Explore

TrendlineTrendline
Downtown Omaha Businesses Grapple with Streetcar Construction Impacts

Downtown Omaha Businesses Grapple with Streetcar Construction Impacts

Downtown Omaha Businesses Grapple with Streetcar Construction Impacts
Rapid ReadRapid Read
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...
TrendlineTrendline
Evansville City Council Approves Six-Month Moratorium on Data Center Projects

Evansville City Council Approves Six-Month Moratorium on Data Center Projects

Evansville City Council Approves Six-Month Moratorium on Data Center Projects
TrendlineTrendline
JEA Receives Inquiries for Large Data Centers, Assesses Infrastructure Capacity in Jacksonville

JEA Receives Inquiries for Large Data Centers, Assesses Infrastructure Capacity in Jacksonville

JEA Receives Inquiries for Large Data Centers, Assesses Infrastructure Capacity in Jacksonville
TrendlineTrendline
City of Columbia Explores Bringing Major League Soccer to South Carolina

City of Columbia Explores Bringing Major League Soccer to South Carolina

City of Columbia Explores Bringing Major League Soccer to South Carolina
Rapid ReadRapid Read
Local Organizations Advocate for 'Common Sense Guardrails' on Hyperscale Data Centers in Sioux Falls

Local Organizations Advocate for 'Common Sense Guardrails' on Hyperscale Data Centers in Sioux Falls

A coalition of local organizations in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, is calling for increased protections against large, hyperscale data centers. These groups convened in Sioux Falls to discuss the necessity of implementing what they term 'common sense guardrails' for such projects. The organizations emphasize that their proposal for a moratorium is not intended as an outright rejection of data center developments. Instead, they view it as a temporary pause designed to allow the public sufficient time to evaluate various options, understand the potential benefits, and consider the drawbacks associated with these large-scale facilities. This initiative reflects a growing concern among community groups regarding the unchecked expansion of data center infrastructure and its potential impacts on the local environment and resources.
Rapid ReadRapid Read
Oregonians Prioritize Infrastructure Maintenance and Safety Amidst Transportation Budget Crisis

Oregonians Prioritize Infrastructure Maintenance and Safety Amidst Transportation Budget Crisis

Oregonians have identified maintaining and preserving highways and bridges, along with improving safety, as their top priorities for the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) to address a projected $200 million budget gap in the 2027-29 budget cycle. A survey conducted between August and September by a workgroup established by Governor Tina Kotek, which included responses from approximately 8,650 residents across nearly all Oregon counties, revealed these preferences. Over 60% of respondents were from the Portland metro area. The survey asked participants to rank six transportation priorities, allocate funding percentages, and describe the impact of potential service reductions. Maintaining the existing transportation system, preserving key assets like bridges and roads, and improving safety were consistently ranked highest. Many respondents also expressed frustration with cuts to public transit, particularly TriMet in Portland, and called for more cost-effective project completion and no new taxes.
TrendlineTrendline
Culver City Secures Exclusive Right to Purchase Former Sony Pictures Campus After Fortress Takeover

Culver City Secures Exclusive Right to Purchase Former Sony Pictures Campus After Fortress Takeover

Culver City Secures Exclusive Right to Purchase Former Sony Pictures Campus After Fortress Takeover
Savannah Morning NewsSavannah Morning News
Savannah's Project DeRenne receives funding boost with federal grant

Savannah's Project DeRenne receives funding boost with federal grant

Savannah secured an $11 million grant to help reduce traffic congestion along the critical DeRenne Avenue corridor.
Rapid ReadRapid Read
Louisiana Office of Tourism Seeks Information Counselor to Promote State Attractions

Louisiana Office of Tourism Seeks Information Counselor to Promote State Attractions

The Louisiana Office of Tourism is actively seeking a Tourism Information Counselor 1 (WAE) to join its team. This part-time position, limited to 1,245 working hours in a 12-month period, is based at the Pearl River Welcome Center in Pearl River, Louisiana. The primary responsibilities of the role include greeting and assisting the traveling public, providing general and detailed information on Louisiana's attractions, tours, restaurants, parks, museums, and events. The counselor will also distribute maps and brochures, ensure brochure racks are well-stocked, and work with colleagues to gather and update information on current activities and tourism-related businesses. The position requires strong computer skills, including proficiency in Office Suite and Outlook, and responsible internet usage for research. Candidates must be flexible to work weekends and holidays and be able to lift 30 lbs. The Office of Tourism's broader vision is to market and promote the 'Feed Your Soul' brand, aiming to showcase Loui...
TrendlineTrendline
Michigan Establishes Advanced Manufacturing District in Genesee County to Attract Large-Scale Industrial Investment

Michigan Establishes Advanced Manufacturing District in Genesee County to Attract Large-Scale Industrial Investment

Michigan Establishes Advanced Manufacturing District in Genesee County to Attract Large-Scale Industrial Investment
Rapid ReadRapid Read
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...