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Miami-Dade County launches public electric vehicle charging program – CBS Miami

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Family members and former classmates watch over Pembroke Pines for Miya MarcanoCBS4’s Austin Carter has more of the vigil site.

Miya Marcano’s family not giving up hope despite the passage of timeCBS4’s Ted Scouten reports that the family is hosting another vigil in Orlando for the missing teenager.

Miami-Dade County Launches Public Electric Vehicle Charging ProgramMayor Daniella Levine Cava, who owns an electric vehicle, launched the Miami-Dade County-OBE Power partnership to deliver smart charging stations for electric vehicles in major Miami-Dade parking lots across the county.

CBSMiami.com Weather 9-30-21 6pmCBS4 meteorologist Dave Warren has your Thursday night weather forecast.

Dog reunites with South Florida owner 7 years laterWhile Sissi’s owner says she’s not sure how she got through multiple states, she’s just happy to have her best friend home safe and secure again.

Hispanic Heritage Month: Espacio Vogue Miami Featuring Latin American Fashion DesignersCBS4’s Lisa Petrillo has more on the four-day event is Pop Up Store.

Fort Lauderdale’s Mai-Kai reopens after being closed for more than a yearCBS4’s Hank Tester has the story.

‘The Price Is Right’ Celebrates 50 Years On CBSLisa Petrillo of CBS4 spoke with host Drew Carey about the special occasion.

Xavier Prather, the first African-American to win the “Big Brother” titlePrather also won the biggest prize in “Big Brother” history – $ 750,000.

Miami Dolphins fans look forward to honoring Don Shula in his celebration of lifeJim Berry of CBS4 has the story.

Man hospitalized after arrest for opening the exit for flight from ColombiaThe man was taken to jail after the incident but said he was not feeling well and was therefore taken to hospital.

BSO needs help to find missing man from Oakland ParkDetectives say Jaytwan McNeal was last seen around 4:15 p.m. on Monday, September 20, at his residence in Block 100 of NE 41st St. in Oakland Park.

Canes takes on Virginia at Hard Rock StadiumCBS4’s Mike Cugno gets a preview of the game.

Both Houses of Congress approved temporary government funding measure to avoid shutdownCBS4’s Debra Alfarone reports from the White House.

Encouraging news from Broward, who had the highest COVID hospitalization rate in the United States this summerCBS4’s Joan Murray has the details.

Orange County Sheriff: “Dead man considered prime suspect” in Miya Marcano disappearanceCBS4’s Ted Scouten has more on day six of Marcano’s search.

Judge Approves $ 120 Million Sale Contract for Surfside Condo Collapse SiteAccording to the plan, the nearly 2-acre oceanfront property would be purchased for $ 120 million in cash by East Oceanside Development.

CBS4 investigates surveillance video captures burglary suspect at vape store in the actCBS4’s Peter D’Oench has the exclusive story.

Judge rejects petition to dismiss incident of attack at Nikolas Cruz prisonA motion to dismiss the case against avowed Parkland shooter Nikolas Cruz for an attack on a prison guard, captured by a surveillance camera in 2018, has been dismissed by a Broward judge.

Opa-locka police officer Jamesha McKinney faces battery and burglary charges amid domestic disputeJamesha McKinney, 30, an Opa-locka police officer, faces charges after a verbal confrontation that escalated into domestic bodily harm and burglary.

EXTRA WEB: Miya Marcano press conferenceOrange County Sheriff John Mina held a press conference Thursday to take stock of Miya Marcano’s disappearance.

EXTRA WEB: CBS4’s Marybel Rodriguez chats with Big Brother winner Xavier PratherHistory was written during the ‘Big Brother’ season finale with the series’ first-ever black winner Xavier Prather. CBS4’s Marybel Rodriguez talks with Xavier about her historic victory.

EXTRA WEB: Detectives publish surveillance video of vehicle suspected of hit-and-run accidentA South Florida man is still recovering in hospital after being hit by a car about two weeks ago in Broward County and the driver continued and detectives just released surveillance video of the vehicle .

Powerball jackpot rises to $ 620 million; Odds of winning: one in 292.2 millionThe Powerball jackpot soared to $ 620 million after nearly four months without a winner. Katie Johnston reports.


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Derailment of a work train under investigation

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CITY OF WEBB – Webb Police continue to participate in the investigation into the derailment of a seven-car train in the hamlet of Beaver River Station along Norridgewock Lake Road at the Beaver River crossing.

The derailment occurred at around 12:45 p.m. Tuesday and involved an Adirondack Scenic Railroad operated work train en route from Thendara station northbound to the Sabbattis station area. Police said no hazardous materials were involved and no one was injured. Derailed cars are hopper cars that were empty at the time and were used to transport ballast along the tracks.

The train was heading north on a switch for a siding at the Beaver River crossing, when the cars in the middle of the train began to derail after the locomotive and second car had already passed the switch , police said.

Several agencies are working to assess the scene from the entrance to Stillwater Reservoir with the help of state ranger boats to determine the cause of the derailment. The State Department of Transportation’s Bureau of Investigation, the Federal Railroad Administration, along with officials from the Adirondack Railroad and its general management company Hudson Consulting, are investigating. Beaver River is a hamlet / village at the eastern end of Stillwater Reservoir in the town of Webb, surrounded by Adirondack Park, and is not accessible by road.


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Matchday Information for Football vs USC

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ROCK – The University of Colorado football team will host the University of Southern California on Saturday, October 2 at 12 p.m. at Folsom Field. The parking lots for this game will open at 8 a.m. and the gates will open at 10 a.m. All customers are strongly advised to enter the match one hour before kick-off to avoid missing pre-match and kick-off festivities.

COVID-19 PROTOCOLS – Regardless of immunization status, masks must be worn in any indoor area of ​​Folsom Field on game day. Currently there is no general vaccination requirement for Folsom Field at CU Boulder, but as a campus we strongly encourage people to get vaccinated when they come to campus. Unvaccinated guests are strongly encouraged to wear a mask throughout their visit to campus, unless they are actively eating or drinking. All clients must bring a mask with them on campus.

Affected areas:
– Toilets throughout Folsom Field
– All elevators
– Byron White Club Level
– Common areas at the level of the suite (6 & 7)
– Arrow Touchdown Club
– Crawford Club
– University club
– Country house Balch
– Indoor training facility

PEARL STREET STAMPEDE– Don’t miss one of the best traditions of college football. Join us for the Pearl Street Stampede on Friday night, featuring the Golden Buffalo Marching Band, CU Spirit and Dance teams as well as Chip the Buffalo as we celebrate Game Day with the team in a parade that starts at 7pm. h in front of the courthouse on Rue des Perles.

BAND PERFORMANCE BEFORE THE GAME – The Golden Buffalo Marching Band will perform inside Balch Fieldhouse at 11:20 am before taking the field.

MOBILE TICKETING – All CU home events are now fully mobile. Fans purchase tickets and they will receive an email to be added to their mobile wallet or added through the Buffs mobile app. Fans are encouraged to add their tickets to their smartphone wallets now. DO NOT wait until you get to the stadium or the gate as bandwidth will be limited. For step-by-step processes to manage your mobile tickets, visit www.cubuffs.com/mobiletickets

MOBILE BUFFS APP – This comprehensive new app from Colorado Athletics and Sidearm is a one-stop-shop on your device for all your CU Buffs news and information, live stats, videos, rosters and more, as well as purchasing and managing your CU Buffs tickets. Fans are encouraged to download the app to their smartphone today and log into their ticketing account using their email address.

CASH FREE TRANSACTIONS – All transactions at the ticket office, concession stands and merchandise areas will be cashless.

CAR PARK – The parking lots for the USC game will open at 8 a.m. Donor parking permits have already been mailed out, and fans wishing to purchase on-campus parking for a single game can do so here: https://cuboulder.pmreserve.com/venue/? search% 5bvenue_id% 5d = 477

TRANSPARENT BAG POLICY – Folsom Field has implemented a transparent bag policy. Please check the website for reminders of bags allowed in the stadium.

CHIP’S KIDS CLUB AREA – The indoor training facility will be reopening for the Chip Kids’ Club area this season. This indoor area opens 2 hours before the match and closes after half-time. Will include games, inflatables and a soccer throw. Masks are mandatory.

CORRAL OF RALPHIA – Located on Duane Field, Ralphie’s Corral is the official tailgate of the CU Alumni Association and is open to everyone. Ralphie’s Corral will be open at 9 a.m. on Saturday and there will be cashless concessions and merchandise available.

BUFF THE MARKET – At this time, the team will not enter through the Buff Walk. We will continue to monitor local COVID rates and notify of any changes at the appropriate time.

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Free2Move conquers new markets with their all-inclusive,

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Atlanta, September 30, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – The Boston Consulting Group Has Recognized Automotive Subscription As Increasingly Important To The Automotive Industry; this market could represent 30 to 40 billion dollars by 2030. Free2Move car on demand is uniquely designed to meet this niche, offering customers a flexible, all-inclusive, monthly program easily accessible through the Free2Move app. Free2Move Car On Demand does not require any long term commitment.

Already available in Washington DC and Los Angeles, as well as in France, Spain and Portugal, Free2Move is expanding its Car On Demand service in Portland and Baltimore as well as in the UK and Germany. Further launches are planned by the end of the year, both in Europe and the United States. This large expansion marks Free2Move’s objective: to simplify the mobility of its customers with high-performance and tailor-made solutions in line with the world of tomorrow.

Recognized for its expertise in the mobility services sector, Free2Move recently received the Frost & Sullivan “2021 New Mobility Marketplace Company of the Year” award. The Free2Move Mobility Hub is 100% digital and includes innovative approaches to carsharing, carpooling, parking access and rental services, all brought together in the Free2Move app.

“Since we launched Car On Demand two years ago, we have perfected it as a flexible and efficient solution, created to meet the needs of our B2C and B2B customers. Our service is considered a real alternative to purchasing a vehicle, as it covers daily or one-off access. We are proud of our success; in 2021, we responded to 110,000 vehicle access requests and have a 97% customer recommendation rate!“actions Elodie Picand, Director of Sales and Marketing at Free2Move.

About Free2Move

Free2Move is the only global mobility brand offering a complete and unique ecosystem to its private and professional customers around the world. Relying on data and technology, Free2Move places the customer experience at the heart of the company to reinvent mobility and facilitate the transition to e-mobility. Free2Move mobility, as part of Free2Move, offers a range of services to meet the multiple travel needs of its customers from one minute to several days or months with car-sharing service, short, medium or long-term rental as well as the reservation of VTC drivers , parking spaces and charging stations via the app.

Free2Move Mobility in figures: 2 million customers, 400,000 rental vehicles, 500,000 parking spaces, 250,000 charging stations.












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Churchill Downs Incorporated Announces Historic Race
 

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LOUISVILLE, Ky., September 30, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – Churchill Downs Incorporated (“CDI” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: CHDN) today announced its intention to open a new historic racing machine (“ HRM ‘) entertainment venue, Derby City Gaming Downtown, Louisville, Kentucky. The 43,000 square foot entertainment venue will be located at 140 South 4e Street, corner of South 4e and West Market, diagonally from the Kentucky International Convention Center.


Derby City Gaming Downtown will initially feature 500 HRM, an outdoor playground and more than 200 on-site parking spaces. The new entertainment venue will offer guests – including locals, tourists and convention attendees – three unique bar concepts: a main level sports bar with a stage for music and shows, a top bourbon library range and an elegant wine and charcuterie lounge. A retail and merchandise store will be located at street level where customers can purchase Kentucky Derby-themed merchandise. Construction of Derby City Gaming Downtown will begin later this year with an expected opening date of early 2023.


The investment in the new entertainment venue will create 450 jobs for the local economy, including 350 construction jobs and over 100 new permanent jobs. The Company will collaborate with OneWest and other community organizations in an intentional effort to provide employment opportunities in the entertainment venue for those residing in the most disadvantaged neighborhoods of Louisville, as well as to provide training and support services. additional social focused on retention, workforce development and career advancement. CDI will intensify its efforts to identify and contract with women-owned and minority-owned businesses for supply chain and contracting needs.


CDI also announced a pledge of $ 1 million to the West End Opportunity Partnership (the “Partnership”), a community-led collaborative initiative that will fund projects to kick-start economic development and improve the quality of society. living in a neighborhood made up of nine West End neighborhoods. : Shawnee, Portland, Russell, Chickasaw, Parkland, California, Park Hill, Park Duvalle and Algonquin. The new Tax Increase Funding District (“TIF”) was created by legislation championed and passed by State Senators Robert Stivers, Julie Raque Adams, Morgan McGarvey and Gerald Neal, and representatives of the State Ken Fleming and Pamela Stevenson. The TIF guarantees that for the next 20 years, 80% of the new tax revenue generated in these neighborhoods will be returned to the Partnership to reinvest in economic development projects and homeowner stabilization in the West End. Seed capital and revenues will be managed by a partnership council made up of neighborhood residents and appointees from community organizations.


“CDI is committed to investing in the city of Louisville and today we are especially excited to announce this new downtown entertainment venue,” said Bill Carstanjen, CEO of CDI. “Our expansion of human resource management will be a victory for the entire Louisville area community. and will create an additional $ 10-12 million per year in scholarship for Churchill Downs Racetrack. The West End Opportunity Partnership and our collaboration with OneWest can help us achieve this vision in a responsible and sustainable manner.


“We congratulate Churchill Downs for their continued investment in Louisville hotel infrastructure. Having a downtown point of contact with one of our most iconic brand pillars is a godsend in helping us successfully market our destination, ”said Cleo Battle, President and CEO of Louisville Tourism. “The attraction will meet a need for much-requested evening options for convention delegates and provide locals and visitors with yet another authentic experience in the heart of Bourbon & Derby City.”


“Today, Churchill Downs is becoming an important part of a revitalization of downtown Louisville that has gained momentum in recent years. The downtown area is the center of our community and, as the economic engine of the region, our downtown area is also the center of our region, ”said Mayor Greg Fischer. Derby City Gaming Downtown will bring even more life to Fourth Street with just under an acre of space for more entertainment offerings, another stop for bourbon fans, a store for Kentucky Derby merchandise and permanent jobs downtown. Thank you, Churchill Downs, for your commitment, your investment and for your confidence in our great city. “


“OneWest is extremely excited about this collaboration and what it will mean for minority contractors in Louisville,” said Evon Smith, President and CEO of OneWest. “This initiative represents intentionality around inclusion and diversity and it starts at the top. The Churchill Downs Incorporated management team is leading the action! “


“I applaud the leaders of Churchill Downs for taking this meaningful step to support the West End Opportunity Partnership and for encouraging other local corporate citizens to follow suit,” said State Senator Gerald Neal. “By taking action to address the inequalities and disparities in our local communities, we are helping to make our Commonwealth a better place for all Kentuckians.”


About Churchill Downs Incorporated


Churchill Downs Incorporated is a leading racing, online betting and gaming entertainment company anchored by our iconic flagship event, the Kentucky Derby. We own and operate three betting-mutual gaming entertainment venues with approximately 3,050 historic racing machines in Kentucky. We also own and operate TwinSpires, one of the largest and most profitable online betting platforms for horse racing, sports and iGaming in the United States and we have eight retail sports betting. We are also a leader in physical casino games in eight states with approximately 11,000 slot machines and video lottery terminals and 200 table games. Additional information on the CDI is available online at www.churchilldownsincorporated.com.


Certain statements made in this press release contain various “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the “safe harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements are generally identified by the use of terms such as “anticipate” , “Believe”, “could”, “estimate”, “expect”, “intend”, “may”, “could”, “plan”, “foresee”, “plan”, “seek” “,” “” Will “and similar words or expressions (or negative versions of such words or expressions). 


Although we believe that the expectations reflected in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, we cannot guarantee that these expectations will prove to be correct. Important factors, among others, that may affect actual results or results are: the impact of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and related economic issues on our results of operations, financial conditions and our outlook; the effect of economic conditions on our consumers’ confidence and discretionary spending or our access to credit; additional or increased taxes and fees; public perceptions or lack of confidence in the integrity of our business or any deterioration in our reputation; loss of key or highly qualified personnel; restrictions on our credit facilities limiting our flexibility to operate our business; general risks associated with real estate ownership, including fluctuations in market values ​​and environmental regulations; catastrophic events and system failures disrupting our operations; online security risk, including cybersecurity breaches; failure to recover under our insurance policies for damage sustained to our properties in the event of inclement weather and accidents; increased insurance costs and the inability to obtain similar insurance coverage in the future; failure to identify and complete acquisition, expansion or divestiture projects, on time, on budget or as planned; difficulty in integrating recent or future acquisitions into our operations; the costs and uncertainties associated with the development of new sites and the expansion of existing facilities; risks associated with equity investments, strategic alliances and other agreements with third parties; the inability to respond to rapid technological changes in a timely manner; inadvertent infringement of the intellectual property of others; failure to protect our own intellectual property rights; payment risks, such as the risk associated with the fraudulent use of credit and debit cards; compliance with the law on corrupt practices abroad or applicable money laundering regulations; risks associated with current or future legal proceedings and other actions; the inability to negotiate agreements with representatives of the industry, including riders and other racetracks; work stoppages and manpower problems; changes in consumer preferences, attendance, betting and sponsorship with respect to the Churchill Downs Racetrack and the Kentucky Derby; litigation for bodily injury related to injuries occurring on our racetracks; weather and other conditions affecting our ability to run live races; the occurrence of extraordinary events, such as terrorist attacks and threats to public health; changes in the regulatory environment for our racing operations; increased competition in the horse racing industry; difficulty in attracting a sufficient number of horses and trainers for full horse races; our inability to use and provide aggregation services; changes in the regulatory environment for our online horse betting business; A reduction in the number of people betting on live horse races; increased competition in our online horse betting business; the uncertainty and changes in the legal landscape regarding our online horse betting business; the continued legalization of online sports betting and iGaming in the United States and our ability to anticipate and benefit from such legalization; the inability to expand our sports betting operations and compete effectively; failure to manage the risks associated with sports betting; failure to comply with laws requiring us to block access to certain people could result in penalties or impairment of our mobile and online betting products; increased competition in our casino business; changes in the regulatory environment for our casino business; concentration and evolution of the manufacture of slot machines and other technological conditions which could impose additional costs; and the inability to collect gambling claims from customers to whom we extend credit.


We assume no obligation to update or revise forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.





Investor contact: Nick Zangari 
(502) 394-1157 
[email protected]		
Media contact: Tonya Abeln
(502) 386-1742
[email protected]		





A photo accompanying this announcement is available at https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/6466005f-8ba1-418c-a24e-86c306f3f112











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Using valuable downtown land for parking? In a housing crisis, it does not stick
 

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When I first moved to New Zealand – even after living in some of the more expensive US real estate markets – I was surprised at the house prices. My shock was reinforced by the condition of the houses, many of which lack adequate insulation, adequate heating or cooling, or double-glazed windows.


I wondered why I would pay so much for a house that needed so much attention. Then I heard someone joke, “In New Zealand you pay for the land and the house is free. Suddenly, things took on a lot more meaning. 


Unlike the United States, where the land is valued at a small fraction of “improvements” (the building that stands on the section), in New Zealand it is the exact opposite.


But it also raised a big question: in a country where the cost of land is so high and the supply of housing so scarce, how could there be so many surface parking lots?





Auckland’s Wynyard district: apartments, restaurants, playgrounds and car parks.

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The price of parking


Take Auckland, for example, arguably the most limited housing market in New Zealand. Specifically, the still developing Wynyard neighborhood on the downtown waterfront has a clear case of car parking versus potential housing. 


One of the many abundant surface parking lots is located on Jellicoe Street. It includes 8,146 square meters of tar, paint and parked cars. The massive lot is appraised at NZ $ 37,000,000, with upgrades valued at $ 1,000,000 – presumably all that paving stone and paint.










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The next part is a little harder to swallow. The land is valued at just over $ 4,500 per square meter. With an average parking space occupying 15 square meters, that means each space is worth around $ 68,000. 


It’s just for the parking spots themselves, not all the land needed for people to get in and out and around the parking lot.


What parking pays


Now things are getting interesting. The Jellicoe Street parking lot is maintained by Auckland Transport, which offers people traveling to the CBD the courtesy of a first hour of free parking followed by a charge of $ 6 per hour. 


So, for just $ 18, drivers can park for four hours. On weekends, those four hours of parking will cost just $ 6.


Assuming a parking spot is fully occupied during all hours of operation (7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Sunday), it could hopefully net $ 480. Spanning an entire year, a single space can net just under $ 25,000.


Ignoring overheads and more realistic occupancy rates, it would take almost three years for a single outdoor parking space to recoup the cost of the land it sits on. It may seem economically viable. But what is not in this equation is the real and very high cost of cheap and abundant parking.










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Parking waits


The widespread availability of low cost parking in high demand locations has significant impacts on our cities. When people expect parking to be available in these locations, they often choose to drive rather than use a more sustainable mode like public transportation. This means that people are buying more cars and taking more personal vehicle trips.


When cheap parking spots fill up during rush hour, people tend to look for a parking spot rather than looking for slightly more expensive and less convenient alternative locations. That is, they go around a parking lot or a block until someone else leaves. When enough drivers do, it creates more congestion, pollution and greenhouse gas emissions.










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The long-term availability of inexpensive city parking lots also implies that parking in such places is a public good. People expect parking to always be in these places and will fight to prevent the land from being used for higher and better purposes.


This is where the rubber hits the road. Outdoor parking is the least productive use of large urban land. In the midst of the biggest housing affordability crisis in perhaps a generation, we could lose some of that automotive space to apartments.


People before parking


According to the Auckland District plan, a one-bedroom / one-bathroom apartment should occupy approximately 45 square meters – precisely three parking spaces.


The advantage of a building over an open-air parking lot is that it can be built. Instead of around 200 parking spaces for cars, we can build more than 600 apartments on ten floors. 


Rather than storing a few hundred cars for part of the day, with bare sidewalks overnight, we could provide living space for up to 1,200 people around the clock.










 Read more: What can our cities do about sprawl, congestion and pollution? Tip: junkyard parking








We could do the same with the parking lot across the street and the parking lot a block away and so on – until we are a city and a country that focuses more on the housing people than on the parking lot of cars.


It will be difficult to let go of the parking lots. Where some see an opportunity for urban regeneration through the development of underutilized spaces, others see the loss of parking as another hurdle for city workers to overcome.


But we just have too much space in our cities dedicated to the car. Our land is far too precious to be paved. It’s time to use a fraction of that space to house a lot of people instead of a few machines.






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Cincinnati Art Museum Gets ‘A New View’
 

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The Cincinnati Art Museum is planning updates and upgrades worth $ 65 million. The projects are part of the “A New View” plan to modernize the grounds and facilities of the museum.


“Overall, it’s more than a handful of transformative projects that are really going to help the museum become a better resource for our community,” said Jill Dunne, Director of Marketing and Communications.


These include a new walkway leading to the museum and walking trails with works of art to complement the new Art Climb.


“Instead of going around the museum, you’re going to go straight to the museum,” says Dunne.


There are also gallery renovations that allow more of the museum’s collection to be exhibited, as well as additional space for school groups and community programs.


The work will last at least a year.










Human nature
 An artist rendering of the new entrance and parking lot at the Cincinnati Art Museum.






List of projects


    

  • Renovate the Schmidlapp Gallery, Hanna Wing (Ancient Near Eastern Collections) and other public galleries
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  • Create universal access to the museum entrance door
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  • Build a new front drive that allows vehicles to access the front of the museum
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  • Add interactive active displays to museum galleries
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  • Increase digital access to permanent collections
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  • Create an open-air museum experience with the Art Climb and a series of interconnected art trails
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  • Acquire and install outdoor sculptures
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  • Organize and present large-scale exhibitions
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  • Create additional space for school groups and public programs via the “CAM Commons” and additional classroom space
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  • Increase community engagement resources and staff
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  • Improve the storage capacity of collections for future acquisitions
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  • Develop a research center dedicated to photography, prints and drawings
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  • Recruit and employ a more diverse professional staff through paid internships and scholarships
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  • Increase the museum’s operating endowment
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  • Optimizing museum car parks
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  • Renovate and modernize conservation laboratories
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  • Create work efficiencies in staff offices
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  • Optimizing buildings and mechanical systems to protect the works of art on display
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Celebrating National Coffee Day! – Casper, WY Oil City News
 

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Hi,


National Coffee Day has arrived the best day of the week! It’s a great time to go out and get A coffee. With how quickly the weather has changed, I definitely feel like a nice hot latte. What’s your favorite coffee drink?


Find out what the The breeze has blown today: read the story about the Christmas parade, get all the details on Art in the park, and check details regarding Casper’s new head coach for the baseball team. 


Casper should see a maximum of 48 ° F today with cloudy skies and a 100% chance of rain. This Broken come from NE at 10 to 15 mph. 


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Christmas parade?


Is it too early to be talk about Christmas? Casper City Council doesn’t think so! At their meeting last night, they agreed to cover the costs of the Christmas Parade for the use of city services. We I love to talk about Christmas, even if it’s a bit early. 


See the story here!


Art Market, Pleine Aire Painting (Shutterstock, Casper Artists’ Collective)


Art in the park!


Saturday is Art in the Park day! There will be more than 30 suppliers representing woodworking, painting, jewelry, pottery, and more. It’s time to start your art and buy some local arts and crafts!


See the story here!


Dan Cepeda


Horseheads Hires New Head Coach


Take me to the ball game see the new head coach! Casper’s baseball team is recruiting Strong luck. This next season will certainly be interesting!


See the story here!





What is the event?


do you like to The painting? What would you say sipping wine? If you do, then this will be the perfect event for you! Join DIY Arts at Beacon Club on October 13 from 7 p.m. for an artistic evening. It sounds like a great opportunity to bring your friends and family for an unforgettable night out, and you keep what you paint!


Get the details!


They will lead a guided season to paint a cute scarecrow gnome. To join the class, it is $ 35 per person. And the best part is that the wine is half price for this event. I don’t know about you, but it looks like a perfect way to spend the evening!


Breeze jobs


NEW! – Senior tax accountant


True Oil LLC is seeking a full time Senior Tax Accountant who will be responsible for help with time and accuracy filing federal, state and local tax It is up to the various companies and individuals of True to comply with the requirements of the various tax authorities


Network specialist


St. Anthony Tri-Parish Catholic School is hiring a Full-time, year-round network specialist who will provide supervision, management and support for the network and other technical systems. The successful candidate will be able to minimize technical downtime, as well as keeping the school technologically up to date. 


Market manager


Wyoming Food for Thought Project is looking for a Part-time market manager. They will be responsible for promoting and managing all Farmers Markets Wyoming Food for Thought Project manages – in particular the mobile market, the winter market and the online market. The Market Manager will be directly supervised by the Executive director and the Director of Horticulture and will work closely with all staff!


Program coordinator


Wyoming Reflection Project is looking for a full time Program Coordinator who will report directly to the Executive Director and will be responsible for programs such as food bags, summer activities for children, community engagement events like community dinners etc. I mean, who doesn’t want to help the community? 


Bulk Equipment Operator


Rock Hard Cementing is looking for a full time Bulk equipment operator who will be able to rig and maintain the equipment and assist the operator in daily functions. Someone who is reliable and available to work when called, and most importantly is a team player who cares about the vision of Rock Hard Cementing!


Administrative Assistant – Personal Trusts


Hilltop National Bank is looking for a Full-time Administrative Assistant – Personal Trusts who provides administrative support to the designated trust agent, including the preparation of investment portfolio reviews, investment portfolio research and realignment as requested. Prepares data for operation Processing. Retrieves and compiles data for accounts. 


Check out MORE jobs (and find out how to post your vacancies) on the Oil City job board here!


Check out the latest Breezy events happening this week in our personally curated community calendar! This week we have Jeff Dunham, the Ta-ta trot, Art in the Park, Car Racing and Craig Johnson! Discover these events HERE!


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Coffee time!


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Report: Councils Should Introduce Sliding Scale for Parking Fines | Yle Uutiset
 

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Parking too close to crosswalks can be dangerous for pedestrians.



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Some city officials in Helsinki and Tampere want to introduce increasing fines for parking infractions that pose safety risks.


If the parking violation fines were staggered, parking costs would be higher for parking too close to a streetcar track or zebra crossing compared to parking a vehicle for too long.


Currently, parking fines in major Finnish cities are generally two-tiered, depending on whether they are in the city center or on the outskirts, but do not take into account the dangers or inconveniences posed by improper parking.


For example, the fines for parking violation in Helsinki and Tampere are 60 euros, but in the more expensive areas they can go up to 80 euros.


However, bringing a sliding scale to parking fines would require a change in the law.


The conversation over changing the parking infraction fine provisions was sparked earlier this month after the city of Helsinki released a report on the city’s revised parking policy, which was covered by the Helsingin Sanomat newspaper.


Prepared by experts, the report said fines for parking violations should be staggered according to the severity of the violation – so that fines are higher for violations that endanger road safety.


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One of Tampere’s new trams.






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Experts wrote that the fines should be at least equal to the road traffic fines imposed on drivers who disregard road signs. The current traffic violation fine for such non-compliance on the roads is 100 euros.


The Parliament’s Legal Affairs Committee is studying a bill that would limit monitoring of parking to a state-owned company. According to a Helsinki parking task force, such an arrangement would set increasing fines.


The City of Tampere Parking Inspector, Sami Hurinki, said the city should consider the possibility of implementing tiered or escalating fines.


Tampere’s brand new tram system has already caused parking problems.


Hurinki explained that some cars park too close to the tracks when stopping to unload vehicles.


When a mode of public transport such as a streetcar is blocked, it can cause delays for many people with the potential to result in significant penalties and costs to society, but the maximum fine for parking violation is currently 80 euros.


“Sometimes it seems like 60 or 80 euros is not enough to dissuade things from changing,” Hurinki said.


Noting that he is in favor of staggered parking fines, he said people with disabilities are particularly vulnerable to poor parking decisions by other drivers.


“In situations which involve a risk of danger or inconvenience, the fines may well be doubled,” said Hurinki.






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UK government launches £ 950million infrastructure investment and shipper mandates for car park operators
 

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The Department of Transport (DfT) has opened consultations on measures to accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs), with new proposals outlining plans to close infrastructure gaps.






The UK’s electric vehicle fleet has been growing relative to its charging infrastructure for several years




Through its Office of Zero Emission Vehicles (OZEV), the Ministry is consulting on whether it would be supported to introduce a mandate requiring operators of non-residential parking lots to install a minimum number of charging stations. The consultation suggests a loader for 10 parking spaces as a potential target in the near term and suggests that landowners eventually prepare to accommodate at least one loader for five spaces.


The consultation focuses on whether the Department should have the power to adopt such a mandate, which means that the changes will not be implemented immediately.


Also under consultation, new powers require local councils to plan, disclose, deliver and report on electric vehicle infrastructure plans. A recent Centrica study found that UK local authorities will only host an average of 35 on-street electric vehicle (EV) chargers by 2025. However, councils have widely cited funding constraints, rather than ‘a lack of mandate from Whitehall, as the key challenge. A Guardian FOI request in 2019 revealed a similar trend. Out of more than 300 councils, around 100 said they had no confirmed plans to install more charging points due to financial constraints.


The private and public sectors, the DfT proposed, could be supported to finance the installation of new electric vehicle charging infrastructure through a new £ 950million fund, to be allocated on a competitive basis. The Fast Charging Fund, suggests the DfT, would accept requests from operators for services on motorways and major A routes across England.


In addition, the DfT consults on changes for designers and operators or the charging points and networks themselves, intended to improve the user experience for motorists. The ministers are seeking advice on whether the charging station design specifications are changed to improve accessibility, safety, familiarity and compatibility with a wide range of vehicles. They are also thinking about how best to improve customer protection against poor service.


Consultations on the four proposals will end at 11:45 p.m. GMT on November 22.


A pivotal decade 


The UK is banning the sale of new petrol and diesel cars by 2030 and Transport Secretary Grant Shapps has said electric vehicles “will become the norm within a decade”.


However, many green groups have argued that the ban needs to be backed by more investment in infrastructure and support for consumers who may struggle with the upfront cost of an EV.


A Policy Connect report released in February found that the UK’s annual charging point installation rate is currently only one-fifth of the levels needed to make the transition. Some 35,000 new points are to be added each year through 2030, the report says, saying many local councils do not have the funding or in-house expertise to expedite delivery.


Likewise, an FOI request from DevicePilot found that UK councils had only received £ 0.45 per capita in government funding for electric vehicle charging infrastructure in the past year. 


Then, in May, members of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) published a report entitled “First report – low-emission cars”. The document urges MPs to work better in Whitehall, and with the private sector and regulators, on electric vehicle issues, including upfront costs and charging infrastructure.


Many groups highlighted the fact that not all regions have equal access to EV infrastructure. The DfT therefore promised to develop a specific rural strategy for the future of transport.


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San Francisco International Airport AirTrain Extension Completed
 

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Construction of the AirTrain Upgrade and Extension Project has been completed at San Francisco International Airport. Skanska USA, the company that led the $ 172 million project, began work on the AirTrain in 2016. The project facilitated connection between all terminals, the airport hotel, parking lots, BART station and car rental center. . Since transportation to long-term parking lots was previously provided by a shuttle, this move is expected to extend the AirTrain’s guidance tracks by 1,900 feet and eliminate 600,000 miles of trips per year. LEED Gold has been awarded to the two AirTrain stations carried out as part of the project certifications of the US Green Building Council.


Also Read: $ 750 Million Arranged For Burlingame Point Office Block, San Francisco


From the start, the project team coordinated with the management of the rental car facility and airport officials to consider any potential issues as the concepts developed into buildable specifications and shaped the design elements of the extension. According to company officials, sustainable construction and design elements were prioritized at every stage of the project. This has resulted in the implementation of over 50 sustainable practices, including; installation of a large solar photovoltaic (PV) system on the roof of the SFO long-term parking garage with 2,700 photovoltaic panels that generate approximately 40% of the stations’ annual energy needs, recycling more than three-quarters of construction debris and demolition, purchasing construction products and materials that meet stringent LEED volatile organic compound (VOC) emission criteria to reduce indoor chemical contaminant concentrations, and selecting construction products and materials from manufacturers that transparently disclose information on the environmental lifecycle of products to reduce global environmental impact.


“The completion of the AirTrain long-term parking extension has materialized our vision to provide a transparent and clean energy connection between all of our terminals, car parks, hotels and car rental facilities. At the same time, the project continued our tradition of industry leadership in the design, construction and operation of sustainable buildings. This LEED Gold certification is a tribute to the dedicated project team who turned this vision into reality, ”said airport manager Ivar C Satero.










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Chandigarh: UT councilor Dharam Pal has asked the municipality to submit a plan within a month to automate all parking lots in Sector 17, including the multi-level one. 
The UT administration will then take a call on their mode of operation. 
While inspecting the multi-level parking lot in Sector 17, the advisor asked MC Commissioner Anindita Mitra, Chief Engineer NP Sharma and other officials to submit the full plan. 
Speaking to TOI, the advisor said: “There is a need for a similar parking system throughout Sector 17, including the multi-level lot. There cannot be two different systems, as they will eventually fail in the multi-level parking space. The automated parking system will solve this problem. MC officials will submit the plan within a month on automated parking throughout Sector 17. ”
“Boom barriers have been installed in a multi-level parking lot, but they are not functional,” he added and asked officials to improve his infrastructure. 
MC officials informed the advisor that the multi-level parking lot has a capacity of 950 cars. On average, 400 to 500 vehicles regularly use this facility. 
Recently, the councilor had requested a report on the “smart” features of all paid parking lots in the city. MC officials claimed that 80 of the 89 paid parking lots had working screens installed. In the first week of September, Mitra gave parked contractors a week to implement smart features. It has been decided that the functionality will be verified by an MC team, after which further action will be taken. Previously, the councilor and then the MC general house had raised the issue of the non-implementation of smart features.






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 With the Southern Railway restoring 95% of commuter service and easing travel restrictions, train occupancy is back to pre-COVID-19 levels. 


For commuters traveling between the city and remote suburbs, parking lots are a crucial link in last mile connectivity. These facilities have been closed in many stations and those that are functioning are in poor condition. 


At several stations such as Egmore, St. Thomas Mount, Palavanthangal, Tiruvallur, Chengalpattu and Kancheepuram, only one of the two car parks on either side of the station has contractors. 


Likewise, the Tambaram, Velachery and Guindy stations have developed into transport hubs. But commuters have to take a detour to reach the parking lot. There are no parking contractors on the side where a large portion of commuters board the trains.


Railway users complain about the lack of guarded parking lots at Thiruninravur, Pattabhiram, Hindu College, Meenambakkam and St. Thomas Mount stations despite sufficient space available. 


A. Roy Rozario, president of the Pattabiram Railway Passengers Association, said commuters to these stations had to park their vehicles in private “shelters”. 


J. Ranganathan, Secretary, Kanchipuram-Chennai Rail Commuters’ Association, highlighted a host of issues such as no roof, poor lighting, fuel theft and loss of vehicle accessories and contractors being rude with customers in the parking lot. 


Mr Ranganathan said the condition of most parking lots at stations was dismal, with no tin roof provided to protect expensive vehicles. These courtyards did not have a concrete floor. 


Officials of rail passenger associations and regular commuters have criticized the rail administration for failing to ensure contractors meet safety standards such as CCTV cameras, posting details of parking charges for various categories of vehicles and the cell phone number of the parking contractor.


Calls for tenders launched 


A senior official from the Southern Railway Chennai division said 43 stations have parking lots. Of these, 27 had appointed permanent contractors after the COVID-19 lockdown was lifted. While the Southern Railway put out a tender for the award of 11 parking contracts, five did not yet have a contractor to manage the space. The railway official said that in Velachery a contractor was available on the south side. In Thiruvanmiyur, the contract ended in August and the call for tenders was launched. There was a bad response to the tender due to the huge amount of the contract. The railway official said the CCTV cameras and shelters were to be installed by the license holder in the parking lot. 


Multi-level parking was ready at the Katpadi junction. In Chengalpattu, a multi-storey parking complex is under construction. Plans were underway to build multi-storey parking lots at all major stations in Chennai Division. It has been proposed to have smart parking lots at major train stations, the official added.









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The four candidates vying for general seat on Portland City Council in the Nov. 2 election have similar perspectives on prioritizing the city’s shortage of affordable and available housing and the need to provide services to the homeless , but they differ in their approaches.


Travis Curran, candidate for mayor in 2019; President of the Planning Council Brandon Mazer; member of the Roberto Rodriguez school board; and attorney Stuart Tisdale Jr. are running for the seat vacated by Nick Mavodones, who has served on the board for nearly 25 years.


Curran focuses on housing, in part by applying the city’s cap on short-term rentals, he said, as those rentals take homes off the market.


“The city has already capped Airbnb rentals and rentals of owned and investment properties, ”Curran said. “There is very little oversight on the application of these policies. WWe must enforce them. Wi need those houses and we don’t need small hotels, and there is way more than the ceiling.


Curran would also like to see zoning reform to allow more apartments and multi-family homes in the city suburbs, further away from the city center.


Mazer said the supply of housing in the city must be increased. Changes can be made to allow more multi-unit housing projects, such as relaxing parking requirements and providing developers with incentives to build in ways that allow for greater density.


“Wi need incite more family housing, ”said Mazer. “We need to look at our main corridors, like Brighton Aplace, Forest Aplace, the corridors adjacent to the peninsula where there could be more density to lighten the peninsula pressure.”


The housing problem must be solved, Rodriguez said, but he would rely on experts to solve it.


“YouCandidates don’t need to have the idea or plan that will solve our problems. There are a lot of very good proposals and people doing this work in the city and the state, ”Rodriguez said.


Tisdale also said housing solutions are best left to experts, but argues those efforts should focus on the middle class.


“If teachers who teach young people in a community can’t afford to live there, I don’t agree with that,” he said. “YesYou have the people who are assisted in finding housing by the housing authority, which helps eligible people, and then you have the people who live in the luxury condos, but you don’t have an average population.


Candidates differ on whether the 200-bed homeless service center planned for the Riverton area or smaller shelters would be best for the city.


Curran, who said he has experienced homelessness in the past, said the large shelter is a start, but smaller shelters are also needed.


“IF There are a problem in a shelter, you may be the victim of a criminal intrusion, and you are beautiful not allowed entry for a full year, ”Curran said. “Melder wthe inters are rough. If there is only one installation and it affects you, then what is it? “


A large facility provides good quality services, Mazer said, while the city may struggle to staff many small shelters.


“Have four or five emergency shelters offering the services that the Riverside shelter will provide.” goi am difficult because of staff and funding perspective,” Mazer noted. “From that perspective, I think a centralized shelter that can be open 24/7 with onsite services makes more sense.


Rodriguez, too, focused on quality rather than size.


“We need this waiting this side centralized objective, which means high quality services to members of our homeless community, ”said Rodriguez.


Tisdale said he supported the large shelter rather than the small facilities “if there is to be a shelter,” noting that many shelters in the neighborhoods would be “impossible” to pass for advice.


At the same time, Tisdale would like to see proposals to reduce the number of “beggars” in the city, especially those who might be able to work.


“The proliferation of begging… makes a bad impression,” Tisdale said. “There is no need for that. Shops around can not find enough people work, social services are numerous. When beggars are in front of a business, it discourages people from entering the business. This‘s allow a group of people to that are not helped by being activated. “


The candidates also cite a number of other priorities.


Curran said he would like to see a local option of sales taxes for tourism services to ease property taxes, such as cruises; more work done in harm reduction to address the opioid epidemic, such as supervised injection sites; the expansion of public transport at night; and an increase in the number of municipal parking lots.


Mazer said he would also like to focus on improving transit options.


Rodriguez highlighted the collaboration and representation of all his constituents. He would focus his efforts on getting marginalized groups, whose views might otherwise be ignored, to speak at board meetings. He cited as an example a group of loud activists who wanted to remove police from schools and succeeded.


 “If I see that there are a handful of privileged people defend for something, I have to ask myself who is not in the room and for whom we are not hearing a plea, ”Rodriguez said. “What we lack is the political will to move these things forward.”


Tisdale said he will also focus on collaboration. He said there was a lack of moderate votes in the city, and although he was an “embarrassed Republican” after the Trump presidency, he would often vote regardless of party, he said.


The election takes place on November 2. Polling stations, which can be found online at the city clerk’s website, open at 7 a.m. and close at 8 p.m.


For more information on the election, including how to apply for a postal ballot, visit portlandmaine.gov/1116/November-Municipal-Election.




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Hi neighbor,


Did you know that today is National Good Neighbor Day? Find your neighbor and do something special for them. I think it’s important to remember that of Robert Frost poem “Repair wall”. He says “Good fences make good neighbors. “


Find out what the The breeze has blown today: read the story on the famous pig races at Green Acres corn maze, get all the details on the Engage Summit is happening, and consult live music that will be at Casper tonight.  


Casper should see a 85 ° F high today with sunny sky in the morning, but clouds in the afternoon. This Broken come from SSW at 10 to 15 mph. 


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Stacey Schmid standing next to her sign with a piglet in front (Tayler Stephenson, Oil City)


Pig races!


Outside at Green Acres Corn Maze they have all kinds of events. But the cutest event is the pig races! We love to see these animals and kids running around and having fun!


See the story here!


Brian Harrington- Laramie City Council, Natalia Duncan Macker and Lucia Vigneria (ENGAGE Wyo, Facebook)


Build Wyoming’s Future!


The third annual Engage Summit it’s this weekend! He brings everyone from the ages from 16 to 35 together to encourage and talk about both the future of the individual and of Wyoming. support Wyoming Youth!


See the story here!


Kerry Grombacher and Aspen Black (courtesy ARTCORE)


Solo artists come together


western artists Kerry Grombacher and Aspen Black will perform together tonight at 7:30 p.m. at The Lyric Theater in downtown Casper. I know where I will be tonight! Hope to see you there!


