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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...

Did you know? In 1840, Elizabeth Blair, daughter of one of the city founders, discovered a natural spring filled with mica chips, which imparted a silvery hue. The town was named in honor of this colorful water feature . Geographic orientation : Montgomery County , Maryland Landmarks: Silver Spring Arts and Entertainment District, AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center, The Fillmore, National Museum of Health and Medicine Why You'll Love This Area: Silver Spring offers a family-friendly, walkable downtown, excellent restaurants and stores and a vibrant mix of arts and entertainment. Just minutes from the nation's capital, Silver Spring is a suburban city located in Montgomery County , Maryland. It is one of the fasting growing and most diverse communities in the U.S. The boundaries of Silver Spring cover a large geographic area extending from the borders of Washington, D.C. to the south, Prince George's County to the east and Howard County to the north. The area h...

Illinois-based multifamily developer  Banner Real Estate Group  has the initial support of city staff for its proposed 13-story mixed-use apartment building planned in Downtown Orlando, but has also been put on notice that key design elements must change in the coming months.  Conceptual plans and new renderings for the 13- story building will go before Orlando's Appearance Review Board on Thursday for a courtesy review.  That's being done by the developer, civil engineer  Kimley-Horn  and architect  Baker Barrios  to get valuable early feedback from the ARB and staff on their design, before an eventual Master Plan filing . Banner will have to submit again for a formal ARB review and approval, prior to submitting for building permits.  Banner Real Estate project aerial map" class="trb_em_ic_img" title=" Banner Real Estate project aerial map" src="src" /> This would be Banner's entry to the Central Florida market , with a propo...

SUBHEAD: The Texas capital plan for sustainability does not include some minority neighborhoods. By Raj Mankad on 15 August 2017 for Grist - (https://grist.org/article/the-newer-greener-houston-isnt-for-everybody/) Image above: In some cases, little more than a fence separates Manchester homes from neighboring fossil fuel industry . Photo by Paul Hester. From original article. Juan Parras gives one hell of a tour of Houston’s east side. He’s charming and funny. Wearing a beret, he strikes an old-world look, like he might lead you to a cafe on a plaza. He doesn’t charge a fee for his services. After all, you’re on a “toxic tour,” and Parras is on a mission. Parras grew up in 1950s West Texas . He remembers segregated schools, the restaurants that wouldn’t serve him, the unpaved roads, and the people who lived closest to the local refinery. Those experiences led him to a career as a social justice advocate . The resident of Houston’s heavily industrial east side has worked in a ci...

New York City’s SoHo (shorthand for South of Houston Street) is synonymous with shopping thanks to its mix of major chains — Uniqlo, H&M, Victoria’s Secret —and high-end brands such as Marc Jacobs and Prada. But as one of Manhattan’s best-known neighborhoods, there’s also world-class food, drink and art as long as you know where to look. So check some of the best things to do: Where to eat and drink For breakfast, the single best place in SoHo is Balthazar, a French-style bistro where New York’s captains of industry have long come to make deals over freshly made croissants . Park on one of the red leather couches with coffee and the newspaper while keeping one eye on the room — you never know which A-lister might slide into the booth next to you. The line between SoHo and Little Italy is blurry, so take advantage of the neighborhood’s walkability with a visit to Lombardi’s, widely considered the first pizzeria in the United States. This sit-down establishment has been serving up w...

Lisa Eckelbecker Telegram & Gazette Staff @LisaEckelbecker WORCESTER – The company building 365 luxury apartments downtown plans to spend about $90 million on the development and thinks Worcester is ripe for such construction. Nearby highways, bus transportation, commuter rail lines and employment opportunities make the area perfect for development, and no one else is building the kind of high- end housing units that Mack- Cali Realty Corp . of Edison, New Jersey, is constructing, Ivan M. Baron, the company’s chief legal officer said Wednesday. “We’re providing a niche that we think we can fill,” Mr. Baron said. He spoke after a celebration that drew Worcester politicians , government workers and business people to the CitySquare neighborhood between City Hall and Union Station for a ceremonial groundbreaking. Some said the rise in private investment in Worcester development provides the opportunity to connect the city’s neighborhoods, attract residents and change...

An aerial view of Manchester. Juan Parras gives one hell of a tour of Houston’s east side. He’s charming and funny. Wearing a beret, he strikes an old-world look, like he might lead you to a cafe on a plaza. He doesn’t charge a fee for his services. After all, you’re on a “toxic tour,” and Parras is on a mission. Parras grew up in 1950s West Texas . He remembers segregated schools, the restaurants that wouldn’t serve him, the unpaved roads, and the people who lived closest to the local refinery . Those experiences led him to a career as a social justice advocate . The resident of Houston’s heavily industrial east side has worked in a city housing department , for a union, for a law clinic, and on a campaign that stopped a PVC factory from being built in Louisiana’s “Cancer Alley.” For the last decade, he has served as executive director of Texas Environmental Justice Advocacy Services (better known as t.e.j.a.s.). Part of his work is leading tours past the heaping piles of scrap met...

1660 Bay St, San Francisco, CA 94123 Description The Marina is a walker's delight - nice and flat and full of Golden Gate views . When the sky begins to hint at sunset, festive crowds hit the Marina's streets. Bring your pooch out for a drink at pet- friendly Black Horse London Pub , take your entourage to play pool at the Marina Lounge or beers at country bar, Jaxson.Full of personality, this beautiful Marina retreat draws inspiration from colonial Mexico. From the Spanish tile roof to the Mariachi murals in the lobby, there is more than a little south of the border charm to go around. Each apartment boasts above average dimensions - we're talking huge living room concert . Dance floor sized living room and dinette set kitchen are just waiting for a fiesta.Iconic Charm. Modern Living. At RentSFNow, we pride ourselves on our network of lovingly restored classic buildings throughout San Francisco. Fill out just one application to unlock our extensive inventory of thor...