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Cranston's Garden City Community Nominated for National Register of Historic Places

Cranston's Garden City Community Nominated for National Register of Historic Places

Cranston, Rhode Island's Garden City community has been nominated for inclusion on the National Register of Historic Places. This nomination is the culmination of over seven years of advocacy by the Garden City Alliance. A crucial neighborhood meeting is scheduled for Thursday, November 12th, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Garden City School cafeteria, serving as one of the final steps in the process. Garden City, with construction beginning in 1946, is recognized as one of the earliest planned communities in post-World War II America. It was designed as a 'City within a City,' featuring a 'Main Street' with essential services like a pharmacy, luncheonette, supermarket, and specialty shops, alongside a church and school. The community was intended to provide starter homes for returning servicemen, emphasizing family life with generous backyards and streets named after trees and flowers. The Garden City Shopping Center offered a variety of retail, service, and entertainment options, including a bowling alley an...
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Kearney City Council Approves Rezoning and Platting for Former State Property Redevelopment

Kearney City Council Approves Rezoning and Platting for Former State Property Redevelopment

Kearney City Council Approves Rezoning and Platting for Former State Property Redevelopment
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Oklahoma City Council Extends Moratorium on Data Center Applications Amid Public Opposition

Oklahoma City Council Extends Moratorium on Data Center Applications Amid Public Opposition

Oklahoma City Council Extends Moratorium on Data Center Applications Amid Public Opposition
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Grand Forks Seeks Community Input for Sign Code Update to Clarify Regulations

Grand Forks Seeks Community Input for Sign Code Update to Clarify Regulations

The city of Grand Forks, North Dakota, is actively seeking public input as it undertakes an update to its sign code. This initiative aims to clarify existing rules and enhance their usability for residents and businesses. The current sign code governs various aspects of signage, including size, style, and placement within the city. To gather community feedback, Grand Forks has launched a survey that addresses several key areas. These include opinions on temporary and digital signs, the ease with which businesses can be identified from the street, and whether temporary signs should be subject to more or fewer restrictions. This public engagement process is a crucial step in ensuring the updated code reflects the needs and preferences of the Grand Forks community.
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Long Island City Expands Creative Hub with New Artist Studios and Workspaces

Long Island City Expands Creative Hub with New Artist Studios and Workspaces

Long Island City Expands Creative Hub with New Artist Studios and Workspaces
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Reinsdorf and Wirtz Families Spearhead $7 Billion Chicago West Side Development Project

Reinsdorf and Wirtz Families Spearhead $7 Billion Chicago West Side Development Project

Reinsdorf and Wirtz Families Spearhead $7 Billion Chicago West Side Development Project
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Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens Addresses Downtown Office Vacancy and Housing Development

Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens Addresses Downtown Office Vacancy and Housing Development

Mayor Andre Dickens has addressed the significant vacancy rates in Downtown Atlanta office buildings, noting that approximately 30 percent of these buildings are currently vacant. Speaking at an event on October 28, where Downtown Atlanta Inc. presented its 2026 State of Downtown report, Mayor Dickens emphasized that the city cannot base its future development on market conditions from two decades ago. He articulated a vision for Downtown Atlanta as a neighborhood where people can live, work, and play, highlighting housing as a crucial component of this transformation. The report indicated that over 34,000 people currently reside Downtown, with visitation levels returning to about 85 percent of pre-pandemic figures. Shirlynn Fortson, Downtown Atlanta Inc.’s vice president of planning and economic development, stressed the importance of a growing residential base for consistent demand for local businesses.
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Bushburg Properties Acquires 60 Wall Street for Record-Setting Residential Conversion in Lower Manhattan

Bushburg Properties Acquires 60 Wall Street for Record-Setting Residential Conversion in Lower Manhattan

Bushburg Properties Acquires 60 Wall Street for Record-Setting Residential Conversion in Lower Manhattan
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Overland Park Voters to Consider 1/4 Cent Sales Tax for Parks and Recreation Funding

Overland Park Voters to Consider 1/4 Cent Sales Tax for Parks and Recreation Funding

Overland Park's City Council has voted to present a proposal to voters for a 1/4 cent sales tax dedicated to funding parks and recreation infrastructure. This measure will be decided via a mail-in ballot election scheduled for March 2027. If approved, the Parks and Recreation Sales Tax is projected to generate up to $176 million over a ten-year period. The revenue would be allocated towards significant improvements and ongoing maintenance for various city amenities, including parks, regional pools, trails, and greenspaces. This initiative stems from the city's long-range parks and recreation plan, 'Playbook OP,' which identified a substantial funding gap of $248 million for achieving its community space goals. The proposed sales tax aims to address this gap by distributing the cost among all shoppers in Overland Park, rather than solely relying on property owners.
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Inner-City Real Estate Deals Face Challenges Due to Developer Missteps and Financing Complexities

Inner-City Real Estate Deals Face Challenges Due to Developer Missteps and Financing Complexities

Inner-City Real Estate Deals Face Challenges Due to Developer Missteps and Financing Complexities
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Sherwin-Williams Plans Mixed-Use Development and Second HQ Tower in Downtown Cleveland

Sherwin-Williams Plans Mixed-Use Development and Second HQ Tower in Downtown Cleveland

Sherwin-Williams Plans Mixed-Use Development and Second HQ Tower in Downtown Cleveland
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Kearney City Council to Review Rezoning and Platting for Former State Property

Kearney City Council to Review Rezoning and Platting for Former State Property

Kearney City Council to Review Rezoning and Platting for Former State Property