See the story here!


Breeze jobs


NEW! – Network specialist


St. Anthony Tri-Parish Catholic School is hiring a Full-time, year-round network specialist who will provide supervision, management and support for the network and other technical systems. The successful candidate will be able to minimize technical downtime, as well as keeping the school technologically up to date. 


Market manager


Wyoming Food for Thought Project is looking for a Part-time market manager. They will be responsible for promoting and managing all Farmers Markets Wyoming Food for Thought Project manages – in particular the mobile market, the winter market and the online market. The Market Manager will be directly supervised by the Executive director and the Director of Horticulture and will work closely with all staff!


Program coordinator


Wyoming Reflection Project is looking for a full time Program Coordinator who will report directly to the Executive Director and will be responsible for programs such as food bags, summer activities for children, community engagement events like community dinners etc. I mean, who doesn’t want to help the community? 


Bulk Equipment Operator


Rock Hard Cementing is looking for a full time Bulk equipment operator who will be able to rig and maintain the equipment and assist the operator in daily functions. Someone who is reliable and available to work when called, and most importantly is a team player who cares about the vision of Rock Hard Cementing!


Administrative Assistant – Personal Trusts


Hilltop National Bank is looking for a Full-time Administrative Assistant – Personal Trusts who provides administrative support to the designated trust agent, including the preparation of investment portfolio reviews, investment portfolio research and realignment as requested. Prepares data for operation Processing. Retrieves and compiles data for accounts. 


Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner and Registered Therapist


The office of Dr Stephen L. Brown and associates is looking for a Psychiatric physician assistant or nurse practitioner to fill a full-time position, seeing both inpatients and outpatients. The office is also seeking to fill the therapist position with a dismissed child / adolescent.


Check out MORE jobs (and find out how you can post your vacancies) on the Oil City job board here!


Check out the latest Breezy events happening this week in our personally curated community calendar! This week we have Jeff Dunum, the Ta-ta trot, Art in the Park, Car Racing and Craig Johnson! Discover these events HERE!


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 The Suffolk Theater in downtown Riverhead. (Credit: Joe Werkmeister) 




The Suffolk Theater is proposing a 59-foot-tall addition to the rear of its building that will create approximately 2,970 square feet of retail space on the ground floor and 28 apartments on the second through the fifth floor. 


A render of the expansion’s exterior shows large murals of music legends like Bob Dylan, Bob Marley, Michael Jackson, and Jimi Hendrix, among others.


Former Riverhead city councilor Vic Prusinowski, working as a consultant on the project, said 20 of the market-priced apartments will be studios and eight will be one-bedroom units.


The owner of the Suffolk Theater, Bob Castaldi, discussed the project during the city council working session last Thursday, with Mr Prusinowki and architect Ric Stott. 


“Mixed use guarantees income for the future operation of the theater,” Mr. Prusinowski said. “The performing arts part of this business is a business of ups and downs, subject to weather conditions, pandemics and so on. We were closed during the pandemic and only reopened on August 27. “


Income from rentals will help secure a source of income, he said. 


The proposed addition also includes an expanded backstage area for the theater, with a new “green room,” new changing rooms, restrooms, kitchenette, laundry room, showers and a new mechanical room, according to Greg Bergman, assistant to planning for Riverhead Town. 


Mr Castaldi bought the theater from the city in 2006 and has always intended to expand it, he said. A number of high profile acts have happened there, including the Rascals, Arlo Guthrie, Judy Collins and Art Garfunkle, he said. 


The proposal is located in the Downtown Riverhead Parking District, which means the theater pays a parking fee which, in return, allows it to use the city’s land for parking. 


Mr Bergman said the parking lot shown in the sitemap appears to be based on the zoning of the parking lot behind the Suffolk Theater ahead of an $ 800,000 reconfiguration of that lot earlier this year.


He stated that the drawings submitted by the applicant seem to indicate that 28 parking spaces will be lost, while 14 will be gained, even though the drawings show only 12 spaces. He said it is not clear and needs to be clarified. 


Mr Bergman said the city has never had a request that resulted in the loss of parking spaces. 


City Councilor Tim Hubbard, the City Council’s liaison to the parking district, said the district had just bonded about $ 800,000 for various parking space projects at this location and others in the downtown. city. He asked if Mr. Castaldi would be ready to reimburse the district.


Mr Castaldi said these parking spaces were lost when he bought the property in 2006. 


Mr. Hubbard said there will be fewer spaces once this expansion is complete. 


“I don’t think that’s correct,” Mr. Castaldi said. 


“If you do a tally of what’s there now and then again when your project is finished there will be less parking,” Hubbard said. 


Mr. Prusinowski said they would look into this issue in more detail. But he said the theater pays the parking taxes and also posted the $ 800,000 bond. 


Mr Prusinowski pointed out that the Suffolk Theater also pays property taxes, but noted that it plans to seek tax breaks from the Industrial Development Agency on sales tax for building materials for the addition.






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Earlier this year, work on the downtown core was finally completed after three years of work. The works included the reinforcement of the sea wall, the reconstruction of Quay St into a more user-friendly space, the new public space of Te Wananga, the new docks of the ferry terminal, Te Komititanga and the renovated building of the main post office, the city ​​center bus interchange. There has also been a private development with Commercial Bay. Additionally, recently we saw the completion of the Karangahape Rd upgrade to improve the south end of downtown.


Now the council’s attention in the city is shifting to the city center which will integrate and complement the new Aotea station delivered as part of the city rail link.




When it opens, Aotea station will be New Zealand’s busiest with more people entering or exiting than any other.


It is a key element of the transit-oriented development described as Transformational Move 5 in the City Center Masterplan, which was widely consulted and unanimously approved by the Auckland Council in 2020. It is an element key to the rebirth of the city center.


Today Auckland Council and Auckland Transport unveil their Midtown program, describing the area as: “a part of Auckland where our history, art and culture can be seen and heard and will spread into public life; where people choose to hang out and socialize; a place that is attractive and feels inclusive and safe. ‘


Midtown is the district that radiates from Aotea Square, comprising landmarks such as Auckland’s historic Town Hall, Civic Theater, Auckland Toi o Tāmaki Art Gallery and SkyTower, two universities, the intimate lanes comprising Federal, Elliott, High and Lorne streets, and treasured city parks – Myers Park and Rangipuke Albert Park.


It is at the heart of a significant change in the way people move in, out and through the city and its regeneration is expected to be a catalyst for growth, productivity, a healthier and more sustainable downtown and a dynamic artistic and cultural center. heart of Auckland.


These are the projects listed today by Auckland Council and Auckland Transport to help regenerate downtown Auckland for the thousands of people who will get there by train and bus every day.


The projects include:


    

  • CRL Aotea Station – The station sill designs, woven with mana whenua narratives, won a WAFX Cultural Identity Award from the World Architecture Festival in 2019.
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  • Stage 1 of the Wellesley Street Bus Improvement Project (Albert Street to Queen Street) – an improved environment for bus users and pedestrians
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  • Te Hā Noa Stage 1 – Victoria Street Linear Park (Albert Street to Kitchener Street)
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  • Modernization of Federal Street, extension of the shared road lane circuit
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  • Wai Horotiu Queen Street Project
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  • Improved Myers Park Underpass
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  • Aotea on the development of the station by MRCB, enabled by Eke Panuku
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  • High Street upgrade
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  • Hobson Street Improvement (Victoria Street to Wellesley Street)
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  • Renovation of the Aotea Center
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  • Completion of the Albert Street upgrade between Wyndham Street and Wellesley Street
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Excluding the Aotea station itself, the upper station development and the Watercare sewage upgrade, the Auckland council will invest more than $ 133 million in the city center over the years. next five years.




Many of these projects have been discussed in one way or another over the past decade, so it’s great to finally see funding and commitment put in place to make them happen. I guess a lot of that cost also comes from the downtown target rate paid by businesses and residents.




It appears that the council has focused on bringing all of these projects together into one comprehensive delivery program and this appears to be a positive step instead of the more piecemeal street-by-street approach. I understand that as part of that, they just brought back most of the teams that were behind the downtown program to the downtown one.


As for the above projects, the one that perhaps interests me the most is the Victoria St Linear Park. We are only getting the part of Albert Street to Kitchener Street to begin with, but this will be important to help manage the pedestrian volumes of the City Rail Link, but also to set the tone for the eventual extension to the park. Victoria. It is also a project that we have fought hard to keep in the plans.


 


The project we are probably least familiar with is the modernization of Hobson St from Victoria St to Wellesley. The CCMP is claiming it as part of the transformation of Hobson St and Nelson St into “green and more livable twin avenues adapted to their urban context in what constitutes the densest residential area of ​​New Zealand“.


He also suggests that this would be achieved by:


    

  • reduce the number of traffic lanes and turns at intersections
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  • possibly change them to two-way streets
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  • wider paths and priority for pedestrians at intersections as well as at mid-way crossings
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  • more bike trails, including on Hobson St
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  • more street trees
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It would also be helpful if this section closed the access ramps to the Skycity parking lot.


Perhaps the key pieces missing from this announcement, along with the Queen Street details released last week, are the commitment to deliver other parts of the downtown master plan at the same time. In particular the zero emission zone for the Queen Street valley and access for all. These are essential elements of the plan to improve air quality, reduce private vehicle trips and make the city center more user-friendly. These things need to be discussed at every step to make the public aware of their need, to come and to help ensure that they are not ruled out by project teams as “someone else’s job to do”.


 As designs for these projects form, it would also be great to focus a lot more on delivering more street trees to the city.


When completed the main parts of the city center will look pretty good and a huge improvement over what they used to be / are now. I wonder where else in the downtown and region the council could take this broader program approach to improvements.


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A planning application to convert a parking space into four one-bedroom apartments at Toll Bar House in Shrewsbury Avenue, Woodston has been withdrawn by the applicant. 




The proposal was validated in June 2021 with Peterborough City Council. 


In addition to the four apartments, the proposal also included plans for four parking spaces, a private amenity area, garbage and bicycle storage and two additional parking spaces for Toll Bar House. 


The application was filed by a Mr. Fagan of East West Holdings Ltd. 


According to plans, the development would have resulted in the loss of five existing parking spaces at Toll Bar House. 


But as early as Monday (September 27), the planning officer confirmed that the applicant had withdrawn the proposal. 


Previously, the highways department had raised objections to the plans and said, “The proposed development would not provide adequate facilities within the perimeter of the site for parking and turning of vehicles. 


“In the opinion of the Local Highway Authority (LHA), there will be no resulting increase in site usage in terms of increased traffic generation. However, the development of the proposed indoor parking does not meet the parking standards in force as set out in the Local Plan. 


“At the moment, the site consists of 10 apartments and there is space on site to park 20 vehicles. After the development there will be four additional apartments = 14 units. A total of 18 parking spaces, including visitor spaces, will be required as the provision of on-site visitor parking is part of the minimum parking standard set for residential use class C3. 


“A number of parking spaces will be lost due to the proposed development. The proposed development provides for 15 parking spaces, which represents a shortage of three, which could lead to an overflow of vehicles parked on the public road. 


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New Delhi: With the dynamic parking standards policy in Delhi notified by the central government last week, municipalities, which are the executing agencies, will need to ensure that a permitted parking space in floor plans is reduced by 30% for a property located 500 meters from a Delhi metro station and 15% if it is located 800 meters from a metro station. 
A South Delhi Municipal Corporation official added that if the property was located one kilometer from a multi-level parking lot, the parking allowance in the floor area ratio would be reduced by 10%. The policy will apply to collective housing corporations, guest houses, schools, community halls, studios, properties on Asaf Ali Road and state bhawans. 
“Previously, the estimated car space (SCE) was calculated on the basis of the built-up area. The new changes mean that the ECS will be a factor in the floor area ratio of a residential unit, ”said Prem Shankar Jha, Deputy Commissioner, Compensation and Project Unit, SDMC. “The policy was implemented after the Delhi Development Authority and civic organizations insisted on allowing only 40% of the total parking demand in an area, especially a commercial one, located near metro stations and public transport. ‘other public transport systems. ” 
TOI contacted DDA for details and comments, but received no response. 
Until now, space for parking two vehicles was allowed in residential units of collective housing with a built-up area of ​​100 square meters. In the case of service staff quarters or apartments in economically weaker sections, the allowance was 0.5 ECS per 100 m² of built-up area. The amended allowance for dwellings of less than 40 m² in the housing plots of SAPs or service personnel is now 0.5 ECS. For dwellings measuring between 40 m² and 100 m², 1 DHW will be authorized, 2 for those measuring between 100 m² and 200 m². For properties over 200 m², 2 DHW + 1 per additional 100 m² will be authorized. 
For inns, guesthouses, lodges, etc., which currently have a parking space of 2 ECS per 100 m² of built area, the new spaces authorized will be 0.5 ECS per 100 m² of FAR and deduction made of the distance from the metro station. 
These revised parking standards will become applicable to all properties that have not yet started construction, even if the plans have been approved by the local body. The Center’s notification states: “In all cases where plans have already been approved, properties can be developed with these revised standards and the relevant local body can be notified in writing. No separate authorization for the same is needed. 
Anumita Roy Chowdhury, Executive Director, Research and Advocacy, Center for Science and Environment, said the policy balances the concept of demand management for vehicles. “Until now, we have been working on the tradition of increasing parking capacity to meet growing demand, an endless process that cannot be fully satisfied,” she said. “Already 33% of Delhi’s geographic area is used for roads and parking. A survey conducted a few years ago indicated that based on the registration rate for new vehicles, the city would need 430 football pitches for parking each year. 




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Auto thefts and homicides increased in CT during pandemic, FBI data shows
 

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At the height of the COVID-19 pandemic last year, homicides have increased by more than 31%, while car thefts have increased even more dramatically, according to recently released data from the Federal Bureau of Investigations.


A total of 140 people died from homicide in Connecticut in 2020, up from 107 the year before. Last year’s homicide death toll is the highest the state has seen since 2012, the year of the Sandy Hook school shooting, according to data. The spike is also the biggest year-over-year increase in the number of murders since the crime spree of the early 1990s, according to historical FBI data.




But the number is still far below the height of that wave, when annual homicides topped 200 for two consecutive years – 1993 and 1994 – according to FBI data.


The FBI released the data Monday as part of its Unified Annual Crime Report, which collects reports from law enforcement agencies across the country. Almost all Connecticut police departments have submitted information for 2020, according to the FBI.


 


 


While the number of homicides has increased, overall violent crime – a category that includes homicide, rape, robbery and aggravated assault – declined slightly in Connecticut after adjusting for population, contrary to a national trend. At just under 182 incidents per 100,000, the state’s violent crime rate remained less than half that of the country as a whole, at just under 399 violent crimes per 100,000.


 









Nationally, violent crime has increased in the United States according to the FBI, and homicides have increased by more than 29%.


 


Mike Lawlor, a professor at the University of New Haven, said the growing number of certain crimes – such as homicides, shootings and auto thefts – belied an overall decline in the violent crime rate in Connecticut over the course of the last decade.


 


“Other than that, everything is down, including the murders in the suburbs,” said Lawlor, who also served as undersecretary for criminal justice policy in the administration of former governor Dannel Malloy.


A spike in the number of murders across the country last year is proof that the murders are more likely the result of nationwide factors such as the pandemic and a loss of confidence in the police following the murder of George Floyd , Lawlor said, rather than the result of any policies adopted by Connecticut lawmakers.


Lawlor has predicted that homicides in Connecticut will begin to decline over the next year as pandemic-era restrictions are lifted. “They tend to go down a bit from last year anyway,” he said.


 


The state’s per capita aggravated assault rate declined slightly between 2020 and the previous year and remains well below the national average, according to FBI data. The rate of reported rape by population also declined from 2019 to 2020, reflecting a national trend.


The robbery rate has increased slightly from just under 55 per 100,000 to just over 57. This goes against the national trend, which has seen theft rates drop from almost 82 per 100,000 to just under 74.


Car thefts, property crimes


Motor vehicle thefts increased even more dramatically during the pandemic, with 7,773 incidents reported in 2020, up about 43% from the previous year. Auto thefts fell to 5,452 in 2019, down from the previous three years, according to FBI data.


Connecticut’s motor vehicle theft rate was lower than the national average after adjusting for population. But Connecticut saw a more dramatic increase in motor vehicle theft per capita from 2019 to 2020 than the country as a whole, according to the data.



Residential homes were the most common targets of motor vehicle theft, followed by roads and alleys, parking lots and parking lots and gas stations, according to FBI data.


One factor could be Connecticut’s proximity to New York City to its criminal networks, said Hasan Arslan, associate professor of justice and law administration at Western Connecticut State University. “You can easily take the highway and sell that car and easily get rid of it,” he said.


The pandemic has also increased the value of car sales due to scarcity, he said. “Every chaos creates an opportunity for criminals or criminally minded individuals,” Arslan said in a telephone interview. For many the pandemic is a crisis, but for those with a criminal mindset “they will seek this opportunity and use it for profit,” he said.


Overall, per capita property crime trended upward in Connecticut in 2020 compared to the previous year, despite a decline in property crime nationwide after adjusting for population. The state reported about 1,565 property crimes per 100,000 population, up from about 1,432 the previous year, according to FBI data.


Arson also remained below the national average per capita, with just over 6 reported incidents per 100,000 in the state in 2020, compared to more than 13 nationally.


Republican state lawmakers have called for months for a special session of the state legislature to tackle violent crime and auto theft.


Last week, state Republican leaders blasted Gov. Ned Lamont after the Democratic governor called for a special session only to extend the authorization of his emergency powers in the event of a pandemic.


“Our state is completely overwhelmed by a wave of crimes that Legislative Democrats have willfully ignored despite justifiable outrage from their constituents demanding action,” said a joint statement by Republican Senate Leader Kevin Kelly and Republican Leader of the Senate. Vincent Candelora Room. The statement called the limited special session “shameful” and said “the governor himself has been far too timid in his response to the shocking nature of these serious crimes.”



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Opening of the new car park at Scunthorpe hospital with 150 spaces
 

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Almost 150 new spaces have been created in the new car park at Scunthorpe hospital.


The covered parking is open from today outside the nephrology.


It offers 91 seats for the public on the ground floor and 58 seats for staff on the upper floors.


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Four charging stations for electric vehicles will soon be added on the ground floor.


 The creation means that the hospital will not lose any parking spaces in the complex during the construction of the new emergency department. 


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Estates and Facilities Manager Jug Johal said: “The opening of this car park is a milestone in the work to build new bespoke facilities and improve existing facilities at Scunthorpe.


“Having this in place means that we will not lose any on-site parking arrangements due to the construction of our new emergency department.


“This is something that was really important to us, because we know how important it is for you to be able to park nearby if you are coming for treatment or to visit someone – especially if you have problems. mobility issues. “


He added, “We are not just there to treat you when you are sick. We also want to help provide a healthier environment for our staff and the surrounding community.

















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“In this context, we are in the process of installing four charging stations for electric vehicles on the ground floor, in addition to those we have already set up for our fleet of pool Trust cars.


“However, it went further, down to little details that may seem small but can make a real difference in the long run.


“For example, when considering which plant species to use in landscaping around the parking lot, we selected those that are recommended for increasing the population of pollinating insects.


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Construction of the new emergency department will begin soon.


A small number of parking spaces outside the current one will be closed as final preparations are made.


The hospital says it will be done in stages to minimize disruption.


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Bury Council plans to place two shipping containers in Hoyles Park to store sports equipment
 

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Plans have been submitted to place two shipping containers next to playing fields in a park to store sports and grounds maintenance equipment.


Bury Council has applied for a building permit to place the two six-meter by 2.5-meter steel containers on a grassed area in Hoyles Park, Huntley Mount Road, Bury.


The containers, which would be placed near the parking lot near Thrush Drive, would store sports equipment and machinery and materials used to maintain nearby soccer fields.


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An urban planning request was filed last week by the town hall.


He says: “The site is made up of meadows and playgrounds.


“The proposal is to place two shipping containers to store sports equipment on the lawn for grounds maintenance materials and equipment associated with the use of sports fields for sports, including football.


“Hoyles Park is approximately eight acres in size and is located in Bury East, in the heart of the community of Chesham Fold.


“It is about 2.5 km from downtown Bury and is classified as a local community park.


“The proposed installation of the two green steel containers is to be located in the northern part of the site adjacent to the playing fields.”
















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Recently, Hoyles Park was allocated £ 140,000 of council funds to spend in 2021/22 to renovate the playgrounds.


Other work included in the funding included painting the railings.


Since 2010, the park has kept a Green Flag award which rewards excellence in the management of green spaces and measures criteria such as cleanliness, maintenance, sustainability, community involvement, heritage, nature conservation, health, safety and overall management.


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CLEVELAND – The former parking lots under the Veterans Memorial Bridge connecting downtown to Ohio City are closed at least until Halloween while crews work on Phase 1 of the Towpath Trail Extension. This is part of a larger master plan to improve the canal basin park.







The trailhead would connect the towpath from where it runs along the Scranton Peninsula, off Carter Road, across the Carter Road Bridge, with a newly completed section that takes pedestrians and cyclists under Columbus Road. The work is expected to be completed this fall.






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The new area under the bridge will bring towpath users to the Cuyahoga River while keeping parking spaces nearby.


Part of Merwin Avenue will be converted into pedestrian zones, sometimes allowing service vehicles to pass to access the Sewer District facility near Settler’s Landing.





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A 70-space parking lot will remain near the towpath.


Future phases of the project could do away with West Avenue entirely, creating a larger green space and pavilion.





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The towpath will eventually be completed through the area in the center of the image.


The Towpath Trail follows the same route where the channel that inspired the name of the park was. You can see a full history of the National Park Service area and Cuyahoga Valley National Park here.


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Next time you have questions about a building, project, or land, email me at [email protected] and I will investigate the matter for a possible story.


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Barwa Al Sadd, Al Aqaria Tower offer real estate solutions 






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Doha: Barwa Real Estate Group, which has a proven track record in contributing to the advancement of the real estate sector in Qatar through its commercial and mixed-use projects, presents the Barwa Al Sadd and Al Aqaria towers. 


To date, Barwa has opened commercial and administrative spaces in strategic locations to provide its users with high quality service at competitive prices. Such projects offer housing solutions with a luxurious experience that meet the aspirations of the business sector as well as the needs and demands of residents. These efforts are reflected in the Barwa Al Sadd and Al Aqaria Tower projects. 


The Barwa Al Sadd, which was built in a strategic area in the heart of Doha, is a mixed-use development covering an area of ​​27,654 m².


The project consists of three office towers, including two towers of 21 floors and another of 18 floors, and a five-star hotel with 232 rooms and suites. In the middle of the three towers is a three-level podium-like building, with the first two floors reserved for retail stores, restaurants and cafes and the third floor is expected to house office space.


The project also includes three apartment buildings of 11 floors (Ground + 10 floors), as well as a basement for parking cars. These buildings offer residents a unique living experience as they are mixed with the components of the project, which include retail stores, restaurants, recreational, sports and hospitality facilities. In addition to 261 apartments, of which 129 consist of two bedrooms and 132 consist of three bedrooms.


The project also includes a three-story recreation center that offers equipment and recreation, gymnasiums and entertainment rooms, as well as two multi-purpose halls. All of this is aimed at serving the residents of the compound and those who live nearby and seeks to meet their recreational needs inside the compound.


In addition, Barwa Al Sadd incorporates a multi-storey car park that serves visitors to the Al Sadd towers by accommodating more than 1,700 cars in the basements under the towers, under apartment buildings and in the project sites.


In 2008, the Al Aqaria Tower was fully developed with a very attractive design in a strategic location on Museum Street in the Salatah district overlooking the Doha Corniche and close to vital facilities. It represents added value for the real estate market in a strategic location, reflecting its objectives of providing office space that meets the requirements of the industry.


La Tour consists of 14 floors, ground floor, mezzanine and two parking basements. It contains furnished and unfurnished administrative offices of various sizes. The tower houses branches of financial institutions and banks operating in the country, as well as the headquarters of the most important companies operating in Qatar in various fields. The Tower also provides all the 24 hour service needed by business customers, as well as security and maintenance services.


Waseef, a subsidiary of Barwa Real Estate Group and one of the leading asset, property and facilities management companies, is in charge of managing the Barwa Al Sadd and Al Aqaria Tower projects. Both developments are important profit-generating projects for the group and contribute to strengthening the rights of shareholders and to the balance of the group’s asset portfolio. The rental values ​​offered in these two projects satisfy all segments and follow the prevailing prices in Qatar, in order to ensure fair competition between real estate companies in Qatar. Waseef offers various, multiple and integrated services in these two projects to meet the requirements of users, visitors and residents.


Regarding occupancy rates at Barwa Al Sadd, all housing and two of the three office towers are now leased on the project. While the occupancy rate of Al Aqaria Tower is 62 percent. 


Barwa Group has a balanced mix of operational assets that vary between residential, commercial, industrial, logistics and general purpose assets. The construction area in operation for the projects is 3.6 million m², of which around 34% is dedicated to the residential sector, including 8,129 housing units.







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Middle East among the worst performers in air quality: Expert

 Sep 27, 2021 – 9:16 AM


Air pollution has for centuries been one of the most serious forms of environmental damage. The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that around 7 million premature deaths each year are due to the effects of air pollution. WHO reports also indicated that more than 500,000 of these deaths occur in the Middle East.


















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Zhujiajiao Aims For National Top Place As A Famous Tourist Site
 

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The ancient city of Zhujiajiao, with a history of more than 1,700 years, is on the way to being classified as a national level 5A (high-end) tourist attraction.


The Aquatic City has rich tourism resources and is one of the four famous historical and cultural cities of Shanghai.


The Scenic Area has successfully passed the Landscape Quality Assessment from the Ministry of Culture and Tourism and is on track for a National Level 5A Tourist Attraction designation.


Seizing the opportunity, the ancient city modernized its infrastructure and public services to improve the tourist experience.


The water town has seen an increasing number of tourists every year. Its number of tourists has exceeded seven million for four consecutive years.


There is a tourist service center in the south of the scenic area which is small with limited functions.


To improve the comfort of tourists, another service center is being built at the northern entrance to the scenic area.


Construction is in full swing and the centre’s main steel structure has been completed. The construction process is expected to be completed this week.


“The service center will preserve the historic landscape of the aquatic city. It not only provides basic services, but also includes selling and sending cultural and innovative products, ”said Shen Huifeng, construction manager of the center.


With a total investment of 36.48 million yuan ($ 5.64 million), the center will be equipped with an intelligent management system, surveillance cameras and new parking lots.


Some streets of the city have been covered with more greenery and beautified.


The construction of a signage system covering 3.08 square kilometers was completed and 15 public toilets in the city were extended or modernized. The lighting system has also been improved.


Facelift projects have been carried out in major blocks to incorporate the cultural essence into the business environment and ancient architecture.


The aquatic environment has also been improved, obstacles that pose potential safety risks have been removed and new bridge facilities have been constructed.


In the future, a 4 kilometer long green cycling lane will be built along the Dadian River with rest areas and landscape appreciation points in place.


“The Dadian Lake facilities, located in the main area of ​​the ancient city, are under construction,” said Yao Ye of Zhujiajiao Ancient Town Tourism Development Co Ltd.


“These efforts not only serve tourists, but also provide better living conditions and better services for the townspeople,” Yao said.









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Through the efforts of Mike Petty, we trace some of the news and features dating back to the 19th century. 


You can keep up to date with his research through his Fenland History group on Facebook.


Wilburton Wine d’Etheldreda – Fen Times September 25, 1974 


Wine from an Isle of Ely vineyard in Wilburton could go on sale for the first time in the spring. The harvest will take place in four weeks. 


“The harvest is ripening very well right now,” said Norman Sneesby, who works the vineyard with his family. 




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It is planned to sell the wine under the name of St Etheldreda. She was the founder of the Ely monastery church whose monks produced wine in medieval times 


Rooster Flight to Isleham – Fen Times September 25, 1908 


Robert Taylor of Isleham, laborer said he lived at the Cock Inn, Isleham Bank with his stepfather. 


He shared a room with the prisoner who had been staying in the house for a month and working in the harvest. 


On Sunday, he had four books in his possession. He put the money in a box in the bedroom. 


He missed the money on Monday after the prisoner left 


Police Sergeant Day arrested the prisoner at Prickwillow. 


He searched it and found the money. The prisoner said, “You will have to return this money to me. You cannot swear on the money, it is not marked ”. 


The officer noticed that he had new trousers which he had bought from Mr. Edwards’ shop in Prickwillow for four shillings and six pence, as well as a shirt. 


He was remanded in custody. 


Whittlesey Brickworks – Ely Standard of September 26, 1924 





















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Bricks made in Whittlesey go into homes, factories and public buildings across the UK and beyond. 


The industry provides stable employment for about 700 of the male population of the city and district. 


The total average weekly production is 2,800,000 bricks, but this is well below what is required by current demand and the yards are operating at full pressure. 


The process begins in the knot holes – large clay pits about 80 or 90 feet deep, where the clay is cut into the surface of the vein. 


Perched at dizzying heights, Knothole Men perform this work, which in brickyard parlance is known as a “dam.” 


The loosened clay is transported in railcars to the surface on specially laid narrow gauge lines where it is crushed in pots. 


After passing through elevators and a sieving process, the clay is returned to the bins. Chutes and hoppers then transport it to the presses where it is cut into shape and from there the green bricks are conveyed to the ovens to be burned there. 


These vast structures are divided into rooms, some of which have a storage capacity of 22,000 bricks. The number of chambers in an oven varies from eight to eighteen in the different courtyards. 


Once the oven is set comes the long combustion process which usually takes about three weeks; the lights are kept on continuously. 


When the bricks are burnt, they are taken out of the kiln and are quickly ready to be loaded and shipped to their destinations. 


Ely’s New Red, White and Blue – Fen Times September 23, 1965 








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New pub, the Red, White and Blue, Ely

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The new building, replacing the old red, white and blue, is a new pub design with a practical service layout compared to the dimly lit small rooms of the old pub. 


The exterior reflects the forward trend in design and lettering of the new homes of the Watney Mann Group with the due importance of ample parking to accommodate all guest cars. 


The old Red, White and Blue will give way to gardens and lawns, designed to allow the family to relax, the man and woman to cool off in peace while the children play safely away from traffic and parking. 


The interior features two well-appointed and comfortable bars where guests can enjoy Stewart and Patters 


Ely’s Impresario – Fen Times September 25, 1931 








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Impresario Jack Hulbert

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Jack Hulbert the brilliant actor, playwright, manager and producer was born in Ely in 1892. 


He was educated at Westminster School and King’s College, Cambridge, where he first showed signs of his flair for the theater. 


Jack has appeared in concerts and productions for various college drama clubs, including the Footlights Club, for which he has appeared three times in their annual May week productions at the New Theater. 


He later married the daughter of his director and participated in several other plays. 


In 1934, he went into management on his own. With his brother Claude Hulbert, he aired half a dozen times. 


Dodge Beet Trucks – Fen Times September 23, 1938 








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Harvest your sugar beets and secure your profits with reliable Dodge trucks. 


How much of your harvest goes to pay for its transport? Too much? So here is the answer to your problems. The Dodge truck. 


The range incorporates many enhancements that mean larger loads are transported faster, safer and more reliably than ever before. 


They include a small turning radius, hydraulic brakes and the famous Dodge Balanced Load Distribution which allows for easier loading and greater safety at higher speeds. 38 09 


Soham Downfields Windmill struck by lightning – Fen Times September 24, 1937 








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Downfield Mill 1930 

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The Old Downfield Timber Mill, one of Soham’s oldest landmarks, was struck by lightning causing extensive damage to the structure and mechanism of the grinding apparatus. 


The unstable weather was suddenly interrupted by a terrible accident resembling a violent explosion that rocked many houses nearby, waking many late sleepers from their beds. 


It is fortunate that this happened on a Sunday, as fatalities would have occurred on any other day, when work is in progress. 


Chatteris Chamels Chaos- Fen Times September 23, 1887 


A band of elephants and camels passed through Chatteris in connection with the Sanger Circus. 


They gave such a shock to the nervous system of the horse belonging to Mr. Thomas Triplow that the animal swerved and backed up the cart against Mr. Darnell’s private window. 


He smashed some windows, smashing the sashes. 


Littleport young ‘curled up in dark places’ – Fen Times September 24, 1937 


A discussion of the suggestion that there should be a Sunday night movie screening for charity led to strong views being expressed regarding the moral well-being of the youth of Littleport. 


Mr Warren spoke of young couples who had nowhere to go after church and religious services. 


They found themselves huddled in dark places, dark roads and “blocked doors” as facilities were not provided to allow them to sit comfortably in each other’s company. ” 


Mr. Hunt, director of the Regal Cinema, would organize a movie screening on a Sunday evening. 


“If we decline this offer, we can’t really say, we are their guardians, we more or less tolerate adultery,” he said. 


New March Pump – Fen Times September 24, 1937 


A new pumping station in West Fen March to drain the March 4 drainage district. 


The floods of last March put a strain on the old engine, and the condition of the boiler made it imperative that something be done to deal with anything approaching a repeat of the flood earlier this year. 


Engineers were busy installing the new engine and it was tested; a 4 to 5 inch difference was made in the level of the main drain within minutes. 


The area from which the motor drains water into the Nene includes 6,000 acres and 15 miles of drain. 


The new engine produced by Farrow and Sons is a six-cylinder paraffin wax capable of discharging 58 tonnes of water per minute. It can be quite easily started and operated by one man 


Wisbech Tragedy – Fen Times September 22, 1979 








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1979 Harrier crash

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Stunned and exhausted, the mayor of Wisbech spoke of the appalling tragedy that shook his city. Earl Bob Lake was one of the first at the scene of the disaster. 


An RAF Harrier jump jet completely destroyed two houses and a bungalow in a mid-air collision. 


“I just ran for the smoke as fast as I could. When I got to Ramnoth Road my heart stopped, ”he said. “I was informed that there was a man and a child trapped so I started tearing up the rubble. 


“The remains of the three buildings were on fire and gas filled the air. The three people who died were a former mayor of Wisbech, a 40-year-old man and his 2.5-year-old son. 









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In the age of sideways turmoil, it’s no surprise that more and more Americans are looking for new ways to generate extra income. For homeowners, that means leasing space from others – and many do.


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Nearly half of Americans say they would be interested in renting additional space in their home, according to a new survey from Realtor.com. An even higher percentage of recent buyers – 69% – would rent part of their home if it had a separate entrance, kitchen and bathroom.


The vast majority of homeowners (85%) would invest in creating additional space to monetize their home, with half willing to spend $ 30,000 or less. Sixteen percent would rent the space to “anyone” if they really needed the money, regardless of whether they had had any previous tenant relationships.


Homeowners aren’t just looking to rent out living space. Many of them, especially new home buyers, are open to renting out outdoor space for social and recreational purposes. Some are even open to the rental of parking spaces.


SURVEY: Would you rent your house (or part of it) as a side activity?


These ideas all align with the larger sharing economy movement, said George Ratiu, head of economic research at Realtor.com.


“As the next generation of home buyers embrace carpooling and short-term rentals, it’s a natural next step that they start to see their greatest asset – their home – as a potential source of income.” , he said in a press release. “For people looking to take advantage of the sharing economy… it may be worth exploring creative solutions, such as listing your home for vacation rental when you leave town or renting out your space. outside or your swimming pool. Even a small amount of income each month can multiply over a year or more and can turn into bigger returns. “


The HarrisX survey of over 3,000 Americans, conducted in July, found that young people are more comfortable with sharing space than their older peers. About 67% of Millennials and 57% of Gen Zers have expressed an interest in doing so. In addition, owners in urban areas were more open to sharing space than those in suburban or rural areas.




The need for additional income has intensified during the COVID-19 pandemic, which has left many Americans in financial difficulty. The Realtor.com survey cited a number of reasons homeowners might want to rent parts of a home, including the potential to earn extra money, offset higher monthly expenses, increase their savings or enjoy additional spending income.


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Despite the allure of making extra money by renting or sharing space, Ratiu urged owners to exercise caution.


“It’s important to keep in mind that while today’s sharing economy may seem easy to generate rental income from your home, there are many factors to consider before taking the leap,” a he declared.


He suggested starting with the following steps:


Considering all of these factors, would you be willing to put in the effort if it meant a substantial increase in your additional income?


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The coronavirus pandemic has devastated many physical retailers and forced a rapid shift to online and curbside services.


Sales agents, however, see a lasting resilience that is here to stay.


“COVID has shown us what was essential and what was not,” said Carmela Patrick of Weber Rector Commercial Realty.


Patrick spoke last week at a panel discussion on the future of shopping centers. The event was hosted by the Prince William County Economic Development Department.


Neabsco District Supervisor Victor Angry, who introduced the panel, spoke about the need to revitalize malls, ranging from malls to strip malls.


“We have a lot of malls, malls, that are really outdated,” he said. “What we’re seeing is a lot of these malls with a lot of asphalt parking lots that aren’t in use.”


John Jacobs, CEO and founder of Broadreach SMI, a strategic planning firm, said shopping center vacancy rates peaked 11.4% nationwide in the first quarter of 2020. He said that the country had around 115,000 shopping centers in 2020.


Stéphanie Cegielski, vice president of research and public relations at the International Council of Shopping Centers, said that the success or failure of shopping centers is often driven by the communities around them. Establishments in the richest areas generally fare better than those in the poorest areas.


Cegielski said that as baby boomers die and millennials and Gen Z become the dominant consumer base, malls are constantly adapting. “They are perpetually in a state of reinvention. “


Jen Snitselaar, chief executive of Potomac Mills, said the Prince William Mall has adapted to changes in the pandemic by focusing on short-term rentals and curbside pickup.


Snitselaar said short-term rentals have allowed local businesses to thrive among department stores. She gave the example of a woman who made Christian t-shirts and sold them on weekends at a stall in the mall. Eventually, the woman was successful enough to quit her full-time job and rent a storefront.


“These pieces of the community that are represented and blended with our national brands is a great experience for our customers,” she said.


In some struggling malls that are losing flagship stores, Cegielski said non-traditional users are taking over, such as businesses or community colleges. Between 2016 and 2019, Jacobs said Amazon bought 25 malls in the United States and converted them into fulfillment centers.


Patrick said some shopping malls are being used to help fight the pandemic. She pointed to Prince William’s rental of space in the Manassas Mall and the former Gander Mountain store in Woodbridge for vaccination clinics.


“The space is empty and the owner wants to rent it out,” she said.


Cegielski said she has seen old restaurants turn into emergency care clinics, which means a market that adapts and is ready to use existing space rather than starting from scratch. “You have what you need instead of tearing this building down or leaving it unoccupied. “


Patrick said that while some malls are struggling, the end is not near. “We are a consumer culture and I don’t think the malls are going anywhere.”









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OGDEN, Utah (AP) – Utah lawmakers consider a crackdown on catalytic converter theft, in which criminals have seen cars’ emission controls and sell precious metals found inside on a black market booming world.


Rep. Ryan Wilcox, a Republican who represents House District 7, covering North Ogden, Pleasant View and part of Ogden, is sponsoring a bill to create a statewide database of converter sales catalytic, reported the Standard-Examiner.




“We want to force (illegal) sales out of legitimate areas, to lock in the legitimate means of eliminating them,” Wilcox said. The usual suitable channel is through metal recycling yards.


 








 


“The individuals who steal them are usually drug addicts,” said Candace Daly, a representative for the Utah recycling industry, during a hearing on the bill Wednesday afternoon at the Utah Capitol. in Salt Lake City before the Interim Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice Committee.


 


 


Daly said the going rate per ounce for rhodium this week was $ 9,950. Palladium is worth $ 1,967 an ounce and platinum $ 928, she said, listing three metals commonly found in catalytic converters.


 


Thieves can try to sell stolen converters to recyclers and sometimes succeed because tracking and enforcement is lacking, hence the need for a database, said Chris Walden, Special Agent for Oversight of the Prosecutor’s Office. General of Utah.


In April and May, the GA office led Operation Urban Mining, making sales and undercover purchases of converters. They served a search warrant at a Davis County storage unit and found 124 stolen converters and five bags of bulk material from internal converters. Officers arrested three people.


 


Wilcox said in an interview that the investigation uncovered a converter theft ring operating from Eastern Europe and the materials had been shipped to Malaysia. “They were sort of using criminals already here and paying them” for the converters, he said.


One of the worst aspects of the trend is that converter thefts often target vehicles parked in streets, driveways or apartment parking lots. “It’s just a real tragedy, the amount of money it costs every family that happens to,” Wilcox said. “In my neighborhood, most people don’t have a garage.


 


The National Insurance Crime Bureau estimates that the average cost of replacing the catalytic converter is $ 1,800.


Data provided by the AG’s office shows converter flights have exploded in Utah, from 110 in 2018 to 654 in 2020 and 494 in the first five months of this year.


The Ogden Police Department and the Weber County Sheriff’s Office did not immediately respond to inquiries about the theft of converters at the local level.



In addition to setting up a database, Wilcox’s bill would limit sales of converters to scrap dealers, auto recyclers and vehicle owners.


It would also create a presumption that a converter is stolen if the information is not collected at the time of purchase or if the same person tries to sell more than one converter per week.


Daly said she worked with Ogden Sen. Jon Greiner, who was also the police chief, on a 2007 metal theft crackdown bill. The move set up a system whereby law enforcement agencies would email suspicious information to recyclers, who would then be on watch and report to the police as needed.


But because of staff turnover and other causes, she said, “The system has collapsed and it’s not really working the way it used to be.”


She urged lawmakers to make a “team effort” and not impose the charges of the new program only on recyclers. The focus on law enforcement against property crimes has declined since 2007, she said.


“Thieves are not arrested and put in jail, there are not enough drug treatment centers and law enforcement needs more officers,” she said. “They are underpaid and overworked and it is not a very high priority to stop this.”


Senator Karen Mayne, a Democrat from Salt Lake County who will sponsor the bill in the Senate, said anyone who parks a car in public is in danger. “My next door neighbor’s two daughters went to a concert and when they got out the cars didn’t have these ‘cats’,” Mayne said.


In an attempt to prevent converter theft, vehicle owners can install anti-theft devices and park in locked garages or well-lit areas, according to research company BeenVerified. In public lots or garages, homeowners should park near driveways or where foot traffic is high.











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 This week in Watford, new play facilities and a cafe are planned at the Woodside Playgrounds in Horseshoe Lane and the Victoria Arms Pub in Chalk Hill has submitted a request for various changes including a new gravel area for seating at outside.





 9 Molteno Road, Watford WD17 4UD. Replacement of the proposed conservatory and new 2 m high brick wall.



 Park End, Deacons Hill, Watford WD19 4HN. Rear side extension offered in part on one and two floors, the conversion of the existing garage into a living space includes the front infill extension with associated internal modifications.



 Woodside Playgrounds, Horseshoe Lane, Watford. The provision of new gaming facilities, a new community sports center, a new cricket scoring area and a new fence. Renovation of existing buildings and facilities, including a new cafe and replacement toilets. Changes to the layout of parking lots and access around the site.



 Jewell Court, Apartment 14, Crown Rise, Watford WD25 0NZ. Legal development certificate for a sub-division of 3 apartments without apartments into 6 separate apartments.



 78 High Street, Watford WD17 2BP. Notification of change of use of the ground floor from auxiliary commercial use (class E) to non-autonomous use. 2 bedroom apartment (class C3).



 5 Watford Heath, Watford WD19 4EU. Tree work in a conservation area – Holly Tree in front of 5 Watford Heath and on the boundary. Proposal to reduce the height and shape by approximately 2/3 to allow management over time.



 50 Valley Rise, Watford WD25 7EZ. Erection of a single-storey rear extension.



 The Victoria Arms, 39 Chalk Hill, Watford WD19 4BU. Request for retrospection for building and site works, to reduce the level of the pub garden, reduction of hard coating, installation of a gravel area for outdoor seating, replacement of signage, improvement of the perimeter wall and railings, replacement of the rear extension siding, replacement of windows (as with similar replacements), removal of a porch and elevation of the entrance to allow more logical use of the front seating area.



