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This is an archived article that was published on sltrib.com in 2011, and information in the article may be outdated. It is provided only for personal research purposes and may not be reprinted. The site of a former brick factory in Murray is being transformed into an urban-style neighborhood. Hundreds of apartments are being built — and hundreds more are coming — as part of the Fireclay development that promises to transform a once-dilapidated side of town. The first phase of the project, Lions Gate at Fireclay, began earlier this year. Renters are expected to arrive by next spring. The next phase, Brick Gate at Fireclay, is scheduled to start next month. Construction will take 20 months. By the time the project is complete, it will have a total of 268 low- income housing units and 400 market-rate apartments. The development at 4400 South and 100 West is a joint venture...

A grocery store and apartment project planned for downtown would benefit Lawrence and likely deserves economic development incentives , but a low-interest loan from the city shouldn’t be among them. At its meeting Tuesday, the Lawrence City Commission will receive an incentives request from the grocery store development group led by Lawrence businessman Mike Treanor . The group is requesting a special financing district , bond agreement and a $2.25 million loan from the city to help complete the $26 million project at Seventh and New Hampshire streets on the site of the former Borders bookstore. The old bookstore will be torn down and replaced with a three-story building with an underground parking garage . The ground floor of the building would house a Price Chopper grocery store and pharmacy, and the upper two floors would house 73 apartments, according to the incentives application. In accordance with the city’s incentives policy, 13 apartments would be designated as affordable...

If you're looking for an apartment in a growing, dynamic community known for its great shopping, parks and sports venues, then you' ll love living in Frisco. Frisco apartments are located in Collin County about 30 miles north of Dallas. The city is bordered by the affluent communities of The Colony, Plano and McKinney. Frisco is one of the fastest growing communities in the state with a pro-business stance and a strong workforce, thanks to the vision of its leaders who use a small percentage of local sales tax to fund the city's economic development group . Major employers in the area include Dr . Pepper Snapple Group , Frito-Lay, Fujitsu, T-Mobile, Perot Systems and Capital One. If you love to shop, rent an apartment in Frisco where you' ll find retail giants Ikea , the massive Swedish discount furniture store , and Sam Moon Trading Company , formerly a wholesaler known for its chic clothes and accessories. You'll also find the upscale Stonebriar Centre with ...

WEST WHITELAND >> Call it the development of Exton, 2.0. The area is undergoing a renewed interest with development that has the township buzzing with new projects. From a new supermarket – a Whole Foods, which the township has been told will open in January – to a post- operation rehabilitation facility , with plenty of housing in between, the Exton area is a hot spot for building again with more than 20 projects in the ground or on the drawing board. “There’s a lot happening now,” observed Mimi Gleason , West Whiteland ’s township manager. “A lot of it is because of the economy, the pent-up demand, and a lot of it is because the three supervisors we have now wanted to encourage redevelopment.” Advertisement The completion of the Exton Square Mall in 1973 helped put the Exton area on the map and through the decades leading up to the 2008 Great Recession the township saw steady growth with the development of other retail centers like Whiteland Towne Center , Fairfie...

"This is just the beginning of new construction for residential projects downtown ," said John Crawford of Downtown Dallas Inc., an economic development group . "This will result in reduction of surface parking sites ." Dallas architect Page Southerland Page is working with Amli on the apartment tower project . Page designed an 18-story high-rise for Amli in Austin. If Amli's downtown apartment project moves ahead as planned, it would be Dallas' tallest downtown residential high -rise since the 42- story Museum Tower condo building opened more than three years ago. Almost a dozen high- rise residential towers are in the works in the Dallas area. More than 6,600 apartments are under construction in central Dallas .

Scott Hilyard Journal Star communities reporter @scotthilyard PEORIA HEIGHTS — The boundaries of a proposed tax increment financing district have been drawn to help attract a 36- unit apartment complex to the downtown area. The newly defined area , which would be the village's fourth TIF district , also encompasses an area where as many as 60 townhomes have been proposed. Taken together, the projects would add a transformative, upscale residential element to a developing commercial district of restaurants, shops and offices in a mix of new construction and renovated historic structures . "The board voted (this week)  to enter into an agreement with consultants (Jacob & Klein and The Economic Development Group of Bloomington) to perform the study and prepare all the documents necessary to establish the TIF at a future date," village Administrator Matt Fick said Thursday. "Likely by the end of this year or early next." Developer Larry Herman of Grand...

Shares 355 By Amy Wenk and Maria Saporta As published in the Atlanta Business Chronicle on August 4, 2017 An Atlanta developer is planning an innovative co-working space along one of Atlanta’s most historic streets — a project that’s already lured high- profile investors including top Home Depot executives . Historic preservation developer Gene Kansas in front of the 135 Auburn Ave. building, which he and a group of investors have acquired to turn into a “Constellations” project on the second floor (Photo by Maria Saporta) Gene Kansas Commercial Real Estate plans to open Constellations, a $2 million project that will offer “culturally-inspired” workspace with the hope of bringing together great minds who care about making a difference in the city. It’s coming to the second floor of the circa-1910 former Southern School Book Depository at 135 Auburn Ave., a building that was designed by famed Atlanta architect Neel Reid . Constellations will replace the Southern Education Foundati...

