If the rate of Austin restaurant closures over the past few years has taught locals anything, its that one cant take anything for granted. Those classic eateries youve been meaning to try might suddenly shutter tomorrow, joining the ranks of recent losses like Eastside Cafe, Huts Hamburgers, and Rubys BBQ.

Instead of always flocking to the next big thing, its time to work these tried-and-true eateries into the rotation, ensuring their good eats will be around for generations to come.

Asters Ethiopian RestaurantThough Austin has made strides toward dining diversity in the past decade, it hasn't always been a torchbearer for international cuisine. Still, since 1991, Aster Kassayes namesake eatery has wowed locals with dishes like keyi begg wott (an impossibly tender lamb stew simmered in Berbere sauce with loads of pungent garlic) and vegetarian dishes like gomen (Ethiopian-style collard greens). The slightly ramshackle dining room seems frozen in the citys slacker past, but scooping up lavishly spiced sauces with spongey injera remains eternal.

Dirty Martins Kum-Back PlaceCurrent-day fans may not think much about it, but this beloved campus burger joints name is a nod to its original 1926 dirt floors. Concrete was poured in the early '50s, but the earthy monicker stuck. Though customers no longer have to worry about soiling their pristine white kicks, this forever favorite still serves greasy flattop burgers that are downright filthy. Still, with newer menu items like totchos and Impossible Burgers, it definitely isnt stuck in the past.

The Driskill GrillBlame it on the Capital Citys party loving spirit or architects preference for hardly sound-absorbing materials like concrete and glass, but its increasingly rare to find local dining rooms that keep the decibels in check. The stately restaurant inside downtowns most iconic hotel provides an alternative. While the grills menu has changed many times since it first opened in 1887, the quiet fin de sicle elegance remains intact. The wood paneling and old-school carpeting dampen any clamor, so the servers can actually hear diners rave about Texas cassoulet and the decadent steaks.

El PatioThis Tex-Mex classic, a Guadalupe Street staple since 1954, gave Austin a fright in July 2019 when it announced it was throwing in the towel. Two months later, a new ownership group saved it from extinction. Thankfully, the new crew saw no need to tinker with the menu. Diners can still get a full order of bean and cheese nachos for less than $10, and the enchiladas remain proudly bubbling with American cheese.

Hoovers CookingWhile plenty of Austin restaurants got caught up in the '10s craze for small plates, chef Hoover Alexanders signature eatery still knows the value of healthy portions. The hand-breaded chicken fried steak, served with a pool of cream gravy and three choices from a lengthy list of sides, is big enough for dinner and leftovers the next day. Still, value is just part of the equation. While New American cuisine may be all the rage, this Manor Road mainstay proves there is always a need for Southern comfort.

Joes Bakery & Coffee ShopAn East Side standby since the 60s, this casual cafe delivers with succulent barbacoa, sprightly migas, and delightful pan dulce. Go on Fridays for unexpected lunch specials ranging from meatloaf served with mashed potatoes to rich chicken mole. Go any day for the hominy flecked menudo, one of the citys most surefire hangover cures.

Quality Seafood MarketWith roots in the '30s, the current iteration of Quality settled into its Airport Boulevard home in 1970. Mostly known for its surplus of fried foods like clam strips, popcorn shrimp, and catfish, this seafood stalwart also continues to surprise with less crispy fare. Try the PEI mussels in the luxurious coconut green curry sauce or a salmon taco confettied with mango-pineapple pico de gallo.

Scholz GartenHows this for old-school? This German restaurant and beer garden has been around since 1866. Since then, it has hosted generations of Longhorns fans, state politicos, and locals who want a cold beer on a Sunday afternoon. One of the few places in town to score traditional dishes like jgerschnitzel and currywurst, the restaurant also boasts some clever riffs on its heritage. Order Hill Country sausages made with venison and cheddar or clever, crunchy sauerkraut balls served with sour cream and mustard sauce.

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San Diegos newest speakeasy, which opens at the InterContinental Hotel on Thursday, March 12, pretty much turns the whole concept on its head. Speakeasies are typically small and enclosed, and focused squarely on cocktails, but Garibaldi features 120 seats, a bayfront patio bar, and a full dining experience.