 41 Swiss Avenue, Watford WD18 7LL. Certificate of Legal Development to remodel the interior layout of the garage to be used as a bathroom and storage area while maintaining accessibility from the original door and adding a direct door from the house.



 Netteswell, The Crescent, Watford WD18 0QW. Erection of modern type 2 x 2 bedroom townhouses via self-builder.



 11 Oakview Close, Watford WD19 4RA. Work on trees under TPO 185 T9 (walnut) – The crown is reduced by 20 percent to maintain size and shape.




Three Rivers



 134 Hillcroft Crescent, Oxhey Hall WD19 4NZ. Certificate of legality Development project: Construction of an outbuilding.



 104 Oaklands Avenue, Oxhey Hall WD19 4LW.2 x Damson Plum – fallen. Both trees have fungal growth and amounts of dead wood. Back garden.



 10 Gill Close, Croxley Green WD18 8WS. Non-material modification to the town planning permit 21/0867 / FUL: Increase in the height of the extension.



 Asteria Place (former site of the Pocklington House), Eastbury Avenue, Northwood HA6 3LN. Non-significant modification of building permit 20/1558 / FUL: balconies on the first and second floors of the elevation on the southeast side of block 3.



 Alpine Press, Station Road, Kings Langley WD4 8LF. Release of conditions 8 (Final Design Drainage) and 13 (Materials) in accordance with building permit 19/1550 / FUL.



 30 South Approach, Moor Park HA6 2ET. Release of conditions 4 (Construction management plan) and 5 (Materials) in accordance with building permit 21/0249 / FUL.



 Corner Croft, 31 Berks Hill, Chorleywood WD3 5AJ. Release of conditions 4 (Windows and doors) and 5 (Materials) in accordance with building permit 21/0739 / FUL.



 4 Scots Hill, Croxley Green WD3 3AD Condition 3 (Construction Management Plan) discharge in accordance with Building Permit 20/1343 / FUL.



 343 Toms Lane, Kings Langley WD5 0RA. Prior approval: one storey rear extension (depth 6 m, maximum height 3.2 m, maximum eave height 3.2 m).



 13 St Francis Close, Oxhey Hall WD19 4LP. T1 – Norway Maple (Acer platanoides) Approximate height – 14m Location – neighboring tree, overlooks clients ‘rear garden rear boundary work required – remove x 3 lowest branches that overlook clients’ garden, x 2 right side of the tree overhangs the vegetable beds raised by the clients, x1 the left side of the tree overhangs the client’s shed, reduce the remaining side (non-height side) of the tree which overhangs the client’s garden by removing approximately 1.5 to 2 m Reason – The client is concerned that he is not safe and that he is encroaching on his garden.



 11 Langley Road, Abbots Langley WD5 0EH. Certificate of Legality Proposed fit-out: conversion of an attic including extension from hip to gable, rear dormer and front dormers and construction of an outbuilding.




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 Hemel Hempstead General Hospital, Tudor Wing, Hillfield Road, Hemel Hempstead HP2 4AD. Notification under the Electronic Communications Code Regulation 2003.



 10 Brookfield Close, Tring HP23 4ED. Works on sycamore.



 83 Ridge Lea, Hemel Hempstead HP1 2AZ. Single-storey rear extension and garage conversion.



 Nails 4 You, 54 Western Road, Tring HP23 4BB. Lateral extension on one level.



 11 Winston Gardens, Berkhamsted HP4 3NS. Extension on the first floor side.



 24 Acorn Road, Hemel Hempstead HP3 8DP. Single storey rear extension project. Internal and external alterations. Removal of the dependency on the side of n ° 24.



 Haresfoot Farm (commercial), Chesham Road, Berkhamsted HP4 2SU. Replacement of the existing flute. Extension of an industrial building. New hard (building 4).



 96 Lime Walk, Hemel Hempstead HP3 9LQ. Front and rear extensions of two floors and rear mezzanine window.



 37A and 39 Highfield Road, Berkhamsted HP4 2DD. Construction of a home office and garden store in the back garden.










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Other delays also affected the project, including a shortage of construction materials. And investors had to get permission from the city to raise the building’s height to 12 stories, which was seen as a safety risk at a time when elevators weren’t considered so reliable.






The Tulsa Hotel finally opened in May 1912.






The pinnacle of luxury with its marble columns, fine cuisine and hot tubs, the hotel has become the unofficial office of some of the biggest names in Tulsa history, including Harry Sinclair, J. Paul Getty and William G. Skelly. Local newspapers are said to have kept reporters in the lobby full time just to keep abreast of the latest business developments.








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Today, the Performing Arts Center holds its place.






The old Tulsa Hotel was destroyed in November 1973 as part of the “urban renewal” project that also built the Williams Center and the BOK Tower. The entire square block east of the PAC has become a parking lot.






Ironically, by the 1960s, the block had been a prime example of a “mixed-use” area, with apartment buildings, hotels and retailers on the ground floor, including OTASCO’s flagship store in Second Street and Cincinnati.






Now Tulsa wants to make the parking lot mixed use.






Well, actually, Tulsa had wanted to do this for several years. But the project experienced delays after delays.








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Carson City Rotary to Discuss Polio Vaccinations | News from Carson City, Nevada
 

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September 28, 2021 – 12:00 p.m. 










 Denise Clodjeaux, Carson City Rotary Club 






This week’s Carson City Rotary Club presentation is a hot topic: vaccinations. 


Not COVID, but rather Polio. 


Phil Mahoney, district president of Rotary International’s Polio Plus program, will be the guest speaker at the meeting on Tuesday, September 28 at noon in the Great Ballroom of the Brewery Arts Center. The public is invited to attend. 


Since its inception in 1979, Rotary International’s Global Polio Eradication Initiative has reduced polio cases by 99%. 


Rotary members have contributed more than $ 2.1 billion and countless volunteer hours to protect nearly 3 billion children in 122 countries from paralyzing disease. 


Mahoney says that even though polio is eradicated in many countries, it is important to continue the campaign. 


“Only a few countries have active cases of polio, but if we stop immunizing children against the disease, we could see hundreds of thousands of cases within a decade,” he said. “In addition, the Polio campaign helps the medical community to prevent and fight other diseases.”


The presentation will cover the history of polio, the current situation, vaccines and the different types of polio viruses. Mahoney will also speak about efforts to bring the Polio Plus program back to the forefront of Rotary clubs in our area. 


Anyone interested in participating should email [email protected], to learn more about the Rotary International Polio Eradication Initiative, click https://www.rotary.org/en/ our-causes / ending-polio.









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Lompoc Planning Commission Gives Green Light for Mustang Cannabis Plant | Local News
 

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A proposed 68,100-square-foot facility for growing and processing cannabis passed through the Lompoc Planning Board on Wednesday evening, one of two similar projects the committee will be considering in a few weeks.


Mustang Lompoc Investors LLC’s one-story facility is proposed for 3 acres at 1501 North O St. plus 801 and 851 Cordoba Ave. in the city business park area. The three vacant lots are located along North O Street between Cordoba Avenue and Aviation Drive.




Commissioners voted 4-1 to approve several aspects of the project, including reviewing the architectural design / site development and a mixed negative statement for the Mustang cannabis facility, which will also distribute cannabis.




Commissioner Dan Badertscher voted alone against the project without explanation.


The site improvements would include an 8-foot-high fence and gates at the back of the building, which would be surrounded by other members of the business park as well as Walmart to the east of the site, the planner said. Greg Stones at the commission.


“We have done everything possible to comply with the current code. We are very comfortable with the terms of approval as well as the mitigation measures, ”said John Dewey, who is listed as CEO of Newport Beach-based real estate investment group Mustang Lompoc Partners LLC.




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Mustang Lompoc Investors LLC plans to build a 68,100 square foot facility for growing, processing and distributing cannabis in Lompoc. (Map of the city of Lompoc)








The architectural style of the Mustang facility will maintain the character of the neighborhood with a design similar to the nearby Sea Smoke, Dewey said. . 


A greenhouse gas condition due to the project’s expected energy consumption – for lighting, freezing and cooling – will most likely lead to the installation of solar panels on the roof as a mitigation measure , said Dewey.




“We’re going to give Lompoc (Electrical Division) a very good customer,” said Dewey.




Sixty-one off-street parking spaces are available, exceeding the 59 spaces required by municipal regulations.


Mustang Lompoc Partners must still submit an application for a commercial cannabis use license for review and approval by the city before starting operations, city staff said. This application process through the City Clerk’s Office includes a comprehensive review of the applicant’s background, business proposal, and operational procedures. 



An artist's concept shows the Mustang Lompoc Investors LLC cannabis installation project on North O Street.

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An artist’s concept shows the Mustang Lompoc Investors LLC cannabis installation project on North O Street. (courtesy of the city of Lompoc)








This was one of two similar facilities proposed for Lompoc, which has no limit on the number of cannabis businesses allowed in the community. 


In October, planners will review Organic Liberty Lompoc LLC’s proposal for 1025 and 1035 Central Ave. to accommodate a center for cannabis cultivation, manufacturing, processing, testing and distribution on an undeveloped 3.8-acre site. 




The building would be approximately 91,000 square feet and two stories, or 35 feet in height, with protection for mechanical equipment on the roof up to 44 feet in height.


The two companies would only sell cannabis products at state-licensed wholesale facilities and would not provide on-site retail, city staff said. They would also not be open to the public, with visitors only allowed when escorted and for specific business purposes.


“It’s good to see new businesses coming to town,” said planning director Brian Halvorson, “and it’s bigger companies that will provide a new base of jobs for Lompoc.”


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Kent Devereaux was inaugurated Friday 12th President of Goucher College – CBS Baltimore
 

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TOWSON, Maryland (WJZ) РKent Devereaux was inaugurated as 12th president of Coll̬ge Goucher on Friday after assuming the role in 2019. The COVID-19 pandemic had delayed the ceremony, according to a statement from Goucher.


More than 30 college presidents and delegates from educational institutions from across the country attended the ceremony, along with government and community leaders.


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Freeman A. Hrabowski III, president of the University of Maryland Baltimore County, delivered the keynote address.


Following Devereaux’s arrival, he oversaw Goucher’s response to the pandemic and worked on his recently launched new strategic plan, “Cultivating Global Change Actors,” to improve student achievement, expand global education and focus on inclusion. He is also leading the year-long process to develop a new campus master plan, focusing on accessibility, sustainability and connectivity to the community.


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“It is an honor to lead this prestigious liberal arts institution and to help define its future with rigorous new programs, innovative new partnerships and strategic capital investments,” Devereaux said in a statement. “Goucher’s particular focus on global education and community learning helps our graduates develop the innovative thinking and bold leadership that will be needed to make an impact in our communities and around the world.


Devereaux has over 30 years of hands-on experience in higher education strategic planning, program innovation and enrollment management, as well as fundraising for non-profit higher education institutions. He previously served as president of the New Hampshire Institute of Art. His professional background also includes time as a faculty member and chair of the music department at Cornish College of the Arts, as senior vice president and dean of study programs at Kaplan University, and as as Senior Vice President for Editorial and Product Development at Encyclopedia Britannica.


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“After more than a year of delay due to the pandemic, we are pleased to officially celebrate President Devereaux’s tenure at Goucher,” Lisa Stromberg, chair of the board of trustees of Goucher College, said in the statement. “We are confident that Kent’s vision and leadership for the college will carry on the tradition of academic excellence and graduate achievement that Goucher has built over more than 135 years.









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Help Provided to Catch Suspected Mall Thief: Orange Police Blotter
 

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ORANGE, Ohio


Assist another agency: Chagrin Boulevard, Orange Place


On the evening of September 13, Beachwood Police contacted officers in Orange about an aggravated theft that took place two days earlier at Beachwood Place, where mall security video showed a Mazda CX-7 who might have been involved. This car had since been seen driving to Orange on several occasions and the police were asked to watch it.


On September 14, the subject car was discovered eastbound on Chagrin, and when it pulled into a parking spot in the Bank of America parking lot around 3:35 p.m., officers from Beachwood, Orange and Woodmere called converged on the scene and questioned the occupants. A man from Cleveland, 20, was released after that, while another man, 18, also from Cleveland, was arrested by Beachwood Police with the scene turned over to Woodmere officers.


Flight: Tahoe Trail


A resident reported on September 16 that she suspected a home cleaning assistant stole $ 350 from her nightstand earlier in the day. She met the police at the victim’s mother’s home in Blossom Lane, with the girl explaining that the same man had been cleaning their homes for about 10 years, the latter two with a Cleveland woman, 42, who had acted suspiciously lately.


Nothing had ever been taken from the mother’s house, but the daughter confronted the crew there, with the assistant denying taking any money and immediately rushing into the bathroom. The victim said when hundreds of dollars went missing from her bedside table on Tahoe Trail months ago, she moved the money, but returned around $ 2,700 in two envelopes at the old location on September 16 , taking pictures and tagging some of the bills. She then left the cleaners alone for about two hours, returning to find the missing $ 350.


She added that about six weeks ago, the suspect had come to the Tahoe Trail address at random and appeared surprised, claiming that she had lost a ring about two weeks earlier and was looking for it before she ‘go to the toilet. Asked about it later, the cleaning lady said she found the ring in a closet, where the owner said she had looked at it several times before. Police performed a background check on the maid and the case remains under investigation.


Money Order Served: Park Avenue


Responding to a burglar alarm at Firebirds shortly before 5 a.m. on September 15, Pinecrest Police and Security found a man from Cleveland, 31, who said he worked for a cleaning company that had spent a contract with the restaurant. While this may have been the case, the police found a warrant in Parma and then handed it over to their police.


Departmental information: Lander road


A 65-year-old resident arrived at the police station on September 15 to hand over a Colt 1911 .45 caliber pistol with an unknown serial number he no longer wanted. The weapon has been stored for the time being.


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Utility providers promote shift to electric vehicles – The Fort Morgan Times
 

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Think of a vehicle driving down a country road and you’re probably more likely to imagine a dusty pickup than a shiny electric vehicle (EV).


But the Highline Electric Association (HEA) is working to change that, through the Beneficial Electrification EV Experience Fleet program of Tri State Generation and Transmission, the cooperative’s electricity supplier.


Earlier this year, Highline, which serves seven counties in northeast Colorado and four in southwestern Nebraska, brought a Tesla Model Y from the fleet to the area for members for a test drive. They also planned to have a Tesla Model 3 available for road testing later in the year.


A Level 2 HEA charging station was installed late last year at its headquarters in Holyoke, funded by a grant from the Colorado Energy Office and funds from the three designated states to help member co-ops cover costs. . of VE infrastructures.


Highline’s website also has a comprehensive section on “Choose an electric vehicle” which describes some of the advantages of electric vehicles over traditional gasoline-powered vehicles, such as environmental friendliness and savings in operating costs. The site also includes a savings calculator that shows how much you could save by comparing the cost of fuel to the cost of recharging an EV. There are now Electric Vehicle and Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) listings on the market that display stats like price range, battery capacity, and efficiency. And there is also information on incentives such as tax credits for electric vehicles and charging equipment.


HEA’s Tad Huser explained that electricity providers see electric vehicles as a win-win solution for themselves and their customers. Customers can save money by using electricity instead of gas to power their vehicles, while the utility earns more money due to the additional electricity consumption.


Highline isn’t the only local electricity supplier encouraging consumers to consider switching to EVs. Xcel Energy announced earlier this month a series of electric vehicle charging programs aimed at making electric vehicle charging “easier, faster and more affordable for Colorado customers.”


“We are absolutely committed to making electric transportation accessible to everyone, and our innovative programs will make it easier for all customers and communities in Colorado to consider the switch to electricity,” said Alice Jackson, President of Xcel Energy – Colorado. “Our new electric vehicle programs can help our customers and communities take carbon emissions even further by addressing the country’s largest source of carbon emissions – the transportation sector – and by at the same time helping them save money and enjoy a cleaner environment.


These programs and offerings are part of the company’s Colorado transportation electrification plan and Xcel Energy’s EV vision to power 1.5 million EVs on state roads served by 2030.


 EV Programs for Residential Customers of Xcel Energy Colorado


The company has launched four new residential electric vehicle programs in Colorado, making it easier and cheaper for all Colorado residential customers to drive on electricity. Eligible customers can now have a charger installed in their homes for a low monthly cost, save energy with an annual reward of $ 50, get discounts for home wiring upgrades and, for customers with qualifying income , receive discounts for the purchase of new or used cars. leases.


EV acceleration at home offers customers faster Level 2 chargers, installed and maintained by Xcel Energy, ensuring that customers can recharge their EVs faster than using a simple charger that plugs into a typical household outlet. Customers pay less than $ 15 per month for charger rental, installation by a licensed electrician, and charger maintenance for as long as they are in the program.


Optimize your load Rewards EV drivers for recharging vehicles during off-peak periods with $ 50 on their bill each October to offset recharging costs. It also encourages recharging when renewable energy is plentiful, often overnight, to reduce the amount of EV recharging that occurs during the peak of our electrical system. Participants choose from three billing windows with the ability to adjust billing outside of the selected billing window.


Discounts on household wiring are intended for customers installing a 240 volt electrical circuit necessary to support faster Level 2 charging in the home. Customers can receive a rebate of up to $ 500 to cover the costs of permits, materials, installation and electrical work required to install the circuit. The costs of purchasing an eligible level 2 charger may also be included. Income-eligible customers are eligible for an enhanced rebate of $ 1,300 to offset costs.


EV purchase / rental discount allows income-eligible customers to claim a rebate of $ 5,500 on the purchase or lease of a new electric vehicle, and $ 3,000 on a used electric vehicle. There is a manufacturer’s suggested retail price limit of $ 50,000. Combining manufacturing incentives and federal tax credits, this rebate helps lower the price of an EV.


EV Programs for Colorado Business and Community Customers


For businesses, multi-family homes, and communities looking to go electric, Colorado customers will have an EV concierge who guides them through their electrification journey while taking advantage of EV infrastructure support and the option. charging equipment supplied by Xcel Energy. Businesses, governments and organizations serving higher emissions or qualifying income communities may also qualify for additional discounts on charging equipment.


Electric vehicle solutions for fleets help businesses, organizations, communities and governments develop transportation electrification plans, using their own fleet operating data and business goals. For eligible customers, Xcel Energy provides free suitability assessment, data analysis and advisory services as the first step in electrification, saving customers significant time and money.


Possible next steps include the design and construction of infrastructure (from traditional distribution services to charging equipment), various tariff plans, and options for charging equipment supplied by Xcel Energy. For Eligible Revenue Eligible Customers or High Emission Community (HEC) EV projects, Charging Equipment Discounts are an option and include up to $ 2,200 for each qualifying Tier 2 charging port and up to $ 45,000 for each eligible DC Fast Charge (DCFC) port.


EV solutions in the workplace enables businesses and organizations that want to install EV charging for employees or customers to use the EV infrastructure needed for four or more charging ports. Eligible customers benefit from low-cost or low-cost infrastructure design and construction, typically from the customer’s meter to the charging port, as well as full consultancy services and the ability to pay a monthly fee for charging equipment supplied by Xcel Energy. As with Fleet EV Solutions, customers eligible for Income or EV projects at a HEC can take advantage of discounts on charging equipment, including up to $ 2,200 for each qualifying Level 2 charging port and up to $ 45,000 for each eligible DC Fast Charge (DCFC) port.


Public and community charging station solutions help expand Level 2 and fast-charging options for EV drivers away from home. Businesses, municipalities and community-based organizations can benefit from low-cost or low-cost infrastructure design and construction (typically from customer’s meter to charging equipment), as well as comprehensive consulting services. Customers who meet our Community Charging Hub program qualifications can earn discounts if they meet income criteria or are located in an HEC, including up to $ 2,200 for each qualifying Level 2 charging port and up to ‘at $ 31,200 for each qualifying DC Fast Charge (DCFC). Harbor. Note that a minimum of four level 2 ports is required to be considered a community charging station.


Multi-family EV solutions providing EV infrastructure and charging options for existing and new multi-family buildings. Services include infrastructure design and construction, consultancy services and the ability to pay monthly fees for charging equipment supplied by Xcel Energy. Developers or building owners and managers can earn rebates equivalent to $ 2,000 per charging port for adding additional and qualifying parking spaces for their electric vehicles at their sites during the design phase. Commercial customers in high emission and income communities will find it affordable to install Level 2 or DCFC EV chargers with Xcel Energy’s charger rebate programs.


More information on electric vehicles and these new programs is available on the Xcel Energy website.









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These processes have also worked, as chefs have managed to divert more than half of their total waste for recycling or composting in recent years.






“[Matt Hawkins’] the efforts translate directly into the amount of waste diversion we are able to put aside, ”said Brandon Hamilton, Chiefs vice president of stadium operations. “Over the past two years, we have averaged between 50 and 60% waste diversion. We have on average more than 800 tons of waste per year, so more than 400 tons go either to recycling or to compost. “






These conservation efforts extend to chefs’ energy use as well, from simple measures such as replacing halogen lights with LEDs to improving the efficiency of entire systems.






“We have converted entire systems from electricity to gas,” said Chris Bryans, Stadium Systems Manager. “For example, we have a heated field, and we have an extra boiler that wasn’t really being used. It was a lot of potential heat that was wasted, so we hooked up that boiler to the chilled water system that we use. to cool the stadium, and in winter, instead of using our club level electric heaters, we can use the boiler as a heating system. “






This workaround – called “loop heating” – means the Chiefs don’t need to use 200 electric heaters on game day, saving a huge amount of energy and thousands of dollars per month. Additionally, chefs use automated systems that use cool outside air – such as when temperatures drop in the middle of the night – to redistribute it later as a cooling metric when it warms up the next day, reducing thus the energy demands when it comes to air conditioning.









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Today


Clay County


• Cory Apple Festival; food, shopping, entertainment; Firefighters’ lunch from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m., fire station; Craft and antique kiosks at 9 am; food vendors 10 am; auto show, registration 10am, show 12pm to 4pm; Jonah fish Fry from noon to 8 p.m., fire station.


Vigo County


• Terre Haute Farmer’s Market, 8 am to noon, The Meadows shopping center parking lot, 25e and Poplar streets; organic fruits, vegetables, meats and eggs, plants, herbs; do not enter when sick, maintain social distance, do not touch the product, masks and hand sanitizer are encouraged; vendors, 812-299-5404; details, terrehautefarmersmarket.com.


• Wabashiki Exploration Day, 8 am to 2 pm, Bicentennial Park and Wabashiki Fish and Wildlife Management Area, 65 S. Schley Place, West Terre Haute; McNichols Trail Run, Emily’s Walk, rock painting, pumpkin painting, scavenger hunt, bird watching, food trucks, guided bike ride, Turtle Trot, bike with a biologist; race details, https://runsignup.com/Race/IN/WestTerreHaute/JohnMcNicholsMemorial10kEmilysWalk.


• Mental health seminar, free, 10 am to 2 pm, Landsbaum Center for Health Education, 1433 N. 6½ St .; sponsored by the National Alliance on Mental Illness of Vigo County; lunch and manual included; on the accompaniment of relatives suffering from mental disorders, the opportunity to meet people in similar situations; registration, [email protected] or 812-237-8223.


• Lecture Series: “The Story of George Ward: A Lynching on Terre Haute”, museum admission $ 4 to $ 7 or free for members, 3 pm, auditorium, Vigo County History Center, 929 Wabash Ave .; Dr Crystal Mikell Reynolds, local historian and member of the Facing Injustice Project; appearance of Terry Ward, great-grandson of George Ward; details, vchsmuseum.org.


• “The Stories of Scheherazade,” performance by the Terre Haute Symphony Orchestra, $ 17 to $ 54, 7:30 pm, Tilson Auditorium, Tirey Hall, 200 N. Seventh St., Indiana State University; “Scheherazade” by Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov, “Mother Goose Suite” by Maurice Ravel, “Flight of the Walkyries” by Richard Wagner; tickets, 812-237-3737 or thso.org/tickets.


Sunday


Clay County


• Cory Apple Festival; vendor kiosks at 9 a.m., food vendors at 10 a.m. chicken noodle dinner, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., fire station; Jeep Junkies looking for childhood cancer in Cory at noon; Gospel music from the White River Valley Quartet 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. parade 3pm; details, facebook.com/coryapplefest.


• Williamson branch concert, voluntary offering, 6 p.m., First Christian Church in Brazil, US 40, West Brazil; social distancing, masks welcome but not mandatory; details, 812-446-2214, [email protected], YouTube, facebook.com/williamsonbranch Where williamsonbranch.com.


Edgar County, Illinois.


• “We Remember: A Tribute Event”, free, 6:30 pm CDT, Twin Lakes Park, 30 Twin Lakes Drive, Paris; honor the lives lost during the pandemic; live music, dedication of commemorative wreaths, commemorative slide show, speakers, prayer, luminary for every life lost, memento for participants; details, MyHorizonHealth.org/Remember, 217-466-4294 or [email protected]


On Monday


Clark County, Illinois.


• Library Crawl, today through October 16, Clark County; visit local libraries and small libraries, consult books; obtain a passport at the Marshall Public Library Loan Office, 612 Archer Ave .; visit five or more libraries, stamp the passport, participate in the raffle; details, 217-826-2535.


• Bingocize Health Promotion Program, Free, 2 pm to 4 pm CDT, Seniors, Dale McConchie Boardroom, Marshall Public Library, 612 Archer Ave .; combines the game of bingo with fall prevention exercises, chance to win prizes; registration, Center de vie local, 217-826-5155.


Vigo County


• Auricular (ear) acupuncture clinic, free, 3 pm to 6 pm, 18 years and over, 1801 N. Sixth St., Suite 100, Maple Center for Integrative Health; 45-minute session, arrival around 5.15pm; balance, center, reduce stress and cravings, promote calm, reduce withdrawal symptoms, increase energy; details, 812-234-8733, [email protected] or maplecenter.org.


Tuesday


Clark County, Illinois.


• Technical Tuesdays, 3 pm to 5 pm CDT, Marshall Public Library, 612 Archer Ave .; bring a device, ask questions; details, 217-826-2535.


• STREAM, free, after school until 4:30 pm CDT, Grades 3 to 6, Marshall Public Library, 612 Archer Ave .; on science, technology, reading, engineering, art and mathematics; registration required, 217-826-2535.


Parke County


• Family Strengthening Program for parents and youth ages 10 to 14, 5:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays through October 21, open to everyone, Rockville First Baptist Church, 1250 SUS 41; by the counties of Purdue Extension-Parke and Vermillion; meal provided; for families of all types; communication, academic success, violence prevention; registration, 765-569-3176 or [email protected], 765-492-5330 or [email protected]


Vigo County


• Bingo, 1 pm to 4 pm, Wabash Activity Center, 300 S. Fifth St .; cards 65 cents for members, $ 1 for non-members; price, jar ball; details, 812-232-3245.


Wednesday


Clark County, Illinois.


• Bingocize Health Promotion Program, Free, 2 pm to 4 pm CDT, Seniors, Dale McConchie Boardroom, Marshall Public Library, 612 Archer Ave .; combines the game of bingo with fall prevention exercises, chance to win prizes; registration, Center de vie local, 217-826-5155.


Vigo County


• Bingo, today and Friday, Terre Haute Eagles Aerie 291, 823 Poplar St .; quick bingo at 5:30 p.m., regular bingo at 7 a.m.


Thursday


Clark County, Illinois.


• “You’re Gonna Be a Star, Kid,” free, 6:30 p.m. CDT, Marshall Public Library, 612 Archer Ave. ; on child movie stars, Carl Switzer and Billy Lee; Switzer was Alfalfa in the Little Rascals / Our Gang comedies; Billy Lee was an actor, musician, movie star; presentation by historian and author Tim Crumrin; screening of “Reg’lar Fellers”, a film starring Switzer and Lee; registration required, 217-826-2535.


Vigo County


• Bingo, 1 pm to 4 pm, Wabash Activity Center, 300 S. Fifth St .; cards 65 cents for members, $ 1 for non-members; price, jar ball; details, 812-232-3245.


• Bingo, early bird 6:30 pm, regular bingo 7 pm, Terre Haute Moose Lodge 1009, 3708 Wabash Ave .; supports local charities.


Friday


Greene County


• Bloomfield Apple Festival, free, municipal park, Bloomfield; craft and food vendors, carnival, car show, live music, 5 km run / walk, parade, free shuttle service; details, 812-384-3475 or bloomfieldapplefestival.com.


Vermillion County


• Newport Antique Auto Hill Climb, Courthouse Square, Newport; the world’s largest classic car competition event; timed races on historic Newport Hill for vintage cars and motorcycles in 31 classes; vintage vehicle raffle, street rod and car exhibition, vintage car auction, flea market; details, 765-492-4220 or newporthillclimb.com.


October 2


Greene County


• Bloomfield Apple Festival, free, today through Sunday, City Park, Bloomfield; craft and food vendors, carnival, car show, live music, 5 km run / walk, parade, free shuttle service; details, 812-384-3475 or bloomfieldapplefestival.com.


Vermillion County


• Newport Antique Auto Hill Climb, Today and Sunday, Courthouse Square, Newport; timed races on Newport Hill for vintage cars and motorcycles; antique vehicle raffle, street rod and car show, vintage car auction, flea market, parade at 5 pm today; details, 765-492-4220 or newporthillclimb.com.


Vigo County


• All-you-can-eat fundraising breakfast, 8 am to 11 am, $ 6, Terre Haute Moose Lodge 1009, 3708 Wabash Ave; benefits charities.









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EMERALD ISLAND – Emerald Isle officials are considering stormwater management, increased space and other improvements at nine golf cart parking spots in town.


The municipal commissioners, at their monthly meeting. 14, approved a plan that could include improvements to Randy’s Way off Coast Guard Road, Sea Dunes Drive, Deer Horn Drive, Janelle Lane, Yaupon Drive, Shorewood Drive, Eagles Nest Road, Tracy Drive and Craig Drive.


According to City Manager Matt Zapp, who presented the plan at the meeting, the planned improvements are the result of a comprehensive review of such a parking lot and a recommendation from the city’s golf cart advisory committee.


“Engineering firm Moffat & Nichol reviewed the proposed sites and made recommendations to improve stormwater flow and retention at each of the nine locations,” Zapp said. “It is the recommendation of the golf cart advisory committee, engineers and city staff that permeable materials be used. “


A total of 49 golf cart locations are affected.


In an email this week, Mr Zapp said what the board did at its meeting was to approve “the informal tender and execution of cart parking improvements. of golf. Staff obtain quotes for the installation of improvements to previous parking spaces.


He added that $ 44,700 is available in the designated golf cart fund.


“Until quotes are received, the number of sites being improved and the number of places increasing is not known,” Zapp added. “Construction also depends on the contractor.


Mr Zapp said in an email this week that Moffatt & Nichol “has performed complex stormwater assessments and provided material recommendations to the town of Emerald Isle regarding each of the nine sites identified at a cost of 1,100. $ “.


At the end of 2020, the commissioners unanimously approved a contract of $ 386,000 with the engineering firm for a stormwater management plan. This project was not included in this plan.


In addition to installing a permeable surface for parking golf carts, the spaces will be striped. The plan also provides for the installation of signage, garbage cans, bike racks, poles and ropes as needed at the sites.


The use of golf carts has grown rapidly in Emerald Isle among residents and visitors as an alternative to traditional vehicles. Just two years ago, there were only 59 city-owned golf cart parking spaces in Emerald Isle. With the addition of new spaces along Islander Drive in 2020, there are now almost 100.


Yet demand is high for these spaces, especially in summer, when residents and visitors are more often on the move.


The Golf Cart Improvement Fund receives revenue from registration fees. The fee is $ 100 and the city expects registered carts to exceed 1,250 this year. The budget for the 2021-2022 fiscal year provides for $ 102,000 in registration fees for this fiscal year, which would represent $ 12,000 more than last year.




Contact Brad Rich at 252-864-1532; send an e-mail to [email protected]; or follow us on Twitter @brichccnt.






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In March 2012, Andrew Left, a US-based short seller, received a mysterious package with no return address. Inside, a 68-page document made explosive statements about a Chinese real estate developer who was then little known outside of its home market.


Left’s subsequent report on Hong Kong-listed Evergrande Real Estate Group, which claimed it was “insolvent” and “will be severely contested from a liquidity perspective,” brought it $ 1.6 million in profits after a fall in the share price, but a long lawsuit was brought by the market regulator of the territory cost him much more.


“I went pretty far on this subject,” says Left, who has been credited with disseminating “false or misleading information” and banning the territory’s financial markets. “I stopped counting bills after $ 1 million.”


This week, the Chinese company that has come to epitomize the vast debts behind the biggest urban transformation in history was finally engulfed by the crisis that skeptics had repeatedly predicted over the past decade.


Evergrande’s name appeared on trading screens from New York to London on Monday as its rapidly unfolding liquidity problems, which have escalated in China since July, erupted in global markets ahead of the payment deadline. Thursday’s interest on one of its $ 20 billion US dollar bonds. . Payment had still not been made on Friday.


But that’s the company’s $ 300 billion in total liabilities, a largely domestic sum accumulated by buying land to build residential apartments in hundreds of Chinese cities and selling it before it’s finished to repeat. the process, which prompted comparisons with the 2008 systemic cuts. 


The fate of the company, which is expected to require the biggest restructuring in Chinese history no matter what with the interest payments, has emerged this week as a crucial test for the long-entrenched real estate industry the country’s economic growth model, but is now under pressure to reduce its leverage after a change in government policy.








Billionaire poker player


Evergrande was started in 1996 by Hui Ka Yan, who previously worked in the steel industry, a year when less than a third of China’s population lived in cities. When the company was listed in Hong Kong in 2009 after a previous failed attempt, its shares soared 34%. In 2017, as China’s urbanization rate had climbed to 58%, Hui was the richest man in the country with a fortune of $ 45 billion and became known to play poker with a group of other Hong Kong billionaires.



Like many of China’s largest conglomerates, the company drew capital from Hong Kong’s stock and bond markets, the main gateway to an otherwise largely closed global financial system. The court that sanctioned Left noted that “the vast majority of analysts in the Hong Kong market were optimistic about the outlook for Evergrande” in 2012. As late as last month, nearly half of analysts in Hong Kong who Covered it still had a buy rating on the stock, which has plunged 84 percent this year.


The pace of its growing debt and land reserves across the border, which last year were enough to house millions of people, kept raising eyebrows. But many believed the company was big and important enough that they could count on Beijing’s support.


A managing director of private equity in Hong Kong said that investing in Chinese real estate developers – who represent a significant share of the Asian $ 400 billion high yield bond market – depends on the “core belief” that governments central or local would never allow a “hard blow”. -up”.


“If you think the government will always step in at the crucial time, you are going to take on a greater risk,” said the person, who has banned his own team from investing in Evergrande. “If you’re a bond fund manager struggling for every basis point of your bonus, it pays off every year. “


This broader belief was shaken by the unveiling of the government’s “three red lines” rules in the summer of 2020, which limited developer leverage months after an interest rate cut. fear asset bubbles.


“I think one of the key things people have underestimated is the significant paradigm shift the government has initiated in the real estate industry,” said Nish Popat, co-portfolio manager for the debt team. emerging market company at Neuberger Berman, who also noted the widespread opinion outside China that the company was too big to fail. “When we spoke to our team in Shanghai,” he said, “they didn’t think it was.”


While some international funds were still buying Evergrande debt, Neuberger Berman pulled out her position in July because she felt “uncomfortable”. In the same month, news revealed that Rmb132 million of its mainland branch’s deposits at a bank in Jiangsu Province had been frozen, while local authorities in Shaoyang, Hebei Province halted construction of two of his projects. Both decisions were quickly overturned, and small for the size of the company, but hurt sentiment.




Line chart of the stock price (HK $) showing the fall in China Evergrande stock




Evergrande warned of the risk of default in August, days after an unusual public reprimand from Beijing ordering it to reduce its debts, and blamed the effect of “negative reports” on its liquidity. Under pressure from the three red lines, the company had reduced its debt from Rmb 717 billion at the end of last year to Rmb 572 billion in June. But during the same period, its commitments increased slightly to reach Rmb 1.97 billion and were then 10 times higher than their 2012 level.


News also began to emerge of litigation with contractors over unpaid invoices, and the company was set to face a record number of lawsuits in Chinese courts, although it still made a net profit. in the first semester of the year. Sales of her properties almost halved from June to August, and she expected sales to deteriorate in September, a usually busy month.


While global markets have focused this week on Evergrande’s liabilities, its assets have long come under scrutiny given the focus on unused housing stock resulting from China’s construction boom. .


Nigel Stevenson, analyst at GMT Research, released a report on the company in 2016 with a price target of $ 0 per share after visiting 40 projects in 16 cities. He noted that the company had nearly 400,000 parking spaces on its balance sheet worth $ 7.5 billion, roughly the equivalent of all of its equity, and criticized the quality. other assets.


“These assets have yet to be funded, and they are obviously more than 10% funded, which is not sustainable in the long term,” he said. “Things have finally caught up with them. “


International fund managers have already profited from the high yields on Evergrande’s debt, at a time when entire swathes of the global bond market were trading at negative rates due to lax Western monetary policy. 


The bond with payment due Thursday was issued at an 8.25% coupon in 2017, and this week its price fell to 24 cents on the dollar. In a note to clients last week, UBS, which held $ 300 million in Evergrande bonds on various filing dates between April and July, said they were trading “at or below historic salvage values typical “.




8.75% coupon line graph, 2025 (% of par) showing the fall of the China Evergrande bond




As expectations of a restructuring intensify, some offshore investors are closely monitoring the company’s assets outside of China that it has accumulated during its expansion beyond real estate, including a stake at a Hong Kong-listed electric vehicle company that has yet to sell a car.


A group of international investors have engaged the law firm Kirkland & Ellis and the investment bank Moelis & Co to advise them on a possible restructuring. 


“The likelihood that Evergrande will prioritize offshore noteholders is declining rapidly and is extremely low,” said John Han, attorney for the US firm Kobre & Kim, who is in discussions with a number of major US activist funds that hold positions in Evergrande bonds. . “The Chinese government will prioritize retail investors, homebuyers and domestic banks over troubled Western debt funds. “


S&P, which expects a default, does not anticipate direct government involvement but expects Beijing to seek “orderly restructuring”. In mainland China, Evergrande’s future will be a deeply sensitive process and a political test for President Xi Jinping given the involvement of ordinary citizens who have already paid for apartments. The company has 778 projects in 223 cities, and last week, private investors came to its Shenzhen headquarters to demand their repayment. 


Direct spillovers into international markets are limited beyond Asian high yield bonds. But a major failure could hurt confidence in the entire real estate sector, on which global commodity markets and local government finances both depend heavily. Land sales fell 90% year-on-year in early September, while new home sales also fell sharply. However, new home prices in the 70 largest cities were still increasing slightly year over year in August.


Andrew Left, who has never been to China and relied on the internet and documents filed by the company for his bet against the company, said he did not feel “good” watching the news take place this week.


“I’ve never been in a situation before where people congratulate you and you don’t get anything out of it,” he said. “This has been such a big part of [my] life for so long, and now it’s financial history.


Left’s five-year ban expires next month, but he still has a question: “Are the courts going to go after all the analysts who have set $ 40 targets on them?”


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OKLAHOMA CITY – State park officials are adjusting their expectations after their new state parking pass program generated nearly 78% less than expected in the first year.


The parking pass program generated nearly $ 2.2 million, considerably less than the $ 10 million predicted when park officials first unveiled the program, according to records obtained by CNHI Oklahoma through to a request for open files. Three parks – Beavers Bend, Lake Thunderbird and Lake Murray – generated more than half of this revenue.


State records also show that park employees dramatically ramped up their enforcement efforts targeting non-payers starting in March, issuing 12,646 of 14,257 parking tickets in just five months. The majority of offenders visited Beavers Bend, Murray Lake and Thunderbird Lake.


State officials implemented parking fees last year in lieu of entry into 22 Oklahoma state parks in an effort to help the crumbling park facilities and infrastructure of state that have been plagued by decades of neglect of legislative funding.


Oklahoma state parks attracted about 11.5 million visitors last year. Only two states bordering Oklahoma do not charge an admission fee, park officials said. These states – Arkansas and Missouri – pay for their park systems through a tax on sporting goods and related things like boat sales.


Currently, residents have the option of paying $ 60 per year per vehicle for unlimited access to Oklahoma state parks or $ 8 per day for a day pass. Out-of-state visitors pay $ 75 per year for an annual pass or $ 10 for a daily.


State Representative Jim Grego, R-Wilburton, said state park officials have promised the park fees will generate nearly $ 8 million more per year in new revenue. Still, after a year that saw an increase in visits due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the fees only generated around $ 2 million.


“Maybe it was oversold to us,” Grego said.


Grego, who has worked to ensure state parks remain accessible to the public, said he was not necessarily opposed to the parking program as long as residents had a break.


He said, however, that he was concerned his local park – Robbers Cave – made $ 92,740, but park officials spent nothing.


“If they were so strapped for cash that we had to start charging people to use something we’ve already paid for, you’d think as soon as I got $ 1 they’d need it,” Grego mentioned.


David White, spokesperson for the Oklahoma Department of Tourism and Recreation, said state law requires that all parking fees collected at a park be returned to that park to maintain or add new infrastructure . There may be a lag between income generation and project completion as each park has to wait until it has generated enough funds to complete a debt-free project.


Revenue from parking, for example, will be used to install a new playground at Lake Eufaula State Park. It will pay for disabled entry, bike racks, and parking for the boathouse at Robbers Cave State Park. And, the fees will be used to improve the scuba diving area and to install a new rinse station and lakefront benches at Tenkiller State Park, White said.


“We’re hoping that the park’s revenues will increase so that we can maintain some of these new assets that we are putting in place, either with money for parking passes or with bond money, so that we let’s not end up spending and investing a lot of taxpayer dollars now and then in five to 10 years start to deteriorate badly because we don’t have the capital funding to keep them going, ”White said.


White said the $ 10 million figure is an ideal number, but they re-evaluate after the first year what is realistic in terms of manpower and the ability to generate.


Park workers – not forest rangers – have been instructed to use a cell phone app to scan license plates to locate those who refuse to pay. Sometimes they leave “reminders” before issuing quotes, White said. Some of the larger parks have hired a parking enforcement employee. Others depend on clerical or maintenance staff, depending on location and staff. The number of scanned license plates often depends on the personnel.


“I think we want our people to focus on the park and the parking pass, but we’re not going to take people off park duties and have them scan license plates,” White said.


Still, White said 14,000 violations were not particularly high compared to the $ 2 million already raised.


Parking tickets cost visitors $ 20 and fines are collected by the state seller as part of a civil case, he said.


“I think for the most part people want to do what’s right, especially when they know that money is going back to the park they are visiting,” he said. “And at this point, I don’t know of anyone that we necessarily sued to get the paid citation. At this point we are not trying to sue people, we just want them to be educated about it and then pay for their visit.


However, “repeat and habitual abusers” may be prosecuted.


State Senator James Leewright, R-Bristow, said he continues to work on Senate Bill 804, which stalled earlier this year. This would give state park officials the power to enforce any citation they issue on a do not pay offense. It would also be an offense to physically occupy a campsite already reserved by someone else and to refuse to leave on request.


Violators would be liable to a fine of at least $ 50 but not more than $ 500.


Leewright said people come to the parks days in advance, park for free at a campsite they haven’t booked and refuse to leave even after learning it has been rented by someone else.


Leewright said his constituents understand the need for the fee, especially now that they see new upgrades and changes. He said he supports user fees for state parks because those who use them should be responsible for maintaining the infrastructure.


Keystone State Park, which issued 73 citations and raised $ 43,316 in revenue, is located in the Leewright State Senate District.


