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How One Nonprofit Housing Developer in Roanoke, Va., Is Restoring the Vacant Middle

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“Most of our properties were built around the turn of the century when Roanoke was rapidly growing as a railroad hub. That light density increase is something that is usually all but nonexistent in post war neighborhoods with single-family zoning. However, Ms.

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Virginia Incentives and Workforce Development Guide

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Defense Production Zones: Virginia authorizes its communities to establish local defense production zones to benefit businesses engaged in the design, development or production of materials, components or equipment required to meet the needs of national defense. Each locality designs and administers its own program.

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FEATURE STORY: Game-Changer In The Heartland

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Located on 250 acres of land at ADM’s Decatur processing complex, the new intermodal ramp offers direct access to three Class I railroads and close proximity to four interstate highways and a major U.S. According to the American Association of Railroads, U.S. Louis and Indianapolis.

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Soil Nailing Method & Component

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Besides, it provides good solution to landslide problems since it can be employed in seismic zones. Soil Nailing Applications Settlement of railroad & highway cut slopes. This method is ideal for cohesive soil, broken rock, shale or fixed face conditions. Tunnel portals in sheer and inconstant stratified slopes.

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Global Growth Surge in Southwest Louisiana

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Infrastructure and a workforce that specializes in industrial sector employment are two areas where many competing locals around the nation fall short when compared to Southwest Louisiana. There is a four-lane interstate quality highway US 90 (future I-49) that parallels the railroads. PORT OF SOUTH LA: MEGA-HUB.

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Repeatable, supportive housing for the unhoused

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They looked for work building the railroads and spent their earnings on prostitution and liquor. When new projects successfully circumvent NIMBY red tape, zoning restrictions often reduce the number of housing units provided and individuals served.

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STATE FOCUS: Kansas Focuses On The All-Around

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Kansas is a right-to-work state, bringing one additional cost saving to employers. Kansas also is focusing on human capital development to make it easier for Kansans to obtain the skills and training needed to help employers succeed in the global economy. railroad miles. percent of all U.S.

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