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Out of Helene's wreckage, visions of arts district 'creative campus'

Out of Helene's wreckage, visions of arts district 'creative campus'

"This is something that our community has dreamed of for decades. This is the right property at the right location at the right time."
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Visit Lake Charles Appoints Hannah Holcom as Destination Services Specialist

Visit Lake Charles Appoints Hannah Holcom as Destination Services Specialist

Visit Lake Charles Appoints Hannah Holcom as Destination Services Specialist
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What's happening with $4.7M in homelessness prevention funds?

What's happening with $4.7M in homelessness prevention funds?

Federal requirements, city staffing issues, and mismatches between grant rules and nonprofit needs have all played a role in funding delays.
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State proposes rule prohibiting bear feeding in Buncombe

State proposes rule prohibiting bear feeding in Buncombe

The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission has approved a rule that prohibits the feeding of black bears in Buncombe County.
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Massachusetts Governor Healey Announces Record $330 Million for Economic Development and Housing Projects

Massachusetts Governor Healey Announces Record $330 Million for Economic Development and Housing Projects

Governor Maura Healey has announced the allocation of $330 million for 403 local economic development and housing projects across 207 communities in Massachusetts through the Community One Stop for Growth program. This funding represents the largest amount ever issued in a single round since the program's inception five years ago. The initiative is projected to support the creation of over 27,000 new homes, more than 13,000 permanent jobs, and over 7 million square feet of new commercial development. Additionally, these awards are expected to unlock an estimated $24.6 billion in private investment. The Community One Stop for Growth, overseen by the Executive Office of Economic Development, serves as a centralized portal for municipalities and organizations to access state funding for projects aimed at housing creation, downtown revitalization, site preparation for development, construction, and overall local economic growth. The awards are distributed through 14 grant programs and will benefit every region...
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City of Boise Acquires Former Bar Property for Future Affordable Housing Development

City of Boise Acquires Former Bar Property for Future Affordable Housing Development

The City of Boise has purchased the former Dutch Goose bar property on State Street for over $1.7 million, with plans to convert it into an affordable housing development. This acquisition is part of a broader city initiative to expand affordable housing options within Boise. While the specific details regarding the development, including the number of homes and a development partner, are yet to be determined, the city anticipates providing more information by early 2027. This move follows recent efforts by Boise to address housing challenges, including the recent opening of New Path II, a supportive housing development offering 95 homes for individuals transitioning out of homelessness. Since 2020, the city has invested in over 1,000 affordable housing units that are either completed or in progress.
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Ocean City Faces Persistent Seasonal Labor Shortages Amidst Housing Crisis

Ocean City Faces Persistent Seasonal Labor Shortages Amidst Housing Crisis

Ocean City Faces Persistent Seasonal Labor Shortages Amidst Housing Crisis
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Maui County Council Faces Delays in Finalizing South Maui Growth Plan Amid Community Concerns

Maui County Council Faces Delays in Finalizing South Maui Growth Plan Amid Community Concerns

The Maui County Council is experiencing significant delays in finalizing a new legal blueprint for the long-term growth and development of South Maui, a plan that is over two decades overdue for an update. Council member Tamara Paltin, who chairs the committee responsible for reviewing the plan, indicated that the final approval is unlikely to occur with the current council. Residents from Kīhei, Wailea, Mākena, and Māʻalaea have voiced concerns that the current draft is overly developer-friendly, promoting rapid population growth without adequately addressing critical issues such as chronic flooding, water availability, affordability, and insufficient emergency evacuation routes. Many community members are advocating for changes that would mandate developers to construct affordable housing and restrict new construction until essential infrastructure upgrades and new evacuation routes are established. Conversely, attorneys representing developers argue that such stringent restrictions could lead to legal c...
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Black Desert Resort Expands with New Golf Courses and Water Park in Ivins, Utah

Black Desert Resort Expands with New Golf Courses and Water Park in Ivins, Utah

Black Desert Resort Expands with New Golf Courses and Water Park in Ivins, Utah
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Kansas Department of Commerce Offers $1.5 Million in Grants for Downtown Building Restoration

Kansas Department of Commerce Offers $1.5 Million in Grants for Downtown Building Restoration

Kansas Department of Commerce Offers $1.5 Million in Grants for Downtown Building Restoration
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West Asheville outreach program connects people without homes to housing

West Asheville outreach program connects people without homes to housing

"If it wasn't for him, I'd still be out there:" Asheville man says West Asheville outreach program housed him after years on the street.
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What role does Buncombe's Soil and Water Conservation District play?

What role does Buncombe's Soil and Water Conservation District play?

Voters will choose 2 supervisors for Buncombe County Soil and Water Conservation District in November. Here's what they do for our natural resources.