“We needed a funding mechanism so that we could not only do deferred maintenance but also perform upgrades, and looking around the state you can see the fruits of that,” Leewright said. .


Janelle Stecklein covers the Oklahoma Statehouse for CNHI newspapers and websites. Contact her at [email protected]









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RICHMOND, Ky. – Eastern Kentucky will host their second game of a four-game home streak tomorrow with a full roster of game-day experiences. The pinnacle of the weekend features the Colonels taking on No.19 Austin Peay at 3:00 p.m.




RICHMOND, Ky. – Eastern Kentucky will host their second game of a four-game home streak tomorrow with a full roster of game-day experiences. The highlight of the weekend features the Colonels taking on No.19 Austin Peay at 3:00 p.m.


Starting Friday evening, EKU welcomes student families for our annual family weekend tradition. The weekend is underlined by Colonel-val where the students and their families will be able to live a carnival-type experience in the parking lots of the Colosseum of the ancients from 11:00 a.m. A full family weekend schedule and additional information can be found by clicking here.


This weekend, EKU Athletics will also induct its 2020 and 2021 Hall of Fame classes. Classes are scheduled to take place inside the Perkins building on Saturday September 25th. The Hall of Fame Brunch will begin at 10:00 am This year’s event is officially sold out. For more information on this year’s Hall of Fame induction, please visit this link.


The match day experience begins on Saturday morning at 9:00 a.m. when all parking lots and tailgates are open. The Colonel’s Court will once again be a featured spot in the tailgate lot between the Coliseum of the Ancients lot and Roy Kidd Stadium. This space will open at noon on Saturday and feature live music by Tyra Madison Short, group and team spirit performances, an autograph session with EKU women’s basketball, and more.


After the game, you can also enjoy a post-game concert by JD Shelburne, of Taylorsville, at the Ravine on campus. This event is free for everyone.


Tomorrow’s Game will feature the College of Letters, Arts and Social Sciences and the College of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics as colleges of the game. They will be featured in Colonel’s Yard and in the surrounding tailgate space, as well as in in-game announcements.


While you’re inside Roy Kidd Stadium, don’t forget to take advantage of the variety of concessions offered by EKU Dining Services and Aramark. The star element of this weekend’s game is a pork belly taco with freshly made peach salsa, cilantro and tomatoes served on a flour tortilla. This item can be purchased at the grill location just outside the main lobby. New for 2021 also include a rib eye steak sandwich and a Polish sausage.


In addition to this weekend’s specific information, additional match day information can be found here.






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The town of Ketchum is moving forward with a plan to improve its cardboard and glass recycling facilities next to the YMCA.






City Council on Monday ordered City Manager Jade Riley and staff to pursue a plan that will maintain service at the city-owned parking lot on the south side of the YMCA, where it was moved over the summer of a land on the north side. The site offers recycling of cardboard and glass but no other recyclable materials.






Riley offered city leaders the option of moving the location to city-owned land on Lewis Street.






As part of the plan, the existing recycling dumpsters at the YMCA site will be replaced with a glass receptacle approximately 20 feet long and an electric cardboard compactor 20 feet long. City officials had already decided to install a single cardboard compactor because the many cardboard dumpsters were misused, creating horror and management issues.






Riley told board members that use of the YMCA site would not violate an agreement with the YMCA to provide a specific number of parking spaces for the fitness and aquatic center. The YMCA is operated under a long-term ground lease from the city.






Clear Creek Disposal, which handles garbage collection and recycling in Ketchum, informed the town that it preferred the YMCA site to the one on Lewis Street.






Meanwhile, the city is working to renew its franchise agreement with Clear Creek Disposal for waste and recycling services.











The city conducts its due diligence activities before finalizing a new 10-year franchise agreement with the company. The current deadline for contract renewal is October 1.






The city is also studying price adjustments. Earlier this year, Clear Creek proposed a 14% rate increase for existing services. New services could result in additional costs.






The cost of improving the YMCA location, estimated at around $ 75,000, will be incorporated into the new franchise agreement, according to a report from city staff.









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The bike parking revolution is growing… in New Jersey, alas – Streetsblog New York City
 

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Grand Central Terminal will get six secure bicycle parking spaces from Oonee – part of a large expansion that focuses almost entirely on New Jersey, the company said.


The need for bicycle parking in Manhattan is well documented, but Oonee’s Monday announcement of 1,500 new places by the end of next year includes 29 of the company’s pods in Jersey City and only seven in New York. In addition to the Grand Central Terminal space, the company said it will open parking lots at three Port Authority sites, one in New Jersey and two on this side of the river. – is part of a model whereby the Garden State is more aggressive and innovative when it comes to supporting much-needed cycling infrastructure, said Shabazz Stuart, founder of Oonee. 


“I am eternally grateful that I was able to find opportunities to expand in the area, but I still think it will be very frustrating and heartbreaking a bit that we weren’t able to grow faster in New York.” , said Stuart. “I hope the next round of leadership in the city will be more aggressive and more enthusiastic about this job. “


Stuart, who declined to provide further details, was particularly excited to open an Oonee capsule in Grand Central before the end of this year.


“It’s an incredible first step,” he said. “I can’t wait to see many more.” 


The concept behind Oonee is simple: Dozens of prefabricated parts can be quickly assembled into a 14-foot cube that houses 20 bike racks, or into Oonee Minis, which house around 6-10 spaces. Subscribers unlock the unit with a key card or smartphone, then simply lock their bikes vertically onto the brackets. Membership is free, thanks to Oonee’s agreements with advertisers, whose logos appear outside the homes.


Oonee also comes to Brooklyn and Queens. In Williamsburg, Oonee is partnering with developer Two Trees to open 20 secure bicycle parking spaces on North First and River Streets near popular Domino Park.


And in Queens, Oonee is teaming up with a developer to open a high-capacity hub in Woodside next to 61st St-Woodside Station, and is still in talks with Madison International Realty to bring 20 secure bicycle parking spaces to the Queens Place Shopping Center.



Bike parking is so scarce in Midtown that developers RXR Realty and TF Cornerstone have dropped their request to reduce the number of spaces in their planned 83-story mixed-use tower above Grand Central Terminal at E. 42nd Street. and Lexington Avenue – nicknamed Project Commodore – after a backlash.


And a recent report from Transportation Alternatives found that the failure of Blasio’s administration to build enough infrastructure to cope with the growing bicycle boom – failing to meet its own modest goal of 1,500 supports a year – has undermined public safety, creating an increase in the number of bicycles. flight.


Department of Transportation Commissioner Hank Gutman pledged in February to install 10,000 bicycle parking spaces by the end of 2022, but progress remains slow.



Oonee operates a bicycle parking cube near the Barclays Center in downtown Brooklyn, which opened in 2019, and at Journal Square in Jersey City. The company had a pod in Whitehall Street near the State Island Ferry terminal in lower Manhattan, but was forced to close in July 2019 after it could not reach an agreement with the DOT on the type of advertising. that would be allowed outside.


Stuart told Streetsblog in February that full-size Oonee pods like the one in downtown Brooklyn are useful in filling the giant hole in the bicycle parking lot created by Blasio’s administration, but he thinks smaller units could. more easily to be deployed everywhere, once the city gives the green light and investors see that the concept works.


What do we want?  Bike parking!  When do we want it?  Now!  The Oonee pod at Atlantic Terminal.  Photo: Yosef Kessler
What do we want? Bike parking! When do we want it? Now! The Oonee pod at Atlantic Terminal. File photo: Yosef Kessler


“It should work like bicycle corrals,” he said of his pods. “People should be allowed to request one for their sidewalk space. Why should a person with a car be unilaterally allowed to say, “I’m going to take eight feet in front of this random building?” Why can’t the majority of the inhabitants of the neighborhood say: “No, we want to use this space for parking bicycles” or “We want this space for a coffee”? “


Earlier this year, Oonee announced the launch of two new hubs in Brooklyn in partnership with real estate company Totem, one at 737 Fourth Ave. at Sunset Park and the other at 1045 Atlantic Ave. in Bedford-Stuyvesant, which currently meanders through the Uniform Land Use Review Procedure. Each hub will provide more than 100 bicycle parking spaces to the community, specifically for active cyclists.










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Lakeviews, the first forum in a series on how to revitalize downtown Laconia, drew around 150 people from the Lake District and 25 online viewers for a community conversation Tuesday on what works and what doesn’t. not when it comes to making the city’s economic recovery last. .


The goal now is to capitalize on the spark provided by regional arts venues, the restored Colonial Theater and Lakeport Opera House, and to make the downtown area a destination for locals, tourists and culture seekers – as well as for a larger workforce that will want to live here.


Lakeviews: Downtown Development Panel Discussion and Artful Networking Reception, moderated by local businessman Mike Seymour, included Laconia Mayor Andrew Hosmer, Concord developer Stephen Duprey, Meredith developer Rusty McLear and local restaurateur Karen Bassett.


“Downtown revitalization is about keeping our community alive,” said Daily sun of Laconia publisher Adam Hirshan, who organized the event.


Building on downtown’s success comes down to rallying and spreading interest and support, the panelists said. This includes securing support from the city and private investors, providing tax and other incentives to businesses that open here, and creating a lifestyle conducive to lifestyle that offers quality housing at cost. moderate, attractive storefronts, sidewalk and restaurant lighting, and within easy walking distance. parking lot, as well as restaurants and shops that stay open overnight and on weekends, according to panel members.


The advantages of Laconia, besides being a commercial hub in a four-season recreation area, include a municipal airport and community college as well as a network of new art venues with wide appeal.


“We have a foundation in this city that is remarkably strong and resilient and serves as a launching pad for a strong city. We have the ability to build the community we want, ”Hosmer said. He added that the policies and responsiveness of the city government can accelerate this, serving as a “tailwind that supports business people” and maintains momentum.


McLear, who turned Meredith into a tourist destination in the 1980s, said team building and community support helped overcome barriers and skeptics who doubted a wholesale transformation was even possible.


There were very few people who were interested and thought it might be successful. What we started to do is make sure we have as many people on board as possible, ”said McLear.


McLear began by creating a market that included men’s and women’s clothing stores, a restaurant, bar, and an art gallery. “After a while, some gave up. But at the beginning, something new and different drew a lot of people, ”said McLear. The construction and expansion of hotels has also made a big difference. Adding 22 rooms to the first 55 hotel rooms increased the occupancy rate by 15% in the first year and 35% in the second, he said.


Stephen Duprey, who spearheaded the revival of downtown Concord, helping the Capitol Arts Center project and developing businesses and offices across the street, and more recently the Bank of New Hampshire Stage, remembers a dreary state capital that seemed frozen in the 1950s, with narrow sidewalks, businesses that closed at 5 p.m. and downtown traffic unsafe for pedestrians crossing the street Hand.


In addition to involving city leaders, Duprey organized eight to ten stakeholder committee meetings, then held 29 three- to four-hour meetings for community members on topics ranging from trees to forest. traffic in the parking lot.


“We let the public speak. They came to a consensus on what downtown might look like and they accepted what it might do, ”Duprey said. Growth increases goods and services without raising taxes, he said. “It took 14 months to build Main Street. It took three years to apply for grants and decide what we could do. “


“You just have to build consensus with people who are willing to talk,” said McLear, recalling his experience at Meredith. “Never lecture them. When he couldn’t find a contractor to do a parking survey, McLear did one himself, photographing lots in town at different times of the day.


Basset, who, along with her husband Reuben Bassett, has opened or bought four restaurants in downtown Laconia and Lakeport, said their experience makes her positive about the curatorial capacity of local consumers, and the arts don’t. than extend it. “This city keeps appearing. Whether we have the arts or not, this city presents itself for good business and good products ”and art venues are poised to attract more consumers.


Bassett, a Seattle native and former kindergarten teacher, said she opened Wayfarer Coffee Roasters in 2015 to create a community meeting place “where respectful conversations can take place.” Pedestrian traffic in the city center has since taken off, with a critical mass of destination stores. “We now bring 300 to 500 people a day to Main Street,” Bassett said. “I see them having their Wayfarer coffee and shopping.”


“They created a product, but also an atmosphere that attracts people,” Hosmer said of Wayfarer and a second location in Lakeport. The obligation of elected officials and municipal staff is to listen to and support the efforts of new businesses, including through tax breaks and fiscal districts that further promote business development. Hosmer advocates public-private partnerships. “They are our community builders, and we want to help them,” he said.


Now the downtown area needs more restaurants, especially sit-down restaurants that serve dinner and are open at night. What’s driving that is the landlords who are willing to give tenants four months of free rent while they build their location for the opening, Bassett said. “We value building owners who are willing to put our feet up in the ground and start making money,” she said.


Laconia has daytime cafes that serve a lot, but not bistros that stay open at night – which prolongs visitor traffic and prolongs downtown life, said John Bethell, co-owner of Piedmont Print and Frame on Canal. Street, who attended the event. “Traders continue to go downtown,” Bethell said. “But Saturday after 3 or 5, we roll the sidewalks. If we can run three hair salons in two blocks, we can find a way to do it.


Widening downtown sidewalks has created more places for people to dine outside, improving the visitor experience, Duprey said.


Parking is a perennial problem that plagues New Hampshire towns, panel moderator Seymour said.


McLear said the town of Claremont helped McLear and restaurateur Alex Ray build a hotel in the Claremont factory building by creating a parking garage, sewer, and sidewalks that served it.


Duprey said there is a lingering misperception as to whether parking is required directly in front of stores. The reconfiguration of traffic and sidewalks on Main Street in Concord has sacrificed some parking spaces – a prospect that frightens store owners.


“It really changed mentalities. People will easily trade the convenience of parking for activity and excitement, ”he said, highlighting the success of Portsmouth town center, which does not have much on-street parking in the neighborhood. trader. “Even the most cynical will say the old idea that you have to park in front of a store is gone. What is needed are multiple stores, attractions and restaurants that add up to a stimulating pedestrian experience, a place where you can spend a day and an evening.


A future goal that will require consensus building is the extension of the WOW Trail to Weirs Beach and Meredith, McLear said. “You have older people who want to exercise and young children on their bikes. We at Meredith will do whatever we can to try to be a part of it, ”he said.


Duprey cites the popularity of Lebanon’s Boscawen cycle path, which attracts cyclists to Concord, which has about 100 miles of walking trails within city limits, Duprey said. He said there is currently sufficient federal funding for infrastructure projects, including rail trails. “I bet you can get grants for 50% of the cost,” Duprey said.


A recording of the forum can be viewed at suneventsnh.com.


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September 21, 2021


FAIRMONT – The Commissioners here present heard from local business leaders that 60 new jobs will come to town in the near future.


Marvin Frink, president of Briarwood Custom Meats LLC, told commissioners that the Marion Stage Road business, which opens on February 14, will create 30 new jobs in its first year and another 30 in the next. Frink and his wife Tanisha, who is the company’s CEO, announced the news to commissioners on Tuesday.


“So that’s 60 more jobs we’re adding here at Fairmont,” Marvin Frink told Commissioners.


The company is a meat processing plant, which will process cattle and pigs for building customers. On August 19, the Rural Infrastructure Authority Board approved a grant of $ 200,000 to support building reuse for the business. Briarwood Custom Meats plans to invest $ 1,248,874 in the project.


The 27,432 square foot building will also include a classroom for animal science students at the University of North Carolina at Pembroke and North Carolina State Agricultural and Technical University. to learn more about meat processing. The company plans to hire these students once they graduate, Frink said.


The company also sets up reintegration programs to help employ formerly incarcerated people.


“I want to thank you and your wife for choosing Fairmont to start your business,” said Terry Evans, a Fairmont Commissioner.


“I am very excited about a new business coming to town,” said Heather Seibles, a Fairmont Commissioner.


In other areas, the commissioners approved a request from the Fairmont Rotary Club to place a free library at Fairmont Community Park, where community members can pick up books to read for free and bring them back when finished.


“We, as a club, have built a free library and we would like permission from the commissioners to place it in the community park,” club member Phillip Wall said.


Wall said the library will be placed near the bike racks at the main entrance and maintained by the club. Wall hopes to place the library in the park next week.


The commissioners also approved a contract with VC3 to provide information technology services to the city. The one-time fee of $ 25,930.62 will be paid through the city’s US bailout allowance.


“I negotiated this contract with VC3 so that we are not charged a monthly fee until a cost reduction is achieved by Fairmont,” wrote CEO Hank Raper in a memorandum to the mayor and commissioners. .


Raper said the monthly fee of $ 3,221.79 will be sustained “through continued operating income and expenses.”


He wrote that the one-time charge will support improvements to the water and sewage system and protect “the integrity of the system against potential hacking and ransoms by third parties.”


The commissioners also approved a community development grant infrastructure contract with the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality for the improvement of the Brown Street pumping station. The initial grant is $ 97,000 and the second construction grant is $ 1,903,000.


The commissioners also approved the appointment of LKC Engineering as the grant administrator and engineer for the pumping station project.


Mayor Charles Townsend played the role of tiebreaker in the vote to appoint Butch Lennon to the Fairmont ABC board of directors. Lennon will serve on the board for a three-year term and replace Steve Floyd, whose term expires this month.


Mayor Pro Tem JJ McCree and Commissioners Charles Kemp and Heather Seibles voted in favor of Lennon. Commissioners Felecia McLean, Monte McCallum and Terry Evans voted against.


Evans appointed Khairalla Aziz, also known as Mr. G, to the ABC board. Commissioners McLean and McCallum also voted in favor of his appointment to the board of directors. Aziz operates Mr. G’s Mart on Iona Street in Fairmont.


Evans said Aziz could add his experience in the liquor trade and sale to the board. He also said that Aziz was a prominent member of the community. The commissioner also said he intends to promote racial diversity on the board and make all races feel at home. The nomination and votes for Aziz fell through following the decisive vote for Lennon.


“You’re in the same old routine because your mindset is still the same, it’s not going anywhere. We have to think outside the box, ”he added.


Also on Tuesday, the commissioners learned that the Fairmont Farmers Festival competition will take place on November 6 at around noon at Rosenwald Elementary School in Fairmont. Madison Davenport is the director of the competition, which has not taken place for two years, after the festival was canceled due to health concerns related to COVID-19.


The Reverend Leslie Sessoms, a member of the Ministers of Justice group, introduced the group to the Commissioners on Tuesday. The group of ministers was formed shortly after George Floyd’s death on May 25, 2020 and seeks to provide prayer and support to local law enforcement agencies. The group also seeks to promote racial unity in Robeson County.


“We are looking for peace,” she said. “We are looking for reconciliation.


The commissioners also returned from a closed session to discuss the acquisition of assets, but took no action.









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Phoenix City Council voted today at its official public meeting to pass an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) with the Phoenix Union High School District, 13 public elementary schools as well as the Maricopa County Community Colleges District to approve $ 10 million to continue building the Community Wireless Network Project in Districts 4, 5, 7 and 8.


The project was first proposed in May 2020 and was approved for $ 2 million. These funds were intended to help students during the COVID-19 pandemic and their families who are struggling with economic barriers to provide them with Internet access for their schoolwork.




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Online learning was difficult for many students, and several households reportedly struggled to find reliable internet connections during school closings, which made matters even more difficult. The program seeks to support families during the blended learning process as schools slowly reopen this 2021-2022 school year. 


Members of the City of Phoenix, Phoenix College, the Phoenix Union High School District, the Greater Phoenix Economic Council and the Arizona Commerce Authority have been working together since the schools closed in 2020 to discuss more permanent and long-term solutions for the digital divide. happening in the valley. 


“I am very excited about this project and will proudly vote yes to approve the $ 10 million ARPA (American Rescue Plan Act) funding to expand our community wireless network in partnership with Phoenix Union and Maricopa Community Colleges,” said District 7- City Councilor Yassamin Ansari. “The need is urgent in my neighborhood.


Requests to modify the existing IGA to add the $ 10 million in funds will help continue the next phase of the digital divide project to expand the existing Wi-Fi system to an area of ​​4 square miles that will allow access. to the Internet to over 1,000 needy students who normally do not have reliable connections at home to study. 


“We know that the digital divide will continue to be a persistent problem even after the pandemic. Whether it’s our local businesses in South Central, our farms and mountainside homes in Laveen, the seniors and parents of West Phoenix, there are many communities that stand to benefit. [project]”Ansari added.” Even though in-person learning is well advanced, we need to make sure that everyone has access to it. “


After the approval of the initial $ 2 million, several beta test sites were successfully installed, collecting useful information during the process that turned out to be positive feedback and user experience data. . The tests included the campus and offices of Phoenix College and the PUHSD. The data collected will be used to move the project forward to its next step of increasing the capacity of the Wi-Fi system and reaching communities in Districts 4, 5, 7 and 8. 


“This project started with the elementary school districts of Alhambra and Cartwright and it’s a big deal; I’m really happy to support this, ”said District 8 vice-mayor Carlos Garcia. “I think the use of ARPA and COVID relief funds are some of the best investments we can make, especially with the permanence of this program and the fact that its infrastructure will be there for a long time and for future generations. , so I’m excited to vote yes.


Funding for this project is available through the city’s allowance from the American Rescue Plan Act which was received from the federal government. The project will have no impact on the General Fund and the total funding would not exceed $ 12 million. 


“These items will help increase our Wi-Fi accessibility. When the pandemic hit, students were asked to continue their education digitally from their homes and many students did not have access to the Internet and some did not even have access to the Internet. ‘computer for their schoolwork,’ said District 1 Councilor Ann O’Brien. “These are the natural next steps to bridge this digital divide between our students and our residents and turn our municipal government to 21 years old.st technologies of the century and I fully support this article.


Phoenix City Council all appeared to agree with the project, but members of the public also made their voices heard at the meeting.


 “I am concerned about the health effects of installing wireless radiation in more places in the city and 24/7 radiation without the ability for them to opt out of this technology,” said Shaina Cinnamon said. “5G towers are already all over the city and just seeing more of them popping up doesn’t seem right when there are other alternatives like fiber optic and other things we can do besides shine people. . “


Jason Paul, who opposes wireless frequencies, explained at the meeting that his wife, who worked in a location where a cell phone tower was present for 10 years, was diagnosed with malignant brain cancer. in August 2020. “The World Health Organization in 2012 declared that radiation from cell phones and towers may be carcinogenic to humans and can cause gliomas, a type of brain cancer. The towers are more dangerous because they emit a greater intensity of radiation 24/7, ”he said. 


The arguments for and against the community wireless network project were heard and taken into account when making the final decision on the program. The article was put to a vote and was reduced from 8 to 0. For more information on where to find locations offering free Wi-Fi in Phoenix, just visit the https://www.phoenix.gov/its/wireless-network website. According to the site, the city of Phoenix has extended its wireless network coverage outside of nearly 50 libraries, community centers, senior citizens’ centers and recreation centers to ensure that every student can access the Internet for complete schoolwork. This public service is offered to residents who can sit in car parks and public spaces outside participating establishments to connect their devices from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. every day. Phoenix City Council has approved this installation of Wi-Fi antennas on municipal and public facilities through the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act. 









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A group of wild boars strutting along a busy road in Rome has catapulted the issue of the dilapidated state of the Italian capital to the top of the debate ahead of the municipal elections.


Much to the astonishment of onlookers, around 13 wild boars, distinguished by their coarse hair, sturdy bodies and sharp tusks, walked among traffic on Via Trionfale, a busy road in the northern outskirts of Monte Mario.


The scene was captured on a video widely shared on social media, sparking jokes – it has been suggested that Rome should introduce “wild boar lanes” instead of cycle lanes – but also the exasperation of locals as they are preparing to vote in the elections of 3 and October 4.


Sightings of wild boars in Rome are nothing new – they are often seen digging through rubbish heaps, usually on the outskirts of the city. But the animals are getting more and more brazen.


Last week, wild boars mingled with parents as they waited to pick up their children from a school in the Monte Mario neighborhood. The animals were also recently photographed outside Italy’s Foreign Ministry, while some residents said they were followed by wild boars as they dumped the rubbish.


In May, a group of hungry wild boars surrounded a woman in the parking lot of a supermarket in Formello, a town outside Rome, before stealing her grocery bags and eating the contents.








Wild boar italian woman seating and stealing her food shopping - video


Wild boar italian woman seating and stealing her food shopping – video




Virginia Raggi, a politician from the Five Star Movement, hopes to win a second term as mayor, despite frequent attacks on city management.


She blames the leaders of the surrounding Lazio region for what she described as “the massive and uncontrolled presence of wild boars in the Italian capital” and has recently taken legal action against the regional authority over the matter.


As her political opponents took hold of the latest boar sighting, she said: “My detractors continue to use photos and videos of boars around Rome, giving me full responsibility.


“It is clear that wild boars are a problem that does not only concern the capital. If a lady is chased by a boar in Formello, a small town north of Rome, the next day the papers say I’m responsible.


Raggi pointed out that Formello was headed by a mayor from the far-right League party.




Mayor Virginia Raggi campaigning in Ostia with Italian Foreign Minister Luigi Di Maio. Photography: Alessandro Serranò / Rex


The inhabitants of Rome have long deplored the degrade (rot), streets littered with garbage and dilapidated parks with potholes and historic buildings scarred by graffiti. But while there had been some improvement in Rome’s upkeep during the pandemic, old woes came back to the fore as the city grew busier.


Raggi was elected mayor in June 2016 with a promise to resolve all the deep-seated issues and make Rome “liveable again”.


This week’s polls placed her in third place among four contenders. Enrico Michetti, a politician of the far-right Brothers of Italy, leads the polls, followed by Roberto Gualtieri, of the center-left Democratic Party. Carlo Calenda, who heads the Azione, described as a centrist liberal party, occupies fourth place.


Neither candidate should win more than 50% of the vote in the first round, two of them will face each other in a second round on October 13. During a debate between the candidates on Wednesday, Gualtieri pledged to order “an extraordinary cleaning” of Rome, while Calenda pledged to spend 38 million euros “to clean the sidewalks, remove graffiti from the walls, clear the pipes and clean the surroundings. the rubbish bins “.


Raggi claimed on Wednesday that she passed Gualtieri in the polls and will therefore continue to push back the far right in the second round, although that claim has been disputed. “The reality is that the mayor has not overtaken Gualtieri in the polls,” said Beatrice Lorenzin, a Democratic Party politician.









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A 24-year-old man has been arrested by Mumbai police for allegedly managing an unauthorized parking lot in Colaba, south Mumbai.




According to police officials, the case was recorded on Monday when a police officer noticed the parking lot while on patrol. “We were roaming our neighborhood when, around 11:30 am, we saw a Maruti Eco car illegally parked on Best Road. We went to tell the driver that he had parked in a forbidden place and he pointed to an individual standing behind his car and said that he had charged him 100 rupees for keeping his car there ” said the cop.


The police went to inquire about the man. He was identified as Shivkumar Soni and told police he worked for a private company that was awarded a contract to run a parking lot.


Police then investigated and learned that BMC had awarded them a contract to operate a parking lot on P Ramchandani Road, which is adjacent to Best Road. However, Soni had started to occupy the vacant space on Best Road and was using it for parking.




“He had started charging motorists by allowing them to park their vehicles on Best Road, whose contract was initially offered to their company but they did not take,” said an officer, while adding: “As he defrauded people by using vacant government space to operate a parking lot, a cheating case was filed against him.


Colaba police said they have yet to make an arrest in the case as they are trying to determine whether it was Soni who committed the crime or whether the company was also involved.






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Rhondda Cynon Taf’s council cabinet has approved plans for the Clydach Vale land to be officially designated as a national park.


At a Cabinet meeting this week (Tuesday, September 21), members agreed to push forward proposals for the 166 acres of land in Tonypandy, currently known as Cwm Clydach Countryside Park.


Councilor Ann Crimmings, Rhondda Cynon Taf Member of the Cabinet of the Council for Environment, Recreation and Heritage Services, noted:




“I am delighted that the proposals for a new country park within our county borough have taken a big step forward today.


“The board has already developed a working partnership with friends of Cwm Clydach Country Park and the Cambrian Village Trust (CVT) regarding future land developments both at the proposed Country Park site and on the new land. 3G sports facility in Clydach Vale.


“The designation will support the two organizations that work in partnership with Council to improve and further develop the land for residents and visitors. “




The new Country Park in the Rhondda Valley would complement the existing Dare Valley Country Park in the Cynon Valley, providing another tourist destination for the County Borough. It would also benefit the health and well-being of residents and visitors, promoting the great outdoors, outstanding natural beauty and wildlife in the region.


An increase in the number of visitors to the proposed nature park and to the wider region would help increase attendance in local towns, thereby boosting the local economy.


The proposed new nature park in the Rhondda Valley would be located on the former site of the Cambrian Coal Mine, which includes two lakes and a number of small waterfalls. Located east of the lakes is the popular Cambrian Lakeside Café Bar, with newly refurbished free public parking.


Friends of Cwm Clydach Country Park work alongside Cambrian Village Trust to help with general upkeep of the area, undertaking garbage pick-up and doing fencing and path repairs. The two groups are also partners of the Groundwork Well-being Project.


The designation of the land as a national park will allow the Council and the newly created Strategic Council to apply for external funding to improve and develop the site.









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On the eve of today’s opening of the public comment period on congestion pricing, we asked Charles Komanoff to do what he does best: calculate the numbers and show that our region desperately needs congestion pricing. Here is.




This article will demonstrate that even if traffic volumes in Manhattan’s central business district were to decline sharply from pre-pandemic levels, congestion pricing would still be justified. Why? Because the tolls always would only represent a fraction of the costs of the congestion avoided by each trip that the toll charged off the road.


In a new analysis this week, I found that vehicle entry into the CBD could decrease by 25% – an extreme scenario that would reduce the cumulative traffic slowdown caused by an individual trip by 40% – and that the societal cost of this slowdown would still be several times greater than any imaginable toll that would emerge from the MTA’s sausage-making process with congestion charging.


I find mathematics fascinating. They confirm that congestion costs are very sensitive to traffic volumes, just as you would expect in a hyper-congested environment like Manhattan south of 60th Street. But even I started to wonder why bother with math, in light of the new numbers I pulled today from MTA Bridges and Tunnels’ fabulously detailed data portal for its Seven Bridges and Tunnels. two tunnels. 


Graphic: Streetsblog
Graphic: Streetsblog


Here is what I found: Comparing the past seven weeks with the same period of two years ago, the combined inbound volumes on the MTA’s Queens-Midtown and Brooklyn-Battery tunnels – the only MTA crossings that bring cars directly into the proposed charging zone – are essentially unchanged. 


From August 1 to September 18, 2021, vehicle entrances to both tunnels were a tiny 0.5% lower than during the same 49-day period in 2019. And while the numbers for 2021 have been somewhat inflated by drivers turning away from the Brooklyn Bridge. , which gave a dedicated bicycle lane, the city’s DOT numbers for its East River crossings tell the same story: During the six months from March to August, vehicle volumes entering Manhattan on the four bridges of the East River are also essentially unchanged. – up 0.3% compared to 2019. (I thank the DOT communications staff for promptly providing the monthly data that I have consolidated here.)


OK, I might be the last person to figure out that, in terms of traffic, it’s 2019 again in the heart of Manhattan. José Martinez from The city had a great story, “Back to Gridlock,” in that sense two months ago. But he and other reviewers sometimes mixed volumes of non-CBD traffic into their data stew, so I couldn’t be completely sure. Even the new data here only covers East River crossings and omits critical volumes entering the 60th Street pricing zone.


Graphic: Charles Komanoff
Graphic: Charles Komanoff


But whether these north-south vehicle entrances have rebounded 100% or not, the overall picture is unequivocal: Traffic volumes in Manhattan’s central business district are near their pre-pandemic levels.


How is this possible, when most of the office towers are still depopulated and so many workers are working from home? It’s actually quite simple. Before Covid-19, public transport trips to the CBD outnumbered trips by car by 4 or 5 to 1 (see pie chart above). Even with drastically reduced overall travel volumes, a substantial modal shift from trains and buses to cars would be enough to keep car travel afloat. And that’s what we have.


And, to hack a line from Marx (Karl, not Groucho), don’t forget the “reserve army” of drivers bound for the CBD: car owners who usually don’t drive in Manhattan because of traffic. but that as soon as a little vacant (and priceless) road space appears on the outside of their windshields. That army was swelled by the 100,000 or more additional car registrations in New York City that Crain’s Amanda Glodowski spotted in DMV data over the summer. Add to that the NYPD’s cynical abdication of parking and other traffic rules and it’s no surprise that even in struggling Manhattan, car volumes have kicked into high gear.


How much does one trip congestion cost everyone?


Now, the moment you’ve been waiting for: the bar graph with my estimates of the societal delay costs of an additional car trip in the proposed congestion charging zone. 


Graphic: Charles Komanoff
Graphic: Charles Komanoff


There are three takeaways:


    

  • First, these costs decline faster than the assumed reduction in travel volumes, reflecting the geometric relationship between traffic levels and congestion costs.
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  • Second, the rate of cost reduction slows as more and more trips go, demonstrating that we don’t need to cut many trips to significantly improve traffic flow.
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  • Third, and most importantly, the congestion costs caused by a single trip are a multiple of any imaginable toll on that trip. At 2019 traffic levels – which, as noted, are back in effect – a single inbound trip between early morning and mid-evening imposes more than $ 50 in delays, on average, on other motor vehicle users : drivers, passengers, for rental vehicle users, truckers, tradespeople with vans and, of course, bus drivers. Still, that same trip is unlikely to be billed for up to $ 10. (Keep in mind that these numbers are only for inbound round-trip trips.)
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And the dollar costs shown in the graph do not include the many types of pollution (air, climate, noise) from this trip or its increase to the ever-present dangers New Yorkers face from being driven to it. hospital or morgue. An $ 8 or $ 10 one-way peak toll is not a burden, it’s a good deal.


Streetsblog contributor Charles Komanoff is an internationally recognized expert on pricing congestion and other mobility issues. He also runs the Carbon Tax Center. Follow him on Twitter at @komanoff.










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Nation’s longest-running Bay Area Park Service ranger celebrates 100th birthday
 

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Betty Reid Soskin, the nation’s oldest active ranger with the National Park Service, turned 100 on Wednesday.


The centennial ranger leads tours and public programs, sharing her experiences and observations at Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historic Park in Richmond. For the past fifteen years, Soskin has educated park visitors about the efforts and sacrifices of women from diverse backgrounds, who lived and worked in factories on the home front of WWII. 


To celebrate its milestone anniversary, the Passport for your national parks program at East National – a non-profit organization that supports the educational and science programs of the National Park Service – has created a special ink stamp in her honor, available at the Richmond Park Visitor Center.


Soskin celebrated her 100th birthday on Wednesday in a ceremony for the new Betty Reid Soskin Middle School in El Sobrante, renamed in her honor on her 100th birthday.


Betty Reid Soskin, the oldest full-time National Park Service ranger in the United States, looks at a birthday cake during a ceremony for the new Betty Reid Soskin Middle School on September 22, 2021 in El Sobrante, California. Soskin had the school renamed in his honor on the occasion of his 100th birthday. (Justin Sullivan / Getty Images)


Soskin grew up in an African-American Cajun-Creole family who moved to Oakland after a 1927 flood that devastated New Orleans, she says Biography. His family “followed the pattern set by the Black Railroaders who discovered the West Coast by serving as sleeper carriers, waiters, and chefs for the Southern Pacific and Santa Fe Railroads: they settled in the western end of their course where life might be less affected by hostility from the south.


In a interview 2015 with the US Department of the Interior, Soskin said his great-grandmother was born into slavery in 1846 and lived to be 102 years old.



During World War II, Soskin worked in a separate union room as a records clerk. In 1945, she and her husband, Mel Reid, founded one of the first black-owned music stores, Reid’s Records, which closed in 2019. 


Soskin has also served as a staff member for a member of the Berkeley City Council and as a field representative serving West Contra Costa County for two members of the California State Assembly. .


In the early 2000s, she participated in scoping meetings with the City of Richmond and the National Park Service to develop the overall management plan for Rosie the Riveter / WWII Home Front National Historic Park. She worked with the Parks Department on a grant funded by Pacific Gas & Electric to uncover untold stories of African Americans on the Home Front during World War II, which led to a temporary position working with the department. at the age of 84. 


National Park Service Ranger Betty Reid Soskin poses for a portrait at Rosie the Riveter / World War II Home Front National Historic Park on October 24, 2013, in Richmond, California. (Justin Sullivan / Getty Images)


In 2011, Betty became a permanent employee of the National Park Service and has since directed public programs and shares her personal memories and observations at the park visitor center.


Later, in 2015, she was selected by the parks service to participate in a national tree-lighting ceremony at the White House and to feature President Barack Obama in the national television broadcast. 


Soskin suffered a stroke in 2019 and spent months in physiotherapy. She returned to work in 2020, just before the COVID-19 pandemic hit. She has worked intermittently throughout the pandemic and recently started weekly hour-long virtual tours. 


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The Recorder – State funds to help build Greenfield skate park and Buckland community pool projects
 

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A skate park in Greenfield and a community pool in Buckland are among four Franklin County projects that are about to come to fruition with state grants funding parks and open space projects.


Greenfield and Buckland each received $ 400,000 under the Parkland Acquisitions and Renovations for Communities (PARC) program, while Whately received $ 62,588 and Orange $ 83,449.


“I’m so thrilled for Western Mass.,” Said Christy Moore, Greenfield Recreation Manager, who is also a member of the Buckland Recreation Committee. “To be recognized by Boston is always a good thing. “


Greenfield 


Moore said that securing the $ 400,000 grant, which will be used to design and build the proposed skate park for the upper portion of the Chapman Street and Davis Street parking lot, was “completely unbelievable.” 


“It was a huge effort on the part of community and city members to support this project,” Moore said.


Moore previously said the total estimated cost of the skate park project is $ 775,000, which the city expects to fund entirely with the PARC grant, a city contribution (from capital funding) of $ 350,000. , plus donations and fundraising.


So far, just over $ 30,000 has been raised for the project, she said, although the money generated by the Greenfield Soapbox Race has yet to be added to the total.


“Any additional funds will go towards amenities,” she said.


In a city press release, Mayor Roxann Wedegartner said the skate park will provide children “with an opportunity to grow, develop skills and socialize in a park that they will enjoy for years to come.” 


“This project is the direct result of unwavering community dedication and involvement on many levels,” said Wedegartner.


The new skate park, with an estimated completion date of June 2023, would replace the old 17,000 square foot skate park behind what is now the Olive Street Apartments.


“To say I’m happy,” Moore said, “is an understatement.”


Buckland 


City administrator Heather Butler said the $ 400,000 PARC grant, which will help fund the construction of a new community swimming pool and pool house, should allow the city to enter the design and engineering phase of the project.


Butler explained that the pool, which was closed in 2016 for safety reasons, has long been a city priority.


“The original community pool was such a source of community pride and a real eye-catcher for the residents,” said Butler. “When this had to be taken out for safety reasons, I think the idea of ​​replacing it was immediate, and they have been constantly working on a new pool every day since.” 


The cost was originally estimated to be around $ 1.2 million – roughly $ 1.1 million available to the city through the PARC grant, an annual allocation of $ 150,000 for the municipal assembly, and community donations. – but that was almost five years ago, she explained.


“A lot has happened in the past five years – a lot has happened in the past two years – that has impacted construction costs in general,” Butler noted. 


A more discounted cost will come with the design phase.


Selection committee chairman Zack Turner said he was on the recreation committee about 20 years ago when the Buckland recreation area needed a “huge overhaul.” Although he is no longer a member of the committee, he is delighted to see the community pool being rebuilt.


“The pool is the lifeblood of Buckland,” said Turner. “I couldn’t be happier that we are going to see him return to his former glory.” 


Butler said ideally construction on the new pool will begin next spring.


Orange 


The $ 83,449 PARC grant Orange received will help fund the Butterfield Park renovation project, according to a state press release.


Alec Wade, director of community development at Orange, worked with five seniors from the Ralph C. Mahar Regional School to apply for the grant.


In a presentation earlier this year, students explained to city officials that the courthouse hoops are rusty and unstable, posing a risk to both health and safety. In addition, the terrain itself is cracked and uneven.


Wade could not be reached at press time Wednesday for more information.


What 


The city’s grant of $ 62,588 will be used to improve the safety and accessibility of Herlihy Park, according to the state press release.


The project will include accessibility improvements to the washrooms, pavilion and concession area, as well as the driveway and parking lot, the statement said. At a meeting of the select committee in June, members discussed the need for paving the parking lots in particular.


City administrator Brian Domina could not be reached for further information on Wednesday.


Mary Byrne can be reached at [email protected] or 413-930-4429. Twitter: @MaryEByrne.








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Abandonment of the Council consultation on plans to standardize parking fees
 

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Plans to consult the public on proposals to introduce standardized parking tariffs in the borough and generate more than £ 1.2million in additional revenue were rejected by the highways committee.


The Cheshire East Council also proposed to introduce parking fees in the following eight towns and villages where parking is currently free: Alsager, Bollington, Handforth, Holmes Chapel, Middlewich, Prestbury, Poynton and Sandbach.


This would have resulted in the introduction of charges in the Library / Medical Center parking lot, School Road parking lot and Wilmslow Road parking lot in Handforth.


In addition, parking fees were offered at 4 other car parks that are currently free, including the one at Ryleys Lane in Alderley Edge.


A parking charge on Sundays was also to be introduced in parking lots managed by the Council which would be applicable between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m., including public holidays. A 30 minute rate of 30 pence would apply as well as a maximum rate of £ 1 for stays longer than an hour. (The fees have been changed from the original proposals because 88% of 3,783 respondents to a survey conducted in fall 2020 did not agree with the parking fee on Sundays).


However, the Cheshire East Council’s Highways and Transport Committee decided not to give the green light to a consultation at its meeting on Tuesday, September 21, with members voting by eight votes to five.


Councilor Barry Burkhill, who voted in favor of the consultation, said: “No decision was due yesterday and support for the public consultation in no way implied that the committee supported any changes. This was to find out the public’s perspective on parking and pricing, which has historic differences between the three old boroughs that make up the Cheshire East Borough Council. This was an attempt to try to fairly standardize parking fees in the borough. “


He added: “My point of view, besides having the big picture, is that if standardized pricing were to be put in place, there should be dedicated parking spaces available at the car parks to ensure that sufficient open spaces are available for two hours so people can shop or visit hairdressers, etc. There would be no charge on Sundays and no charge for evening or overnight parking.


“It was important to hear what the public was telling us about our parking lots that need to be maintained and on-street parking to see if changes could be suggested and supported. We are now in a very different regime at the CEC, where the public is listened to and not ignored in any consultation and so I supported that in the vote. However, the motion was defeated and the status quo will therefore remain as it is.


Councilor Don Stockton, who voted against the consultation, said that “taking a single ‘zonal’ approach to deciding prices in order to ‘standardize’ is not good policy.


“The people of Wilmslow participated in the Wilmslow Parking Review which not only considered both on-street and off-street parking. It was followed and responded to by many residents and businesses. This consultation in my opinion was sufficient and the Council needs to have further consultation in order to hear these views again. Let’s talk to the death rather than making decisions and doing something on the ground, seems to be the way of this council led by the Labor Party.


“As a result of the review, a business case is underway / has been developed to create more parking on Broadway Meadow, but if that will ever happen, it’s up to everyone to guess. Parking Review sought to resolve this issue. He took into account the obvious fact that this pricing affects where people park and was specific to Wilmslow. It also took into account the public perspective on whether we should be “pushing” to use other forms of the transport cycle. lane bus. On the whole, he tried to take into account the whole rather than the part. “


He added: “In my opinion, the proposed borough consultation would not have taken this into account and was obsessed with a“ zonal approach ”to parking. While the Wilmslow Parking Review was not perfect, it was able to take into account resident business employees all those who want Wilmslow to remain a vibrant city of choice to live and work.


