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 🛒 Exciting News for Forney: H-E-B Confirms New Store in Villages at Gateway 🌟 The City of Forney is set to welcome a new H-E-B store within the Villages at Gateway development, marking a significant addition to the local retail landscape and fostering economic growth in the area. - 📍 *Prime Location*: The upcoming H-E-B store will be strategically located east of North Gateway Boulevard, near U.S. Highway 80, enhancing accessibility for Forney residents. - 🎉 *Community Enthusiasm*: Mayor Jason Roberson expressed excitement about the partnership with H-E-B, highlighting the positive impact it will have on Forney's economic development and the community's quality of life. - 🚀 *Economic Growth*: H-E-B's arrival in Forney is a testament to the city's commitment to attracting businesses that contribute to the community's prosperity and create new opportunities for residents. - 🏗 *Anticipated Development*: Details on the construction timeline and the store's opening date are forthcoming, with H-E-B and city officials working closely to finalize plans. - 🌐 *Master-Planned Community*: Villages at Gateway, a 2,000-acre mixed-use development, represents a visionary project for Forney, promising to blend residential, commercial, and recreational spaces. https://lnkd.in/gNFhknpD #BTR #dfwrealestate #cre

Downtown businesses in Shreveport faced challenges when I-20 was constructed, impacting Crosstown residents and retail sales. Crosstown residents had limited shopping access, only allowed on Saturdays to shop indoors. With residents cleared away for highway construction, retail sales on Saturdays ceased, leading to the development of shopping centers elsewhere. The removal of I-20 dirt and the highway itself hindered downtown accessibility, affecting local shopping. Other cities like Philadelphia and Dallas are removing inner-city interstates to enhance local business environments. Following their lead, Shreveport could trench I-20 passing downtown to revitalize the retail sector. Avoiding the construction of another highway around downtown is crucial to prevent further separation of residents from the city center. Mayor Arceneaux's property tax strategy aims to reduce real estate prices, seeking financial gain. Emulating Dallas and prioritizing local business, removing the downtown interstate could boost Shreveport's economic landscape. #AllendaleStrong

🚀 Exciting times ahead for Tyldesley! Wigan Council's set to review game-changing proposals next week. 💼🏗️ PLP's ambitious plan for a 350,000 sq ft industrial hub alongside Astley Business Park promises significant economic uplift. After earlier plans lapsed, this refreshed proposal features a quartet of warehouse units. 📈✨ Two units nearing 34,000 sq ft each, and two larger ones at 146,000 and 135,000 sq ft - talk about substantial! Bellway's eyeing an expansion less than a mile away with 99 homes boasting a range of options from cosy terraces to spacious detached properties. 🏡🌳 And with 25% earmarked as affordable, it's good news for the community's housing needs. Both projects recommended for the green light.🤞 Could this be the next leap for Tyldesley's growth? #WiganDevelopments #CommunityGrowth #SustainableHousing

Exciting Expansion Plans for Henryville: What's Next? In this video, we explore the upcoming developments in Henryville, including new residential areas and potential locations for a pet shop and fire station. Join us as we share insights on the exciting future of our community! #HenryvilleExpansion #CommunityDevelopment #ResidentialPlans #LocalGrowth #PetShopNews #FireStationUpdates #UrbanDevelopment #FuturePlans #LocalBusiness #CommunityInvestments

Did You Know These Facts About Norwich? ⭐ Norwich, once the second-largest city in Tudor England, played a pivotal role in the country's history. This vibrant city has been a center of commerce, culture, and innovation for centuries. From its bustling wool trade to being the birthplace of the UK’s postcode system, Norwich’s legacy is one of rich heritage and enduring charm. 1️⃣ Second Largest City in Tudor England: Throughout the Mediaeval and Early Modern Age, Norwich held second place only to London in terms of population. Immigrants from all corners flocked to participate in the city’s flourishing wool trade and weaving industry. 🏰 2️⃣ Norwich City FC: Home of the UK’s oldest club song, ‘On the Ball City,’ which originated in 1890 and was adopted by Norwich City FC in 1902. Fans still sing it fervently at Carrow Road Stadium. Interestingly, TV chef Delia Smith holds a majority stake in the club. ⚽ 3️⃣ Colman’s Mustard: Jeremiah James Colman established his mustard production in Norwich in 1814, a tradition carried on by fifth-generation family suppliers of mustard seeds today. 🌭 4️⃣ Birthplace of Postcodes: In 1959, Norwich pioneered the use of postcodes, now a staple in the UK with over 1.8 million in existence. This innovative system has since streamlined mail delivery nationwide. 📮 5️⃣ A Pub Legacy: In its heyday, Norwich boasted an impressive 600 pubs during the 17th century. Subsequent changes, like the 1904 Licensing Act and urban developments, drastically reduced their number. Today, only one pub, aptly named The Last Pub Standing, remains on King Street. 🍻 #NorwichHistory #TudorEngland #NorwichCityFC #ColmansMustard #PostcodeInnovation #PubHeritage #BEQmagazine