Guests with reservations, who will check in by whispering their partys name and a password into a diving helmet located somewhere in the hotels lobby, will be guided to a winding hallway that leads to Garibaldis outdoor bar and its indoor dining room, which were formerly used as private event space for Vistal, the InterContinentals anchor restaurant.

Garibaldis design, from furniture to art, is inspired by the bright orange fish thats frequently spotted along the California coast but the food is directly descended from its namesake, Italian founding father Giuseppe Garibaldi. Garibaldi spent nearly 30 years in Sardinia, prompting executive chef Amy DiBiase to do a deep dive into the regional cuisine of the Italian island.

Leading a new culinary team that includes Matt Richman (Cucina Enoteca) and Ashley Kato (Morning Glory), DiBiase created a Cal-Italian menu that includes Southern Italian cheeses and local seafood, from fried smelt to crab and fennel salad. The chef, who is known for her prowess with pasta, is introducing classic Sardinian and Sicilian pasta shapes including culurgiones, a traditional dumpling stuffed with potato and pecorino.

A bust of Garibaldi sits behind the bar, where food and beverage director Jeff Josenhans is aging negronis in custom-made clay amphoras. Josenhans, who founded the cocktail program at the U.S. Grant Hotel, created a drink list that mainly centers around Italian amaro, drawing from the hotels own herb garden for an Old Fashioned infused with myrtle and riffing on Dantes signature Campari and orange juice-based Garibaldi by offering an optional egg white for extra fluff.

Garibaldi will be open from 5:30 p.m. to midnight Wednesday through Friday and 3 p.m. to midnight Saturday and Sunday.

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We have a hard time letting things go at the Mays household. In part because we are sentimental, but also because we like to make things last. We recycle but the idea of reusing and reducing are big in our house as a way to lessen our overall environmental impact.

So when my wifes clock radio broke, I kept eyeing the next Repair Cafe at the Burlingame Library to see when I could bring it in.

Just to be clear what we are talking about, this clock radio appears to be one of the first ones ever made. Its about half the size of a VCR (remember those?) and actually belonged to my wifes mother. There is not a digital component to it, but Im pretty sure the hands of the clock may have some kind of glow-in-the-dark things on them. But the radio works, and quite well at that. It has a nice resonance to it and gets most of the stations.

I spotted the calendar entry about two weeks ago (one of the advantages of being a newspaper editor is that you get to see the calendar entries first) and marked my own wall calendar.

While I had high hopes, I also knew the chances of getting the thing fixed were quite slim. So off we went to the library with our clock radio in tow. There, we encountered Dean Peterson, who among many other things, is quite handy and offered to take a look. While the prognosis was not good, he took it apart to see for sure. Lo and behold, it was not meant to be. Though Peterson was not able to fix the clock (to be honest, I dont think anyone can) we were able to catch up. Turns out we had worked with each other a bit on a series of stories I did long ago about MTBE in our groundwater and the efforts by then state senator Byron Sher to combat it. Its one of the reasons why we have double-lined gasoline storage tanks at stations now. Peterson was head of the countys Environmental Health division and was critical in me getting the data I needed for my series. He retired a few years back and has been spending his time volunteering in a variety of ways including for the Burlingame Parks Foundation and leading kayak tours, among other pursuits. Seems once you are in service, it gets in your blood.

While in front of the library, my wife spotted the Bay Area Bike Mobile making repairs and she suggested we get my daughters bikes frayed brake cable fixed. I did, and the helpful volunteers funded by regional grants were able to fix it lickety-split. They even offered handy advice on how to prevent such fraying in the future. Now, with the repaired bike, we were ready to hit the trail the next day with full confidence in our braking ability.

The point of the repair cafe is to keep things out of the landfill and to prove that sometimes what you are already have is good enough. They had small appliance repair, a sewing machine and even someone who could fix jewelry.

Cynthia Rider, who organizes the event for the library, said it was the brainchild of Lisa Rosenthal when she was on the library board and former Burlingame mayor Terry Nagel through her work with the Citizens Environmental Council. They have about three a year and now a total of about 11, Rider said. And they couldnt do it without the volunteers who donate time, equipment and sometimes material to help, she added.