“Parking fees should primarily be determined by whether or not parking lots are used and take into account the restrictions around them and those of residents, visitors and businesses. Not easy, but at least it has been tried in Wilmslow and should be implemented here and rolled out across the borough. Locals know that the problems they face are areas for birds.


Sam Corcoran, union leader of the Council, said: “We have moved to a committee system, which encourages debate and the participation of more backbench advisers in decision-making. I have listened to the discussions in the committee and will take all of these points of view into account. . “


Had the proposals been approved by the committee, the council would have held a 30-day consultation beginning in late September 2021. Following the conclusion, the final recommendations would then have been submitted to a meeting of the roads and transportation committee of the advice for a decision. . The intention was that the changes to the parking lot would not come into effect until January 2022.




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CXO Tom Ellett didn’t live up to his title – the Quinnipiac Chronicle
 

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It’s no secret that Quinnipiac University has a limited budget, especially with the impacts of COVID-19. The hiring of Tom Ellett as Director of Experience (CXO), the first at the university, was more than questionable from the start and has only had a negative impact on the school and its students since. .


The CXO position, as defined by the school, is responsible for “overseeing all functions intended for students, including enrollment management, student affairs, registrar, bursar, public security, student affairs. veterans and career services, “according to qu.edu. This means that whoever holds this position has a stake in all aspects of Quinnipiac’s student experience.


Students and parents alike are unimpressed with Ellett’s first year as CXO by his decision-making, priorities, dealing with students, and handling money. A number of students interviewed by the column have asked to keep their identities anonymous for fear of the consequences of speaking publicly against him.


When Ellett was hired in August 2020, many students and faculty were not only shocked, but also exasperated. Quinnipiac was looking for a CXO, but just after making millions in budget cuts, freezing hiring, and firing or firing 168 faculty members, it was a puzzling decision.


Quinnipiac University is renovating The Commons to include a three-bedroom apartment in which Chief Experience Officer Tom Ellett will be able to live. (Photo by Chatwan Mongkol / Chronicle)


Despite a limited budget and poor listings, Ellett and the Quinnipiac administration found a way to spend an excessive amount of money to renovate The Commons so that it could live in a three bedroom, three bathroom apartment with its own. woman and her dog while renovating Le Complexe.


“Having more academic and intellectual presences in residences, in models and future letters of recommendation to students is a very positive thing to have around students in this formative age in their development,” said Ellett.


Yes, the resort renovation was part of the plan presented by Quinnipiac President Judy Olian, but doing it now was not necessary. Money is tight for school, so why was that a priority?


It’s also an uncomfortable decision for freshmen living at The Commons. If I were a freshman living there I would be uncomfortable if a senior university official moved into my residence as an 18 year old who had never lived outside. from home, especially if the school didn’t ask me if I supported the notion.


Ellett mentioned that he wasn’t sure if Quinnipiac had somehow tried to gauge whether the students were comfortable with his move in. This is unacceptable for his role.


Second, why is Quinnipiac spending his money on a man receiving NYU retirement benefits? Why does the school not allocate money to more important student situations such as the sports budget of the club? 


Moving from one student problem to another, many are fed up with the parking nightmare that Quinnipiac executives refuse to recognize as a problem. It all started with Ellett’s email about a parking fee billed only to off-campus residents and later requiring all incoming students to live on campus for at least three years.


Elett’s decision to target only off-campus residents and not all students was most likely a financial one.


To say that this decision was based solely on academics, which was Ellett’s main argument in his defense, is comical. While, yes, non-residential students have a lower cumulative GPA than residential students according to an email Ellett sent in February, that doesn’t mean living off-campus is the reason.


Like thousands of other students at this university, I took out student loans to come here. This school is not cheap, and I admit it. If I am given the option of paying $ 72,300 to live on campus or $ 56,800 to live off campus, I take the latter without hesitation.


Some non-resident students are upper-class students who do things outside of their studies, such as working part-time, caring for family members, learning internships, taking leadership positions in student organizations, play in sports teams and participate in Greek life.


Priorities change as students prepare to graduate and enter the workforce. Of course, a student’s GPA is important, but to assume it’s the only factor that is affected by the move is insulting.


If this really is an academic problem for off-campus students, why doesn’t the school try to help its 2,338 non-resident students instead of making life more difficult for them?


As this situation arose, Quinnipiac knowingly overlooked the need for student parking on the main campus by deciding to move the tennis courts to North Lot and then build a new recreation and wellness center.


For a school supposedly strapped for cash, why is a $ 45 million recreation center a necessary move right now? Why was it necessary to inevitably eliminate 145 parking spaces from North Lot?


The answer is there isn’t. It is a bad decision financially. High school students do not choose colleges because of the recreation center.


Was parking on the main campus a problem for several years before COVID-19? Yes. Does this mean that it is okay for the school not to see it as a problem despite the students getting fed up with it? Not at all.


I have spoken to many students and received many emails that describe how poorly Ellett communicated about the parking situation as well as how humiliating and pretentious he and the new One Stop team are.


Ellett’s responses to student emails avoided answering questions and only gave the information he wanted to provide. Most of them mentioned that he wanted students to use the parking lots off campus or on the York Hill campus.


Senior Mechanical Engineering Major Zack Polak emailed Ellett with questions regarding the removal of parking spaces.


When asked if students would lose 145 places in North Lot due to construction, Ellett responded by saying that there were places on the York Hill and Whitney lots that are not used regularly. Subsequently, when Ellett was asked where the stains would be removed from, he didn’t even answer the question, instead responding with “someday this summer.”




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I have spoken to many students and received many emails describing how poorly Ellett communicated about the parking situation as well as how humiliating and pretentious he and the new One Stop team are.


– Peter Piekarski, associate sports editor




“Kind of obvious he hasn’t given much thought to the answers,” Polak said. “You can tell he really didn’t care.”


It further means that Ellett finds ways to dodge the answers to many of the students’ questions.


In a news article published by The Chronicle in May, the vice president of facilities and capital planning, Sal Filardi, mentioned that the university did not anticipate that the move of the tennis courts would have an impact on the students. and that there was plenty of parking all over campus.


If you combine all of Quinnipiac’s parking lots (North, Hogan, Hilltop, Whitney, Westwoods, Whitney Village and York Hill), there is a total of 4,541 parking spaces. However, three of these lots and the York Hill lots are not attached to the main campus.


It is very good. These lots should be used more frequently, but they are not, and for good reason.


As mentioned earlier, students are running out of time, so what’s the point of parking far from campus and then waiting for a shuttle service which has been an abomination for as long as I’ve been here? Even Westwoods is only accessible through the call service.


In an email to a student, Quinnipiac Assistant Director of Auxiliary Services Sam Gougsa said, “If students can cycle or walk, they should, and therefore be part of the solution to problems. parking on university campuses.


I think it’s hilarious.


Why should students solve a problem they did not create in a situation where they are primarily affected? Not only will some students have to spend money on a parking pass, which cannot even be used properly due to the limited number of parking spaces, but now they have to walk or cycle because it doesn’t. has not been properly processed.


Let’s say I had to walk to class every day because I don’t have a bike, to avoid the parking situation., I would have to walk 2.6 miles there and 2.6 miles back every day, this which represents about two hours of walking per day. And when it’s 20 degrees in December and it’s snowing? Should I then walk or cycle?


I am currently working on two separate internships, one of which is over 40 miles apart, in addition to my classes and as an associate sports writer for The Chronicle in addition to playing on the rugby team of the Quinnipiac club. My time is counted as it is, but now I have to find more time in my day to be able to find a parking space?


It’s absurd.


What’s even more frustrating about not being listened to is the way we are spoken to as a student.


Gabriella Colello, a former multicultural and identity senator of the Student Government Association, has regularly displayed her dissatisfaction with Ellett.


“Instead of giving me an answer, he will just tell me that he has a doctorate. and that he knows better, but at no point has he been able to fix this issue or committed to fixing this issue for real commuters, ”Colello said. “For these reasons, I have very little respect for Tom Ellett and his position and I cannot say that he has improved my student experience since he’s been here.”


We are adults. We don’t deserve to be treated or talked about like children.


Dozens of students have contacted me about their experiences with Ellett. Not a single one was positive. Not a single person I’ve spoken to appreciates Ellett’s neglect of the student body.


They are fed up with action not being taken – and so am I. Change is long overdue.









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UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa .– According to a research team led by the Penn State Smeal College of Business, digital marketing campaigns launched by regulators to urge consumers to comply with car recall requests can improve compliance, save money. money and maybe even lives.


In their study, “Regulating Product Recall Compliance in the Digital Age: Evidence from the “Safe Cars Save Lives” Campaign”, The team reviewed the“ Safe Cars Save Lives ”digital marketing campaign (DMC) launched in 2016 by the National Road Safety Administration (NHTSA). The DMC has sought to increase consumer awareness of auto recalls by providing information to vehicle owners through paid search and online advertisements. On average, the initiative increased the number of vehicles fixed per non-airbag recall by 20,712 compared to what was expected without the campaign. Its effect has been even greater for recalls related to airbag inflators, a key finding given the scale of the Takata airbag inflator debacle that has made headlines in recent years, researchers said.


The increase in the number of repaired vehicles has more than an economic effect, said Sotires Pagiavlas, an assistant professor of marketing at Smeal College of Business, who was the lead author of the article.


“Previous research has shown that for every percentage point increase in the repair rate of recalled vehicles, the number of vehicle accidents over the next three years decreases by 0.46%,” Pagiavlas said. “With our results examining how NHTSA’s digital marketing campaign improved consumer recall compliance, we can therefore expect that the significant increase in vehicle repairs as a result of the initiative is also likely to be related. unless there are associated accidents and deaths. “


The impact of “Safe Cars Save Lives” is magnified when you consider that there are around 900 vehicle recalls per year, according to the researchers. In 2020 alone, there were 786 auto recalls, affecting nearly 32 million vehicles.


NHTSA launched its campaign in January 2016 to improve low consumer recall rates following growing challenges. The “Safe Cars Save Lives” campaign was a nationwide digital marketing initiative that aimed to push consumers to use the NHTSA Recall Search webpage, encourage them to check open recalls, and then fix quickly their defective vehicles.


“Safe Cars Save Lives” was designed like other digital advertising campaigns, which use a mixture of methods, Pagiavlas said. In this campaign, officials bought keywords related to the auto recall so that people who used search engines to search for information online could be presented with a sponsored link at the top of their search results, leading them to the NHTSA website.


“When people have searched, for example, ‘Is my vehicle recalled? “They were likely to see an NHTSA ad at the top of their search results,” Pagiavlas said. “They could then click on that ad and go straight to the NHTSA Recall Search web page. With their car’s VIN number in hand, they could search to see if their vehicle had been recalled and what they needed to do to have it repaired.


Pagiavlas added that NHTSA officials have also purchased online advertisements from social media sites, such as Facebook, to also educate consumers about the recalls.


More than the minimum


According to the researchers, who report their findings in a recently accepted paper at the Marketing Journal, automakers are required to notify consumers of their vehicle recalls, but corporate efforts often fall short of what the law requires and fail with initiatives such as “Safe Cars Save Lives”. Manufacturers may fear the impact of a recall on their stock price or the perception of their brands in the media.


However, researchers have found that while automakers may try to avoid drawing attention to recalls, media coverage of recalls in the popular press can work with digital marketing campaigns to increase consumer compliance. to reminders.


 “We have found that media coverage helps improve safety outcomes by increasing the effectiveness of DMC,” Pagiavlas said. “In other words, the digital marketing campaign had more of an impact for the recall campaigns that received greater media coverage, suggesting that these two media formats may work synergistically to improve compliance. consumer recall. “


This study therefore shows other options for security officials who wish to educate consumers. The researchers also found that “Safe Cars Save Lives” was more effective for older vehicles, a class of products with historically low recall rates. Increasing recall compliance among owners of older vehicles has been a long-standing challenge for NHTSA, one that the DMC has been able to overcome.


“The evidence from the study could give agencies, such as NHTSA, leverage to ask Congress for more money in their annual budgets for digital initiatives that can have a huge impact in a cost-effective manner,” Pagliavlas said. “For agencies responsible for regulating industries with frequently recalled products, the impact of digital marketing campaigns could be substantial in preventing accidents and loss of life.”


Pagiavlas suggests that current research could be used as a springboard for work on the impact of digital marketing campaigns in other contexts.


“Think of children’s toys, dressers or swimming pools, for example, that have a problem that needs to be addressed,” Pagiavlas said. “Each of these industries are industries in which consumer compliance has often been quite low, directly resulting in consumer injury and death. Our study is the first, to our knowledge, that shows that a digital marketing campaign initiated by a regulator can take matters into their own hands and receive a positive response from consumers.


To conduct the study, the researchers gathered data from several sources, including NHTSA, LexisNexis, and ad $ pender.


Pagiavlas’s co-authors were Kartik Kalaignanam, Moore Fellow and Professor of Marketing; Manpreet Gill, Assistant Professor of Marketing and Paul D. Bliese, Jeff B. Bates Professor of Management, all at the Darla Moore School of Business at the University of South Carolina.









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A rainy week again slowed progress at a downtown park under construction south of the Farmer’s Market parking lot in Franklin.


It was hoped that Youngs Creek Park would be ready to host the Franklin Fall Festival this weekend, but setbacks early in the process to consolidate the ground beneath the amphitheater and weather delays delayed the project for a few months, Chip Orner said. , city parks and recreation director.


The annual festival, which runs Saturday from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., will take place one last time in its traditional setting around the Johnson County Courthouse. Halloween Town, scheduled for October 23 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., will also be in the courthouse square.


Part of the $ 9 million park is expected to be completed by mid-November, with playground equipment, bathrooms and parking available for use later this fall and winter. The rest of the park, including the city’s first playground, an amphitheater with capacity for 5,000 people, eight pickleball courts, walking trails and a vendor area will open in the spring, Orner said.


At the moment, the playing field, which will be the largest in the city, is under construction, the play area is about 60% complete and the vendor areas are nearing completion, as well as the performance area of the amphitheater, he said.


Work on the irrigation system for the amphitheater lawn and the paving of the parking lot is expected to begin soon. Work on the pickleball fields will begin later this fall, Orner said.


The parks department is planning an opening celebration on May 20, which will be the first event with the park fully open to the public. Details of that event, along with a full schedule of concerts, films and festivals to be held in the park, will be shared in January, he said.


Plans for the park were implemented after businesses formerly on the site were severely flooded for the second time in 2017. Once opened, the park’s green space will function like a sponge to soak up water from annual flooding. at Youngs Creek. City officials paved the way in the summer of 2020, about a year after Franklin bought and demolished the last pieces of property needed to make way for the park, which is primarily funded by tax increase funding, or TIF, in dollars, but also with the help of a grant of $ 250,000 from the American Water Charitable Foundation for the water jet, nicknamed Spray Park.


The American Water Charitable Foundation is the philanthropic arm of the parent company of the water supplier in Franklin, Indiana American Water. The grant is very competitive and was awarded to only two communities served by the national water utility. Indiana American Water will also help the city connect Youngs Creek Park and the Franklin Greenway Trail along Jefferson Street by creating a small park around its downtown water tower and connecting the two sections of the trail. The company plans to remove the fence around the water tower, build a shelter and create an outdoor educational space to educate passers-by about the water system.


The utility is also working with the Franklin Public Art Advisory Board on the project to beautify the water tower with a mural, which is still being designed.


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Franklin Fall Festival


Details: Saturday 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., downtown Franklin


What: From the early hours of the morning to the last fireworks display, this year’s Franklin Fall Festival will make people feel the excitement with a plethora of activities, food, drink, and vendors of all kinds to keep people going. engaged.


Put on your dancing shoes for Rock Around the Block and fundraise for the Moyra McCain Memorial Foundation. Catch performances from the Style Dance Academy, the cast of “Cinderella” from Franklin Community High School Drama Club and the LeRose Dance Academy. Along the streets, the traditional parade winds through the city center.


Silly Safaris brings you close to wild animals, while performers Hill Valley Ramblers, Hank Ruff and Clayton Anderson rock the crowd. The day ends with a fireworks display above the city center.






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The Hays County Food Bank has partnered with Cypress Creek Church for a new scheduled distribution in Wimberley. The food bank updated its distribution schedule in early September and will continue on that schedule until the end of 2021.


Social distancing is still in effect and masks are encouraged with every distribution.


Wimberley: 


According to 2020 census data, Wimberley has a poverty rate of 12%. When the surrounding community of Wimberley Valley is included, the poverty rate increases. Almost 30% of students who attend Wimberley ISD are considered economically disadvantaged, according to the food bank. 


HCFB and Cypress Creek Church will provide free food to those in need, with drive-thru distributions scheduled from 5 p.m. to 5:45 p.m. on September 8, October 6, November 3 and December 1. Cypress Creek Church is located at 211 Stillwater St. in Wimberley. HCFB and Cypress Creek Church encourage participants to pre-register at www.feedingwimberley.org. Registration is not mandatory but helps speed up distribution.


San Marcos: 


San Marcos distribution on Monday changed to a drive-thru distribution and moved to the parking lot of the San Marcos Public Library, 625 E. Hopkins St. Distribution is from 5:00 p.m. to 5:45 p.m. Customers will enter from the San Marcos. Marcos public library side of the car park and exit by the parking lot of the San Marcos activity center. 


Kyle and Buda: 


Tuesday drop-in distribution is at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church, 801 N. Burleson in Kyle from noon to 12:45 pm. The Thursday drive-through distribution in Buda is located at Connection Church, 1235 S. Loop 4 from noon to 12:45 p.m.


To receive food assistance, one must meet one of the following criteria:


    

  • Have a family income equal to or less than 185% of the federal poverty line.
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  • Participate in one of the following government assistance programs:
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  • Supplementary Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP), Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), Supplementary Security Income (SSI), National School Meals Program (free or reduced school meals), Medicaid, or have a temporary food emergency such a loss of employment, loss of the sole supplier, loss, etc.
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For walk-in distribution, customers must provide their own boxes or bags and form an orderly line. Only one person per household is allowed in the queue. No line break or joining friends or family who are already online is allowed. 


For drive-through distribution, customers must clear an area in the trunk of their car or truck for food before arriving at a distribution, form an orderly line in the marked area of ​​the parking lot, and follow all member instructions. staff or distribution leaders. Customers must open their trunk when it’s their turn, or the food bank will place food on the hood of the vehicle if the trunk cannot open. Once the food is on the hood, the customer can exit and put the items in their car once the team member has moved away. Team members will not put anything inside customer vehicles.









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Fun in the sun or vibrant nightlife – the choices are almost endless in Oxnard, California. This cultural and historic destination between Los Angeles and Santa Barbara offers 7 miles of deserted beaches along the central California coast. With 276 sunny days a year, it’s hard to beat the weather. And, there are so many ways to spend your weekend in beautiful Oxnard.


Although I have been hosted for a few experiences and meals at Oxnard restaurants, these opinions are my own.




Things To Do In Oxnard


On the water 


Mandalay State Beach to the north with the adjacent 94-acre Mandalay County Park is a preserve for fragile dunes, wetlands, wildlife, and plants. It is natural for bird watching without public facilities. There are many free parking lots along the road.


It has warm sand and is a great place to play in the waves. Sit on benches to enjoy the ocean and the view of the Channel Islands. Picnic tables, barbecues, volleyball nets, and restrooms along the paved pathways are located in the adjacent park. Paid car parks can be found in nearby car parks.


Hollywood Beach in the Channel Islands harbor is most popular for sunbathing, swimming and beach volleyball. The beach house next to Hollywood Beach is said to be home to the ghost of Rudolph Valentino, the actor stayed there while filming The Sheikh in 1921. Clark Gable, Carol Lombard and other Hollywood notables also owned beach houses in Hollywood Beach.


Silver Strand Beach to the south is the best for surfing along this part of the coast. Although it is more secluded than the other beaches in Oxnard, it is the most popular local beach. A mile of sand has restrooms, outdoor showers, and free parking from sunrise to sunset. A viewing platform for various marine species such as dolphins, harbor seals and jellyfish at the mouth of the Channel Islands harbor also provides wheelchair access. It has two free parking lots.


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In the canals


Enjoy a romantic Venetian gondola cruise with Gondola Paradiso in Seabridge Marina. Glide silently into the sunset around the canals of Coral Island. My gondolier didn’t offer to sing, but it was nice to enjoy the calm on the water.


Bring your own drinks, including alcohol, as well as snacks and appetizers if you wish. Be sure to bring a jacket or sweater for evening cruises, but there are blankets on board as well.


Exterior of the Channel Islands Maritime Museum.
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Channel Islands Maritime Museum


Located in the Marina, the Channel Islands Maritime Museum contains some of the finest private sea-themed art collected from around the world and offers maritime heritage training. I was very impressed with the model ships made from bone by prisoners and the paintings of seascape masterpieces by English, Dutch and French artists from the 1600s to the 1850s.


Hikers on Scorpion Canyon Loop trail on Santa Cruz Island, Channel Islands National Park, California
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Excursions to the Channel Islands National Park


If you intend to visit the Channel Islands, advanced planning is highly recommended. Some of the uninhabited islands offer camping, hiking, and kayaking, but are only accessible by park licensed boats or private boats, and there is no transportation available on the islands.


Nautical sports


Channel Islands Harbor is the best place to find water entertainment. Kayaking, paddling, parasailing or yoga on stand-up paddleboards. Book your transport to Channel Islands National Park here as well.


Front view of the Mullin Automotive Museum Bugatti.
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Cars, Cars, Cars


Are you a reducer? Do you like everything automotive? Oxnard is a must-see destination for car lovers. Motor shows and events take place all year round. However, two museums will make you want a Bugatti or take you back in time.


Mullin Museum Delahaye car on the quay.
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Mullin Automotive Museum houses one of the finest collections of French cars in the world. The spectacular displays of Art Deco era masterpieces and machines are remarkable, educational and breathtaking.


Interior of the travel trailer at the Murphy Auto Museum
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The Murphy Auto Museum houses a collection of over 50 vintage and Americana cars spanning 1903 to the present day. I walked into the vintage caravan prototype and imagined camping the old fashioned way.


Golf


The River Ridge Golf Club is a 36 hole championship public golf club. A lighted driving range, chipping and putting greens allow you to work on all parts of your game.


Soccer


The River Ridge playgrounds are home to the Dallas Cowboys training camp in the summer. The practices are open to the public and free for camp activities and spectator areas. 


    RiverPark driveway with outdoor patio in the middle of the street.
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Shopping and art 


If top-notch shopping is more your style, The Collection at RiverPark won’t disappoint. An eclectic mix of large retail stores, boutiques and avant-garde brands shares space with carefully curated public art works located throughout the mall.


Pro tip: River Ridge Golf Club, Residence Inn, The Collection at RiverPark, and the River Ridge / Dallas Cowboys Training Camp playgrounds are nearby at the north end of Oxnard.


Street in downtown Oxnard, palm trees line the street on both sides.
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Self-guided tours of art, history and culture


My day started in downtown Oxnard with a self-guided tour of the murals. The buildings and utility boxes adorned with gripping commentaries on Oxnard’s life caught my interest in many blocks of colorful and eclectic art.


Historical walking tour of downtown Oxnard


A well-marked map guides you through historic downtown Oxnard. Choose from two routes. Start your tour at the free parking lot at West Third and B Street and finish at Heritage Square.


Heritage square with marquee sign
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Heritage Square Museum


The Heritage Square Museum, a living history museum, explores the development of Civil War life in early 20th century Southern California. The buildings moved to Place du Patrimoine and preserved, show us how people lived at the end of the 19th century. The docents lead tours of the interior of the buildings and share the history of the structures and the people who lived there.


Top restaurants in Oxnard


The Pacific Café serves breakfast and lunch in the Oxnard offices and industrial area. While I had the stuffed vegetarian omelet, I could have ordered anything from the menu from her American and Mexican favorites. On Menudo Saturdays, traditional Mexican soup is the star.


Pro tip: Enjoy breakfast at the Pacific Café before tours of your neighborhood auto museum.


Blinis veneered at Tierra Sur Herzog wine cellars.
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Tierra Sur of Herzog Wine Cellars takes pride in their farm-to-table dining experience. Pure food from local producers, lovingly prepared by skilled chefs and served on the terrace, will ensure a pleasant evening. My senses were enthused by the 3-dimensional plate cooking and the assorted wine choices.


Pro tip: Schedule a pre-dinner wine tasting to select your favorite.


Xielo Nutella and Banana Crepe.
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Xielo Artisan Desserts offers Mexican pastries, fusion pancakes and raspados (crushed ice dressed in natural syrups from Guadalajara). The Ramirez family take great pride in serving their 60 year old traditional family recipes.


Old Woolworth Building and Utility Box wall art
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Pro tip: Xielo Artisan Desserts is located in the heart of downtown in the historic Woolworth Building, ideally located for a break from your self-guided fresco tour.


Honey Cup Coffeehouse & Creamery is quick and fresh. My choice of avocado toast, served on focaccia bread with arugula and truffle salt, was perfectly light and energizing. Specialty drinks like lavender or honey latte, hazelnut or plum mocha appealed to my senses.


Pro tip: Start your day with a stop at Honey Cup before visiting the Channel Islands Maritime Museum or strolling Hollywood Beach.


Mushroom and garlic naan curry at Masala Twist.
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The Masala Twist for authentic Indian cuisine is a good place to dine in the harbor. The restaurant likes you to order in advance over the phone to eat in or take out. The aroma of Indian dishes was only second to the visual appeal of colorful cuisine.


SushiWay offers a unique combination of Japanese and Latin flavors. The mix of tastes is enticing. It made excellent texture and flavor pairings.


Cabo Seafood Grill and Cantina is a friendly venue serving Mexican cuisine for lunch or dinner. Two of my favorites on the menu are the handmade tortillas, made in the middle of the restaurant so you can watch, just like the guacamole made at the table.


Pro tip: Plan a lively happy hour during the week or an evening of live entertainment on the weekends at SushiWay or Cabo Seafood Grill and Cantina.


The view of the marina from the Hampton Inn
Hampton Inn Channel Islands Harbor (Photo credit: Julie Diebolt Price)


Where to sleep in Oxnard


Hampton Inn Channel Islands Harbor


The Hampton Inn Channel Islands Harbor is a charming and quiet respite in the harbor. The balcony from my room overlooked the marina where I could dream of going on a 3 hour cruise and ending up like a castaway. A walk to Hollywood Beach is just five minutes from the door. 


Residence Inn River Ridge


The Residence Inn River Ridge is adjacent to the PGA rated River Ridge Golf Course. This all-suite property is pet-friendly and offers a buffet breakfast, a heated swimming pool and tennis courts. This golf course view property is in the backyard of the River Ridge Playgrounds and close to The Collection at RiverPark.


Best Western Oxnard Inn


Close to the California Strawberry Festival, the Best Western Oxnard Inn is just 5 minutes from Highway 1 and a few blocks from downtown Oxnard. The California Strawberry Festival is one of the best festivals in the United States. Organized over two days in May, it’s a perfect event to kick off the summer. Consider taking a carpool or shuttle to the event site due to road closures.









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Pasadena City Manager Steve Mermell. (File photo)


[UPDATED] The response to City Manager Steve Mermell’s resignation began pouring in early Tuesday morning.


Pasadena now first reported Monday night that Mermell announced his retirement on Dec. 2 to city employees in an email shortly after a closed-door city council meeting. 


“Steve Mermell has served Pasadena for over 30 years with distinction, during a time of great challenge and change,” said former Mayor Bill Bogaard. “As City Manager, he has provided strong and consistent leadership on the many difficult issues facing the city, including housing and homelessness, public safety, fiscal management, planning and economic development. He has the right to be proud, as a partner with the city’s public health official, of the city’s response to the pandemic and its high level of COVID vaccination. I wish him good luck in whatever the future holds.


Mermell arrived in Pasadena in 1989. He began his career as an administrative analyst in the Pasadena Department of Water and Electricity. Within the finance department, he held the positions of purchasing administrator, budget administrator and deputy director of finance before being promoted to deputy general manager.


“We have been exceptionally fortunate to have a highly skilled and highly tenured staff in the City of Pasadena,” said Vice Mayor Andy Wilson. “Running a city is never an easy job but has been particularly hard in recent years given the challenges of the pandemic, racial awakening, police reform, climate change, homelessness, for to name just a few. 


“We are always sad to see key leaders retire, but we understand how exhausting their roles have been, especially recently. We are grateful for the many decades of good service and now we need to bring in a new generation of capable leaders who have the skills and stamina to move this beautiful city forward.


The city council hires the city manager who enforces the policy and compiles the city budget each year.


“It will always be a great source of pride for me to have been your city manager,” Mermell said in Monday’s email. Mermell said he is committed to helping with the transition to a new city manager.


The city manager oversees 14 departments and is one of three city employees, along with the city clerk and attorney, reporting to city council. 


Mermell made headlines earlier this year when he announced that the city would require all employees to be vaccinated or undergo weekly tests. 


Last year he made headlines when he denounced CalPERS for its lack of transparency on questionable investments. 


Mermell drew the ire of some local residents when he refused to give them an explanation after reassigning then-fire chief Bertral Washington to the city manager’s office. 


Washington had several battles with the firefighters association and eventually left the city. Some have claimed Washington was the target of a demotion for being African American, which Mermell has firmly denied publicly. 


“Steve did very well during a very difficult time for the city,” said local lawyer Richard McDonald. “From dealing with the challenges of the pandemic, the city budget, development, crime and the ever-increasing number of state mandates, Steve has served city council diligently and diligently. faith, tirelessly implementing their visions and desires. I will miss him but I am happy for him as he moves on to the next chapter of his life. Hope it will be more relaxing. 


So far, it’s unclear who will serve as interim city manager or how the search and selection process to replace Mermell will be conducted. 


“I wish Steve the best of luck and appreciate his in-depth knowledge of the city as well as his balanced, non-partisan problem-solving style,” said Felicia Williams, board member. “It can be difficult to recruit more high-quality staff in the toxic environment of Town Hall due to rudeness and unwarranted attacks on staff. I understand that there is anger and frustration, but we cannot reduce ourselves to what we condemn. 


In 2016, the city hired an executive search company to find other qualified candidates for the permanent position through a nationwide search. However, that search seemed moot as Mermell, who served as interim city manager, had previously publicly announced that he wanted the job and several council members openly supported him.


This has been perhaps the most transparent selection process for the job in decades. 


A nationwide search was also conducted in 2008. As part of this research, then-mayor Bogaard commissioned three council members to visit the sites of the best candidates for the post – Jacque Robinson, Sid Tyler and Margaret McAustin.


During that process, only two of the 60 candidates were identified – Acting City Manager Bernard Melekian and San Diego CFO and former Pasadena CFO Jay Goldstone.


In 1991, when city manager Don McIntyre resigned, city council members identified two highly qualified African-American candidates from North Carolina and Richmond, California. It sparked public resentment when it was announced that Phil Hawkey, who is white, had been cast.


Seven years later, Cynthia Kurtz quietly became the city’s general manager. Melekian, the city’s former police chief, served as interim city manager after Kurtz resigned. 


Mermell’s critics took a victory lap on Tuesday.


Those critics called on city council to fire Mermell for his refusal to get rid of Police Chief John Perez and officers involved in the August 15, 2020 shooting against Anthony McClain.


On August 15, 2020, McClain was a passenger in a car that was stopped by police on Raymond Avenue North near La Pintoresca Park for failing to display a front license plate.


After the driver and McClain were asked to get out of the car, McClain ran away from the police. Police said McClain removed a handgun from his belt as he fled, prompting Officer Edwin Dumaguindin to open fire. McClain continued to run a short distance before throwing the gun across the street and collapsing, police said.


Some local residents say they don’t see a gun in video footage from the event. Police said a gun was found at the scene.


Investigators say McClain’s DNA was recovered from the gun.


Perez, who will be retiring and leaving town early next year, congratulated Mermell on Tuesday. 


“I am very happy and excited for our city manager to have chosen his retirement date,” said Perez. Pasadena now. “We could not have achieved the police reorganization or the difficult reform changes without his insight and guidance. From my travels across the state as a police chief, Steve is highly respected and one of the best city managers in the country. ” 


However, the arrival of a new city manager does not guarantee more transparency or the dismissal of these agents.


It took a court order to force the release of the report into the shooting death of Kendrec McDade, involving an officer. Although the city changed its tone in court and said it supported the release of the documents, then city manager Michael Beck initially refused to release the report, which his predecessors did when shootings involving officers. 


“The current city manager receives high marks in my class on his report card. He was a pretty good student of Pasadena, ”said Council member John Kennedy. “He’s made up his mind to retire and now city council must take action to seek out City Manager Steve Mermell’s replacement.”


These are exciting and difficult times for our city.


It would be wise for the Council to have national research. The compensation package will be as attractive as almost any US city can offer.
I hope the Board will retain a well-known executive search firm to help fill the vacant position.


Residents, business leaders, the ecumenical community, and internal staff should be seated at the table in the selection process. No doubt, this time around, the community must be engaged every step of the way.


So a “assessment center” process is a model that would be a smart solution.


The person will have to face difficult and intimidating problems.


Kennedy listed the Rose Bowl debt, the city budget, police reform and oversight, aging infrastructure, building affordable housing, recovering the 710 stub, upgrading the central library, securing the Colorado Street Bridge and ensuring the city of Pasadena has a safe and clean environment. and affordable drinking water.
“So you have it here,” Kennedy said. “Pasadena needs a highly skilled and trained person







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Rep. Steve Marino has vowed to destroy the life of Rep. Mari Manoogian, berating her with obscenities and suggesting that he hoped his car would explode on the way to work, according to text messages and other documents recently filed outside the office. court. 



“I make it my mission to destroy you,” Marino told Manoogian in an undated text message, according to Ingham County Court records. 


Messages and other statements included in the files Manoogian used to secure a personal protection order last week demonstrate the emotional, verbal and physical abuse the Birmingham Democrat says he endured at the hands of Marino during and after the couple were together. be engaged in a romantic relationship. 




Following: Macomb Co. Marino Rep Confirms Past Relationship With Rep Manoogian, Denies Abuse


Following: Lawyer: Representative Manoogian Obtains Personal Protection Order Against Representative Marino


Marino, of R-Harrison Township, has denied committing any misconduct, previously describing broader allegations of abuse as “innuendo (which) is nothing more than an assault on the politician who, j ‘I am sure will end as a waste of the public’s time.



Mike Rataj, a lawyer representing Marino, said his client made no comment and declined to respond to any of the allegations included in the personal protection order request.


“My co-counsel Mary Chartier and I are going to file a motion to quash the OPP,” Rataj said during a phone call Tuesday morning.




“We will argue the case in open court, not in the newspaper.” 


Manoogian’s personal protection order was issued last week by 30th Circuit Court Judge Lisa McCormick. She did so after determining that the wait could result in irreparable harm, Manoogian lawyer Kelly McClintock said. The order remains in effect for a year, McClintock said. 


In court documents, Manoogian said she dated Marino for about four months in 2019. Everything was initially fine after the relationship ended, but by early 2020 Marino’s demeanor changed. Manoogian said she thought he was mentally unstable. 



“Face to face and by text, Steve started threatening and harassing me. It has escalated to a point where I fear for my safety and that of Steve, ”she said in a statement filed with the court. 



“I’m scared of Steve. He tells me repeatedly that he hopes I have a car accident on my way to Lansing, and that he hopes my car will explode … He constantly berated me with obscenities, calling me a c —, a b– -, and telling me to go there myself.


In a text message, Marino appears to be telling Manoogian to “hide on the floor of the house”. 


“Because I’m going to park right next to your desk and dig a new hole for you every session day until I leave this location,” Marino said in a text included in court records. 


Manoogian also describes an encounter in Marino’s apartment that she says became physically violent. 



“Steve abused me emotionally and verbally relentlessly. He also abused me physically. I don’t like cuddles, I’m not a sensitive person. Steve knows that. He chased me to his apartment and Mr. ‘held against my will in a’ hug until I cried, ‘she said. 


Following: Michigan lawmaker accuses GOP colleague of domestic violence; state police are investigating


Following: Speaker removes Representative Jewell Jones from committee posts after new allegations


Michigan State Police are investigating and House Speaker Jason Wentworth R-Farwell removed Marino from all committee assignments last week. Manoogian said House Minority Leader Donna Lasinski of D-Scio Township also moved her parking space to a new location. 


McClintock said she believed the personal protection order could prevent Marino from being in the same building as Manoogian. However, Marino is not barred by the speaker from going upstairs in the House, and both lawmakers have offices in the same Lansing building.


On Monday evening, a spokesperson for Wentworth said the House Business Office, lawyers and sergeants-at-arms were still reviewing the protection order. The House is scheduled to meet at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday. 



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Last fall, Blackstone acquired Simply Self Storage – with eight million square feet of rental space – for $ 1.2 billion, adding to the $ 300 million already invested in the industry. And in April, Public Storage completed its acquisition of ezStorage for $ 1.8 billion, adding 48 properties with 4.2 million net rentable square feet.



With investor interest and consumer demand high, Edison Properties, owner of Manhattan Mini Storage, is reportedly considering selling its division, which has 18 locations and 3.1 million square feet, for an estimated $ 3 billion. dollars, or nearly $ 1,000 per square. foot, Bloomberg News reported.


Edison declined to discuss the sale, but the price tag is not surprising, said Mr. Sakwa of Evercore, given the generally high cost of real estate in New York City.


Much of the growth is in general units, but storage for extras like RVs and boats, as well as cold storage, has also increased.


Despite peak demand and sparkling acquisition prices, “all is not rosy under the hood,” said Stephen Clark II of the Clark Investment Group in Wichita, Kan., Which specializes in self-storage among d ‘other categories of real estate. Rental statistics that show a high occupancy rate can be misleading, he said, as they include a number of long-term tenants whose rates are below the market.


And experts don’t know how postpandemic behavior will affect the industry. For example, what happens when storage tenants move out of their parents’ home or don’t need to use their second bedroom as a makeshift office?


But with house prices escalating nationwide, so-called starter homes have become more expensive and some new owners are opting for smaller spaces. That, Mr Morales said, could translate into a constant demand for storage.









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Project description




 The first residential complex in Ukraine based on the principle of block development. Quaint building silhouettes, elaborate apartment layouts, and fully pedestrianized courtyards have become the class standard for residential comfort.


Human
The residents benefited from a complex and comfortable environment with green pedestrian courtyards. The full infrastructure service includes fitness clubs, shops, kindergartens and schools.
Business
Comfort Town is one of the most successful residential real estate projects. Sales indicators peak at over 200 apartments per month.
Urban
We have established a new level of quality in a residential building due to the development of blocks. Thus, the industrial territory has become a pleasant living environment and the status of the district as a whole has increased.


Comfort Town is the most successful commercial project in Ukraine in the residential real estate sector in the last 25 years
The Comfort Townarea includes the Academy of Modern Education, a children’s complex consisting of a kindergarten with 160 places, a primary school with 140 places and the Academy А + school with 600 places
The residential complex also includes a 4,500 m² shopping complex with a supermarket, a 4,600 m² fitness complex with three swimming pools and gyms, a 1.5 hectare complex of outdoor sports fields, cafes, shops and offices on the lower floors. apartment buildings and a clean maintenance service
The complex’s parking lots include three multi-storey above-ground parking garages for 1,000 cars, and 5 additional 1,500-car parking garages are designed for the next construction line.
Comfort Town has its own active residents’ forum
The original design featured an open access complex, but the poor surroundings of the neighborhood prompted residents to erect a fence
The average number of floors in the complex is 8
The total area of ​​the Comfort City (including new construction lines) exceeds 40 hectares
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After years of resistance, San Francisco is finally embarking on the mini-house technique to shelter the homeless with the intention of installing them in two parking lots between Market and Mission streets, The Chronicle has learned.


The lots at 33 Gough St. have been in use since December as a city-sanctioned ‘safe sleep village’, housing 44 tents for homeless people while they receive guidance on how to get them to permanent homes. These tents will be replaced in late fall with 70 mini-homes, dubbed cabins, similar to those already in use for years in Oakland, the Peninsula and San Jose.




Each 64 square foot cabin will have a steel frame, 2 inch thick walls, heating systems, desk, bed and window. The site will benefit from improved bathrooms, storage space and a dining room.


The $ 1.7 million cost of building and installing the cabins, as well as the dining room and other facilities, will be paid for by money raised by nonprofits DignityMoves and Tipping. Point Community. The cabins will remain in place for 18 months, when the lease signed by the city for the use of the parking lots as outdoor shelters runs out.


The cabins are only a pilot program, and this test is just the latest in a series of new techniques the city has tried in light of the growing homeless population during the coronavirus pandemic. With new tax and federal funding that will bring funding for the homeless in San Francisco to around $ 800 million for each of the next two years, programs and policy makers plan to buy more properties for the homeless. shelter, place people in vacant apartments in the city and open a secure campervan site for 150 vehicles.


“So many homeless people don’t want to go to collective shelters, and tents have been a good outdoor alternative, but these huts are a big next step,” said Elizabeth Funk, founder and director of DignityMoves, who is the developer of the cabin site. “When you have your own bedroom and a door that locks, it makes a big difference.


 






These cabins will be set up at 33 Gough Street in San Francisco, replacing the current tent village for the homeless.


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“I believe when you give someone that kind of dignity that you can get with your own bedroom and a lockable door, you close them for more success,” Funk said.


 


Several of those now living in the tents at 33 Gough Street said they were excited to swap their fabric walls for solid ones. Each will be offered a place in the chalet community when it opens, officials said.


“Coming home to something that really looks like a home would be so great,” said Benjamin Longmore, 36, who has been at the Safe Sleep Village since it opened and is studying to become a poverty counselor. “A door you can lock, a little warmth so you don’t get cold at night – I’d love that.”


“I’m really trying to take the next step in my life and need all the help I can get. “


A few tents away, Jacqueline Smith, 29, said she was still recovering from the trauma of living on the streets for several years before moving to the Safe Sleep Village a month ago.


“I have never felt safe outside, and this place is a big improvement over the street, but I would really like to have a real door and window that I could look through without being exposed,” said she declared. “Having a place with walls would make you feel more like going back to normal, which I want so badly. “


Like many in the village, she said she agreed to move into the tent site after being intermittently homeless for 10 years because “it felt a lot safer than a typical indoor shelter, especially during a pandemic where you get sick from being so close to so many other people.


 


Oakland has served more than 600 people with similar cottage camps since 2017, and city officials say about half have moved to more permanent housing after stabilizing. The cities of San Jose and Mountain View, in partnership with several agencies and associations, have created more than 640 units of this type over the past two years, also used as transitional housing.


San Francsico has always been reluctant to set up tiny houses rather than assembly shelters due to the severe shortage of open and unused space in the city. But the pandemic forced authorities to be more flexible, and sheltering people in outdoor tents was safer than placing them in confined indoor assembly shelters.



The city now operates five of these sites, containing 220 tents and dubbed “Safe Sleep Villages”. Officials have been criticized for the relatively high cost of each site, $ 61,000 per year per tent, and said they have looked at that cost to reduce it.


 




The cabins are considered an improvement over the tent model. They will also reduce the cost of the site, since the 70 cabins in total will cost about the same cost to operate as the total of 44 tents.


In an email to The Chronicle, the Mayor of London Breed said the shacks were a promising method of providing people with a safe and dignified place to live while waiting for scarce permanent housing to open up.


“As we move forward, our goal is not to return to where we were, but rather to use the lessons learned during COVID to move this city forward and make a real difference for our residents,” she said. in the email. “We know we need more housing, but we also need temporary places for people to come off the streets and go to housing, and we want to test this new strategy for its effectiveness.”


 


Several people who work or live in the area seemed to embrace the idea of ​​the cabin, citing the lack of issues associated with the location of the tent.


