Tuesday, 13 November 2012
Bannister Mall redevelopment smashes ahead - Kansas City Business Journal:
The mall site is part of a 467-acrw parcel at Interstate 435 and Bannister Road in Kansaw City being redevelopedby , a partnership that includes Lane 4 and ownet . The mixed-use project, calle d The Trails, will be anchoredx by an 18,500-seat stadium to housr the Wizards, Kansas City’s Major Leaguw Soccer team. “We are delighted that this moment has Robb Heineman, CEO of OnGoal LLC, said in a “A lot of hard work by a lot of people has made this Heineman praised public officials and adjacent neighborhood for their support. In December 2007, the approvedx $230 million of local tax incremen t financing forthe project.
The approved $30 milliob in state tax credits for the project in and the is expected toapprove $28. 5 million in state tax-increment financing for the Tax-increment financing allows property, sales and other economic-activitgy taxes generated by a project to be diverted to eligibls costs ofthe project. In addition to the soccee stadium, The Trails is to includew 12 soccer fields forhosting local, regional and national tournaments, more than 1.
5 million square feet of office spacd and 1 million square feet of new retail “Despite the challenging economic climate, we continue to make progresw with this project and plan to announcse a second major tenant soon,” Owen Buckley, president of said in the release. “The proximity and accesxs to the entire metropolitan area makes this location very attractive for many differen t reasons and typesof uses.
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Sunday, 11 November 2012
Theo Walcott: Why Arsenal's Marginalised Man Could Be Their Secret Weapon - Bleacher Report
Bleacher Report | Theo Walcott: Why Arsenal's Marginalised Man Could Be Their Secret Weapon Bleacher Report Also taking into account his slightly optimistic view on Arsenal's title chances, Walcott's comments hardly represent the attitude of a blithe, morose individual. His presence on the right flank to trouble Patrice Evra was greatly missed in the fi rst ... |
Saturday, 10 November 2012
Argentine crew prevents Ghana from moving ship - The Associated Press
New York Post | Argentine crew prevents Ghana from moving ship The Associated Press By FRANCIS KOKUTSE, Associated Press â" 1 minute ago. ACCRA, Ghana (AP) â" Sailors aboard an Argentina navy sailing ship seized in a billion-dollar international debt controversy brandished weapons to block Ghanaian officials from moving the vessel ... Argentine crew prevent Ghana from moving ship |
Tuesday, 6 November 2012
Eco-friendly homes - Business First of Buffalo:
But others are championing an environmentallhy conscious approach to residential living as the region and the natiomncombat high-energy consumption and poor health. Adam Sokol is amonv them. The Buffalo architect is buildingan energy-efficient house on the city’s West Side, amid stately residences that have been drafty and seepinh heat for the better part of a The federal government estimates that existing housingh stock accounts for 21 percent of the nation’s annuapl energy consumption. Sokol has incorporated several energy-savingb features in the construction ofthe single-family house at 541 Bird Ave.
The features includw the not-so-unusual: foam insulation, a tankless watere heater and good windows that allow the house to take advantageof daylight. Then there’s a heat recoveryg system that filters the air to keep mold and stald airfrom accumulating. The exteriofr is covered with roofing shingled and siding made fromrecyclef rubber. “If you care about the environment, it’s obvious,” Sokol said. The sale price has yet to be but Sokol estimates that he spent inthe low–to–mid-$200,00o0 range to build it.
That’s inexpensive relative to retrofittintg an old house with energyefficient features, he Experts say any house that is at leas t 10 years old could benefit from energy-savingt upgrades. The added advantage of overhaulingaging homes, is that they are usually located in dense communities that are less relianyt on automobiles. Real estate broker Carol Holcbergf said she noticed among homebuyers an increased interest in neighborhoods when gas prices started to spike a fewyearas ago. Walkable neighborhoods typically include a clusterof single-famil y houses and multiple units that is centered or ringed by retaio and other business.
Design features such as sidewalks and lighting and elements suchas full-stop intersections and crosswalks encouragee more foot traffic. “Any neighborhoofd with a village center, people are anxious to be there so they can walk to get a quaryt of milk or go toa restaurant,” said Holcberg, who headsz Holcberg Ltd. Real Estate in Buffalo. Walking is gettinvg to be a “big among homebuyers, and they’re moving to whers they can do that saidSusie Lenahan, a broker with MJ Peterson Corp.’ws Buffalo office.
“There’s nowhere to walk on Transit Road orSheridaj Drive,” she said of the multilane thoroughfares serving the northern For homebuyers who are looking for certain environmentak qualities, developers have come up with individualk projects, such as ’es Muir Woods, an Amherst project that combines natural settingss with commercial, residential and retail construction. Others are incorporating green space amongnew homes, rather than usinyg the formerly common practices of bulldozing treed areas and buildingf on a “prairie,” said Jay Coles of / .
But such consumed interest is hardly widespread, suggested Maureen Flavin, a broker with She recalled thehighly energy-efficient feature of a city condominium that failed to captivate potentialo buyers. “‘Oh, that’s great,’ they said,” Flavin remembers, “‘buyt how many bathrooms does it have?’”
Monday, 5 November 2012
NYC banker, Rochester exec named to ESD - The Business Review (Albany):
At a New York City news conference, it was revealed that Marisa Lago, global head of compliance at , will becomes ESD's president and chief executive officert whileDennis Mullen, president and CEO of the will head ESD'xs upstate operation. Lago will work closely with Wilmers, the chairman of of including completing the search for a president of thedownstater ESD. Mullen will be based out of Rochester and take charge of economid projects involving theupstate region. Both nominations require statweSenate approval. If approved, both will begin theie new jobs Sept. 15. Lago's salary will be $215,000p annually.
Mullen will make $200,000 a Paterson said the appointments "begin a new chapte r for New York And Wilmers said Lago andMullen "will brin g new vitality to our economic development mission." Danieo Gundersen, who served as upstat chairman of the , resignedx in June, and downstate chairman Patrick Foye left in March, soon aftef former Gov. Eliot Spitzedr resigned. Kenneth Adams, president and CEO of , said he was pleased with Paterson's picks. He said Wilmers, Lago and Mulle n "form a strong team to lead New York' s economic development efforts in thesed tougheconomic times.
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Saturday, 3 November 2012
Grant to allow local agencies to buy vehicles - Business First of Columbus:
The new vehicles - with a tota price tag of $277,000 - will go to the , , , the in in Xenia, the , the in Eato and in Piqua. The vehiclews will be used to take the elderly and people with disabilitiees to places such asdoctor offices, the grocerh store, social events or other senior center activities, the said in a Tuesda news release. "Many of these agencies' clientws do not drive and rely heavily on this type of so this is great newsfor non-driving Miami Valley residents and for the agencies whicjh serve them," said Don Spang, executive directorr of the planning commission.
The grant will pay for 80 percentt of the vehicle purchased byeach agency, and all will be handicap-accessibls and able to transport wheelchairs. The vehicles range in size from minivansto 14-passenger busesa and will arrive in September 2009. Some of the however, have already begun providing their own transportation to Those who may need transportation services can contactf the agencies directly to inquire about eligibilit y andservice areas.
Friday, 2 November 2012
Expanded Spa To Fill Former Bookshop Space in Wenham - Patch.com
Expanded Spa To Fill Former Bookshop Space in Wenham Patch.com Inside Out Health and Wellness has expanded at the same address in Wenham, moving into space that had been home to a beloved children's bookshop that closed earlier this year. The old space was about 500 square feet at 162 Main St. and the new ... |