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🚢 Port of Cleveland Approves $171M in Bonds for Transformative Projects 🚢 Today, four major projects were greenlit that will help shape the future of our city! These initiatives include key developments along the Cuyahoga River and critical investments in affordable housing, showcasing the Port's central role in Northeast Ohio's economic growth. 🛠️ What's on the horizon? ➡️ A new sports and medical facility for the Cleveland Cavaliers as part of Bedrock's $3.5B Riverfront development. ➡️ Renovation of 199 affordable housing units at the Allerton Apartments in downtown Cleveland, ensuring access to quality homes for low-income residents. ➡️ An expansion of essential infrastructure in University Circle, boosting services to institutions like Case Western and University Hospitals. This brings the total in approved bonds for 2024 to nearly $753 million—a testament to the Port’s impact on Cleveland's growth and revitalization. 🌱 Read more about these exciting developments! 📖 https://bit.ly/48OyxJM #PortCLE #PortofCleveland #EconomicDevelopment #DevelopmentFinance #ClevelandGrowth #AffordableHousing #CuyahogaRiver #UrbanRevitalization #NortheastOhio #ClevelandCavaliers #CommunityBuilding #InfrastructureInvestments

After City of Rochester , Ville de Paris 🧐😉 How remove an inner loop like a « périphérique » ? "When we were talking about this project a decade ago, it was in economic terms, pure benefit cost: Remove this highway, generate investment, benefits outweigh the costs by more than 2-to-1." Now, the conversation is "much more socially oriented. What impacts have these highways had on communities? What can be done to reverse that? How do we heal wounds and restore trust?" On top of a $75 million, 90,000-square-foot museum expansion completed last summer, 238 apartments, over 100 of which are for people making between 60% to 80% area median income, and 126-room Hampton Inn by Hilton hotel. Konar Properties Indus hospitality Anne Hidalgo Emmanuelle COSSE Jean-Philippe Dugoin-Clément Valérie Pécresse L'Institut Paris Region Région Île-de-France AORIF - L'Union sociale pour l'habitat d'Ile-de-France FPI IDF - Fédération des promoteurs immobiliers d'Île-de-France Pierre Bibet Julien PEMEZEC 🌲🌍 Bloomberg Bloomberg CityLab Bloomberg News LinkedIn Actualités Guillaume Voisard Vincent Lourier Yves-Marie Rolland Eric Tréguier L'Union des Architectes (Unsfa) Villes Vivantes Olivier Duparc Frédéric Ragueneau #architecture #urbanisme

How can we, as a community, revive Detroit through talent and economic development? We see it happening from the recent NFL Draft, bringing hundreds of thousands of people to the city. "Detroit matters not only for Southeast Michigan, but for the whole state of Michigan." – Melanie A. Markowicz, executive director, Greektown Neighborhood Partnership Watch the full panel from #SUDS2023 here: https://lnkd.in/gHy3x8ch; feat Markowicz, Christopher Moyer, senior director of communications, Visit Detroit and Jeanette Pierce, founder and president, City Institute, and Donna Davidson, president Eastside Community Network. - 📢 If you are involved in mobility, sustainability, or urban planning and development in the greater Detroit area, join our Purposeful Forums to engage in conversations like this. Sign up here: https://lnkd.in/gXTZ9aDf Once you become a member, you will be able to attend our upcoming forum on Wednesday, May 8th, 2024 from 9AM to 11AM to discuss sustainable urban design and the future of our cities. Follow our social pages to watch the forum highlights and stay updated with our latest initiatives. 💬 Let’s build the future together. City of Detroit #sustainableurbandesignsummit #purposefulforums #sustainablecities #urbandesign #communityengagement #forum #membership #sustainableleaders #mobility #development #sustainableurbandesign #purpose #sustainablebusiness #sustainability #event #leadership #urbancity #urbanplanning #circulareconomy #metrodetroit #detroit #detroitisit

We're looking forward to the Tampa Bay Area State of the Market event on March 6! Don't miss Justin Mihalik, AIA, NCARB, National Market Lead for Early Childhood Education, at the Innovating Urban Landscapes: Lessons from Tampa's Transformative Projects' panel at 9 AM ET. Join him and fellow experts as they dive into the strategies and stories behind Tampa's urban evolution. #TampaBayArea #StateOfTheMarket #RealEstateTrends #MarketInsights

