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This could be your last chance to shop at Lloyd Center mall for the holidays

After decades as a shopping mainstay, Lloyd Center mall is poised for a dramatic transformation. Its owners plan to redevelop the entire 29.3-acre site into an open-air complex, potentially making this holiday season your last chance to experience the mall as it stands.

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 This could be your last chance to shop at Lloyd Center mall for the holidays
Tensions between renters and homeowners challenge Mamdani housing plan

New York City’s incoming mayor, Mamdani, has introduced a high-density housing plan that’s sparking debate between renters craving affordability and homeowners voicing concerns about neighborhood changes. As these opposing interests clash, Mamdani prepares to meet with the president on Friday, signaling the weight of the issue at the national level.

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Vestar Completes Queen Creek Crossing, Now 100% Leased

Vestar has completed its 31-acre retail project, Queen Creek Crossing, which broke ground in 2022. Anchored by Costco, the development spans over 400,000 square feet and is now 100% leased, marking a major milestone for Queen Creek’s expansion.

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 Vestar Completes Queen Creek Crossing, Now 100% Leased
North End neighbourhood gets chance to view plan for former Tolko Mill site (Kelowna)

Mixed reactions greeted the unveiling of the final proposed master plan for the old Tolko Mill site in Kelowna’s north end. Several hundred residents attended a public viewing, where they explored the site’s transformation and shared feedback with representatives from the developer.

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City project to stop South Toledo slope’s collapse will close street for 60 days

For three decades, a slope along Wright Street in South Toledo has been steadily giving way. Now, local officials are stepping in with a 60-day street closure in hopes of halting the erosion for good. Residents believe this project could finally prevent the slope from collapsing.

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 City project to stop South Toledo slope’s collapse will close street for 60 days
Bigger, bolder: The legendary luxury brokerage of North Texas adds another Dallas office, expanding its 65-year expertise across the fastest-growing metro area in the U.S.

Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty, a name synonymous with luxury and trust in North Texas, has opened a new Dallas office, reinforcing its 65-year commitment to premium real estate. As the fastest-growing metro area in the U.S., Dallas offers an ideal environment for continued expansion. This move marks another milestone for a brokerage that continues to set standards in the industry.

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 Bigger, bolder: The legendary luxury brokerage of North Texas adds another Dallas office, expanding its 65-year expertise across the fastest-growing metro area in the U.S.
Best Places to Live in Scotland: 8 of the best places to live in Scotland – with one 25 minutes from Glasgow

A new listing highlights eight of the best places to live across Scotland, including Milngavie for its close proximity to Glasgow. At just 25 minutes from the city, this community offers both convenience and character.

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 Best Places to Live in Scotland: 8 of the best places to live in Scotland – with one 25 minutes from Glasgow
Audible launches The Pillars retail hub in Newark with minority-owned shops

Audible’s new venture, The Pillars, shines a spotlight on minority-owned businesses in Newark. Tansy home décor and Pooka Pure & Simple lead the way in an innovative retail space designed to create walkable neighborhoods near Harriet Tubman Square.

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Construction starts on the first apartments in Des Peres

Des Peres welcomes its first apartment community, Magnolia Ridge, less than half a mile west of Interstate 270. With 182 planned units, this significant development marks a milestone in the city’s housing landscape.

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 Construction starts on the first apartments in Des Peres
AGRILIFE INSIGHT: Brazoria-Galveston County Farm Bureau and Brazoria County Texas A&M AgriLife Extension partner together for the Brazoria County Fair Farmers Corral

Once largely rural, Brazoria County is now seeing rapid urban growth, leaving many residents disconnected from the farms that sustain them. A new partnership at the county fair aims to rekindle that vital link.

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 AGRILIFE INSIGHT: Brazoria-Galveston County Farm Bureau and Brazoria County Texas A&M AgriLife Extension partner together for the Brazoria County Fair Farmers Corral
Puerto Vallarta in Mexico Initiates Bold Infrastructure Upgrade Plan for 2026 to Double Airport Capacity, Enhance Roads, and Boost Tourism: What You Need to Know

Puerto Vallarta has launched a multi-billion-dollar infrastructure plan that aims to double its airport’s capacity by 2026 and upgrade local roads to support a flourishing tourism sector. The initiative also focuses on enhancing urban mobility, anticipating both an influx of visitors and improved quality of life for residents in the coming years.