Downtown Brandon's transformation is not just about buildings, it's about bringing back the pulse of the city. Funded by the City of Brandon and the Province of Manitoba, the development corporation uses incentive programs to leverage private sector investment in downtown.  With an ability to create unique partnerships between the public and private sectors, the Brandon Downtown Development Corporation helps bring to fruition redevelopment projects that may not otherwise have been feasible. One project at a time, the organization is helping to stimulate economic growth and bring new energy into the heart of our city. Highlighted below are some of the key programs contributing to this transformation:  ✅ Brandon Downtown Revitalization Incentive Program (BDRIP)  ✅ Pilot Graffiti Removal Program  ✅ Façade and Storefront Improvement Program . . #BrandonOpportunities #BrandonCommunity #BDDC #manitoba #westman #downtown #development #investment #brandondowntown #brandonmb #bdnmb #investlocal #DowntownBrandon #CommunityRevitalization

What’s next in Teesside? 💪🏼 Last year, Middlesbrough saw some big changes at Captain Cook Square as they welcomed both the go-karting venue, Level X, and The Wired Lobby as part of its huge regeneration. But Middlesbrough Council isn’t stopping there. There are even more plans in the pipeline, including a boutique cinema, new restaurants, and more food and drink outlets. We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again, #Teesside is the place to be when it comes to investing. The space for development is astounding, with more and more people choosing to reside in Boro, there’s a huge gap in the market for investment in Teesside, and we love to see it 💙 Not only that, the space is being re-named ‘The Square’ which has sparked some controversy. What do we think about the name change? Personally, we don’t mind it 🤷🏼♂️ #middlesbrough #investment #development #developer

This is a perfect example of regeneration. A former unloved and disused pub, with a derelict bowling alley, the whole place hadn’t been touched for years. We purchased the Pub within 24 hours and quickly obtained planning for a mixed use scheme of much needed social housing and a new Tesco C-Store. We want to buy derelict buildings and underused land, know of anything? Contact us: 📞 020 7148 2222 📧 land@lineahomes.co.uk #PropertyDevelopment #Planning #PlanningPermission #Property #RealEstateInvesting #PropertyInvestment #ResidentialDevelopment #CommercialDevelopment #MixedUseDevelopment

DC has a contractual cap on the number of bus shelters. A cap! A couple of years ago, I first learned that DC was committed to a bus shelter installation and maintenance contract with Clear Channel that gives the private company a lot of discretion over where to put bus shelters. That's a big part of why if you're waiting for a bus in Wards 2 and 3, you're a lot more likely to be protected from the elements by a bus shelter than if you're in Wards 7 and 8. This, despite the fact that a larger share of residents in Wards 7 and 8 depend on the bus to get around. Structural racism at work. But Santiago L. -- who has been beating this drum for years now -- peels back even more layers in this piece. This contract is a bad deal for DC overall, and it's the worst for lower-income Black neighborhoods in DC. The good news? The contract is up in 2025.

Fascinating story about transformation in Pittsburgh. It makes me think about the work being done to bring more "upscale" businesses and living space in Wilmington. An important question must be, what do you with those who are not wanted, don't feel they belong, or can no longer afford to live there? One possible solution is make space for them - include affordable housing, services, and shelters into the design. Don't let people lose their housing, but create a welcoming community for all. Will be curious to see if they accomplish this in Pittsburgh - and what will happen next in Wilmington as our unhoused and poverty stricken neighbors are asking this question for themselves. "The area around East Ohio Street has “a great mix of affordable housing with the [Allegheny] Commons apartments and you have [Housing Authority City of Pittsburgh] property Pressley [Street] high rise,” said Wilson, the councilman. “But then you have new townhomes probably going for $700,000 and refurbished ones going for the same price.” Wilson said the Northside Leadership Conference is engaging in community leadership for the benefit of all, by restoring property to the point at which private developers invest. “I think for a long time people wanted to see the transformation of East Ohio and you’re seeing it.” The new businesses have “great owners, very community involved, progressive in terms of their thinking about making sure streets are safe.” https://lnkd.in/eGvv2nxE