“This place (the tent site) has been really quiet – organized and tight,” said Allen Beard, who works in a construction office across the street. “There was no problem. They have good security and actually help keep the area more secure. “


 


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Dean Heller launches bid for Nevada governor, attempts political comeback 3 years after Senate defeat | News from Carson City, Nevada
 

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 Tabitha Mueller and Michelle Rindels, The Nevada Independent 






Former Republican Senator Dean Heller formally launched a gubernatorial bid on Monday, attempting to re-enter the political sphere in which he resided for decades before being defeated in a 2018 re-election bid that found it difficult to navigate a strained relationship with the times. President Donald Trump.


At a launch event in a cramped, low-slung building in the town he grew up in, Carson City, he defended firmly conservative positions on abortion and suggested that a senior Clark County election official would have had to be revoked for his decisions in the 2020 elections. Heller said he was okay with ending politics after his loss three years ago, but was inspired to return to the fray.


“Something has happened, something has changed. It was called 2020. 2020 has arrived, bad politicians started making bad decisions, ”he said. “And I said to my family, ‘Enough is enough. We have to do something about it. So we’re here today because I think it’s time to fire Steve Sisolak.


His debut raises the ante in a race seen as a referendum on the handling of the pandemic by Democratic Governor Steve Sisolak. Heller has already focused the lightning rod issue of COVID mitigation measures in his campaign, posting a video over the weekend, denouncing business closures and the rules that caused her grandchildren to play football in masks.


In his announcement speech, he criticized Sisolak for putting Nevada “at the top of all the bad lists in America”, including unemployment rates, crime rates, graduation rates and graduation rates. suicide, adding that “under this governor, families are crushed”.


Without directly saying that the 2020 election was invalid (he said, “I know who the President of the United States is, we’re not discussing it. What I’m saying is the process and how we got there) , Heller criticized recent election legislation. and said “we made cheating easier in future elections”. He vowed that if he were elected governor, “you are not going to wonder if the elections are fair” and that his first order of business would be to enact voter identification by decree.


“After the 2020 election, most Republicans think President Trump won this election. It’s chaos and that chaos goes on and on, ”Heller said. 


He noted that as Secretary of State he struck off a registrar who he said was doing a bad job, and suggested he did the same with Clark County Registrar of Electors Joe Gloria. , accusing Gloria of saying “I’m going to operate our machines” accepting a high number of signatures on the ballots as valid.


“I would have been tempted to do that, yes. I would have asked the county commissioners to remove this guy, ”Heller said. 


He said he would not make the COVID vaccine mandatory, but noted that he himself was vaccinated and said: “I will stress and convey to my Nevada countrymen that I think it is Very important”.


When asked if he would support a law like Texas that allows citizens to sue people who facilitate an abortion after six weeks gestation, Heller replied, “I like what Texas has done. “. Polls consistently show that Nevadans support abortion rights with significant margins, and voters in 1990 reaffirmed the legality of abortion up to 24 weeks gestation.


“As governor, I will get the most conservative abortion laws we can have in this state, no matter who controls the legislature at the time,” he said. 


Heller’s campaign material cultivates an image of rural masculinity, with the video showing him running around in a stock car, touting his skills as a welder and hoisting hay bales on his farm. One narrator describes him as “nice” and with “a smile that never stops”, but also “hard as nails”, and ends with the words “He’s a governor”.


But to have that title, he will first have to triumph in a crowded primary, and without the team of campaign consultants that guided his previous campaigns – this company, November Inc., was drafted by the Clark County Sheriff. Joe Lombardo, who is also trying to chart a more traditional Republican path throughout the race. Heller’s video subtly targeted Lombardo’s complicated gun stance, featuring the former senator firing at target.


Other contest entrants include Joey Gilbert, a hot lawyer and former boxer whose face and fists greet motorists from billboards along Reno’s freeways and at the airport. He was in Washington DC on the day of the Jan. 6 riots on Capitol Hill, challenged the validity of the election, and attempted to persuade rural county commissions to detain him to sue the governor for the ongoing state of emergency.


Heller, for his part, told reporters about the January 6 incidents that he had no problem with the people protesting, “but they crossed the line when they broke into this Capitol and did what they did… don’t put me in that category for being in favor of what happened that day.


Heller, 61, began his political career in 1990 as a member of the State Assembly, then served three terms as Secretary of State and two terms in Congress before being appointed to the United States Senate. in 2011 after the then senator. John Ensign has resigned.


He marked moderate good faith in increasingly purple Nevada in 2013, when he supported an immigration reform bill and voted in 2015 not to prosecute a bill to undo the DACA program, which gives legal status to people brought into the country illegally as children.


But he stumbled while navigating the Donald Trump era and didn’t admit voting for him until nine months after the 2016 election. Two years later, he appeared alongside Trump at a campaign event to Elko and told the president “I think everything you touch turns to gold”.


He also struggled to navigate the health care issue, voting for a “skinny repeal” of the Affordable Care Act, but also holding a press conference with the then governor. Brian Sandoval in 2017 saying he couldn’t support a bill that would deprive tens of millions of Americans of insurance.


Following a 2018 campaign in which he was mocked for his fluid political positions, he lost to Democratic political newcomer Jacky Rosen by a five percentage point margin.


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CCDC is considering three proposals for Block 68 near YMCA Boise
 

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A story the members of BoiseDev got first.


A quiet part of downtown Boise may soon see large-scale, if not large-scale change. The Capital City Development Corp. is considering a trio of proposals for an area at 10th St. and State St. that could add between $ 89 million and $ 260 million in investment. One proposal could even demolish and replace the YMCA facility along State St.


The agency has asked for proposals to redevelop what it calls “Block 68” – two plots of land that the urban renewal agency owns across from the YMCA. The sites include above ground parking lots, the former Idaho Sporting Goods building and an office building.


The agency will go through a process to choose a winning proposal in the coming months.


“This is obviously very exciting, and we are waiting to see what proposals we have received,” said CCDC Board Chair Dana Zuckerman. “We have three proposals that will make a big difference in this part of the city. We have a lot of work ahead of us to see what’s best for the city.


Here is how the three proposals look, according to a presentation to the board of directors, and the project proposals submitted to the CCDC.









Edlen & Co. et al
Green Street
PEG development






Total investment
$ 260 million *
$ 89 million
$ 125 million




Total housing units
626 *
239
345




120% of AMI units
130
107
130




80% AMI units
25
50
25




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724
431
575




Contribution of the CCDC
$ 20.5 million
$ 20.9 million
$ 14.6 million




Planned completion
2026
Sep 2024
October 2025




* Edlen & Co. numbers include all numbers offered, both on CCDC-owned plots and YMCA-owned plots. 


Edlen & Co., deChase Miksis, Elton Companies, YMCA




Edlen, deChase & Elton offered to work with the YMCA to go beyond the boundaries of the two CCDC plots and redevelop additional YMCA-owned land for a large-scale proposal that would completely reorganize all or part of four city blocks. the region.


Records obtained last year by BoiseDev, whom YMCA officials met with urban renewal staff about a so-called “catalytic” project in the area, but details have remained scarce. In 2019, BoiseDev reported that the agency was working to expand its Westside urban renewal area to include the YMCA plots, but did not provide details on why it was hoping to expand the neighborhood. He later added land, including Boise High School and the YMCA site, to the district.


The proposal with the YMCA group would be one of the largest in terms of value in the history of downtown Boise. With more than $ 260 million in proposed upgrades, it would demolish and replace the aging YMCA facility on State St. The proposal aims to build 626 housing units, add 18,287 square feet of retail space, build more 700 parking spaces, 61 bicycle spaces and additional space for health / education, office and childcare.


“This proposal also brings together agency-owned and YMCA-owned assets to accomplish broader visionary results development,” said Brady Shin of CCDC. 




The centerpiece of the project is a proposed 20-story tower at the corner of 10th Street and Jefferson Street, with a variety of uses, including residential housing, parking and mobility, and retail on the ground floor. -of the road. It would include 560 housing units, including 130 priced at 120% of square footage or median income level or less, 25 units at 80% of MAI or less, and 295 units at market rate.


Another 126 units would be displayed in other buildings of the project, for a total of 626.


The project as proposed would include:


    

  • 278 studios of at least 550 square feet.
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  • 247 one-bedroom units of at least 650 square feet.
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  • 101 two-bedroom units of at least 850 square feet.
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In total, this project would add 727 new rooms to the area.


According to property records, the project would destroy the current YMCA building, which dates from 1972. The building has undergone a number of alterations and expansions over the years.


    

  • A residential and commercial building would be constructed in place of the main YMCA building. 
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  • The Y would cross State St. to the former Idaho Sporting Goods site. 
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  • Immediately behind is the 20-story residential tower. 
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  • A third residential and commercial building would appear along 11th Street on the former Nelsons school supplies site. 
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  • A “creative office space” building would replace a surface parking lot used by the YMCA.
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“Our vision for the project is to provide various opportunities to new residents, retailers and the surrounding community,” the group wrote in a letter of proposal. “A pedestrian-focused ground floor will include a mix of uses that promote indoor and outdoor activities, the ability to walk, public safety, and a strong connection to transit for pedestrians and cyclists. Our proposed project prioritizes the activation of street facades with large storefront windows to improve density, enrich the pedestrian experience and contribute to a cohesive, livable and inclusive neighborhood for downtown Boise. The building designs will serve to increase the authentic fabric of the neighborhood by integrating avant-garde sustainable materials. “


Under this proposal, CCDC would contribute $ 20.5 million and value, including streetscapes, mobility hub and grounds.


The proposal aims to begin construction of the project in phases in 2023, with a multi-year schedule extending until 2026.


Green street real estate companies




Green Street of Clayton, MO, is also hoping to build a large-scale project on the CCDC plots. The concept of Green Street was strictly limited to the two land owned by the agency.


The company hopes to build what it calls an “L-shaped” building on the block. A large parking structure would go up along Jefferson St., with a 17-story residential tower at the corner of 10th and State.


If selected, the project would add 239 housing units, 10,800 square feet of retail space and build 431 parking spaces and “at least” 30 bicycle spaces.


The project requires an investment of $ 89 million. It would consist of 107 units at 120% or less of the MAI, 50 units at 80% or less of the MAI and 82 units at the market rate.


Green Street’s proposal would build:


    

  • 93 studio units of 580 square feet.
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  • 99 one-bedroom units at 650 square feet.
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  • 47 two-bedroom units at 1,015 square feet.
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In total, Green Street hopes to build 286 housing beds at the sites.




Some units would include ‘expandable room accessories’, which rearrange floor space with movable units that move from a bedroom to a living room in the same area.


Although Green Street does not have the YMCA land under his control, he says he hopes to add more land to his proposal if chosen.


“Our experience in Saint-Louis and in other cities shows that Green Street is a developer of neighborhoods and not just one-off sites,” says the proposal. “We intend to pursue other development opportunities in the surrounding blocks of downtown Boise. The partnership with CCDC and the Town of Boise will allow us to offer attractive Class A residential units to a large number of residents at various income levels, as well as provide commercial space and cycling facilities to activate the surrounding streets.




The project is requesting funding and a value of $ 20.9 million from CCDC, including streetscapes, mobility hub and land value.


If selected, Green Street hopes to begin construction in early 2023, with the project ending by September 2024.


PEG development




PEG Development’s Provo, Utah, land at CCDC would also build a large-scale residential and mixed-use project, remaining within the boundaries of the two agency-owned sites.


PEG would construct two buildings on CCDC-owned sites, connected across the lane with an air bridge, reaching up to 17 floors. The project would include retail on the ground floor, an integrated parking garage and residential units soaring to the sky.


The PEG concept would add 345 housing units, 13,210 square feet of retail / restaurant, and build 575 parking spaces and over 30 bicycle spaces.


This proposal provides for a total of 345 apartment units, with 130 units at 120% or less AMI and 25 units at or less than 80% AMI. The remaining 190 units would be fixed at the market rate.


PEG’s proposal calls for:


    

  • 90 studio units of 560 square feet.
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  • 160 one-bedroom units of 707 square feet.
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  • 95 two-bedroom units at 965 square feet.
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In total, the project would add 440 beds in downtown Boise.




The concept envisions two large “green walls” with plant material on a mesh backing facing the YMCA facilities along State St.


“PEG Companies (PEG) is pleased to announce its interest in teaming up with the Capital City Development Corporation on the Block 68 catalytic development project in downtown Boise, Idaho,” PEG wrote in a letter of application. “According to recently released 2020 US Census data, Idaho’s population has grown 17.3% in the past decade, the country’s second-largest, and its capital, Boise, has seen an increase of 14.6%. PEG hopes to meet the needs of the growing urban population while establishing a landmark that enhances the city’s skyline.




PEG’s proposal calls for $ 14.6 million in CCDC contributions, including for streetscapes, mobility hub and “reduced” property value.


He predicts that construction will begin in March 2023 and end in October 2025.


And after


The CCDC decided to form a group of three board members – Dana Zuckerman, Ryan Woodings and Latonia Haney Keith. The group will meet with developers, gather additional information, ask questions and provide information to CCDC staff. Agency staff will then grade and rank the proposals and submit them to the full board for a final vote.









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Evolving technologies and the endless implications of the Internet of Things for human comfort are making their way into every area of ​​our daily life, from your smartphone-compatible thermostat to autonomous vehicles, and now, the automation of the daily routine of the world. parking. That means full-scale parking lot automation and, yes, even apps for your smartphone to help you park. 


Automated Storage / Retrieval (AS / RS) systems are a technology traditionally used to store goods in the manufacturing and warehousing process, but they are now revolutionizing the harsh world of parking. These systems are fully automated, allowing customers to drop off and collect their vehicles in a contactless, safe and secure manner at a central transfer location. Automated parking garages are not only a more convenient form of parking, but also help solve a wide range of issues, including urban sprawl, architectural design, land use, and climate change. 


As consumers embrace and even anticipate these new technologies, many property owners and developers are reshaping the future of parking lots. The ensuing change in the expectations of parking lot and building owners made them rethink the benefits of automated parking in four important ways. 


[Related: Office Matters, Part 1: Reviving Work at the Office]


1. Better building options 


Real estate professionals, architects and developers can all benefit from automated parking systems as they help create innovative, functional and aesthetic options for new property designs by completely eliminating the need for ramps, cages, staircase and maneuvering space, thus creating opportunities for: 


    

  • Preserving urban landscapes: Automated parking systems provide greater freedom to create unique garage designs and encourage underground installations by reducing the need for excavation, helping to preserve classic cityscapes. 
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  • Cost savings during construction: Since automated parking lots require less space, this means shorter construction times, less excavation, and reduced land use, all working together to produce significant cost savings for builders, homeowners and others. the architects.
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  • More flexibility: Space savings also allows for more space to add more rental space, be it mixed-use, residential or commercial facilities, increasing profits for developers and homeowners. of buildings. 
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2. A standard of sustainability 


The future of the auto industry is shifting from a long-awaited exodus from fossil fuels to more sustainable forms of energy. In 2020, global sales of EVs reached $ 2.5 million and continues to grow, with US regulations requiring half of all vehicles sold to be electric by 2030. Already witnessing global repercussions, current and future parking lots must incorporate electric vehicle (EV) charging stations to be viable for the drivers of tomorrow, especially in densely populated areas. 


An automated parking facility can minimize the electrical service requirements for EV chargers, as vehicles in an automated parking system can be moved to and from charging stations to be charged rather than having chargers or stations. supply equipment for each EV parking space. 


Automated parking lots eliminate the need to go around in circles and search for a parking space. With automated parking, drivers spend less time idling and thus reduce emissions. Environmental considerations are paramount in future building design and LEED certification. Considering that transport is the cause of one fifth of all global emissions, any technology that allows drivers to get on and off the road faster is ultimately more durable and more attractive to future drivers. 


[Related: When Urban Infill Becomes a Matter of Parks and Rec]


3. The value of land and the desire for green spaces in urban areas 


Typically, twice as many vehicles can be parked in an automated parking lot than in a traditional parking lot, using the same space, but significantly reducing land use. This frees up land to be used for other development or green space projects. 


The earth is immensely precious. Some estimates suggest that there are 2 billion parking spaces in the United States and 300 million in Western Europe, and vehicle purchases are not stopping anytime soon. In densely populated cities around the world, much of the budget and extremely valuable land space is spent on the day-to-day inconvenience of parking. 


The creation and preservation of green spaces in bustling cities and congested areas has become a growing trend globally, especially in Europe. The values ​​of green spaces and properties of private residences and brick-and-mortar businesses are directly correlated, and for good reason. According to World Health Organization, urban green space not only looks great, but is also linked to improving the health and well-being of those around it. 


Reducing the space needed to park vehicles is vital for the future of parking, especially when considering the projections of population migration around the world. According to a UN report, 68% of all people are expected to live in cities by 2050. While COVID-19 has undoubtedly slowed population growth in some cities, the parking problems remain the same: too much land is being used for parking that could be better used to develop greener, urban environments. 


4. Increase the safety and convenience of the driver 


Traditional parking lots are known to be frustrating and dangerous. There are over 50,000 parking accidents each year in the United States, resulting in over 60,000 injuries and up to 500 deaths. However, automated parking systems provide a safe and convenient user experience. There is no need to navigate a multi-level parking lot to retrieve vehicles or worry about property damage. 


Instead, customers can collect their vehicles with their smartphones at a secure pick-up / drop-off area. When it comes to automated parking, there is indeed an app for it. These apps allow drivers to schedule an hour to pick up their vehicle and track it remotely live when it is delivered to the loading area, eliminating unnecessary wait times at the garage. 


Automated parking technology is definitely the way of the future. Sleek aesthetics, variety of construction options, emphasis on durability and land use, along with increased safety and convenience make automated parking an attractive solution to today’s parking challenges. hui.


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Ian Todd is the Director of Automated Parking Systems for Westfalia Technologies, Inc.


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The global smart mobility market is growing at a phenomenal rate to reach $ 148.91 billion by 2028 with a CAGR of over 18.74% from 2021 to 2028
 

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NEW YORK, September 20, 2021 / PRNewswire / – According to analysts at Zion Market Research, the smart mobility market represented $ 38.21 billion in 2020 and should reach $ 148.91 billion by 2028, with a CAGR of over 18.74% from 2021 to 2028.


Some of the major players in the smart mobility market are Cisco, Toyota Motor Corporation, TomTom International, Siemens, Robert Bosch GmbH, QuaLIX Information System, MAAS Global Oy, Innoviz Technologies Inc., Ford Motor Company, and Excelfore Corporation, among others. These players should support the development of the smart mobility market.


Smart City initiatives and demand for transport solutions to drive growth


The global smart mobility market is growing at a rapid pace. Factors such as increase in smart city projects, increasing use of digital platforms to manage end-to-end travelers’ journeys, growing need for smart mobility due to increasing traffic congestion are driving the market growth global. In addition, the mode of transport is either the public transport system or individual cars. With increasing population and urbanization, in cities around the world, road traffic has become a huge problem. It was reported that in 2017, economically United States lost 305 billion dollars just because of traffic jams and on average an American spends almost 34 hours a year in traffic, which is also a waste of time. In such cases, intelligent mobility offers a revolutionary new way of thinking with a new vision of zero property, zero accidents and zero emissions in an efficient, safer and cleaner way. 


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It also helps reduce the number of fatalities, reduce traffic congestion and be a game-changer in the economy. All these factors have led to an increase in the adoption of smart mobility which in turn is promoting the growth of the global smart mobility market. In addition to this, the growth of the network infrastructure and the increase in the adoption of intelligent mobility for fleet management are also contributing to the overall growth of the market. 


In addition, the advancement of technologies to develop cutting-edge intelligent mobility solutions and the workforce to be delivered in a customer-centric and responsive manner may provide ample opportunities for the growth of the global intelligent mobility market in the United States. during the forecast period. . However, the low penetration of the Internet and smart mobility market in low- and middle-income countries and growing concerns over data security and privacy are some of the factors that may hamper the growth of the market. world of smart mobility.


The emergence of the Covid-19 pandemic has impacted the growth of the global smart mobility market. Movement restrictions and strict lockdowns imposed by most country governments have placed constraints on transportation. Thus, a decrease in demand for carpooling, carsharing and on-demand ride services has been observed. In addition to this, an impact on fleet management has also been observed as the transport sector has been affected by the Covid-19 epidemic. However, the implementation of security measures and the constraint on the number of passengers when traveling in the different modes of alternative mobility may result in a sustained growth rate during the forecast period.


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The presence of major players in the region supports North American domination


At the regional level, North America is expected to dominate the global smart mobility market and is expected to continue to dominate during the forecast period. Factors such as the growing adoption of smart mobility, growing concerns about traffic congestion, and the presence of well-established network infrastructure supporting smart mobility are propelling the market growth in this region. On the other hand, Asia Pacific region is considered to be the fastest growing region. This is attributed to the increase in demand for carpooling and carsharing, the expansion of transportation activities and the growing need for traffic management.


Browse the “Smart mobility market by element (carpooling, car sharing and bike trips), by solution (traffic management, parking management, mobility management and others), by technology (RFID, GPS, on-board system, Wi- Fi, 3G and 4G and Others): Global Industry Outlook, Comprehensive Analysis and Forecast, 2020-2028. “ 


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The smart mobility market is segmented as follows:


By element


    

  • Carpooling 
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  • Car sharing 
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  • Cycling trips
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By solution


    

  • Road traffic management 
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  • Parking management 
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  • Mobility management 
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  • Others
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By technology


    

  • RFID 
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  • GPS 
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  • Embedded system 
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  • Wireless 
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  • 3G and 4G 
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  • Others
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    • South East Asia 
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    • Rest of Asia Pacific
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  • Latin America 
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    • Brazil 
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    • Mexico 
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    • Rest of Latin America
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  • Middle East & Africa 
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    • CCG 
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    • South Africa 
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    • Rest of Middle East & Africa
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A host of operational and engagement initiatives to reduce single-use plastic and solid waste are helping Virginia Tech move towards its climate action engagement goal of becoming a zero waste campus by 2030.


Executive Decree 77


The phasing out of single-use plastics and polystyrenes – including disposable plastic bags, water bottles, and on-the-go polystyrene containers – is of particular importance to sustainability leaders from Virginia Tech to the light of decree 77: set an example to reduce plastic pollution and solid waste.


Signed into force by Governor Ralph Northam in March 2021, the ordinance requires all state agencies and universities to stop buying, selling and distributing disposable plastic bags, plastic food service containers and disposable polystyrene, plastic straws and cutlery, and plastic -use water bottles. The decree also requires these groups to develop a long-term plan to reduce plastic pollution and divert waste.


In July 2021, all of Virginia Tech, including Virginia Tech Athletics, Virginia Cooperative Extension, and contracted food service providers, stopped purchasing and distributing Styrofoam catering containers and began incorporating more sustainable alternatives into their offers.


Longer term, Virginia Tech and its suppliers will stop purchasing and distributing plastic cutlery, straws and beverage stirrers by the end of December 2022. Virginia Tech and Virginia Cooperative Extension are in the process of identifying and assess other viable alternatives for plastic. cutlery, straws and drink stirrers.


A cross-functional university working group continues to work closely to ensure university-wide compliance with the ordinance. The team submitted an initial implementation plan to the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) in July.


The working group includes stakeholders from procurement, food services, housing and residential living, the division of campus planning, infrastructure and facilities, athletics, the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Virginia Cooperative Extension and the Office of the Vice President of Research and Innovation.


Building on a strong culture of sustainable development


Long-standing university waste reduction initiatives provide a solid starting point for the execution of the decree.


“The focus on reducing single-use plastic and solid waste has long been part of Dining Services’ sustainability goals. Virginia Tech’s stand-alone foodservice facilities stopped using Styrofoam containers in 2014-15, and national campus franchises stopped using them in 2018, ”said Blake Bensman, sustainability manager for Styrofoam Services. catering and living in accommodation and residences.


“Free reusable take-out containers are available for all students, making on-the-go meals easy and environmentally friendly. We estimate that over 200,000 meals have been served in reusable take-out containers to date, preventing thousands of pounds of packaging waste from going to landfill. “


In addition to providing key contributions to the Virginia Tech Executive Order Working Group, Bensman also shares his expertise in sustainable catering and sustainable packaging with state-level environmental leaders at DEQ.


Like reusable food containers, Dining Services offers reusable water bottles in dining rooms for visitors to purchase. Single-use plastic disposers can be refilled at water bottle refill stations in residences, dining rooms, college buildings and a myriad of other locations.


Recycling receptacle containers can be found in university, residential, catering and administrative buildings, along paths and in parking lots on the Blacksburg campus. Community members can recycle cardboard, plastic, paper, cans, electronics and more in containers. The quantity of containers continues to increase thanks to sustainability projects generated by students and submitted under the Green RFP program.


Composting bins are also available in many dining rooms. Over the past 11 years, Dining Services has sent over 11 million pounds of food waste and biodegradable food packaging to composting facilities in Virginia, where it is converted into agricultural, garden and landscaping products.


Global waste management plan


Virginia Tech achieved a waste diversion rate of 85.2% (waste diverted from landfill) and a recycling rate of 38.1% in 2020. The national recycling rate is approximately 32%. In November 2020, the EPA announced the overall national recycling target to increase the US recycling rate to 50% by 2030. This target will provide a benchmark against which to assess the success of collective efforts to improve the recycling system. recycling country.


To improve this data at Virginia Tech, the Division of Campus Planning, Infrastructure and Facilities released a new comprehensive waste management plan in February 2021. The plan outlines clear operational and educational avenues for moving forward. waste management objectives of the university.


Virginia Tech’s waste streams include municipal solid waste, construction and demolition waste, recyclable materials, compostable materials, reusable materials, electronic waste, universal waste, hazardous waste, and more.


Student engagement in reducing plastic and solid waste


Student engagement remains another pillar of the university’s waste reduction efforts.


Teams of interns from the Office of Sustainable Development raise awareness about environmental topics such as recycling at events throughout the year such as Gobblerfest and Earth Week. In 2021-2022, the internship teams will publish a guide to zero waste events for use by clubs and organizations. It will provide event planners with helpful tips and resources on buying, recycling, giveaways and more.


A new compostable utensil pilot program – catalyzed by a student-generated green tender project – is also underway in mess rooms this semester.


The submission period for the Green RFP 2021-2022 program will begin on September 20, providing students with a unique opportunity to submit ideas for waste reduction and sustainability projects to be implemented on the Blacksburg campus. Information on the application process will be shared via a campus notice in VTx in the coming days.


Game Day Green Tailgate volunteers attend Virginia Tech home football games to distribute blue recycling bags in high-impact parking lots surrounding Lane Stadium and educate tailgaters on recycling practices.


Say hello to the Game Day Green Team – and don’t forget to recycle – at home soccer games this season. Photo by Sarah Myers for Virginia Tech.


How to get involved


There are countless opportunities for university members to continue Virginia Tech’s waste reduction efforts. Whenever possible, strive to adhere to the “3 Rs” principle – reduce, reuse and recycle – in your own office, dorm, and home. Refer to the resources below for more ways to get involved with Virginia Tech.


Send an email to [email protected] with additional questions.


Virginia Tech and Local Sustainability, Waste Reduction Resources (in alphabetical order)


Additional details on Legislative Decree 77


State agencies are also required to submit a long-term plan for plastic pollution reduction and waste diversion by September 21, 2021. Virginia Tech is on track to submit this plan, which includes a 25% annual reduction for items such as plastic food containers, bags and water bottles as of December 31, 2022.


The decree authorizes exemptions for certain elements related to public health, safety, research and medical purposes. Virginia Tech is working with state partners to better define these criteria.


The latest Executive Order 77 implementation updates and FAQs can be found here.










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Heavy rains caused flash flooding in Alabama, United States on September 18, 2021. Roads were closed and one person died in a vehicle caught in flood waters in Tuscaloosa.


A car was washed away in a drainage canal after flash flooding in Tuscaloosa, Alabama on September 18, 2021. Photo: Tuscaloosa Police Department


The Tuscaloosa County Emergency Management Agency has reported flooding on several roads in the town of Tuscaloosa, including areas around the University of Alabama campus and the Willowbrook Trailer Park in Northport. The flooding also caused difficult conditions for motorists in Huntsville.


In Tuscaloosa, police received more than 100 calls for help in about 6 hours on September 18 due to flooding. Flooded roads blocked motorists across the city. “Several people who called 911 had climbed down from the windows of their broken-down vehicles to escape as the floodwaters rose,” police said.


One person was reported missing after a vehicle was washed down a drainage channel. The Tuscaloosa Fire Department’s Swift Water Rescue team responded and searched the area. The vehicle was recovered from a tunnel but was found to be empty. Search and rescue continued for hours and a man’s body was finally located on September 19, 2021.


Emergency crews recovered a vehicle swept away by flash floods in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, in September 2021. Photo: Tuscaloosa Fire and Rescue



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The surprising amount of space taken up by London parking spaces compared to the size of a royal park
 

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Have you ever struggled to find a parking space in the capital and wondered why there isn’t more for a city of 9 million people?


When traveling to central London or any popular location in the capital, finding a place to park can often take a while – even longer if you’re desperate for free space.


It may be a huge surprise, then, to find out how much space in London is reserved for you to park your engine.


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As the parking spaces available in London occupy an impressive amount of space.


The Center for London has done calculations to see how much of London is actually occupied by parked cars.
















A YouGov report in 2018 found that 85% of us parked at some point on a sidewalk






They found that the on-street parking lot occupied more than 14 square kilometers, the equivalent of 10 Hyde Parks completely covered with cars.


The Royal Park is huge, so it’s hard to imagine the actual space.


But parking doesn’t just affect drivers. With just 56% of Londoners actually owning a car, those who don’t are still affected.


According to the Center for London, the average car is parked 95 percent of the time, an extremely inefficient use of the land.


The sidewalk space devoted to parking cannot be used for other things that could have a greater social benefit.


For example, tackling climate change and poor air quality will require a shift from private cars to public transport, walking and cycling.


Enabling people to make this change requires increasing the capacity of the public transport system.
























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This also includes increasing the speed and reliability of the buses, which in turn means more priority bus lanes.


However, dedicating significant amounts of sidewalks to allow buses is much more difficult when there are long stretches of cars parked in the path.


Pollution is a big problem and having so many cars in the capital has had an impact on the air people in the capital breathe.


More recently, a Very Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) has been extended to other parts of London.


Now cars, especially old diesel cars, have to be safer for the environment or face a fine every time they drive through the area.


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 The new site will electronically separate, wash, compact, baling, weigh and label all waste at the station.





 As part of National Recycling Week (September 20-26), the new initiative will aim to increase the station’s recycling rates to 95%.



 The unit, which is located on platform seven, will handle waste from Brighton station, as well as all Southern and Thameslink trains to and from the city.



 The Mobile Segregation Unit (MSU) was created in partnership with the sustainable development start-up The Green Block.




The new site will electronically separate, wash, compact, baling, weigh and label all waste at Brighton Station



 Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR), which operates Southern, Thameslink and Great Northern services, aims to increase recycling rates at Brighton station from an average of 30% over the last year to 95%.



 Currently 12% of the total waste collected on GTR’s 800 mile network comes from Brighton. Before the pandemic, the station produced 650 tonnes of waste per average year.



 Since its installation last month, the facility has handled more than 32 tonnes of waste.



 If rates remain at the same level, the initiative will recycle nearly 400 tonnes by September 2022.




The Argus: Donna Bryant, contract manager for non-technical facilities services at Govia Thameslink Railway, said Brighton is a Donna Bryant, contract manager for non-technical facilities services at Govia Thameslink Railway, said Brighton is a “prime location” for the new MSU



 Donna Bryant, responsible for software services contracts for installations at Govia Thameslink Railway, said Brighton is a “prime location” for the new MSU.



 “A lot of the passengers who use the station are passionate and want to see an increase in our recycling,” she said.



 “And it costs nothing more than the previous scheme.”



 Brighton’s new MSU is the second of its kind on the UK rail network, with one installed in London Victoria by Network Rail in June 2020.



 Green Block’s customer service manager Josh Katz said waste from the new facility will be handled by hand.



 “Two staff will be based here during peak hours, but this has created 12 jobs for the local population. And we are paying above the living wage in London, ”he said.



 “The hub currently only takes waste from Brighton station. The long-term plan would be to use the SSM as a hub and collect waste from other stations and bring it back here. ”




The Argus: Simon Greenfield, director of Brighton station Simon Greenfield, Director of Brighton Station 



 Brighton Station Manager Simon Greenfield also welcomed the arrival of the new facility.



 “There is nothing not to like about it. It’s just an addition to the station, ”he said.



 “If we can do it here, there’s no reason other stations can’t do the same.



 GTR Director of Infrastructure Keith Jipps said the new facility will be “one of many major sustainability success stories across our network.”



 Councilor Jamie Lloyd said the facility already recycles 91% of waste and is aiming for even more.



 “It’s fantastic to see this facility in action and to see so much recycling happening here at Brighton station. I am amazed at how small the footprint is.



 As part of its broader sustainability strategy, GTR is also installing 1,300 new bicycle parking spaces at stations, developing 90 landscaping and rewilding projects, and offering local youth the opportunity to acquire skills in horticulture through 18 station projects.










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Food insecurity affects students across the country. Hopkins is no exception.
 

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The broke and hungry student trope is so important that it borders on cliché. Of course, most of the students at Hopkins suffer from a few nights of ramen noodles and have a soft spot for free cookies. Some middle-class students supplement their diets with mom and dad care packages or regular trips to grow honey. 


For many students, especially first-generation low-income students (FLIs) and graduate students, food insecurity can present a real challenge that has the potential to affect their academic success. 


A recent study by Julia Wolfson at the School of Public Health is the first to link food insecurity among students and lower graduation rates. The article is part of Wolfson’s body of work examining how not having enough to eat during college years can have lifelong ramifications. 


In an interview with The News-LetterWolfson noted that she was not surprised to find that food insecurity affects graduation rates.


“Perhaps the most surprising thing was the extent of the disparity,” Wolfson said.


The study, published in Nutrition Public Health, finds that food insecure students at home or on campus graduate almost half the rate of other students. Food insecurity can be intertwined with a student’s graduation prospects in several ways. More clearly, not having enough to eat or worrying about where your next meal is coming from can interfere with concentration. 


Additionally, food insecurity can socially isolate students and leave them without a support network. Students who have to work long hours to cover living costs also have less time to devote to their studies. 


While Hopkins and other elite American universities are known to attract large numbers of wealthy students, many students still struggle to eat enough. Even though Hopkins is committed to providing students with 100% of their need-based financial aid, students have reported in the past that the amount of aid is still insufficient. 


Elizabeth Winberry, Senior Director of Student Outreach & Support, wrote in an email to The News-Letter this help is often not sufficient for students who do not receive financial support from home.


“Needs-based assistance does not take into account unforeseen expenses that students may face, such as unforeseen travel expenses, a parking ticket, a co-payment for health care,” Winberry wrote. “Many campuses with significant financial assistance – including some that meet 100% of calculated financial need – see the same problem of food insecurity. Hopkins is not unique. 


In 2017, students and staff – some in the Winberry office – launched a Pantry for Hopkins Affiliates to access reliable and free groceries. During the 2018-2019 school year, the Pantry served 55 affiliates, the majority of which were graduate students. However, in March 2020, the pantry closed along with other campus offices; it currently plans to reopen in spring 2022. 


While the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP) is an option to meet the most basic nutritional needs of families in America, the program has always been difficult for college students. Students enrolled at least part-time must work 20 hours per week or have dependents to access SNAP. During the duration of the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency, students eligible for certain work-study programs or who have an Estimated Family Contribution of $ 0 are also eligible. 


Beyond the simple financial means to obtain healthy meals, Wolfson also noted the role that food deserts play in access and food insecurity. From 2018, certain areas of Charles Village have been designated as “priority areas for healthy eating” based on their distance from a supermarket and the rate of motorization. 


Wolfson ultimately emphasized the broader importance of public policy in carving out a place in social safety nets for students. Policy makers often mistakenly assume that these young adults are adequately supported financially by their parents.


“Particularly for low-income students or first-generation students, access to higher education is a primary route out of poverty in this country,” Wolfson said. “Being able to support them so that they don’t have to choose between school and being able to eat is really essential. “









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Dixie Fire Sunday Update: 88% Containment with 963,301 Acres Mapped | News from Carson City, Nevada
 

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Firefighting efforts continue to see continued improvements on the Dixie Fire near Susanville, reaching 88% containment as some roads have reopened, according to Cal Fire in a Sunday briefing. The fire is 963,301 acres.


The Dixie fire could see moderate to active fire activity on Sunday with strong southwest winds above the fire before precipitation this evening, limiting fire behavior. Continuous improvement in air quality is expected for the forecast area, according to InciWeb.


Route 44 between County Road A-21 and Route 89 reopened on Wednesday with traffic control measures in place. A pilot car will be used to ensure the safety of the public and firefighters and to mitigate road risks. The current state of the roads can be viewed at the following address:


With increasing warming and drying over the past few days, there has been an increase in fire activity burning interior pockets of unburned vegetation in the northern area of ​​the fire. As a result, the public may see an increase in smoke along the Highway 44 corridor.


Firefighters will continue to establish direct and indirect containment lines south of the old station. Containment lines are being reinforced in anticipation of a weather front that is expected to affect the fire zone this weekend with high winds and changes in wind direction.


North of Highway 44, firefighters continue to establish containment lines near Hat Creek Rim as well as protect critical fiber infrastructure.


Along Highway 44 and other areas of the fire, firefighters will continue to clean up and patrol for smoldering and fallen heavy fuels.


The CAL FIRE 1 incident management team has left the Dixie Fire. National Incident Management Organization Team 1 and California Interagency Management Team 14 assumed responsibility for the western area of ​​the Dixie fire on September 13. The incident is being managed under unified command with Team 1 of the National Incident Management Organization integrated into the California Interagency Management Team 14, and Cal Fire.


The Dixie fire began on July 13 and the cause is under investigation. The fire is burning in the Plumas National Forest, Lassen National Forest, Lassen Volcanic National Park and in five counties: Butte, Lassen, Plumas, Shasta and Tehama. The fire destroyed 1,329 structures, damaged 95 structures and left one dead.









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Study assesses impact of East Hampton airport closure: Mattituck is an alternative
 

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 A helicopter landing at East Hampton Airport. (Credit: Kyril Bromley / The East Hampton Press) 




The city of East Hampton is considering closing or modifying its airport. Flights serving the East End may be diverted to nearby airports – including Mattituck, Westhampton Beach Francis S. Gabreski Airport, Montauk Airport and Southampton Heliport – new research finds. whether East Hampton Airport were to close or scale back operations. 


The study was conducted by environmental and transportation engineering firm Harris Miller Miller & Hanson and is available on the City of East Hampton website.


In March 2020. 


Routes depart from Manhattan in the east on Long Island Sound, around the tip of North Fork, on the east side of South Fork, and into East Hampton.


When the news reached Southold Town supervisor Scott Russell, he criticized the report for “turning a blind eye to the zoning” which made the analysis “far short of the facts and reality” .


Mattituck Airport, Russell told The Times Review, “is largely residential zoned and, with the exception of a small industrial part off New Suffolk Avenue, most of the airport operates as a pre-existing and non-compliant air base for private use. Expansion of the runway, increased use for public access, use as a helipad, increased use of certain properties for parking, etc., would all be prohibited. “


The supervisor added that it didn’t make sense for passengers to land at Mattituck if they were trying to get to East Hampton. “Why would they land in Mattituck only to take two ferries, with limited capacity and service, to get there?” ” He asked.


Gabreski Airport would likely bear the brunt of the hijacked air traffic, according to the analysis. If East Hampton Airport were to shut down completely, Gabreski could see its operations increase by almost 40%. 


The analysis pointed out that all figures in the study represent the “worst case scenario”.


Barry Raebeck, director of the Coalition to Transform East Hampton Airport – a community group advocating for the airfield to be closed – said much air traffic was unlikely to be diverted to Mattituck if the site closed.


“I know the area. I’ve lived here my whole life, ”he said. “Mattituck has no facilities, he has no parking space for airplanes, he has virtually no parking space for cars… and the remoteness of the site, especially in high season when the traffic is so heavy on South Fork… Who would do that? ? It’s not going to happen. “


Mr Raebeck said community efforts to shut down East Hampton Airport have continued for years and criticized the site for creating environmental and noise pollution and harming the quality of life for residents nearby.


“It doesn’t make much sense to the people here that public lands are being used to attack the public with eye, air, groundwater and noise pollution at an ever increasing level,” he said. said, adding: “It started from a small country airport… to this monstrosity that destroys the habitat and the quality of life of thousands of people, from near the airport to Manhattan. nightmare, basically.






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BERLIN: In her apartment in the suburbs of Berlin, Regina Lehmann despairs of the letter from her owner, a large real estate group: the rent is increasing.

As of November 1, the increase of 12.34 euros ($ 14.54) on his monthly rent of 623.44 euros will be “difficult” to finance with his only income a disability pension, explains Lehmann at the AFP. 


Almost 700 of its neighbors in Berlin’s popular Spandau district will suffer the same fate, raising their rents by up to eight percent.


Such increases are behind a popular initiative to “expropriate” real estate companies like Adler, owner of Lehmann’s apartment, which will culminate in a local referendum on September 26, the same day as the national elections and municipal.


Residents of the capital are increasingly frustrated with rising housing costs, as the city’s appeal to foreigners has grown in recent years.


And beyond Berlin, the cost of housing has become a hot topic in the election campaign for the contest to succeed Angela Merkel as chancellor.


Back in Lehmann’s living room, surrounded by photos of her family, Lehmann says she “just won’t pay” the raise. 


“I think if we pay, after a while, they’ll raise the rent again,” she says.


364,000 signatures


Rent activists won the referendum in Berlin after collecting 346,000 signatures in support of their proposal, well above the number needed.


They push to “expropriate” the houses of real estate companies with more than 3,000 properties.


The poll’s result won’t be binding, but supporters hope to force the municipal government to respond to soaring rents, with the cost of housing rising 85% between 2007 and 2019.


The increase was painful for the inhabitants of the capital where 80% of the inhabitants are tenants and 19.3% of the people live below the poverty line of the country, against 15.9% in the whole country.


The activists blame the big real estate groups, like Adler, who owns 20,000 properties in Berlin.


In Lehmann’s Spandau neighborhood, activists argue that Adler’s attempt to raise rents is illegal, exceeding a legal benchmark linked to the average rent in each neighborhood.


The real estate group, in response, describes an “improved environment” around housing that gives it reason to charge more.


Advocates of the expropriation have stepped up the pace of their campaign in recent weeks to win over undecided voters, hanging posters and staging protests across the city.


Many Berliners have seen rent increases after the German Constitutional Court overturned a rent cap that had been introduced by the city earlier this year, and a poll by the daily Tagesspiegel showed that 47% of residents back the sweeping proposal presented in the referendum.


“We have to fight for our rights,” says Catia Santos, 41, who recently attended a protest against rents with her partner. 


“Recently my rent has increased by 100 euros, although I am not earning more than before.”


Political conflict 


On Friday, just over a week before the vote, the city of Berlin announced the purchase of 14,750 homes for 2.4 billion euros from German real estate giants Deutsche Wohnen and Vonovia, an agreement reached under pressure to find an answer to rising rents.


Forced takeover of private housing has been widely rejected by national and local politicians in favor of plans to speed up construction of new homes.


“The best protection for tenants is and always will be to have enough housing,” Armin Laschet, the conservative candidate for Merkel’s succession to chancellor, told a real estate conference in Berlin in June.


The favorite of the Social Democrats in the local elections in Berlin, Franziska Giffey, also declared herself against the proposal, believing that it could “damage” the reputation of the city.


But his party’s candidate for chancellor Olaf Scholz called for a “moratorium on rents” to stabilize prices.


Only the far-left Die Linke and some Green candidates came out in favor of the expropriation, some even displaying the logo of the rent activists on their election materials.









