funding cut (down to 30%), while Chicago sinks to the bottom of the rankings following acute fiscal gridlock and a negative credit outlook.
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