Of the nine projects pitched for Oklahoma City’s original 1993 MAPS program, the idea of building a “canal” in Bricktown came with little logic or reason in a town that previously stuck to a utilitarian approach to infrastructure. Tuesday, July 2, marks the 25th anniversary of the canal, a chance to look back on why […]
Jun. 13—As part of an effort to increase affordable housing on Springfield’s south side, a nonprofit plans to rehabilitate and build 15 new homes, depending on funding. The project — led by 1159 South Community Development Corporation (CDC) and in partnership with The Carpenter Group with Gallery Homes Real Estate — aims to build more […]
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A downtown Albuquerque underpass known to be a hotspot for the homeless, drugs, and crime is getting a much-needed makeover. “It should be a much easier flow from between Downtown,” said City of Albuquerque’s Metropolitan Redevelopment Agency Director Terry Brunner. “If you looked at it today, you would see some of the pillars […]
Downtown Salt Lake City is on the verge of a massive transformation. And although specific plans have yet to emerge publicly, Utahns on Tuesday had their first opportunity to express their opinions before the two government bodies that will play an integral role in the capital city’s future. Both the Salt Lake City Council and […]
Mayor Jodie Perry gave a glimpse into Mansfield’s future at Tuesday’s city council meeting. She played two videos that showed off the forthcoming Main Street Revitalization Project that will include two-way traffic. Perry narrated the videos, which are available on the city’s Facebook page. Jodie Perry “At the heart of Ohio, Mansfield is on the […]
Apr. 30—WILKES-BARRE — Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski, Rep. Dan Moul and Sen. Gene Yaw, on Tuesday hosted a news conference to unveil their legislative efforts to establish a Rural Population Revitalization Commission. The commission would report on rural population changes and make recommendations for attracting and retaining residents in rural Pennsylvania. Sen. Judy Schwank has […]
Mar. 31—JAMESTOWN — Downtown Jamestown may have filled up in recent years, but if Lynn Lambrecht had her wish, some of the historic buildings that once were there would still be around to fill. “I’m a history buff and I love old buildings, so if there was one thing that I could do I would […]
Mar. 26—Got trash? Middletown wants to help you clean up it with the inaugural event of the city’s neighborhood revitalization program. The Trash Bash is planned for April 20 at four locations in the city. Organized by the city’s development services department, it is the first in a series of “programs and events to improve […]
Mar. 15—ALEXANDRIA — The city’s recent recognition as an Indiana Main Street program not only brings validation to efforts to beautify its downtown, it opens new funding channels. “It’s very important to us because of the resources we gain,” said Amy McCurry, a member of the Alexandria City Council who serves on the board of […]
Plans to revitalize Lake Anna Park in Barberton were boosted this week with an award of $1 million in federal funds for the effort. The Community Project Funding money, announced Monday by U.S. Rep. Emilia Sykes, is part of $14.9 million dedicated to projects throughout the 13th Congressional District. Barberton Mayor William Judge said in […]
Feb. 24—Portions of downtown Palestine are now a construction zone. The City of Palestine is three weeks into its Downtown Revitalization Project. A section of N. Sycamore St., between Spring St. and W. Oak St., has been sectioned off for a new waterline to be installed. This is the first phase of an eight phase […]
What’s the first thing you would do to revitalize the south end of Port Huron? Board members of the city’s newly formed Southside Neighborhood Improvement Authority got some advice from a panel of specialists Thursday. But next month, local residents will get their own chance to throw in ideas. And according to Joe Bixler, who […]