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 Opening of an ultra-fast charging station for vehicles in Waterloo





The addition, previously a green space, “appears to help reduce traffic jams in the front sections of stores where others lead (and) pedestrians walk,” said Noel Anderson, director of planning and community development, in a report.






    

  • Approve a new fee schedule for small-cell wireless installations in the city’s right-of-way, which city engineer Jamie Knutson said the city currently does not have.
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Knutson said the equipment is normally installed on existing poles in the city’s right-of-way.








 


 Verizon to start building 5G network in Waterloo





Under the proposed schedule, the first five locations would incur a fee of $ 500, and each additional location, up to 25 locations, would cost $ 50 each.






    

  • Approve the installation of a speed hump on the 1500 block of Oakwood Drive.
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Neighbors on the 1500 and 1600 blocks of Oakwood Drive, off Cedar Bend Street near Broadway Street, petitioned the city for a speed survey on those blocks.






The 1500 Block had 85% of drivers going between 32 and 33 mph in a 25 mph zone, justifying the bump, Greco said. In contrast, Block 1600 did not meet the minimum requirements for a bump, she said.






Speed ​​bumps are expected to cost $ 600 with road use tax funding.






    

  • Approve spending of up to $ 12,000 to match a grant from the Iowa Department of Transportation of up to $ 48,000 to promote Waterloo Regional Airport.
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 To their absolute credit, Derby County supporters waited until the final whistle was sounded before it came out of their chests.


They only sang it once, but the message couldn’t have been clearer: “Mel Morris, get out of our club!


Home fans had just watched their side – against all odds – take their first home league win since April, beating Stoke City 2-1.


Under normal circumstances, this would have been an afternoon to savor.


Yet the previous 24 hours – even by Derby standards – had been anything but ordinary. Confirmation that the club was to enter administration came on Friday evening. Remarkably, first manager Wayne Rooney and his players heard about it via Sky Sports News.


“The circus continues,” was the reaction of a source at the club when contacted by The Athletic that evening.


This, however, is no laughing matter.


A statement from the board of directors claimed they had “no choice but to file a notice of intention to appoint directors, which comes with an automatic 12 point deduction, after quitting. ‘It became clear that their sales attempts weren’t any closer to a successful conclusion.


He highlighted the ‘serious impact’ of COVID-19 on revenue, saying the pandemic was responsible for ‘a blow of around £ 20million’.


Already in a long-standing battle with the EFL over financial violations that could well result in an additional nine-point penalty, plus three more suspended, another beard was pointed in their direction over their decision to “prevent the club from pulling out around £ 8.










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SCHERERVILLE – The Schererville Police Department has unveiled two Internet exchange points for buyers making online transactions.






The new signs were installed after Police Chief Pete Sormaz walked out of the station on a summer day in 2020 when someone asked him if he could stand while he sold a pair of shoes.






“It was just one of those things. As I walked into the parking lot, he was selling an item he had, and I was standing next to it, and he was feeling comfortable,” Sormaz told The Times.









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Sormaz said he also noticed people selling and testing bikes near the Pennsy Greenway trail behind the police department.






That’s when he thought, “Oh, we need a place.”






“Our basic idea was that we would see so much activity, and then every once in a while we get a, ‘Hey, I met this guy. I don’t want him to come to my house, what should I do? “” Sormaz said.






“We want a safe environment for Internet trading on all platforms, there are many such as Facebook Marketplace.”






The new signs were installed on September 2 and are located in the police department parking lot outside the entrance to the Schererville municipal court, at 25, rue E. Joliet.






The green and white signs indicate “MEETING POINT. Internet Purchase Redemption Site ”.








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Banff National Park in Canada is spectacular. Because of this, more people visit Banff than any other Canadian national park. But what if you could enjoy the Canadian Rockies with fewer people in the way? One of our best day trips from Calgary to Yoho National Park in Canada is your solution. While Banff attracts millions of people, Yoho receives hundreds of thousands of visitors. The name of the park is your first clue as to why you should visit. “Yoho” derives from the cry equivalent of “Wow! This park is quieter than Banff, but it definitely exudes the wow factor. 


Fun fact: Yoho is the second oldest national park in Canada, after Banff. It shares the title with Glacier National Park in Canada.


To reach Yoho, take the Trans-Canada Highway (TCH) from Alberta through the Rockies to British Columbia (BC) to a quieter Canadian National Park. Just a 45-minute drive from Banff, Yoho gives you more solitude and fewer queues – with mountains, waterfalls, turquoise lakes and a famous hotel. Escape the crowds; visit Yoho. Beyond calm, here are the best reasons to choose Yoho.




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Express wonder and wonder at Takakkaw Falls


Takakkaw Falls is the tallest waterfall in the Canadian Rockies and the second tallest in Canada. “Takakkaw” means magnificent. British Columbia also has the highest waterfall in the country, the 1,445-foot Della Falls on Vancouver Island.


The fall falls to 1,224 feet from the Daly Glacier, but the fall is not all that makes it impressive. Many waterfalls fall directly from their cliffs, but Takakkaw Falls does not. Near the top, white water enters a funnel. The funnel shoots the water upwards in a splendid arch before it flows down. When it lands, it crashes into a small paddling pool, then tumbles down some rocks before entering the Yoho River.


The easy trail is less than a mile from the parking lot. Look for a three-dimensional topographic map, which helps explain the terrain. With trekking poles we made our way through the rocks almost to the wading pool. We visited in the fall when the water flow was low. To see the peak water flow, come in the spring.


After your hike, rest in the red chairs at the gazebo.


If you’re up for a strenuous hike, take the Icelandic Hiking Trail from the parking lot. The 8.8 mile trail leads to the top of Iceland above tree line. At the top, admire the Yoho River Valley. 


Wapta Falls;  Yoho National Park
Wapta Falls (Aleksa Georg / Shutterstock.com)


Add more waterfalls to your itinerary


Waterfall enthusiasts should add Wapta and Laughing Falls to their routes. 


Some call Wapta a mini-Niagara. Its 3 mile round trip trail is easy. During the summer heat, the soak you get from the spray from the waterfall will be refreshing. During the cooler seasons, you will need a waterproof jacket. 


The 5.2-mile round-trip trail to Laughing Falls connects to trails to Takakkaw, Lace, Angel Staircase Waterfalls, and Duchesnay Lake. A steep section pushes its rating to moderate.


Pro tips: Yoho Valley Road is 30 to 40 minutes of tricky driving. The road winds through several hairpin bends and one-lane roads. Remember that on single-track roads, the driver going down the slope gives way to the one going up. The park prohibits trailers on the road and requires oversized vehicles to navigate switchbacks in the opposite direction. In summer, arrive early to ensure a parking space. The road is closed from mid-October to mid-June due to avalanche risk.


Canoes at Emerald Lake;  Yoho National Park
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Discover a gem at Emerald Lake


Emerald Lake is the largest of Yoho’s 61 water bodies. Why is the lake so green? Glacial meltwater carries rock meal (glacial silt). The rock meal particles stay suspended in the water for long periods of time. Sunlight reflected from the particles provides the color. Even though the water is emerald, it is also clear. We could see the bottom of the lake and the reflections from President Range were perfect. 


Fun fact: The mountains president and vice-president of the chain received their names from the titles of the highest officers of the Canadian Pacific Railway.


Go around the lake on the 3.2 mile loop. The trail is easy and partially accessible. Soak up the view from the park benches. Rent a red canoe and paddle the tranquil lake. The silent splash of the paddle and the sound of a fish piercing the water will soothe your soul.


On a private island, guests of Emerald Lake Lodge can disconnect from their busy lives. Rooms do not have TVs and connectivity is limited. Who needs outdoor entertainment with views like this? You might even see a moose. Eat a cheesesteak at Cilantro Café.


Pro tip: At 4,000 feet, the lake remains frozen for up to 7 months of the year. Don’t plan to visit until at least July. The lake was still ice free when we saw it in early October.


The Canadian Rockies over Kicking Horse Pass;  Yoho National Park
Canadian Rockies over Kicking Horse Pass (Roxie Yonkey)


See Kicking Horse Pass, the pass that unites a nation 


To join with the rest of Canada, British Columbia demanded that the nation build a transcontinental railroad. At 5,538 feet, Kicking Horse Pass is the highest point of the Canadian Pacific Railway and Trans-Canada Highway, and the biggest obstacle to transcontinental transportation. The Continental Divide, which crosses the pass, marks the provincial border between Alberta and British Columbia. The original railroad route on The Big Hill was the steepest grade in North America, resulting in accidents. The Trans-Canada Highway uses the Big Hill route. 


To improve safety, the railway cut two spiral tunnels, each about 0.6 miles long. Watch trains enter and exit the Lower Spiral Tunnel from the lookout 4.5 miles east of Field, BC. The Upper Spiral Tunnel Viewpoint is 1.4 miles uphill from Yoho Valley Road. Look for plaques next to the freeway that explain the engineering marvel. The spiral tunnels are part of our Calgary to Vancouver road trip.


The Walk-in-the-Past trail crosses a forest at the foot of the pass. Look for the purple interpretive sign. The trail takes you to an abandoned historic locomotive that helped build the tunnels. Prepare a picnic.


Fun fact: In 1858, Dr. James Hector was one of the first Europeans to visit Kicking Horse Pass. Hector’s horse kicked him in the chest and knocked him unconscious. He was unconscious for so long that his comrades believed Hector was dead. They started to dig his grave. He saved his life by winking at one of his companions. The pass takes its name from this incident. Queen Victoria knighted Hector in 1887.


Trilobite fossil at Yoho National Park
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Hold a 500-million-year-old fossil


Several routes take visitors to the Burgess Shale fossils. The easier goes to the Stanley Glacier, while the more strenuous hikes visit the Walcott Quarry and Mount Stephen. For an overview, Parks Canada has created a virtual tour.


Why is Burgess Shale special? Most dinosaur digs find animal bones and shells. The Burgess Shale fossils include soft-bodied animals that are generally not preserved. Due to the rarity of these fossils, UNESCO has designated the formation as a World Heritage Site. It is now part of the Canadian Rocky Mountain Parks World Heritage Site. 


The Royal Tyrrell Museum in the Badlands of Canada has an excellent exhibit on the Burgess Shale. This is one of our best places in Canada to see dinosaurs.


The famous natural bridge of Yoho National Park
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Visit a natural bridge


Between Field and Emerald Lake, the Natural Bridge constricts the Kicking Horse River. Over time, a waterfall became the bridge. The water eroded the softer rock below the bridge as the current joined the Amiskwi River. The belvedere offers various points of view on the bridge. Interpretive screens explain the mechanisms of erosion.


After looking at the bridge, hike the easy 3.8 mile trail to the Meeting of the Waters, where the Amiskwi and Emerald Rivers meet the Kicking Horse. Look for deer, elk, moose and other mineral licking animals.


Kicking Horse Pedestrian Bridge in Golden, BC
Kicking Horse Pedestrian Bridge in Golden, BC (Edwin Christopher / Shutterstock.com)


Strike Recreation Gold In Golden


Six Canadian national parks surround Golden, British Columbia: Jasper, Banff, Yoho, Kootenay, Glacier and Mount Revelstoke, as well as Bugaboo Provincial Park. Many recreational opportunities await visitors to these parks.


In Golden, visit the Kicking Horse Pedestrian Bridge, a paragon of mathematical perfection. Part of the Golden Walking Trail, the 151-foot span crosses the Kicking Horse River. It is the longest free-standing wood-frame bridge in Canada.


With the Columbia Mountains reflected on its surface, Reflection Lake is aptly named. During your picnic, watch paragliders and hang-gliders soar amid the waterfowl. 


We enjoyed chatting with guests from all over the world at Bed and Breakfast Le Beausoleil. 


At Wolf’s Den, we loved the cross-border pairing of bacon and maple baby back ribs, served with a Carolina mustard dip. Eat the Tatonka bison burger and finish your meal with the Canadian maple syrup pie. We loved their Okanagan Falls wine selections. 


Before we left Golden, we bought bottles of Okanagan Falls to take home. If you follow our lead and cross the US border with alcohol, note the border patrol rules.


Professional advice


The Field Visitor Center is adjacent to the Trans-Canada Highway. Travel Alberta shares the center, which surprised us. We have never seen a reception center belonging to a different political unit.


Outside of Field, cell service is limited. Look for picnic areas next to the Trans-Canada Highway. Learn about the park’s facilities and services and its mountain biking trails. In winter, go skiing and snowshoeing in the park. The Kicking Horse Ski Club maintains and maintains the trails in the park. 


Disclaimer: Park staff do not patrol Yoho’s winter trails.









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Avon Planning Commission approves revised parking plan for library expansion – Morning Journal
 

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The Avon Planning Commission voted on September 15 to reduce the parking plan for the expansion of the Avon branch of the Lorain public library system.


Avon’s director of economic development Pam Fechter said the site was short of a few parking spaces and the city was working through a deal with surrounding businesses.


However, due to unforeseen circumstances, this could not be achieved, Fechter said.


According to the city code, she said the Avon branch, located at 37485 Harvest Drive, would normally require 156 spaces.


But due to the circumstances, the plaintiff requested a plan consisting of 101 parking spaces, Fechter said.


In conversations with the architect about the project, she shared the city’s feeling that the parking plan was sufficient and that any additional parking would have a detrimental effect on the historic French Creek neighborhood.


Jason Nolde of the GPD Group said in a review of Numbers and Other Northeast Ohio Libraries that the parking plan strikes a good balance for Avon’s needs.


“By our calculations, we have about 228 square feet per parking space, so we offer more than our neighbors do in terms of library parking,” Nolde said. “And so, we feel like… we’re in the French Creek district trying to maximize as much green space as we can, I think that’s a good balance for this particular project.”


The Avon branch launched a 16,000 square foot expansion on August 10 that will double the size of the structure.


The $ 9 million project is funded by a 20-year, $ 2 million tax that is expected to raise $ 1.9 million annually.


The expanded library will total 26,867 square feet, up from the current facility of approximately 10,000 square feet, which will allow the library to meet the needs of the Avon community, library officials said. .


The design plans have the library expanded with a reading garden, a driving window, and an aesthetic aimed at blending in with Avon’s historic French Creek neighborhood.


The interior of the building will have increased meeting room capacities, technology upgrades and a dedicated area for programming for children and youth.


The library is expected to be completed in the summer of 2022.






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NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WKRN) – Three teenagers face multiple charges after leading Metro Police in a dangerous chase that began in South Nashville and ended in Ward 12 South.


According to several arrest warrants, Wil’yhum Jakwan Green, Ma’carri Chirino and Qurieana Newby, 18, were arrested after detectives carried out covert surveillance Friday afternoon in the area of ​​Charles E Davis Boulevard and Lafayette Street in South Nashville. 







Investigators say they spotted a stolen white 2020 Kia Forte in a parking lot. An officer in an unmarked vehicle approached the car. Wil’yhum Green, the driver, accelerated at high speed and intentionally struck the officer’s car. Police said Green had ten outstanding arrest warrants against him, including two counts of homicide and driving. 


Documents say Green took off, leading officers in pursuit. A metro police helicopter intervened. The stolen vehicle passed through several red lights at high speed and collided with oncoming traffic. The car eventually turned onto Beechwood Avenue at 12 South and collided with a Nissan SUV which was parked on the side of the road.


The teens fled on foot, but were eventually captured by officers. A 16-year-old was also in the car. 







According to investigators, officers discovered Green was in possession of cocaine. A loaded handgun was found in a black fanny pack at the scene. Another handgun was found inside the stolen car. 


Green faces several counts, including assault, vehicle theft, possession of a handgun and escape. Newbury is charged with vehicle theft. Chirino is charged with vehicle theft, escape arrest and possession of a handgun. 









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STEUBENVILLE – As longtime Jefferson County Commissioner Thomas “Bo” Graham had to make a lot of tough choices. 


Perhaps one of the most difficult was the one he just created. 


“It was very hard, but I made the decision not to run again next year,” he added. Graham said Friday. 


His tenure will last until the end of 2022, but Graham said he is making his decision known now to allow others who may be interested in the job to make plans for the May primary. The deadline for filing this election will come early next year. 


“It gives them time to put everything in order and to run if they wish” Graham explained. 


A longtime Democrat, Graham will have more than 40 years of public service under his belt when his term expires. This will include 20 years as a County Commissioner, 10 years as a member of the City of Toronto School Board, eight years on the County Behavioral Health Board, eight years on the Salvation Army Board of Directors and two years on Jefferson County Council. Common vocational school. 


He said he had mixed emotions, but felt it was time to retire as commissioner. 


“I didn’t want to be one of those people on the job who hears other people: ‘When is that old man going to leave? “” Graham said. “I think it’s time for new ideas and new blood to come along. It’s time for young people to give their best to lead Jefferson County.” 


Graham was involved in many changes during his two decades as Commissioner. They all add up, he said, to keep the county in pretty good shape. One of his greatest accomplishments during this period was the overhaul of the health insurance plan that covers county employees. Graham helped lead changes that saw a $ 10 million deficit grow into a $ 6 million surplus. 


“It changed our entire bond rate and was a big lifeline for the county,” he said. 


Other highlights include the construction of the County Animal Shelter, the growth of the Jefferson County Industrial Park, the improvement of the courthouse and the consolidation of services in the towers. 


“When I became commissioner, there was only one store in the industrial park”, Graham said of the facility that is along County Road 43. “Now we have seven. They aren’t big companies, but they are there, and that’s good. 


“The redevelopment and renovation of the courthouse was desperately needed”, he added of the project, which cost more than a million dollars. “Everything was falling apart. Even the statue of Lady Justice was patched up and her head fell. We have done all the necessary work. “ 


Graham said the relocation of the elections board to the towers demolished the old annex that stood next to the courthouse, allowing for the creation of additional parking. He added that the sale of the War Memorial Building on North Street to Urban Mission Ministries in July 2015 allowed Veterans Services to move into the towers. 


“It’s really a one-stop-shop for Jefferson County, and that’s what we wanted – we wanted the board of health, regional planning, the board of elections and other services to be all in one place. This makes it very practical ”, he said of the building at 500 Market Street. 


The commissioners completed the purchase of this building on May 16, 2013. They paid $ 750,000 for the structure and an additional $ 100,000 for four adjacent parking lots. 


“When we bought this building it was about 30% occupied, now it’s about 80% occupied.” Graham said. 


He said he had watched the growth of two of the county’s biggest assets, the Geary Bates Jefferson County Industrial Park and Airport. 


“We now have private jets going to the airport” he said. “These are business leaders and people involved in the oil and gas industry who come and watch Jefferson County. This airport has come such a long way – this council has done a great job and the Commissioners have always supported them. “ 


This facility, he said, has an important role to play in the economic development of the region. And, while there is a lot of growth in the county, it may not always be easy to spot, he added. 


“In a lot of areas you can really see the development”, Graham said. “Like in Weirton, where the development is right next to the freeway, you can see it. In Jefferson County, you don’t see this development to the same degree. Our industrial park is somewhat remote from easy observation. You can’t easily see what’s going on there, and I think it hurts us in some ways. “ 


Graham added that the county’s education system was in good shape, with each of the school districts experiencing new construction or extensive renovation projects. This has led to state of the art facilities for students in the area. 


“We have a large, internationally renowned school at the Franciscan University of Steubenville – it is one of the best in the country. And then you have Eastern Gateway Community College, which has over 50,000 students across the country. They are two leading establishments in the field of education ”, he added. 


Graham said he was the only Democrat on the three-member council of commissioners for around 16 years, but added that none of the commissioners had ever let party differences hamper service to county residents. . This includes fellow Commissioners Dave Maple and Tony Morelli, both Republicans, and Morelli’s replacement, Tom Gentile, who is also a Republican. 


“We do not have the right to vote, except on Thursday”, he said “But we have the right to talk to each other. For the most part, we run Jefferson County like a business. We’ve all had businesses, so you try to run them that way – you don’t have to, but when you don’t, you have disasters. Every once in a while we won’t agree on how to spend the money or what priorities are there, but overall we run it like a business. 


It hasn’t always been that way. 


“When I walked in, the commissioner’s office was like a zoo”, Graham said. “People were screaming and screaming, and you had to have guards there. “ 


Graham, who holds a doctorate. in sociology from Kent State University as well as a master’s degree in sociology and clinical social work, said he saw the county’s budget grow from $ 11 million to $ 16 million during his tenure. He said he was proud that the riding had always been able to balance its budget. 


That’s not to say there haven’t been headaches – including concerns about the county jail, which he calls a poorly designed building. Problems with the design and construction of the facility led to the county being awarded $ 14 million, of which only around 800,000 was paid, he said. 


“It’s a demanding job” he said. “The hardest part of the job is when you can’t solve a problem. This is when you feel bad. It is either because you are only a commissioner or because the law does not allow you to solve the problem. For example, we cannot make decisions on roads or bridges, it is the job of the county engineer. We don’t have a say in it. 


Graham said his interest in public service dates back to lessons learned from his father, Ellsworth “Pickles” Graham, who served on Toronto City Council and School Board. Elder Graham was one of the founders of the Toronto Lions Club and its first president. 


“He’s always been a leader and always tries to get things done”, Graham said. 


While leaving Commissioners Square will free up more time to spend with his wife, Diane, and daughter, Kayla Whitlatch, who is the treasurer of Steubenville Municipal Schools, Graham says he has no plans to retire from his position as Dean of Students at EGCC. . 


Helping people, Graham said, has always played a major role in his life. 


“I have always had this desire to fight for the underdog and the taxpayer, and to try to do things the right way”, he said. “I’m definitely not a perfect person, but I really want to keep trying, trying to do things that are right for people. It doesn’t always work, but you have to try.





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(TNS) – Do you ever feel like your life is going in a dead end? You get up every day doing a routine that requires you to push faster and harder.






The only problem is this: it takes more and more energy to manage this routine. It is a chore with little emotional gain. We’ve all been there.






If you expend too much energy to spin the wheel of life, you could be in burnout.






Even if you may feel slightly exhausted, you can change the way you manage your routine. Your goal is to feel more rewarded in the way you live and less bogged down.






Vary your routine. While the discipline is good, it can feel monotonous after a while. If possible, switch some tasks to different time slots. Or, take spontaneous walks outside to see new landscapes several times a week.






Delegate several small things to do each week. For example, have a coworker, teenager, or spouse do at least one 10-minute task every day. Feeling like you have no help will make you burn out faster.






Rest and relax before a tough week ahead. If you have pressure cooker days coming up next week, find time to go to the movies with friends this week. Or visit a park with friends or family.






Learn how to bypass certain responsibilities. If you’re too stressed out, skip a few chores this week or buy dinner to take home. Avoid cooking or other household chores to give yourself occasional breaks. The others around you will survive.






Hire help. This includes having your car washed, renting windows, having someone mow your lawn, or finding a seamstress to hem your new pants. Make a habit of looking for ways to pay someone to help you save personal energy.






“To re-energize your life, continue to focus on creative ways to renew your routine,” says a mall manager we’ll call Henry. “I sometimes feel trapped working here inside the mall. But I’m going to call my wife and ask her to drive with me to the country after work. Just seeing a few barns, cows and rolling hills renews my mind to dwell on business all the time.






He adds, “Playing old favorite songs in the car also helps make things happier. When we are driving we try not to discuss family issues or talk about anything stressful. “






Creating new routines is an inexpensive way to breathe new life into your life. Exercising at the same time every day or eating the same foods over and over can seem boring.






Going for walks with neighbors or friends after dinner can put you in a better mood. Or, inviting neighbors over for a simple picnic in your backyard can create fond memories for everyone.






“Couples should also have a date every week or so,” says a family counselor we’ll call Jordan. “Taking kids and in-laws everywhere is getting old. When couples spend time eating together or going to the movies, it feels like a real date. Taking too many people around can increase stress.






“I like to take a three-day mini-vacation every six weeks,” says a clothing designer we’ll call Sherri. “I think a short vacation is just as relaxing as a weeklong vacation because you can pack lightly and visit more places in a year. I like to visit small towns within a two hour drive from my home. It’s amazing how many interesting places there are in any given region.






To reduce burnout, simply take a break from the usual routine that you would normally follow.






“The good thing about burnout,” Sherri says, “is that it tells you loud and clear that you’re ready for a change. “






Judi Light Hopson is the author of the book on stress management, “Cooling Stress Tips”. She is also the Executive Director of USA Wellness Cafe at www.usawellnesscafe.org.






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FORT WAYNE, Ind. (Fort Wayne’s NBC) – The renovation of General Electric’s former campus into Electric Works is doing wonders for the site’s appearance and helping to increase property values ​​in the West Central neighborhood.


But the price of progress will force some residents to face inconvenience that should drag on for months or even years.


The first phase of Electric Works involves teams renovating old GE buildings into a new global headquarters for Do it Best Corporation, as well as space for new restaurants, educational centers and an open farmer’s market all year.


Next week we will see the start of phase two, just north of a set of railroad tracks crossing the outskirts of the city center.


Through October, crews will demolish 14 properties on Broadway or just west of Broadway and move three more homes to make way for the construction of a large parking lot, 280 apartments, new retail stores and a nursery.


Several streets in part of the West Central neighborhood will be demolished, including Lavina Street, where residents will lose their on-street parking for more than two years. 


Tyler Bowers bought a house near Wilt Street.


He is luckier than some of his neighbors.


“Fortunately, we are a little spared, we have two or three weeks of impacted parking, but there are residents where if there is street or plumbing work under the road, they may be closed for about a year to three years… We are all trying to come together to try to find solutions to provide these people with available parking so that they don’t have to walk more than a block and a half to get to their home. them, ”said Bowers, vice president of the West Central Neighborhood Association.


“When we had an empty campus here, it didn’t do much for the property tax base. What is happening (with Electric Works) is really going to dramatically improve that… I think we’re already seeing these results.” , Kody said. Tinnel, the president of the Packard Area Planning Alliance.


This is because the value of properties in the Midwest and other areas surrounding electrical works has increased significantly since the start of the project.


Weigand Construction, the developers of Electric Works, leaders of the West Central neighborhood and the city of Fort Wayne are working together to try to alleviate short-term parking problems, which in some cases are not so short.






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Wilson Parking customer rants over parking company’s inaction after his car was damaged by thieves during lockdown


Apartment resident Rubens Elling Junior paid $ 360 every month for four years to park his car in downtown Auckland. 


Junior works in Henderson and relied on Wilson Parking’s Kitchener Street parking garage because his building did not have its own parking lot.


But ineffective security has caused thousands of dollars in damage to his car after thieves stole the tires on his Audi A1 this week.


“I need this car to go to work. It’s a necessity. Otherwise, I wouldn’t pay as much to park it there,” Junior said.


Last Friday morning, Junior discovered that the front and rear wheels on the passenger side of his car were missing.


After notifying Wilson Parking at around 6 a.m., Junior did not receive a response from Wilson Parking acknowledging the problem until the afternoon. 


Then two days later, the same thing happened again.



On Monday morning, Junior returned to his car and discovered that the remaining tires had also been stolen. 


“Twice in a weekend. It should be easy to track suspicious activity in a lockdown, ”Junior said.


When Wilson Parking contacted Junior, he was told his 24-hour parking subscription did not cover the damage and was asked to send an invoice for the repairs in order to receive a discount. 


The company also advised him to change where he parked his car in the parking lot to prevent people from looking at his car and another theft from happening again in the future.


In an email to Junior, Wilson Parking insisted that all parking lot doors were secured during lockdown to “try to help reduce risk to customers.”


Junior said that during the Alert Level 4 lockdown, there was a door that non-members could enter to access the parking lot, which he suspects was how thieves entered.


“I’ve been paying them monthly for the past four years and it’s frustrating that they can’t even guarantee the safety of my car.


Last Friday, thieves stole the two passenger-side tires of Rubens Elling Junior’s car. Two days later, the other two were also gone. Photo: Supplied


In a statement, a spokeswoman for Wilson Parking said the company takes the security of its parking lots “very seriously” and has 24-hour surveillance, but the lockdown has made physical surveillance difficult.


However, the company said it could not guarantee security. 


“Many of our parking lots have remained open and although we are doing our best in these difficult times, unfortunately we cannot guarantee the safety of all vehicles on our sites. This is articulated in our general parking conditions, which are clearly displayed on each site. 


“We recognize that there has been a recent increase in crime in Auckland, and that includes theft. We are working closely with the police and are strengthening our security services in response to this trend. “


The spokeswoman said parking restrictions were widened to allow essential service workers to access the facility after receiving comments from those workers.


She said a parking supervisor working at a nearby parking lot visited the site at 8 a.m. the same day to confirm the report.


“Immediately after this incident, we made the parking lot accessible only to people with a monthly magnetic card.


“Our Park Watch facility has helped apprehend many former auto theft criminals, and we will continue to do all we can to support the police in their investigation of this matter. “


Police have been contacted for a response, but were unable to share data on similar incidents in Auckland’s CBD area without a request from the OIA.




“I’ve been paying them monthly for the past four years and it’s frustrating that they can’t even guarantee the safety of my car.
– Rubens Elling Junior, Wilson Parking customer




However, Junior had heard from Wilson Parking since the start of the week, when he was told his membership did not cover damages.


He said the company’s response was “the same as usual”.


Since 2018, Wilson Carpark has earned over $ 15,840 from the Junior contract.


In January, the company also increased the monthly fee from $ 330 to $ 360, citing the Covid-19 disruptions putting increasing financial pressure on its business.


“Parking habits have changed and while this has had a huge impact on our business, we have been smooth and improved our existing product line and improved our customer interface to continue to implement these initiatives. We have continued our efforts to absorb these cost increases and periods of declining revenue, but unfortunately we have reached a point where we need to make some minor adjustments to our monthly parking rates, ”Wilson said in an email to clients.


According to a clause in Wilson’s parking contract, the company said it was “not liable for any damage, loss of property or personal injury in any way, even if it resulted from its own negligence or any violation of the agreement “.


But Consumer NZ’s head of research, Jessica Wilson, said that under the Consumer Guarantees Act (CGA), traders, including parking lot operators, must perform their services with care and attention. reasonable competence.


“They cannot escape the act by using clauses stating that they have no liability for damages resulting from their negligence,” Wilson said.


“If a merchant has failed to meet their CGA obligations, they are required to correct things. “


Wilson Parking’s Kitchener Street parking lot has dozens of one-star Google reviews for its pricing. In one case, he posted an $ 8 parking sign – with no mention of hourly rates – and a customer was billed $ 8 an hour on a statutory holiday.


The Commerce Commission has received 39 complaints about Wilson Parking this year, three since the Alert Level 4 lockdown began in August.


A spokesperson for the Commission said a common theme in the complaints concerned ticketing issues. 


Last year, the Trade Commission reached a settlement agreement with Wilson Parking after filing a High Court case in 2018 alleging that the parking company had significantly reduced competition for the provision of parking in the district of Boulcott Street when it acquired the rights to operate the Capital parking lot. .


To resolve the proceedings, Wilson Parking has made binding commitments to the Commission, committing to transfer the leases of three car parks it currently operates, including the Capital car park. 









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Oasis Apartments in Anaheim sell for $ 146.5 million – Orange County Register
 

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The Oasis Anaheim, a 312-unit apartment complex in Anaheim, was sold for $ 146.5 million to Los Angeles-based Gelt Inc., according to JLL.


A joint venture led by Redhill Realty Investors sold the property at 3530 E. La Palma Ave.


JLL’s Sean Deasy, Ryan Fitzpatrick and Chelsea Jervis represented both sides of the deal.


The two-building Anaheim Canyon mixed-use development complex was built in 2009 on 5.21 acres. Each of the buildings features a combination of lofts, townhouses, and one- and two-bedroom units averaging 937 square feet. Facilities include a swimming pool, fitness center and yoga studio, clubhouse, business center and barbecue grills.


“The seller has done a very good job renovating approximately 30% of the units in this Class A property, and Gelt plans to make significant upgrades similar to the remaining 217 units,” said Josh Satin, vice president of acquisitions at Gelt.


These upgrades, Satin said, include the addition of quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, hardwood floors, a tiled kitchen backsplash, an undermount sink with necked faucets. swan, as well as modern cabinetry and hardware.




    

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    The Oasis Anaheim, a 312-unit apartment complex in Anaheim, was sold for $ 146.5 million to Los Angeles-based Gelt Inc., according to JLL. A joint venture led by Redhill Realty Investors sold the property at 3530 E. La Palma Ave. Facilities include a swimming pool, fitness center and yoga studio, clubhouse, business center and barbecue grills. (Courtesy of JLL)

    

    

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    The Oasis Anaheim, a 312-unit apartment complex in Anaheim, was sold for $ 146.5 million to Los Angeles-based Gelt Inc., according to JLL. A joint venture led by Redhill Realty Investors sold the property at 3530 E. La Palma Ave. Facilities include a swimming pool, fitness center and yoga studio, clubhouse, business center and barbecue grills. (Courtesy of JLL)

    

    

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    Orange County-based Dunbar Residential Investments bought Sunset Cliffs Apartments in San Diego County for $ 13.6 million, according to Cushman & Wakefield, who negotiated the sale. The 52-unit complex comprises 11 buildings with one-story cottages and two-story townhouse-style apartments. (Courtesy of Cushman & Wakefield)

    

    

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    Buchanan Street Partners, a Newport Beach-based real estate investment management firm, has acquired 4600 Ross, a 294-unit apartment complex in Dallas. The terms were not disclosed. Buchanan purchased the property from Cypress Real Estate Advisors. (Courtesy of Buchanan Street Partners)

    

    

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    Julie Tran, agent in Irvine’s office at Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, has been elected president of the Orange County chapter of the Asian Real Estate Association of America. The group has chapters across America and helps real estate agents of Asian, American and Pacific Island heritage network and develop their skills. (Courtesy of Andrew Bramasco)

    

    

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Orange County-based Dunbar Residential Investments bought Sunset Cliffs Apartments in San Diego County for $ 13.6 million, according to Cushman & Wakefield, who negotiated the sale.


The 52-unit complex comprises 11 buildings with one-story cottages and two-story townhouse-style apartments.


The seller was Appian Lane Associates.


Mark Bridge and Jon Mitchell of the Cushman & Wakefield Multifamily Advisory Group in Orange County represented the buyer and seller.


Buchanan buys in Texas


Buchanan Street Partners, a Newport Beach-based real estate investment management firm, has acquired 4600 Ross, a 294-unit apartment complex in Dallas.


The terms were not disclosed.


Buchanan purchased the property from Cypress Real Estate Advisors.


4600 Ross was completed in 2020 and has 51 studios, 166 one-bedroom units, and 72 two-bedroom units, with 5 three-bedroom townhouses. The property was 95% occupied at the time of the sale, Buchanan Street Partners said.


Facilities include air-conditioned hallways, high-end finishes, swimming pool, covered outdoor living space, parcel locker system, fitness center, yoga studio, sky lounge, animal spa and a dog park.


The acquisition is Buchanan’s third in the past 11 months in Texas.


The former home of Trinity Broadcasting Network has been sold to Orange County real estate development company Khoshbin Co. The company is owned by supercar collector Manny Khoshbin who plans to renovate the campus, adding an automobile museum , a restaurant and creative offices. (Courtesy of CBRE)


TBN campus sold for $ 22 million


The former Trinity Broadcasting Network campus in Costa Mesa has been sold again, this time to Khoshbin Co. for $ 22 million, according to CBRE.


Khoshbin Co. is owned by real estate developer and supercar collector Manuchehr “Manny” Khoshbin.


Plans for the campus remain somewhat fluid, Khosbhin told the Register by email on Friday. An early vision of adding an auto museum, restaurant, and creative office space could change if a tech company takes an interest in the space.


Khoshbin a 2.3 million subscribers on Instagram where he is often seen posting photos and videos on supercars. Car enthusiast sites rate his personal car collection worth at least $ 50 million.


The real estate developer and investor purchases a property that has long been known for its light Christmas decorations that lit up Highway 405 near South Coast Plaza.


The Christian TV Network bought the 6-acre facility in 1996 for $ 6 million and sold it in 2017 for an undisclosed sum to Greenlaw Partners. The property at 3150 Bear St. has since changed ownership, and the property records show that the seller was Alliance South Coast Properties LLC.


According to city and state documents, the LLC is owned by EFEKTA Orange Inc., a Delaware-based education provider. The company in 2019 requested an infrastructure change with the city to create an international language school of 627 students with three dormitories on the property.


TBN founder Paul Crouch – who said he heard God tell him to start a Christian TV channel almost 45 years ago – died in 2013. His wife and co-founder, Jan Crouch, died in May 2016.


The network continues to broadcast from a studio in Tustin.


Anthony DeLorenzo, Gary Stache, Doug Mack, Bryan Johnson and Justin Hill of CBRE represented the seller. Khoshbin Co. represented itself.


People in real estate


Doug Pearl has been appointed director of the mixed-use studio at AO, an architecture firm in Orange. He comes to AO with over 23 years of architectural and commercial real estate development experience. Its objectives will include the growth of the business sectors in the repositioning of retail and industrial mixed uses.


Julie Tran, agent in Irvine’s office at Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties, has been elected president of the Orange County chapter of the Asian Real Estate Association of America. The group has chapters across America and helps real estate agents of Asian, American and Pacific Island heritage network and develop their skills.


Tangram Interiors’ Newport Beach office donated classroom desks, workstations and work chairs to the Orange County Rescue Mission in Tustin. The products were delivered and installed by Tangram and supplied the OCRM headquarters and student classrooms. (Courtesy of Tangram Interiors)


Good work


Tangram Interiors’ Newport Beach office donated classroom desks, workstations and work chairs to the Orange County Rescue Mission in Tustin.


The products were delivered and installed by Tangram and supplied the OCRM headquarters and student classrooms. The donation included 61 desks for students. Classrooms were renovated during the 2020 pandemic so that the 61 resident students can continue to learn remotely.


Workstations and work chairs have been set up for adults currently working for OCRM at the head offices of various departments.


Real estate transactions, leases and new projects, industry hires, new businesses and upcoming events are compiled from press releases from editor Karen Levin. Email items and high-resolution photos to Business Editor Samantha Gowen at [email protected] Please allow at least a week for publication. All elements are subject to change for clarity and length.










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CLEVELAND (WJW) – The Cleveland Browns’ regular-season home opener is Sunday at 1 p.m. against the Houston Texans.


But before you park the car to head downtown to the tailgate for the game at FirstEnergy Stadium, the Cleveland Police Division has a few things they’d like you to know.







The Cleveland municipal parking lot opens at 7 a.m. and costs $ 25 per occupied space. Vehicles cannot queue on the Shoreway before the lot opens and cannot wait on 9th Street East, Marginal Street South, 55th Street East or St. Clair Avenue. The overflow of traffic will be directed to the industrial zone at 38th Street East and King Avenue.


“If you plan to come to the lot equipped for tailgating, plan to arrive early,” Cleveland Police said in a bulletin Thursday.







Muni batch tailgating rules:


    

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  • Propane barbecues only 
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  • No alcohol
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  • No saving of spaces
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  • You will be billed for each parking space you occupy
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  • No entry and exit privileges
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  • All waste should be thrown in trash cans
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  • Vandalism will not be tolerated
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  • No Shoreway crossing
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  • No private latrines
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  • The tracks must remain free of activity
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There will be 48 portable toilets, 50 garbage cans and three dumpsters in the equipped lot.


Drivers should also be aware of downtown parking restrictions that apply three hours before and two hours after each home game. 


“Look for signs attached to poles, poles and parking meters in areas affected by the restrictions. Violators will be ticketed and towed if parked in violation, ”police said.







 









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If the pandemic has changed where you work, you may be able to save money on your auto insurance. If your commute has ended or only lasts a few days a week, or if you’ve always worked from home, you may be eligible for pay-per-kilometer auto insurance.


Related: Compare auto insurance rates with EverQuote


What is Pay-Per-Mile auto insurance?


Traditional auto insurance does not track your mileage and assumes a general level of regular driving. Auto insurance paid by the kilometer or pay-as-you-go coverage determines your premium based on the distance you drive.




“Pay-per-kilometer auto insurance is fair for drivers because it uses actual driving observations to decide how much an insured is paying for their auto insurance premium,” said Rick Chen, a spokesperson for the company. paid insurance per kilometer Metromile.


Paid-by-the-mile auto insurance includes all of the same types of coverage you get from a traditional auto policy: Third Party Liability, Comprehension and Collision, Uninsured Motorist, and Roadside Assistance. But you pay for the kilometers you actually drive.


With a traditional auto insurance policy, the insurance company must consider the risks and miles associated with all drivers. So even if you are a low mileage driver, the cost of your insurance will largely reflect other drivers’ claims for repair costs and medical bills. If these expenses increase, the rate you pay will also increase. It’s like those bad elementary school teachers who made everyone miss recess because a few people were talking. What a desappointment.


Although some insurance companies offer discounts for low mileage, it’s important not to confuse this with pay-per-kilometer coverage. With low mileage discounts, insurers will generally only apply a discount if your mileage falls below a specific limit such as 7,500 miles per year.


How Does Pay-Per-Mile Auto Insurance Work?


The rate you pay with a pay-per-mile policy has two components: a base rate and a per-mile rate.


The base rate can be charged daily or monthly and is determined by your personal information (such as age, location, and credit) and driving history, just as you would see with a traditional auto policy. The rate per mile is generally a few cents per mile.


“You can think of the base rate as the cost of insuring your car when it’s parked and the rate per mile as the cost for the distance you actually travel,” says Chen of Metromile. “When an auto insurance company calculates premiums, they look at the risk of an accident, which is higher if you’re on the road frequently than if your car is parked in the garage.


To accurately measure your time on the road, paid insurance companies will provide a device that plugs into your vehicle’s OBD-II port, which is usually located near the steering wheel. This is the port that auto mechanics use to diagnose any issues with your car.


It is important to note that if you own a hybrid or diesel vehicle, or if your car is older than 1996, the tracking device may not be compatible with your vehicle.


With Metromile, Chen says your device can track your location with its smart driving features. So if you get stuck on the side of the road, they already have location data to make it easier to file a claim. Additionally, if you are parked in a large city, Metromile will send you notifications to help you avoid parking tickets.


If you are a very good driver, another option is usage-based auto insurance. These programs track your mileage and driving habits, such as speed and braking.


How much can you save with insurance per kilometer?


The actual amount you can save depends on your particular situation, just like when you have a traditional auto policy.


Related: Compare auto insurance rates with EverQuote


For example, Liberty Mutual’s ByMile says customers can save an average of 25%, and Mile Auto says customers save up to 30-40% on standard insurance rates. Metromile says its customers save an average of 47%.


To illustrate how much you can save, let’s say you have a monthly base fare of $ 29 and a per mile fare of 6 cents. If you drive 100 miles in a month, you’ll pay $ 35 ($ 29 base rate + 6 cents × 100 miles) for auto insurance that month and $ 420 per year. Compare this estimate to your current monthly auto insurance bill if you are a low mileage driver.


Is Pay-Per-Mile Insurance Right For Me?


The average American driver travels about 13,500 miles per year, or about 37 miles per day, according to the most recent data from the United States Department of Transportation. Chen says the national average or fewer miles is considered “low mileage” in the insurance industry.


He estimates that 65% of American drivers are low-mileage drivers, people who could potentially save money with mileage insurance.


Drivers who can benefit from a pay-per-kilometer auto policy may include:


    

  • People with short journeys
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  • People who work from home
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  • People who take public transport
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  • Senior drivers
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If you think pay-per-kilometer coverage might be right for you but you’re not sure, you can try it before you buy. The Metromile app, for example, offers a Ride Along feature that allows drivers to track their mileage for about two weeks and then get a car insurance rate estimate to see if they’ll save.


Or you can download a third-party mileage tracker and track your trips. This way you can see if your mileage is really low.


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Henry S. Webber, executive vice chancellor for civic affairs and strategic planning at Washington University in St. Louis, will leave the university at the end of 2021, according to Chancellor Andrew D. Martin. Webber will end his administrative position on October 31 and will continue to teach at the university until December 31. 