At the repair cafe, Rider said they once had six people get in there to sew repairs by hand to a hammock. Longtime volunteer Carol Nowlin regularly fixes jewelry mostly with sentimental value that people dont want to take to a jeweler. A common repair is a lamp, and what is now known as the infamous chicken or rooster lamp. She said Peterson once fixed a lamp in 30 seconds. For Peterson, he said he enjoys fixing toys so he can show kids how things work.

To my mind, it was a great event and the fact that the library puts it on should definitely be applauded and encouraged. Its fun. And if it keeps items out of the landfill and being used by families, even better.

Jon Mays is the editor in chief of the Daily Journal. He can be reached at jon@smdailyjournal.com. Follow Jon on Twitter @jonmays.

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We've all heard the phrase, "They don't make things like they used to."

Now a growing number of eco-minded Canadians are deciding that just won't do. Coffee makers, lamps, toasters and kettles can often be fixedinstead of tossed into the trash when they stop working.

"A lot of things these days break quite easily," says Wai Chu Cheng, the co-founder of Repair Caf Toronto, a non-profit organization with 800 volunteers on call, eager to teach people how to fix household items. "People aren't sure they can repair it themselves, and we show them how."

The Repair Caf holds monthly gatherings, where not only small appliances and other household goods get fixed, but also clothing that needs patches or mending.

When the Repair Caf started seven years ago in Canada, there was only one chapter, in Calgary. Now Cheng says there are 47 similar Caf organizations in cities across the country providing the same type of services free. More are coming; Cheng says she's been getting calls from community groups who want help to set up their own, local repair group.

The cost of replacement has always been a motivation to have things repaired, but nowadays Cheng says climate and waste concerns are driving a surge in interest, particularly with young people.

Anita Neufeld came to a recent Repair Caf with a broken tape deck. "The main reason for me to fix things is to be able to reuse stuff and keep it out of the landfill."

For-profit companies are also on top of the trend. Tim McGuire is CEO of Mobile Klinik, a chain of 80 stores that repair mobile devices in malls and Walmart locations across the country. He points out that the chain was recently ranked as the 12th fastest growing company in Canada, with plans to have 200 locations coast to coast within the next three years.

"There are a lot of people that would like to get more years out of an electronic device, rather than putting it into a landfill," he says.

McGuire says it's not uncommon for manufacturers to advise consumers to buy a new device, instead of having an old one fixed. But it appears many people are loathto incur that expenseor to contribute to Canada's waste situation.

"If you go back two years, the average phone lasted about two and a quarter years. Now customers are keeping their phones for over three years, and we see that continuing to increase every year," he says.

At a recent Repair Caf event, some of those in attendance blamed manufacturers for building devices with "planned obsolescence" in mind, in order to boost sales.

"They're made to be broken," says Paul Magder, one of the co-founders of the Toronto chapter. "They're made to be thrown out, to make money for the manufacturers. That's their business model."

Magder, who once worked in the manufacturing sector, says it's all about cost. "They use plastic parts, cheap parts and then they break. If they have to use metal parts it'll be more expensive, but then it will last longer."

Consumers, however, are highly price-sensitive, and manufacturers focus on keeping prices as low as possible, in order to compete.

In a statement provided to CBC News the Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers cautions, "An untrained or uncertified person performing a repair may not be aware of or understand how to ensure an appliance continues to meet the various safety standards required to keep Canadians safe."

Michael Coteau is a member of theOntario Legislaturewho introduced a private member's bill last year, proposing a requirement for manufacturers to make parts and repair instructions widely available. But as a Liberal-sponsored bill, it was promptly voted down by Ontario's Conservative majority government.

"My father is a washing machine repairman," says Coteau. "That's what he's done his whole life. As consumers, as Ontarians, as Canadians, we need to make sure that as we move along in this age of advancement in technology, we have control of our devices.'

Coteau points out that the European Union parliament is on course to pass "right to repair" legislation, specifying the number of years a manufacturer must make reasonably priced parts available, among other measures to promote repairability in appliances. In addition, 20 American states are considering similar legislation, according to the Washington-based Public Interest Research Group.

