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Housing Trust Group’s “Inn Town Lofts” project playing large role in downtown revitalization Housing Trust Group’s “Inn Town Lofts” project playing large role in downtown revitalization (Source: KCBD) By Brittany Michaleson | March 1, 2021 at 9:53 PM CST - Updated March 1 at 9:53 PM LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Developer Housing Trust Group, with support of the City, is applying for a 9-percent state tax credit to re-purpose the Jim Kimmel Center into affordable ...

At its Feb. 23 workshop, City of Griffin commissioners discussed the city’s solar energy ordinance, since the city has been contacted by several companies interested in solar farms and solar panels for residences and businesses, but the city’s Unified Development Code and Code of Ordinances are both silent on the subject. “There currently are not any codes to address these requests,” the workshop’s agenda states. Planning and Development Director Chad Jacobs said his de...

Africatown: Groups seek to change ‘environmental injustice’ in Mobile zoning code Updated Feb 28, 2021; Mobile’s Africatown community is poised to open a new museum this year, and other attractions are soon to follow with a Welcome Center and walking and water tours. The potential is due to the 2019 discovery of the slave ship Clotilda, which brought 110 enslaved Africans to the U.S. in 1860. Some predict the region becoming a massive draw that rivals the Equal Justice Initiative’s nat...

Broussard Sworn In As Lafayette Administrative Law Judge Judge Travis Broussard (center), flanked by his fiancée Ashley Brinkhaus and Mayor-President Josh Guillory (Ian Auzenne/KPEL) Judge Travis Broussard (center), flanked by his fiancée Ashley Brinkhaus and Mayor-President Josh Guillory (Ian Auzenne/KPEL) Travis Broussard’s name may be familiar to some Acadiana residents. The Opelousas native is an attorney and a former candidate for elected office. Now, the city of Lafayette will get to ...

Malone Park Commons (MPC) units will be move-in ready next month, and local leaders say they bring a needed housing product to Downtown and the...

Covenant plans second addition in northwest Hays Only 9 lots remain unsold of 22 in 2nd addition Hays Daily News Covenant Land & Developing Inc. likely will see infrastructure construction start later this year on the second addition of its Kings Gate residential development in northwest Hays. Thats pending approval Thursday evening, Jan. 28, of the final plat by the Hays City Commission. The second addition is slated for 22 lots, about 140 feet deep and 65 feet wide. The original first phase...

The changes mean developers who build east of I-75 no longer have to include affordable units, but they can opt to.

P&Z Commission Approves Site Plan, Height Waiver For Marriott Town Place Suites And Conference Center - 6:27 pm By KIRSTEN LASKEY kirsten@ladailypost.com The Marriott Town Place Suites and Conference Center moves forward after its site plan and height waiver were unanimously approved during the Jan. 13 Planning and Zoning Commission meeting. TNJA, LLC owner Tushar Patel will own and operate the hotel and conference center. He discussed his plans during the meeting and said...

The San Marcos City Council considered imposing new COVID-19 limitations, which could possibly challenge Texas Gov. Greg Abbotts state orders, at its Jan. 19 meeting.  Council member Maxfield Baker proposed the possibility of a city ordinance that would aid in implementing additional COVID-19 restrictions. While Bakers suggestion was met with mixed agreements throughout the council, some members agreed passing the ordinance would be worth going against the governors orders.  "COVID is so ...

Fremont City Council members outlined their personal goals over the next two years during a Saturday workshop. Councilmembers highlighted a number of goals to accomplish, ranging from a desire to rebuild a working relationship between councilmembers to completing long-term projects such as rebuilding the Unified Development Code and completing the Comprehensive Plan. For Councilmember Michael Kuhns, restoring a communal relationship between city workers and staff is a priority for him heading i...