Hurts Donut Co., a growing regional chain known for large doughnuts with offbeat toppings, is bringing its act to Waco. Richard West and his wife, Kathryn, confirmed they have secured franchising rights for this area, “and we plan to open a store in Waco as soon as possible,” he said in an email response to an inquiry. “The rumor is true,” West said. “Hurts Donut is coming to Waco, and we are thrilled to become a part of the Waco community . We are currently looking for a location.” He said fans and followers of Hurts Donut Co. can receive updates on a Facebook page titled Hurts Donut -Waco Texas. Hurts has grown from a single location to a presence in eight states and recently unveiled a location in the Dallas- Fort Worth suburb of Frisco. Pechacek joins FNB The First National Bank of Central Texas has announced the hiring of Rachel Pechacek as senior vice president of the Woodway- Hewitt banking center , according to a news release from spokesman Dan Ingham . Pec...

(Photo: NEWS CENTER) PORTLAND, Maine (NEWS CENTER) -- In the midst of a struggle to get a rent control ordinance on the November ballot in Portland, a new group has emerged to tell voters why its a bad idea. "Say no to rent control" says locking down a rent price might sounds like a great idea, but it can have serious consequences. The group is composed of landlords, contractors and others who say the proposed initiative is reckless and extreme. They say housing policy is complicated, and should not be decided by referendum. ► Overall, Maine housing is considered 'unaffordable' The group Fair Rent Portland , which brought forth a rent stabilization initiative intended for the November ballot, says the initiative is modeled after West Hollywood, California and Takoma Park, Maryland. Those ordinances have been in place for 30 years. Fair Rent Portland says both cities were able to relieve the housing crisis while supporting long term development .   (Photo: NEWS C...

LEWISTON — The city is seeking a large federal grant that would address housing and other issues in the poorest areas of downtown Lewiston , and neighborhood advocates say the funds could go a long way toward implementing goals they've had for years.  If successful in its bid, Lewiston could receive $1.3 million from the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development and what's known as a  Choice Neighborhood Planning and Action Grant. The city council approved the application last week, and will commit $237,500 in local Community Development Block Grant funds during implementation if the grant is successful.  The city hopes the funding can lead to long-term changes in the downtown neighborhood , where nearly half of residents live below the federal poverty level . According to 2015 census figures, the median family incomes in downtown census tracts 201 and 203, are $12,417 and $16,047, respectively.  The main purpose of the funds is to plan and execute major housing...

River Place apartments Tuesday in McHenry. The owner is putting the waterfront building that houses luxury apartments and a few retail businesses up for sale. Asking price is around 6 million." class="automarg" src="http://www.nwherald.com/_internal/cimg!0/25xsfm4rxbl9pkugh4q0lbhnsr9dii9" /> Sarah Nader – snader@shawmedia.com Caption A view of River Place apartments Tuesday in McHenry. The owner is putting the waterfront building that houses luxury apartments and a few retail businesses up for sale. Asking price is around 6 million. McHENRY – River Place Luxury Residences , a 27- unit apartment building in downtown McHenry, is up for sale. River Place, 1112 N. Green St., is located directly on the Fox River at the Green Street bridge . According to a news release, Roy Blavvise, managing member of the ownership group, said the asking price for the luxury apartment complex is about $6 million. “In my opinion, River Place Luxury Residences is the finest...

18 Aug 2017, 09:44 In 2007, I lived in a one- bedroom apartment , wasn’t married, had no kids, no pets, was an outright retail planner working almost exclusively on a range of Tesco projects, and had a respectable hairline. Come 2017, I cannot claim any of that to be true, writes Sebastian Tibenham , executive director at Pegasus Group. I’m married, have two kids, three pets, work across a range of development sectors , my retail client, now Asda, makes up just 10% of my workload. Am I happier and more sustained at work and at home? Yes! Why? Diversification. Not only is diversification important in running a business, and experiencing day to day life, it is vital for our towns, cities, the economy and our industries. Unfortunately, the planning industry in the North West, and particularly the housing sector, a fundamental industry within our economy, was too targeted and not sufficiently diverse in 2007 to recover quickly from the deep recession. Throughout 2007/8, the proportion ...

A decade after the crash, Shannon Valley housing estate , on the outskirts of Ballaghaderreen, in Co Roscommon, remains unfinished and partly in ruins. Although the number of “ unfinished housing developments ” has fallen sharply since 2010, Shannon Valley is one of hundreds that still dot the country. The Guls: ‘Every day I put rats in the bin’ Fatima Gul says her little brother, Yousaf, doesn’t like the rats. He jumps up on the sofa or the table in the living room when they come into the house. Their parents don’t allow Fatimar, who is 10, or her nine-year-old sister, Maryam, or Yousaf and his twin, Zohra, who are five, to play near the houses on the other side of their green. It’s too close to the rats and the rubble. Shannon Valley “ ghost estate ” outside Ballaghaderreen, Co Roscommon. Photograph: Simon Carswell" height="349" src="https://www.irishtimes.com/polopoly_fs/1.3181475!/image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_620/image.jpg" width="620...