But Coteau says that shortly after he tabled his bill, a delegation from the tech industry arrived in his Queen's Park office. "It was a whole industry group, and they came in and sat down to make a counter argument to the right to repair movement, saying that it was dangerous for people to open up their products."The group also made an argument about compromising intellectual property.

"I don't think it's reasonable," says Coteau. He's considering reintroducing his bill.

But many Canadians aren't waiting for legislation or for manufacturers to act. They're helping each otherat events like the Repair Caf gathering in Toronto.

"I have a pair of probably 20-year-old jeans that are being repaired," explained Brian Brenie, as a fixer showed him how to patch his favourite denim. "They're so comfortable, I just can't get rid of them and I don't want to throw them away, so I always come to the Repair Caf to get these types of things done."

Charmaine Iding came to the Caf to get her phone fixed, and got a necklace restrung while she was there. "The real problem is in design where they don't make things to be fixed they make things to be obsolete, so people will keep consuming. That is the real problem."

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Los Angeles' housing landscape is undergoing a transformation, as it and other big cities across the state continue to grapple with a housing crisis andresidents prepare for a new way of city living.

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KFA's Lise Bornstein, GHC Housing's Monique Lawshe, Weingart Center's Tonja Boykin, Skid Row Housing Trust's Lee Raagas, Crate Modular's Amanda Gattenby and Flyaway Homes' Noyan Uras participated on a panel about affordable housing at Bisnow's multifamily event in Los Angeles.

Modular build-outs, people living in smaller units, co-living and multifamily developments that have large shared common areas and decked-out amenities are the future features of housing in Los Angeles, experts said.

"This is what's happening right now in market-rate housing," Flyaway Homes Chief Development Officer Noyan Uras toldBisnow after the State of Los Angeles Multifamily event Thursday in Downtown Los Angeles. "We're seeing more modular developments ... I'm seeing more co-living. This is the direction everyone is going towards and it needs to ripple into the affordable housing [industry] especially if we want to solve the homeless problem."

More than 600 people attended Bisnow's State of Multifamily event held Feb. 27 at the JW Marriott LA Live in Downtown Los Angeles. At the morning event, panelists discussed thenew rent control measure that will appear on the ballot in November, how the Inland Empire is becoming a viable market for multifamily investors, co-living and the state of Southern California's multifamily industry.

"Southern California is the darling of the multifamily industry," JPI Cos.Executive Vice Presidentand Regional Managing Partner Rosie Cooper said, adding thatshe expects 3% to 4% rent growthin certain markets.

Experts also weighed in on the coronavirus, which as of Tuesday, has infected more than 43,100 people and killed 1,000, mostly in China, according to Johns HopkinsUniversity.Universe Holdingsfounder and CEO Henry Manoucheri openly expressed his concern about the coronavirus and its impact on commercial real estate and the global markets.

"The signs are troubling," Manoucheri said. "Here we are, the market has been down, one day, two days and then three days in a row. I haven't seen this movie since 2007 when the recession was about to hit. The signs are there."

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Blueground's Christopher Tin, NMS Properties' Neil Shekhter, NorthMarq's Shane Shafer, TruAmerica's Noah Hochman, Onyx Relocation's Shelby Istrin, Decron Properties' Daniel Nagel and Parakeet's Brad Huber

Manoucheri said the coronavirus has closed down countries. Airlines stocks have dipped as people are more wary of traveling to certain countries, he said.

Other panelists were more cautious.

"It's a unique situation," Swinerton Director of Preconstruction Daniel Getting said.

Brookfield Properties Vice President of Mixed-Use Development Patrick Rhodes said Brookfield is monitoring the situation.

Another big topic discussed by panelists was the state of affordable housing and the growing homelessnesscrisis in Los Angeles. In order to meet the region's housing needs, developers and housing advocates areturning to building co-living and microunits.

NMS Properties' Neil Shekter,a major player in microunit development in Los Angeles, said he has found it doesn't matter how small the unit is. If you build in asuperb area, such as the Westside and Santa Monica, people will come.