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 Puerto Vallarta in Mexico Initiates Bold Infrastructure Upgrade Plan for 2026 to Double Airport Capacity, Enhance Roads, and Boost Tourism: What You Need to Know
Trilogy Sunstone to hold grand opening for Cabochon Club’s second phase Oct. 25

Trilogy Sunstone is set to open the second phase of its award-winning Cabochon Club on October 25 at noon. The celebration brings live music, local vendors, and the much-anticipated unveiling of Cooper’s Kitchen + Tap.

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 Trilogy Sunstone to hold grand opening for Cabochon Club’s second phase Oct. 25
$5.8 million state award helps launch ‘Global Market’ in South Omaha

Supporters gathered in South Omaha for a groundbreaking ceremony that launched a food-focused “global market.” Backed by $5.8 million in state funds, this innovative project is poised to unite diverse communities and honor a longstanding immigrant heritage.

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Trump guts more NYC funding as administration pulls $18 billion for key projects, including Second Ave Subway

In a significant blow to New York City’s infrastructure plans, the Trump administration has pulled $18 billion in federal funding. This move directly affects two major projects, most notably the Second Avenue Subway expansion, sparking concerns about the future of the city’s transit development.

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 Trump guts more NYC funding as administration pulls $18 billion for key projects, including Second Ave Subway
Anniston awarded $750K federal grant for downtown revitalization

Anniston, Alabama, has received a $750,000 federal grant from the National Park Service’s Paul Bruhn Historic Revitalization program. These funds will be allocated as subgrants by the Anniston Downtown Development Authority to help transform the city’s historic downtown.

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 Anniston awarded $750K federal grant for downtown revitalization
South Side Hotels Near Obama Center, XS Tennis Center Get City Council Approval

Two new hotel projects on Chicago’s South Side have just cleared a crucial hurdle with City Council approval. One is a 26-story hotel near the future Obama Center in Woodlawn, while the other, in Washington Park, combines a six-story hotel with 51 apartments near XS Tennis.

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 South Side Hotels Near Obama Center, XS Tennis Center Get City Council Approval
San Diego’s Midway Rising to Transform Cityscape with New Arena and Housing Surge

San Diego’s Midway District is poised for a transformative redevelopment. Known as Midway Rising, this ambitious plan will add over 4,000 new homes and a modern arena, reshaping the city’s landscape for years to come.

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 San Diego’s Midway Rising to Transform Cityscape with New Arena and Housing Surge
5 things to know about Baltimore’s grants to revive vacant properties

Baltimore is launching a grant program to rehabilitate thousands of vacant homes. Spearheaded by Mayor Brandon Scott, this initiative seeks to reduce neighborhood blight, boost affordable housing, and rekindle investment in once-neglected communities.

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 5 things to know about Baltimore’s grants to revive vacant properties
Schenectady 25: Mohawk Harbor waterfront development transforms abandoned site into destination

Once dismissed as an abandoned property, Mohawk Harbor now hums with life. Over two decades, the site in Schenectady has welcomed a casino, a hockey arena, hotels, and homes, offering a new vision for waterfront development.

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 Schenectady 25: Mohawk Harbor waterfront development transforms abandoned site into destination
Main Street Muskogee adds to projects to downtown

Main Street Muskogee is driving a transformation of the city’s downtown district, prioritizing safety and visual appeal. Ongoing improvements aim to cultivate a more inviting environment for both residents and visitors.

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 Main Street Muskogee adds to projects to downtown
Ground penetrating radar detection of steel fiber reinforced composite linings in shield tunnels: Experimental and field studies

As cities grow and surface space diminishes, underground infrastructure takes center stage. New research explores how ground penetrating radar can assess steel fiber reinforced linings in shield tunnels, protecting crucial urban services like transportation, water management, and energy supply.

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