🎙️ Missed the conversation?🎧💬 Happy to share a recording of yesterday's episode of The Raad Life featured Jeff Starke, candidate for Irvine City Council District 2, where he discussed his strategic vision for the future of Irvine. Throughout the interview, Jeff highlighted ✨ several key priorities🎤 : 👉 Traffic Solutions: One of the major topics Jeff addressed was the need to reduce traffic congestion, especially in District 2. He emphasized implementing better infrastructure planning, improving road safety, and expanding bike lanes to create safer, more efficient transportation options for residents. He spoke about practical, community-focused approaches to ease the daily traffic challenges faced by Irvine citizens. 👉 Public Safety: Jeff stressed his commitment to maintaining Irvine’s high public safety standards. He discussed working closely with local law enforcement and emergency services to ensure that the city continues to be a safe place for families, and he touched on tackling specific issues like theft and irresponsible e-bike use. 👉 Sustainable Growth: Another focus of Jeff's campaign is sustainable development. He emphasized preserving open spaces while accommodating necessary growth, ensuring Irvine maintains its unique character. He is committed to smart, balanced development that includes housing for all income levels, ensuring teachers, first responders, and healthcare workers can afford to live in the city they serve. 👉 Advancing Projects at the Great Park: Jeff also brought attention to stalled projects at the Great Park and discussed his plan to move these forward. He believes that developing the Great Park’s resources and infrastructure is essential for both recreational use and the broader community, and he’s dedicated to ensuring it meets the needs of Irvine residents. Jeff’s focus on practical solutions and community-driven leadership aims to address the needs of District 2 while preserving Irvine’s reputation as one of the safest, most vibrant cities in California. Find out more about Jeff at website at jeffstarke.com #JeffStarke #IrvineCityCouncil #District2 #TheRaadLife #PublicSafety #SustainableGrowth #TrafficSolutions #GreatPark #communityfirst #IrvineFuture #CommunityLeadership #SmartDevelopment #SafeNeighborhoods #BalancedGrowth #InnovativeSolutions #IrvineStrong #LocalLeadership #BetterIrvine #CityCouncil2024 #SustainableLiving #BetterTransportation #OCPolitics

Our next post meeting is next week and PI DAY no less!! Join with Alan Carmen and undependent Rock Island’s Peter Ruklic as we learn about how we can strengthen our community by designing our neighborhoods to be walkable and bikable. From our presenters: “undependent Rock Island is a local, citizen-based initiative promoting policy changes that recognize the critical nexus between people and infrastructure. We are specifically concerned about car-dependent design of transportation networks and buildings. We promote walkability and the use of bikes and mass transit to access essential goods and services. The health and economic benefitsof this approach are obvious and abundant. The environmental benefits are becoming ever more apparent. Our current focus is on the Hilltop Community Commercial Area (HCCA) in Rock Island – a walkable, bikeable, busable area providing a wide range of businesses and services for local and Quad City area residents. We recognize and promotethe economic, health, and environmental benefits of the HCCA. We are attempting to influence City policies and regulations, and their underlying assumptions, to sustain and improve this fragile asset. This is our adventure.” Please join us for this interesting discussion next week at Western Illinois University-Quad Cities Campus! Register here: https://lnkd.in/gG9AQ_SC

🎙️ Check out today's new episode of The Raad Life! A sit down with candidate Zhen Wu🎙️ Today, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Michael Zhen Wu, an architect, urban planner, former San Clemente Planning Commissioner for 6 years, and a candidate for City Council in San Clemente’s - District 4 in 2024. 🌊 Wu standout policies and platform center on: - Responsible Development - Public Safety - Environmental Preservation - Economic Sustainability - Transparency in Governance Zhen has a background rooted in both business and community involvement. He has a solid understanding of economic development and sustainability and his involvement in local civic efforts highlights his commitment to public service, especially regarding responsible growth and development in San Clemente. His professional background allows him to bring a practical, solution-oriented approach to city governance, with a focus on transparency, public safety, and maintaining the city’s unique character, preserving San Clemente's charm while addressing the challenges of growth and development. During our sit-down we even discussed architecture and housing needs as the city and county experience demographic changes and shifting quality of life choices and how its important to focus on responsible development that aligns with the character of San Clemente. He emphasized the need for careful planning to avoid over-development while addressing housing shortages. Highlighting the importance of sustainable housing solutions that cater to a range of income levels, ensuring that new projects are both community-friendly, appropriate and sensitive, as well as environmentally conscious. Want to hear more about Zhen and what drives him to serve? Check out our conversation right here: https://lnkd.in/gtrinHdU Don’t miss out on this insightful chat! What do you think about Zhen’s vision for San Clemente? Share your thoughts below! 👇 #SanClemente #CityCouncil #TheRaadLife #CommunityFirst #LocalLeadership #SanClementeFuture #CommunityGrowth #SmartDevelopment #ResponsibleGrowth #SustainableLiving #CoastalPreservation #LocalLeadership #CityCouncil2024 #HousingSolutions #CommunityFirst #PublicSafetyMatters #TransparentGovernment #EnvironmentalSustainability #EconomicGrowth #SanClementeHousing #OneTownOneTeam #SpanishVillage #SpanishVillageByTheSea

Unveiling the Best Places to Live in Montgomery County | Living in Maryland USA Are you considering a move to Montgomery County, Maryland? Wondering which neighborhood might be the perfect fit for you? Look no further! In this video, we unveil the best places to live in Montgomery County, including Bethesda, Potomac, Rockville, and more. From bustling urban centers to serene suburban retreats, discover your ideal community today! Get the Link to the Full Video in the First Comment of this Post. #montgomerycountymd #montgomerycountyrealestate