"In our business model, location is the biggest amenity," Shekter said.

Co-living is also another alternative to continue getting young people to move to the city andhelp drive Los Angeles' economy. While the average rent in Los Angeles is more than $2,500 a month, co-living developments offer a room with a Japanese-style pod or bed, but with a lot of shared amenities for less than a $1K.

"The idea of short-term, reasonably low-priced options for this younger demographic is extremely enticing to them," Streetsense Managing Principal Eric Burka said. "The idea of only spending $700 or $800 a month, they can handle that. That is affordable. Before there was no option. They have to rent, get furniture and move in a year ... They are more affordable to the people and more profitable to the developer."

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An attendee asks a question about Los Angeles' multifamily landscape during Bisnow's multifamily event in downtown Los Angeles.

But when it comes to quickly getting a project up to market, modular construction is key, especially when it comes to housing the homeless, experts said.

Last week, craneswere moving modular units to a site in Buena Park for a new 150-bed homeless shelter. If this was a traditional ground-up development, it would have taken at least a year and a halfto build a ground-up structure not including designing the building, which could have taken an additionalthree to four months, Crate Vice President of Development Amanda Gattenby said.

Using modular has dropped construction time significantly. Crate received the project in July, and the new homeless shelter is slated to open in April. It only took nine months, Gattenby said.

"Everyone knows how serious the housing crisis is," Gattenby said. "The homeless crisis has exploded in the past five years. We've seen it localized in Skid Row [in downtown Los Angeles] to having it in the outer ring suburbs, where we haven't seen it before."

Gattenby said the homeless situation is a complexsituation with several causes.

"There is a mental health crisis as well," Gattenby said. "We can't only just build the units, we also have to provide services. This is key."

Uras of Flyaway Homes said assuring residents or NIMBYs that services are going to be provided in affordable housing projects can help stem their protests.

ManyCalifornians are concerned that an affordable housing component could drive down property prices or create crime in the neighborhood. But adding and placing services in those buildings to help those formerly homeless residents, can help eliminate those fears, Uras said.

"They think that we just build these projects and then we leave and what happens next?" Uras said. "That's not the case. We are here to provide them reliable services."

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THE new tenant of a North Wales housing association is delighted that she has been able to stay in her local village in an innovative new home.

Two tenants have moved to two new Grwp Cynefin homes built off-site, as modular units, and erected at Maes Glyndwr, Cynwyd.

The two new homes are an addition to six traditionally built houses already owned by Grwp Cynefin on the site.

"It's been reassuring to be able to continue to live here in Cynwyd, a village that has been my home for over a quarter of a century, and where I have raised my family," said tenant Angela Bethan Gregory.

I am so pleased that I spoke to my local county councillor for advice and that the housing officer of Grwp Cynefin made contact with me to say that two new houses were being built here.

"Within a few months, I have moved into an innovative house and settled well into my new home.

The modular housing scheme, built in partnership with the Welsh Government's innovative housing programme, helps reduce energy costs for tenants.

The ready-made, two-bedroom homes are designed to retain heat, with environmentally friendly timber frames that help keep the properties warm.

Everything runs on electricity here, where in my old home I had gas and electricity supply. Were still trying to get used to the new heating system which is technologically clever.

The design of the house is spot on, it flows well downstairs and the patio doors open out into the garden.

"The bedrooms are large, and there are very useful storage areas within the house.

"We are in a lovely location, it's quiet here, and I am enjoying being in my new home. The grandchildren are delighted to visit and are both enjoying the new house with gran!

The contractor spent less time on site due to the modular construction method, and although there were some delay due to on-site drainage works, the process has had less impact on the local community as the work progressed.

The modular units were produced by specialist manufacturer F1 Modular from Newtown, Powys.

Shan Lloyd Williams, chief executive of Grwp Cynefin, said: "We are proud to provide our tenants with these high quality homes so they can live their modern lives comfortably.

"And hearing that the tenants are settling in and enjoying living in their homes is very positive.

This project is an important part of our development programme, as we aim to build 120 new homes a year for the next few years, and are actively looking for more opportunities to develop.