“Hank Webber is an insightful, dedicated and energetic leader who has brought a wealth of experience and expertise – as a practitioner and educator – to his work at the University of Washington and in the greater St. Louis area.” , said Martin. “He has been a driving force behind a number of high impact projects on our campus and in our community, perhaps most notably the transformation of the east end of our Danforth campus, our sustainability efforts and reduction of energy consumption on our campuses, and its work to make the Cortex Innovation District an international reputation. 


“I am grateful to Hank for his many contributions, which will have a lasting impact on our institution. He has been instrumental in establishing a solid foundation for our commitment to be “in Saint-Louis and for Saint-Louis”, and we are better as an institution because of the time he has spent here. . I wish him all the best as he embarks on his next chapter.


Webber has been in his current role since September 2020, with primary responsibility for St. Louis community and university planning initiatives and university units, including the office of the university architect and town planner; the Academy for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion; Edison Theater; the Institute for School Partnership; the university ombudsman; real estate operations and development; capital projects; durability; and the University of Washington Police Department. He was previously executive vice-chancellor and administrative director of the university, a position he had held since 2008.


Webber was a driving force behind the East End Transformation Project, which was dedicated in 2019 and reinvented 18 acres of the Danforth campus, adding five new buildings, expanding the Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum world-class university, moving hundreds of underground parking spaces. , and the creation of the new Ann and Andrew Tisch Park, a large green space that provides pedestrian and cycling access in and through the Danforth campus. The project was recognized with the St. Louis Business Journal’s “Building St. Louis” award earlier this year and made the cover of Architect magazine in February 2020, among other accolades. He has also led the $ 1.5 billion development of other university facilities including Knight-Bauer Hall, the University of Washington Lofts on Delmar Loop, Hillman Hall and a comprehensive renovation of college graduate housing.


Under Webber’s leadership, the university’s campuses have become greener and more energy efficient, reducing greenhouse gas emissions to pre-1990 levels, despite doubling the size of the physical campus since that time. . During his tenure, five buildings on the Danforth campus – including four at the east end – achieved LEED Platinum status, and the university strengthened its commitment to solar power, installing new panels at a time on campus and throughout the community by sponsoring programs such as Grow the Solar STL. 


Webber has been Chairman of the Cortex Innovation District Board of Directors since 2017 after six years as Vice Chairman. During his leadership tenure, Cortex became a national model in creating an urban innovation community with over $ 2 billion in investments, 430 businesses, 2 million square feet of development and 6,200 jobs. fulltime. A recent report co-authored by urban expert Bruce Katz described Cortex as a national model for an inclusive innovation district led by anchors.


“It has been one of the greatest pleasures of my life and career to contribute to the University of Washington and the St. Louis area. I am extremely proud of what we have accomplished together, ”said Webber. “We are at a time when planning for our St. Louis initiative is nearing completion and we are ready to advance our strategic efforts and partnerships in the region in exciting ways. It’s time to turn the leadership over to someone who will approach this opportunity with a new perspective for the work that lies ahead. I plan to take the time to consult on community development issues and get back to work on a deferred book project on the challenges of older industrial cities.


Webber, who is also a professor of practice at Brown School and the Sam Fox School of Design & Visual Arts, is a nationally recognized expert in community engagement and development. As a faculty member, he has taught courses on subjects such as urban development, health policy, strategic management and social protection policy. His research has focused on community development, mixed-income housing, racial and income segregation, and the role of anchor institutions in urban communities. 


He has served on several non-profit boards in the St. Louis area, including serving as Chairman of the Board of Cortex. He is also chairman of the board of directors of the Washington University Medical Center Redevelopment Corp. and Investir STL, the regional community development initiative in St. Louis. He sits on the boards of Forest Park Forever, Provident, RISE, the St. Louis Shakespeare Festival, and the Jewish Federation of St. Louis. He previously served on the board of directors of Shorebank, the largest community development bank in the United States.


“Hank Webber made many outstanding contributions during his time at the University of Washington,” said Chancellor Emeritus Mark S. Wrighton, with whom Webber worked closely during 11 years of his tenure. “He is a dynamic and effective leader with a great passion for his work and the causes he defends, and, above all, for the people who serve alongside him, both at the university and in the community in general. 


“Hank has made significant contributions to educational programs, facilities, administrative activities, and our community, including his work with Cortex. He left an indelible mark on the university and the region, and he should be proud of his many accomplishments during his time here. It has been a privilege to work with him. I have no doubt that he will find new and meaningful ways to put his talents to good use in his future endeavors. I wish him the best of luck in everything he does.


Prior to his appointment to the University of Washington, Webber spent 21 years at the University of Chicago, most notably as vice president of community and government affairs. Under his leadership, the University of Chicago’s Community Affairs program was recognized in a national study as one of the twelve strongest programs in the United States. A graduate of Brown University, he earned a master’s degree in public policy from the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University.


“We are grateful to Hank for his years of service to the university, and we have also focused on the future, including, importantly, our continued commitment to the St. Louis area,” added Martin. . “We will carefully consider how best to go about defining and fulfilling a leadership role focused on these efforts. Our role in St. Louis remains one of our highest priorities, and we will not lose our momentum. I look forward to working with our regional partners to determine our best way forward and to implement the elements of our St. Louis initiative in the months and years to come.









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One of Sydney’s largest electric vehicle charging facilities has been installed at one of the country’s top solar research and development centers, the University of New South Wales, at its Randwick campus.


The six solar-powered EV chargers, connected to the Chargefox EV system and managed by Estate Management, are located on the rooftop of UNSW’s Botany Street parking lot, where they will provide both fuel and data to academic staff and students. .


The station features six dedicated parking spaces equipped with six Level 2 EV chargers of 7.2kW each which UNSW says could typically add up to 40km of range per hour of charge, well suited for recharging a car while studying or working on campus for part or all day.


And, of course, the chargers are powered by PERC solar cells using technology developed at UNSW, which features bifacial technology that generates electricity from light reaching the front and back of the modules.


The solar system – which will also be used as an educational tool for students at the School of Photovoltaic and Renewable Energy Engineering (SPREE) – is expected to generate around 100 MWh per year, roughly enough to charge 1,800 standard-range Tesla Model 3 cars. , the university says.




The cost for solar charging – which can also be used by the public, as long as they are happy to pay for parking access – is $ 0.25 / kWh between 7:00 a.m.-10: 00 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 0 , $ 15 / kWh at all other times.


Usage data will be collected to help inform the project’s expansion plans going forward and all income generated by the electric vehicle chargers, which was funded by a donation from philanthropist Mark Tidswell, will flow back to the school.


“Mark is very enthusiastic about renewable energy and has been a great supporter of our school. His support and enthusiasm for this project has been crucial and we thank him very much for funding this project, ”said SPREE Professor Alistair Sproul.


“We also thank UNSW Estate Management for partnering with us to install this solar panel and electric vehicle charging station that will provide our students and researchers with valuable data.”


Jeff Peers, Director of Technology and Infrastructure at Estate Management, welcomed the opportunity to support undergraduate and postgraduate students and support research in the electric vehicle charging space.


“We hope to install even more solar-powered charging stations in the Botany Street parking lot and further on campus,” he said.









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CINCINNATI – Longtime resident John Back knows all too well the urgent need for better parking access in Over-the-Rhine, especially near Findlay Market. Although he has access to a lot, he said he can still get stuck with no space to park. It is even more difficult to make room for guests in his home.


“It’s difficult, you know. People who don’t have a parking space, sometimes they take yours because they don’t know who it is. Sometimes your parking space is blocked.


Like a number of other residents and community stakeholders, he welcomes Hamilton County’s idea of ​​building a parking garage in the area to meet the needs. The garage is expected to include spaces for the public, especially Findlay Market patrons, TQL Stadium football fans, in addition to locations for local developers like The Model Group and Urban Sites.


However, Back is one of many people deeply invested in the preservation of the Overseas Territory and history who challenge how Hamilton County wishes to execute the plan. Project organizers intend to close part of Logan Street between Elder Street and Findlay Street, and build on the current street to create the new parking structure. They are also looking to create a new access street behind the garage that will connect to Central Parkway.


Tomorrow, the city’s planning commission is to consider Hamilton County’s request for part of Logan Street in Over-the-Rhine to be vacated and sold to prepare the land for the garage. In addition to raising issues with the project’s urban planning, critics argue that Hamilton County did not sufficiently seek community input before seizing the commission.


Residents say crossing Logan Street is important for their travel. Building the garage with this design will disrupt the network of the historic district, making it more congested and degrading the quality of life for residents.


“I’m in favor,” Back said. “But the main problem here is that there is a street called Logan Street that people use every day.” Back happens to be a developer and has returned a number of properties in the area. He also works for a real estate company and is an architect by training. Still, he said his concern about this effort was rooted in his professional experience, but also in his love and passion for Over-the-Rhine as a neighborhood.


“I don’t see anything more annoying than wiping out an entire street and cutting off people.”


Jennifer LeMasters, also a longtime resident and architect, shares Back’s concerns. LeMasters is the Co-Chair of the Over-the-Rhine Foundation Interim Committee. She feels that those who received enough information and commitment to the project were well-to-do business professionals who are exploited in the Over-the-Rhine business community. More than that, she and other critics argue that those who have consistently corresponded with Hamilton County about the new garage are the ones who will benefit the most from the structure.


Meanwhile, ordinary and marginalized residents who are out of touch with the city’s bureaucracy and Cincinnati’s business scene are out of the loop, according to LeMasters. She believes the county and the project organizers should have done a better job of reaching more residents who will be affected so that they had a better chance to provide their contribution.


“There is a significant commitment, then you just have to check the commitment box. And I think they ticked the box on that 80% engagement, 70% maybe, but, but did they have any meaningful engagement here? No.”


But Phil Beck, Hamilton County Construction Manager, opposes the criticism.


“I can categorically say it is not.” Beck, the garage project leader, dismisses the idea that Hamilton County has not made a concerted and energetic effort to educate and engage with various residents as well as important institutions. He said Hamilton County had held around 20 meetings with people from the community over the past few months.


Joe Hansbauer, CEO of Findlay Market, is supporting county officials in the face of criticism. Hansbauer said he had never seen so much community outreach on a project in his 10 years at Findlay Market.


“In the end, I think they picked a design that maximizes the contribution of the community. Does that mean they hit 100% of all concerns? Of course not. It’s not possible, right? But they recognize where, you know, there were concerns that they couldn’t address. And I think that’s what it is. “


Bobby Maly of The Model Group also took issue with criticism that the garage disproportionately adapts to the needs of private companies by giving them the bulk of the spaces. He said much of those spaces would also serve as parking for workers during the day and public parking at night and on weekends.


Still, critics like LeMasters and Back blame the county for not formally hiring the Over-the-Rhine Community Council before approaching the city’s planning commission to evacuate and sell the land on Logan Street.


“I hope the planning committee realizes that this goes against the overall plan,” Back said. “It is against the values ​​that we have adopted as a city.”


The planning committee is due to address the vacation and the Logan Street sale at 9 a.m. on Friday, September 17. Those interested in following the discussion can watch a live broadcast here on the city’s website.


Monique John covers gentrification for WCPO 9. She is part of our donor-supported journalism program Report For America. Learn more about RFA here.


If there are any stories about gentrification in the Greater Cincinnati area that you think we should cover, let us know. Send us your tips at [email protected]






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This undated photo shows stolen catalytic converters.


 


Utah lawmakers are considering a crackdown on catalytic converter theft, in which criminals have seen cars’ emission controls and sell precious metals found inside on a burgeoning global black market.


Rep. Ryan Wilcox, a Republican who represents House District 7, covering North Ogden, Pleasant View and part of Ogden, is sponsoring a bill to create a statewide database of converter sales catalytic.


“We want to force (illegal) sales out of legitimate areas, to lock in the legitimate means of eliminating them,” Wilcox said. The usual suitable channel is through metal recycling yards.


“The individuals who steal them are usually drug addicts,” said Candace Daly, a representative for the Utah recycling industry, during a hearing on the bill Wednesday afternoon at the Utah Capitol. in Salt Lake City before the Interim Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice Committee.


Daly said the going rate per ounce for rhodium this week was $ 9,950. Palladium is worth $ 1,967 an ounce and platinum $ 928, she said, listing three metals commonly found in catalytic converters.


Thieves can try to sell stolen converters to recyclers and sometimes succeed because tracking and enforcement is lacking, hence the need for a database, said Chris Walden, special agent for supervision of the prosecutor’s office. General of Utah.


The GA office in April and May led Operation Urban Mining, making sales and undercover purchases of converters. They served a search warrant at a Davis County storage unit and found 124 stolen converters and five bags of bulk material from internal converters. Officers arrested three people.


Wilcox said in an interview that the investigation uncovered a network of converter thieves operated from Eastern Europe and the materials had been shipped to Malaysia. “They were sort of using criminals already here and paying them” for the converters, he said.


One of the worst aspects of the trend is that converter thefts often target vehicles parked in streets, driveways or apartment parking lots. “It’s just a real tragedy, the amount of money it costs every family that happens to,” Wilcox said. “In my neighborhood, most people don’t have a garage.


The National Insurance Crime Bureau estimates that the average cost of replacing the catalytic converter is $ 1,800.




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This undated photo shows stolen catalytic converters.




Data provided by the AG’s office shows converter flights have exploded in Utah, from 110 in 2018 to 654 in 2020 and 494 in the first five months of this year.


The Ogden Police Department and the Weber County Sheriff’s Office did not immediately respond to inquiries about converter thefts locally.


In addition to setting up a database, Wilcox’s bill would limit sales of converters to scrap dealers, auto recyclers and vehicle owners.


It would also create a presumption that a converter is stolen if the information is not collected at the time of purchase or if the same person tries to sell more than one converter per week.


Daly said she worked with Ogden Sen. Jon Greiner, who was also the police chief, on a 2007 metal theft crackdown bill. The move set up a system whereby law enforcement agencies would email suspicious information to recyclers, who would then be on watch and report to the police as needed.


But because of staff turnover and other causes, she said, “The system has collapsed and it’s not really working the way it used to be.”


She urged lawmakers to make a “team effort” and not impose the charges of the new program only on recyclers. The focus on law enforcement against property crimes has declined since 2007, she said.


“The thieves are not arrested and put in jail, there are not enough drug treatment facilities and law enforcement needs more officers,” she said. “They are underpaid and overworked and it is not a very high priority to stop this.”


Senator Karen Mayne, a Democrat from Salt Lake County who will sponsor the bill in the Senate, said anyone who parks a car in public is in danger. “My next door neighbor’s two daughters went to a concert and when they got out the cars didn’t have these ‘cats’,” Mayne said.


In an attempt to prevent converter theft, vehicle owners can install anti-theft devices and park in locked garages or well-lit areas, according to research company BeenVerified. In public lots or garages, homeowners should park near driveways or where foot traffic is high.



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The David Owsley Museum of Art at Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana, will exhibit Memories and Inspiration: The Kerry and C. Betty Davis African American Art Collection, from September 23 to December 22, 2021.


Memories and inspirations presents more than 60 works selected from a collection of works of art accumulated over more than 35 years by Kerry and C. Betty Davis. Their collection includes works by Romare Bearden, Beverly Buchanan, Elizabeth Catlett, Ernest T. Crichlow, Sam Gilliam, Lois Mailou Jones, Jacob Lawrence, Gordon Parks, Alma Thomas and Charles White.


Kerry, a retired mailman, and Betty, a former TV news producer, have sacrificed many comforts to live with extraordinary paintings, drawings, prints and sculptures. The result of their sacrifices is an eclectic collection of pieces, in various mediums and different subjects and styles, by a diverse group of artists from the African Diaspora. These artists, in terms of training, experience and expression, are united in their use of cultural and historical narratives. 


This special exhibition has been made possible with the support of the Friends of the David Owsley Museum of Art; Arts Alive, presented by the College of Fine Arts; and the Sursa Fund from the College of Fine Arts at Ball State University.


Memories and Inspiration: The Kerry and C. Betty Davis African American Art Collection was curated and toured by International Arts & Artists in Washington, DC


The David Owsley Museum of Art grants permission to use the images in the exhibition for the timely publication of the exhibition under the following conditions:


    

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About the David Owsley Museum of Art


Free and open to the public, the David Owsley Museum of Art at Ball State University houses a global art collection with more than 11,000 works from Africa, Asia, the Pacific Islands, Europe and the Americas. DOMA cultivates lifelong learning and leisure in the visual arts through exciting interdisciplinary art exhibitions with engaging exhibits from the permanent collection in an educational environment that serves both the university and the region of east-central Indiana. 


    

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Parking is available at the McKinley car park and MITS bus stops are nearby. DOMA is located in the Fine Arts Building on the north side of the Quad at Ball State University. For more information, call the museum at 765-285-5242 or email [email protected]


About the Davis collection


Kerry Davis, originally from Atlanta, Ga., Is a former U.S. Air Force sergeant, a retired United States Postal Service carrier, and an ordained deacon. He began collecting in the mid-1980s in partnership with his wife, Betty, who shared his passion for art. Originally started with the modest goal of improving the interior decor of their mid-century split-level home in suburban Atlanta, Davises’ collection has grown to include more than 300 works by some of the artists. most distinguished African-Americans of the 20th century.


Inspired by previous generations of African American art collectors, who understood the importance of preserving cultural expression, memory and imagery, Davis sought to contribute to this legacy and be a source of inspiration for other members of the community. The Davis Residence, nicknamed “In-Home Museum” by neighbors, parishioners and visiting friends, serves as a meeting place and cultural center for artists, collectors and art lovers. Kerry and Betty have two children and a granddaughter.


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GAA refused the building permit for the redesign of Páirc Uí Chaoimh
 

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The GAA has been denied a building permit for a controversial renovation of Páirc Uí Chaoimh in Cork City.


It included contentious plans to build parking lots on two plots of public land in an area identified as part of Marina Park’s new linear infrastructure, which is expected to open before the end of the year.




This is believed to have played a key role in the decision of the planners.


In a statement to Irish Examiner, the Páirc Uí Chaoimh Stadium Board of Directors and Cork GAA said they made the decision with “surprise and extreme disappointment”.


A CGI image of the proposed redevelopment of Pairc Ui Chaoimh, Cork.


“Despite the decision, there remain serious security concerns and infrastructure deficits which could hamper the development of the stadium in the future,” they said.


“The intention of the Board of Directors and of Cork GAA has always been to improve the functioning of the stadium and to improve its interaction and integration with Marina Park.


“We submitted this planning request in good faith following extensive prior consultations with Cork City Council, and we have sought to engage positively and constructively in the process.


“As applicants, we expected a request for additional information from the planning department and we would have fully engaged in this process, as is common practice in most applications of this size and size. this scale.


“No such request has been received.


“The categorical refusal raises serious and immediate questions about the security of the existing vehicular access to Páirc Uí Chaoimh via the pedestrian marina.


“Cork GAA has serious concerns about this current situation.


“The problem of the lack of disabled parking spaces near the stadium, which was highlighted in the bid, remains a critical deficit.


“The board will continue to seek an appropriate solution to the problems described and will now consider all options.


“We will continue to seek to engage with resident groups and all interested parties in meaningful ways as we work to realize the stadium’s full potential for all residents of Cork. ” 

Another CGI image of the proposed redevelopment of Pairc Ui Chaoimh, Cork.
Another CGI image of the proposed redevelopment of Pairc Ui Chaoimh, Cork.


They said they also plan to request an urgent meeting with Cork City Council to discuss the denial of the planning request.


Just four years after the 90 million euro renovation of the sports field, Páirc Uí Chaoimh CTR applied to Cork City Council in July for a building permit for a series of improvements to the stadium and around the stadium.


It included proposals for internal reorganization and redevelopment of the south stand in order to provide, on the ground floor, a new GAA museum, an exhibition, a reception center and a café, improvements to the second floor of the stand. south for use as a conference venue with office hub facilities and relaxation areas, for construction of new sheltered entrance porches at the town end and the Blackrock end, as well as layouts for ‘access and exit revised.


But it was their proposal to build two public parking lots – one on the town side and the other on the Blackrock side – that sparked the controversy.


Local residents called the decision to build parking lots on public land intended to be part of a public park a “land grab”. 


The request prompted more than 120 submissions on the planning request.


But the stadium’s management team said the new parking lots were a key part of the overall project, essential to ensure the stadium’s long-term commercial viability.









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Two-tower development on former YMCA Ann Arbor property awaits city approval
 

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ANN ARBOR, MI – After several months of planning, the Ann Arbor Housing Commission has submitted a formal plan to the city to breathe new life into a downtown parking lot.


Where the city’s attempts to facilitate private redevelopment have failed in recent years on the former YMCA property at 350 S. Fifth Ave., the Housing Commission now has a plan for two 14- and 20-story towers. .


This includes 370 housing units, of which around 145 are dedicated to affordable housing for people earning up to 60% of the region’s median income, and the market rate for others.


Together with design consultant SmithGroup, the commission has officially submitted a Conceptual Planned Unit Development (PUD) area plan to the city in recent days. The project has been reviewed by the city’s Design Review Board and must now go through the Planning Commission and City Council for approval, and it appears to have strong support within the council.


“We have wanted to have affordable housing on this site for years and this is the way to do it,” said Mayor Christopher Taylor. “I am really excited that we are moving forward. People who work downtown should be able to live downtown, and we need to expand the choice of housing in the city, we need to increase the number of affordable units.


The tallest tower would rise to almost 250 feet, making it one of the tallest buildings in the city.


The Housing Commission is expected to team up with a private developer who has yet to be chosen to make the project a reality, while also tapping into the city’s new funding for affordable housing.


Plans call for 113 bicycle parking spaces and no on-site car parking, but up to 90 off-site car parking spaces could be rented in nearby public parking lots.


The site measures nearly 35,000 square feet, or 0.8 acres, and the proposed development amounts to over 283,000 square feet of construction.


The PUD zoning will allow for the development of affordable housing, while enhancing the operations of the adjacent Blake Transit Center with a new mid-term bus lane, according to plans.


The project includes two towers in two phases with about 40% of the units dedicated to affordable housing.


The first phase will provide 90 rental apartments in the 14-story tower, all affordable, and the second phase will provide 280 housing units in the 20-story mixed-income tower, of which approximately 55 are affordable. The ground floor accommodates expanded bus operations, a service lane and ground level activation possibilities, according to plans.


The project is expected to be developed in coordination with the Downtown Development Authority and improvements along the streets and sidewalks surrounding the lot on Fourth Avenue, Fifth Avenue and William Street. The plans include improving the William Street sidewalk and improving the tree canopy.


“The PUD zoning allows the activation of William Street with a ground floor accessible to the public, welcoming and meeting the needs of downtown residents, public transport users and visitors”, indicate the plans, adding that the first floor may include commercial or community spaces with outdoor seating.


There could be 5,685 square feet of retail space and 7,348 square feet of office space, according to a note attached to the plans.


The Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority currently has 15 off-street and on-street bus loading areas. With development, four of those currently located along Fourth and Fifth Avenues are expected to be moved to new bays along the proposed mid-block bus lane.


This will create a “double-sided Blake transit hub” and the space will serve as a public plaza, including lighting, seating and other elements to enrich the experience of tenants and transit riders. , according to plans.


“The new William Street cycle lane provides convenience to the building, creating an unprecedented development opportunity focused on transit, but it also has a significant impact on the ability to service the building,” the plans state. “Due to the cycle path, the site requires access to fourth and fifth avenues for loading, delivery, service and garbage. “


To help achieve the city’s sustainability goals, the Housing Commission is proposing, at a minimum, full electrification of the building without any gas appliances. Rooftop solar panels and geothermal heating and cooling are among other measures the city may eventually decide to fund.


The site housed the YMCA of Ann Arbor from 1960 to 2005, when it moved to Washington Street. The old YMCA building was demolished in 2008, including 100


affordable housing associated with the old building.


The city has attempted to facilitate the private redevelopment of the site on several occasions over the years, but these attempts have failed.


“The site is ideal for new affordable housing to close the large affordable housing gap by restoring units that were previously provided on site,” the plans say.


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Springfield City Council Approves $ 2.2 Million in Local Tax Fund for Park Improvement and Historic Preservation
 

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SPRINGFIELD – City council on Monday approved about $ 2.2 million in public funds for projects ranging from park improvements to historic improvements.


Approvals were for 10 of the 15 projects recommended by the Community Preservation Committee. The remaining five drafts were forwarded for consideration at a later date.


“I’m glad they’ve been approved,” said Robert McCarroll, chair of the Community Preservation Committee. “Much of what was approved was significant neighborhood parks – all of the recreational facilities that Springfield residents will enjoy along with the improved quality of these sites. “


The committee received 27 requests for funds, reducing them to 15 recommended projects. Any recommended project requires Board approval.


Under the Community Preservation Act, passed by city voters in 2016, earmarks city taxpayer dollars for historic preservation projects, improving parks and open spaces, and helping with community housing. .


The city levies a 1.5% surtax on residential and commercial properties in Springfield each year to fund projects. The first $ 100,000 of real estate valuation is exempt from the surtax.


The following projects have been approved by the city council:


    

  • Cottage Hill Square Grove, Indian Orchard: $ 250,000 for upgrades to the retaining wall flower bed, water pipe, tree replacement, driveway repairs, new trash cans, benches and to landscaping
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  • Blunt Park Tennis Courts, Bay: $ 250,000 to renovate six tennis courts
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  • Exterior renovations to the Kilroy House on Edwards Street at the Quadrangle Museums, Metro Center: $ 250,000 to repair and protect the stucco exterior of the historic Renaissance Mission house
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  • Stone Soul Memorial Gardens, 1800 Roosevelt Ave., Bay: $ 248,000 to create a memorial garden, renovate picnic and play areas, create new trails and improve the existing pavilion
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  • Forest Park Picnic Grove: $ 242,000 to renovate the grove, including design and construction, picnic tables, a wood-frame pavilion and a new accessible walkway
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  • Magazine Park, McKnight: $ 210,000 for a master plan, ball field and playground equipment
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  • Spray structure Marshall Roy, rue Carew and boulevard St. James, East Springfield: $ 209,300 for the installation of a projection area and a spray structure
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  • Drama Studio, 41 Oakland St., Forest Park: $ 170,000 for repairs to the exterior of the historic old All Saints Church
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  • Hubbard Park Tennis Courts, Parker Street, Indian Orchard: $ 164,979 to rebuild tennis courts, fences and parking lots
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  • City of Springfield Down Payment Assistance: $ 160,000 to provide down payment and closing cost assistance to income-eligible households
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Developers Propose $ 120 Million Alternative Vision for Block 800 in St. Pete • St Pete Catalyst
 

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Texas-based Trammell Crow Residential, one of the largest multi-family developers in the United States, is proposing to transform the city-owned 800 Block into a $ 120 million apartment complex. 


The group submitted a proposal to the city of St. Petersburg as the city had to open the solicitation process for the property following an unsolicited offer from the Moffitt Cancer Center, as first reported by the Saint Pierre Catalyst. The group’s proposal is one of five new proposals submitted to the city vying for the site. 


“We have been researching sites in St. Pete for the past two months. This is a complete block of land and when the advice was issued it sparked and sped up our process, ”said Seven Epps, vice president of development for the South East division.


“The big component of the project is the high percentage of housing for the workforce. Usually you would only see 10% of the workforce housing units in projects and that’s 30%, ”he said.


The development would have 120 workforce housing apartments. Apartments for those earning the median income in the area would represent 30% of units, and the remaining 70% would be 280 apartment units at market rate.


The presentation shows five floors of residential units ranging from studios (approximately 600 square feet) to one and two bedroom units, ranging from 750 square feet to 1,100 square feet. 


Epps described the apartments as having a “sleek modern style” with quartz countertops in the kitchens, modern appliances, and vinyl floors. The complex would also provide residents with amenities such as a resort-style swimming pool, a pet spa, a “hammock garden” and electric car charging stations. 


Unit prices were not included due to fluctuating market rates, Epps said. 


The development would also include 11,000 square feet of retail space on the ground floor and a public / private parking garage. 




The site map. The photo is provided by Trammell.




Although a parking garage is not required, TCR wants a parking element to complete the project. 


TCR would use 2.51 acres of the site for development, which it said would allow the city of St. Petersburg to keep 2nd Ave. S. open to further development opportunities and to maintain the city’s network system.


“It will also be beneficial as Tropicana’s redevelopment plans progress, allowing future access directly to development,” the group wrote in its proposal. 


This development would be the group’s first project in St. Pete. Epps said the goal is to shut down the site within the next 10 to 12 months with completion in mid-2023. 


TCR is active in the Central Florida and Tampa market. Its properties include the Alexan Grove Apartments in Tampa and Alexan Winter Park, Alexan Crossroads and others in the Orlando area.


TCR works with the civil engineering firm Kimley-Horn from its office in St. Pete. 


The group has several offices, with the Atlanta office looking after properties in Florida; however, the group may open an office in St. Pete to establish its roots. 


Epps said the group is planning further developments in the Tampa Bay area. 


In the unsolicited offer that Moffitt made 


The Moffitt Cancer Center and a lead developer are interested in purchasing the site to create a cancer care facility, residential tower and a potential future building for St. Pete-based UPC, known as United Insurance Holdings Corp. (NASDAQ: UIHC). 




The site map of the development group. Documents from the town of St. Pete.




The city received the group’s unsolicited $ 5 million offer several weeks ago and had to open the door to other prospects interested in the site. 


The breakdown of the entire project: 


    

  • 75,000-square-foot, three-storey outpatient cancer medical building
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  • A 30-storey, 350-unit residential tower that will include a housing component for the workforce and at least 10% retail businesses on the ground floor 
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  • A parking garage with public access with a planned minimum of 500 parking spaces
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  • A potential hotel development of 14 floors 
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A significant factor in the unsolicited proposal is Moffitt’s penetration into the downtown St. Pete market. This would allow residents of St. Pete to have a direct connection to Moffitt’s providers and services – an asset that is not otherwise available at the city’s current ambulatory care facilities, according to the offer letter. 


Thursday in the Catalyst: for information on the other four proposals that have been submitted to the city. The city is seeing them again. 









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Karol Bagh, 3 other sites can benefit from off-street parking | Delhi News
 

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New Delhi: The North Delhi Municipal Corporation approved a one-of-a-kind proposal for the construction of four multi-level parking lots on Ajmal Khan Road (Bank Street), Old Rajendra Nagar, Shastri Park and Pusa Lane after converting these properties to ownership frank. The project will require the approval of the Chamber before the tender. 
The chairman of the standing committee, Jogi Ram Jain, said the parking lots will meet the long-standing demand from traders to expand off-street parking in Karol Bagh and neighboring areas to relieve road congestion. 
“We have tried to expand the parking lots after renting out the properties several times over the past few years and even cutting costs, but no response has been received. A decision was then made to make these properties freehold and the final reserve price was increased by 25%. However, we will continue to manage 75% of the parking lots, ”Jain added. 
After making the properties freehold, the civic body would lose the property rights. An official said the proposal was updated based on the DDA’s amendments to the Delhi 2021 master plan, granting height relief for parking lots. 
Chamber Chief Chhail Bihari Goswami said: “There will be no restriction on the height of parking lots, provided they get approval from the relevant agencies, such as Delhi Urban Art Commission, Archaeological Survey of India and the fire brigade. However, the amendment imposed restrictions on areas for commercial use. For parking on a 3000 m² lot, the FAR for commercial use can be 100%, but for lots of more than 3000 m², 60% of the FAR will be allowed. Since all these plots are above 3000 m², the second condition will apply. 
The total parking area of ​​Ajmal Khan Road is 4,115 m². Currently it is used for surface parking. Space would be created to park at least 500 vehicles. Previously the reserve price was Rs 157.6 crore, but it has now been increased to Rs 175.6 crore. The Shastri Park facility would have a supply of 577 vehicles with an area of ​​4,806 m². The reserve price was kept at Rs 119.4 crore. 
For the Old Rajendra Nagar project, the land area is 3,871.3 m² with provision for the parking of 464 vehicles. For Pusa Lane, the reserve price has been set at Rs 148 crore. Unlike other projects, it was designed recently with a provision for 381 cars. 




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rallye automobile STPR receives the green flag this Saturday | Community
 

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Participants in the one-day waste management STPR regional car rally this Saturday, September 18 will be able to see the rally action from four different vantage points, including the jump into the original spectator area and another jump into one of the new spectator areas on Property of Waste Management Inc. in Antrim near Wellsboro.


The park on display on The Green in downtown Wellsboro will take place from 10:30 am until cars are flagged at one-minute intervals from 12:01 pm Teams and their cars must be at The Green no later than 11 a.m.


Waste Management’s STPR regional point scores will count towards the American Rally Association Eastern Regional Championship.


The Waste Management Inc. spectator areas will be used for this Saturday’s regional rally.


The four spectator areas are the grassy mound, the inner loop, the mound and the jump. From each of them, spectators can see and hear the rallyists competing six times along their route. Portable toilets will be located in each spectator area and the food vendor is accessible.


The Grassy Knoll spectator area offers spectators space to park and set up awnings and lawn chairs. It’s especially exciting at night when spectators can see the headlights of rally cars punctuating the dark sky. Viewers can come and go from this viewer spot.


The Inside Loop spectator area is a great place to see the rally action. It is perfect for photographers who want to get up close and personal with the cars driving the course. There is space for parking, awnings and garden chairs. Once the spectators are installed in this area, they will not be able to leave before the end of the rally around 8:30 p.m.


Spectators can enter and exit the Pit Mound spectator area during the rally.


Those who have participated in STPR in previous years will be familiar with the Jump Spectator area. This is where all the jump photos have been taken in the past.


The waste management service area is located between the ticket office and all spectator areas. Spectators can visit the assistance area to see rally cars, competitors and crews.


Parking for spectators is free. Entrance tickets can be purchased at the spectator area gate. Admission is $ 5. Children under 12 and active military personnel with an identity document are admitted free of charge. Fans can go to any spectator area of ​​their choice.


The national STPR rally did not take place in 2020 due to COVID-19 restrictions and that year was canceled when the state permit was not received on August 5. The national rally was to take place on September 17-18.


Thanks to the state permit system, the STPR was denied more and more use of forest roads for rally cars and spectators, to the point that it became more difficult to organize the rally. national. National and local politicians and officials joined forces to find out why this happened to allow STPR to compete in the National Rally Series again in 2022.


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Police investigate auto thefts from Southington gas stations – NBC Connecticut
 

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Southington Police are warning people to lock their cars as they pump gas or enter gas stations after several handbags and backpacks were stolen from vehicles over the past week.


Police said they received reports of six thefts from local gas stations over the past week and that unoccupied vehicles were parked and unlocked as owners pumped gas or shop at the interior.


Handbags and backpacks that were prominently inside the vehicles were taken and the thieves quickly got into their vehicles and left, police said.


Police urge residents to lock their vehicles when left unoccupied.


When you are at a gas station, remove your keys and lock your vehicle when you go out to pump gas or get inside, the police are warning.


If you are carrying a purse or bag, make sure it is not conspicuous or easily accessible.


If anyone has any information or videos of burglaries or motor vehicle thefts, police ask you to share them with the Southington Police Department Auto Theft Task Force via email, [email protected]


Police also urge people to lock their doors even if you are parked in front of your house, in your driveway, or inside your garage. They said criminals like to walk down the street and see if a car is unlocked. If so, they open the door and take whatever is visible and move on to the next target.


Where the Southington thefts from vehicles have occurred


Southington Police said someone in a silver Audi Q5 that had been stolen from Wolcott took the victim’s handbag from a car at the Mobil at 1896 Meriden Waterbury Turnpike at 3:47 p.m. on September 6 as the victim was pumping gasoline.


The suspects left at high speed. Police said the vehicle was seized and processed.


On September 7, a victim was pumping gasoline at 10 a.m. at the Sunoco gas station at 398 Main Street and his purse was stolen from the passenger side of the vehicle.


On September 8, a victim was inside Salsa’s Southwest Grill at 4:51 p.m. when someone entered the vehicle and removed a purse.


Police said they had not identified any suspects.


On September 10, a handbag was stolen from a vehicle at the T / A Travel Center on Meriden-Waterbury Road at 8:18 p.m. while the owner of the vehicle was pumping gasoline.


Police said a vehicle pulled over on the opposite side of the vehicle and someone in that car stole his purse.


A handbag was stolen at 11:04 a.m. on Sunday from the Mobil at 1896 Meriden-Waterbury Turnpike as the victim was pumping gasoline, police said.


They said a man got out of a white BMW SUV, entered the passenger side of the vehicle and stole the handbag.


At 11:20 a.m. on Sunday, a black diaper bag was stolen from the front passenger seat as the victim pumped gasoline from the Food Bag at 960 Meriden-Waterbury Turnpike.


Police said the description was the same as the suspect in the robbery moments earlier


Earlier this month, at 8:06 p.m. on September 4, the theft was a theft from a vehicle at Food Bag at 960 Meriden Waterbury Turnpike. Police said the suspicious vehicle was also seized and processed.


The police offer the following advice:


Lock your doors


Most burglaries and car thefts come from unlocked cars. Even if you are parked in front of your house, in your driveway, or inside your garage, lock your doors. Criminals like to walk down the street and see if a car is unlocked, if so they open the door and take whatever is visible and move on to the next target. However, if the door is locked, they are more likely to continue.


Secure your vehicle


Roll your car windows completely and activate the car alarm, but don’t rely on it as the only way to deter a thief. A car thief can break into and out of your car in about 30 seconds, fast enough that most of them won’t be scared of an alarm.


Keep your vehicle tidy


Thieves love to shop! Avoid leaving anything visible in the car. Almost anything visible from the outside – even if you think it is worthless – could be considered valuable to a thief.


Your spare change, sunglasses, even an empty bag (a thief may think there is something inside the bag) could be valuable in a thief’s mind.


Hide all evidence


Store your electronics and accessories out of sight, or just take them with you. The evidence alone might be enough to pique the interest of thieves, including items like power cords, adapters and suction cup mounts for GPS windshields. If you remove the suction cup, be sure to wipe the windshield ring; it’s a dead giveaway that you own a GPS.


Hide before you park


Get into the habit of putting the items you want in the trunk of your car before you reach your destination. Thieves will linger in busy parking lots looking for you to store your valuables.


Smart parking


    

  • Park in a busy, well-lit area and avoid hiding from large vehicles, fences, or foliage.
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  • Avoid parking in isolated and poorly lit areas.
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What to do if you witness a theft:


If you witness a break-in or theft in progress, police ask you to call 911 immediately and provide as much information as possible to the 911 dispatcher, including:


    

  • Location – Provide an address, block number or specific location in a parking lot.
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  • Description of the suspect – Provide as much information as possible, i.e. gender, race, age, height, weight, hair color and length, hair color and length of the face, the colors and style of clothing, and identifying marks such as tattoos and piercings.
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  • Direction – If the suspect flees, indicate the direction of travel. If they run away on a bicycle or in a vehicle, describe the color, make, model and license plate number, if it is safe to do so!
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Bruce Towers issues must be resolved, otherwise
 

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Officials in the Town of Lorain are right to order the owners of the Bruce Towers to improve the living conditions of its residents and reduce crime, or they will do everything possible to shut it down.


The city applied to the Lorain County Common Plea Court against the two-building, 46-unit apartment complex at 5001-5003 Oberlin Ave. due to poor living conditions and widespread crime, including two fatal shootings in May.


Nearby residents and businesses, as well as the law-abiding citizens who live in Bruce Towers, shouldn’t have to put up with the negativity of the apartment complex.


Lorain’s attorney, Robert Gargasz, who represents the Ohio Multi-family LLC, the property group, said in court on September 9 that necessary repairs to the Bruce Towers apartments will take place.


However, Lorain’s chief legal officer Pat Riley said at the hearing that public safety, and not just building violations, remains a concern for city officials.


The September 9 hearing was a follow-up proceeding to the city’s lawsuit filed by Lorain’s legal department for the director of the city’s security service, Sanford Washington.


The city administration is seeking a court order to clean up conditions so bad that city officials claim the buildings are a nuisance to public health and safety.


Lorain County Common Pleas Judge James L. Miraldi, who is presiding over the case, said based on the lawyers’ discussion that there was progress in improving living conditions in the two buildings.


Miraldi, however, has set another hearing for October 28 for the city and landlords to report on further progress.


If living conditions have not improved and crime continues to surface in Bruce Towers, the city must attempt to shut down the apartment complex.


And Riley gave valid reasons because the city’s “primary concern” is security and crime.


He spoke of recent police reports from Lorain, including gunfire and break-ins, that there had been no slowdown in violent crimes since the first hearing on Aug. 3.


It is a huge problem.


Riley also pointed out that prior to the lawsuit there was no resident manager and the ownership group was non-existent.


He also acknowledged that there is progress now, because the city has gone to court.


Construction conditions can be corrected, which Gargasz says will happen.


But, crime is the concern.


Gargasz told Miraldi the owners would allow Lorain Police to park a patrol car to enhance security at all times and work with detectives to investigate the incidents.


Gargasz also believes that if a police car is ahead, drug dealers could keep moving.


This is where Gargasz is wrong.


It is not the city’s responsibility to maintain a cruiser at Bruce Towers.


It is the duty of the owners to ensure the safety of the residents.


Police fight crime in other problem areas and use other prevention methods to keep people safe.


Bruce Towers must hire his own security to patrol the area.


The city will not and should not be posting a cruiser outside of Bruce Towers, unless an investigation is underway.


Additionally, Miraldi even admitted that he couldn’t order Lorain’s police when and where to patrol.


However, he encouraged the owners and the city to work together.


Gargasz said he wants criminals to know people are watching them and will be reported to the police and prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.


We agree with Gargasz on this.


Regarding construction conditions, Gargasz said a contractor was hired to ensure the building meets municipal fire regulations and has sanitary conditions and real estate repairs.


Riley said there was “undeniable” progress in addressing concerns about fire hazards to residents, citing an inspection that day by the city’s deputy fire chief Greg Neal.


He also said it was not clear if pesticides were being applied correctly to kill cockroaches and bedbugs while keeping people safe, but this could be verified by Lorain County public health officials. .


Gargasz proposed renovations on one side of a building, then the other, to be more efficient for the contractor and so tenants would have a place to stay.


He added that there are times when things need to be fixed in the units, but tenants do not notify management.


So far, it appears that six tenants have moved and as many as 25 have been made aware of the resources available to help them move.


The city has appealed to local social service agencies to help, but Washington added that some residents are going to be difficult to place.


But, if these problems and problems persist at Bruce Towers, Lorain officials must use his means to shut it down.









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Lake Salem water levels drop as renovations begin and boat access is cut | Local
 

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A lake wall is a retaining wall that prevents shoreline erosion. Hege said that over the past 40 years, the Salem Lake metal bulkhead has suffered erosion in the back, requiring current repairs.






The water level only dropped slightly on Tuesday when the drawdown began, but started to rise on Wednesday afternoon and is expected to continue at a faster rate now, Hege said. The water release should be gradual and is also affected by any amount of rain received, Hege said.






The work at Salem Lake is the second phase of the work which began with the construction of a new marina and other attractions. Upgrades are all paid for from the proceeds of bonds approved by city voters.






In the second phase of the work, Bar Construction Co. of Greensboro is carrying out construction at a cost of $ 2.2 million. Since bids were lower than estimated, the city was able to expand the scope of work to include asphalt paving on the new parking lot, cover the playground parking lot with asphalt, and build 12 boat ramps. in the water on the new floating dock rather than six.






Other work planned for this phase includes work on gravel roads and sidewalks, a rubber safety surface for the playground, benches, lighting and landscaping in addition to repairing partitions and from the launching ramp.









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City officials say there is a method behind the timing of the Lake Salem closures: The closures allow asphalt work to take place now before cold weather sets in and asphalt factories close for the winter. If the city were to wait until spring and warmer weather, Hege said, it could delay completion of the work.











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