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Clarksdale, Mississippi, Faces Unconfirmed Data Center Project Amidst Rezoning Concerns

Clarksdale, Mississippi, Faces Unconfirmed Data Center Project Amidst Rezoning Concerns

Clarksdale, Mississippi, a city grappling with population and job losses, is currently undergoing rezoning efforts to accommodate a hyperscale data center. This development has proceeded without official confirmation of the project's existence in writing. Capital B reporter Aallyah Wright has highlighted the situation, noting that the community is weighing a significant bargain for a project that remains largely unconfirmed by official sources. The rezoning process began before any formal documentation or public acknowledgment of a data center was made available, raising questions about transparency and community involvement in the decision-making process for such a substantial development in the struggling city.
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Chicago's Downtown Office Vacancy Rate Exceeds 21%, Driving Office-to-Residential Conversions

Chicago's Downtown Office Vacancy Rate Exceeds 21%, Driving Office-to-Residential Conversions

Chicago's Downtown Office Vacancy Rate Exceeds 21%, Driving Office-to-Residential Conversions
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Downtown Omaha Businesses Grapple with Streetcar Construction Impacts

Downtown Omaha Businesses Grapple with Streetcar Construction Impacts

Downtown Omaha Businesses Grapple with Streetcar Construction Impacts
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North Carolina Officials Request Federal Study for Cape Fear River Bridge Replacement

North Carolina Officials Request Federal Study for Cape Fear River Bridge Replacement

Local officials from New Hanover County, Wilmington, and Leland have formally requested federal and state representatives, including Senators Thom Tillis and Ted Budd, and Representative David Rouzer, to authorize a new study of the Cape Fear River's navigational needs. This request comes amidst ongoing discussions about replacing the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge, with two primary options under consideration by the N.C. Department of Transportation (NCDOT): a movable-span bridge (Alternative A) and a fixed-span bridge (Alternative B). Local officials and residents largely favor the lower, movable-span bridge due to concerns about the taller fixed-span bridge's impact on downtown neighborhoods, traffic flow, and potential noise and pollution. The current federal and state recommendations suggest a minimum vertical clearance of 135 feet, which would favor the taller fixed-span option, despite local data indicating reduced navigational needs for taller clearances.
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Arroyo Grande City Details Permit and Licensing Requirements for Home-Based Businesses

Arroyo Grande City Details Permit and Licensing Requirements for Home-Based Businesses

Arroyo Grande City Details Permit and Licensing Requirements for Home-Based Businesses
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FTC Secures Fair Pricing Protections from Major Wholesale T-Shirt Distributors

FTC Secures Fair Pricing Protections from Major Wholesale T-Shirt Distributors

FTC Secures Fair Pricing Protections from Major Wholesale T-Shirt Distributors
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PlaceWorks Seeks Urban Planning and Design Project Manager in California

PlaceWorks Seeks Urban Planning and Design Project Manager in California

PlaceWorks Seeks Urban Planning and Design Project Manager in California
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Cleveland Lakefront Development Faces New Challenge with Convention Center Expansion Proposal

Cleveland Lakefront Development Faces New Challenge with Convention Center Expansion Proposal

A last-minute proposal to expand the Cuyahoga County-owned Downtown Cleveland convention center is creating a new issue for the city's long-awaited lakefront development project. Cuyahoga County Executive Chris Ronayne and Destination Cleveland, the region’s convention and tourism bureau, are advocating for the expansion. This concept was brought to Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb in June, and city officials discussed it publicly for the first time recently. The core of the issue is whether the city will alter its plans for a lakefront pedestrian connector to accommodate a potential expansion of the Huntington Convention Center of Cleveland. The proposed expansion would extend directly north across lakefront railroad lines and the Ohio 2 Shoreway, which is the exact location where the city has envisioned its centerpiece lakefront connector pedestrian bridge. The city is weeks away from issuing a request for qualifications for a design-build team for the connector, with work needing to begin by late 2027 to ret...
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Community Debates Future of Dapolito Center and New Recreation Facilities in NYC's Community Board 2

Community Debates Future of Dapolito Center and New Recreation Facilities in NYC's Community Board 2

A significant community debate is unfolding within New York City's Community Board 2 regarding the renovation of the closed Dapolito Center on Clarkson Street and the development of a new recreation center at 388 Hudson Street. During a recent Parks and Waterfront Committee meeting, community members, led by Andrew Berman of Village Preservation, pushed to discuss the Dapolito Center's renovation despite the agenda focusing solely on the new 388 Hudson Street facility. The Parks Department initially planned to renovate Dapolito, but a closer inspection revealed that the 120-year-old building would be more difficult and expensive to upgrade, potentially failing to meet ADA accessibility standards. The department now proposes demolishing Dapolito and building a new, state-of-the-art recreation center at 388 Hudson, which would include an indoor pool and a larger basketball court. Additionally, plans are underway to renovate and enlarge the outdoor pool next to the Dapolito site. This has led to a contentious...
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Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb Proposes New Tax Credit to Retain Grocery Stores and Combat Food Deserts

Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb Proposes New Tax Credit to Retain Grocery Stores and Combat Food Deserts

Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb is proposing new legislation aimed at retaining existing grocery stores and attracting new ones to the city. The proposed plan would offer job retention tax credits of up to 100% to certified 'Good Food Retailers,' directly subsidizing one of grocers' largest expenses: staff salaries. This initiative marks a shift from the city's current policy, which primarily offers job creation tax credits for companies that generate new employment. According to Deputy Director of Business Growth David Lukas, the city is willing to forgo income tax dollars to support grocers already operating within Cleveland. This move comes after the closure of two major grocery stores during Mayor Bibb's tenure—Dave’s Market in Collinwood and Heinen’s downtown—both of which cited challenging economic conditions. Historically, many of Cleveland's redlined neighborhoods have suffered from a lack of grocery stores and limited access to fresh, healthy food, with a 2018 Cuyahoga County report indicating that ha...
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Sonoma County Approves Strategic Office Purchase and Pre-Construction Contract to Reduce Long-Term Costs

Sonoma County Approves Strategic Office Purchase and Pre-Construction Contract to Reduce Long-Term Costs

The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors has unanimously approved the purchase of an office building at 400 Aviation Blvd. in Santa Rosa for $49.5 million and a pre-construction services contract for the County Government Center. This move is part of a broader strategy to modernize county facilities and reduce reliance on leased office space. The acquired building, currently leased by the County for Sonoma County Public Infrastructure and Sonoma County Regional Parks, will become a County-owned asset. This purchase is expected to allow for the consolidation of other County operations from leased or aging facilities. Additionally, the acquisition will reduce the size of the proposed new County Government Center by approximately 30,000 square feet, leading to an estimated reduction in construction costs.
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Health Systems and Developers Convert Empty Commercial Spaces into Clinics Amidst Space Shortage

Health Systems and Developers Convert Empty Commercial Spaces into Clinics Amidst Space Shortage

Health Systems and Developers Convert Empty Commercial Spaces into Clinics Amidst Space Shortage