"Building quality, affordable homes in rural areas such as Cynwyd helps to address the identified need, giving each and every one of us a sense of pride in our work - thank you to everyone involved.

The Denbighshire councillor who represents Llandrillo residents Mabon ap Gwynfor said: It has been a positive experience to assist two local tenants within Llandrillo to discuss their housing needs with Grwp Cynefin.

"Ensuring quality homes in a rural location like Cynwyd is always a challenge, and I take great pride in the fact that tenants who live and work locally have moved into these new homes.

The new homes will be in addition to Grwp Cynefins 4,800 housing stock included within the associations property portfolio.

Working across North Wales and north Powys, it strives to provide high-quality affordable homes that meet local community needs.

For more information, visit http://www.grwpcynefin.org or call 0300 111 2122.

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Bouygues ConstructionLendlease CorporationLaing OrourkeSeikisui HouseClayton HomesChampionModular Space CorporationDaiwa HouseCavco Industries, Inc.Algeco ScotsmanRed Sea HousingRedman HomesFleetwood AustraliaKwikspace Modular BuildingsHorizon North LogisticsKleusberg GmbH & Co. KgKEE KaterraPleasant Valley HomesAlta-Fab StructuresArts Way ManufacturingNRB Inc.Wernick GroupWestchester Modular HomesModscapePratt Construction IncorporatedKoma ModularNew Era HomesGuerdon Enterprises LLCHickory GroupLebanon Valley Homes

Trade analysis of the market is also the key aspects of the report as it provides information on the import and export of the product across the globe. Analysis tools like SWOT analysis and Porters five force model have been provided to present a perfect in-depth knowledge about Modular Homes market. The industry is also been analyzed in terms of value chain analysis and analysis of regulatory policies.

The study also illustrates the competitive landscape of foremost manufacturers in the industry with their diverse portfolio and geographical expansion activities. The Modular Homes market report by Reportspedia also includes participants financial overview which consists of an assessment of revenue outcomes, sales volume, gross margin, cash flow, capital investment, and growth rate which will allow clients to gain intact knowledge of participants financial strengths and position in the global Modular Homes industry.

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Market Size Segmentation by Region (or Countries), Types and Applications:

Key Focused Regions in the Modular Homes market:

South America (Brazil, Argentina)

The Middle East & Africa(South Africa, Saudi Arabia)

Europe (Spain, U.K., Italy, Germany, Russia, France)

North America (U.S., Mexico, Canada)

Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, India, Southeast Asia)

Global Modular Homes Market Size Segmentation by Type:

RanchCape CodTwo-story homesCabin/Chalet

Global Modular Homes Market Size Segmentation by Application:

999 sq ft Floor1000 sq ft 1499 sq ft Floor1500 sq ft 1999 sq ft Floor2000 sq ft 2499 sq ft FloorMore than 2500 sq ft Floor

There are 15 Chapters to deeply display the global Modular Homes market.Chapter 1, to describe Modular Homes Introduction, product scope, market overview, market opportunities, market risk, market driving force;Chapter 2, to analyze the top manufacturers of Modular Homes, with sales, revenue, and price of Modular Homes, in 2017 and 2018;Chapter 3, to display the competitive situation among the top manufacturers, with sales, revenue and market share in 2017 and 2018;Chapter 4, to show the global market by regions, with sales, revenue and market share of Modular Homes, for each region, from 2014 to 2019;Chapter 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9, to analyze the market by countries, by type, by application and by manufacturers, with sales, revenue and market share by key countries in these regions;Chapter 10 and 11, to show the market by type and application, with sales market share and growth rate by type, application, from 2014 to 2019;Chapter 12, Modular Homes market forecast, by regions, type and application, with sales and revenue, from 2019 to 2024;Chapter 13, 14 and 15, to describe Modular Homes sales channel, distributors, traders, dealers, Research Findings and Conclusion, appendix and data source

Report Objectives:

1) Examination of the global Modular Homes market size by value and size.

2) To accurately calculate the market segments, consumption, and other dynamic factors of the various units of the market.

3) Determination of the key dynamics of the market.

4) To highpoint key trends in the market in terms of manufacturing, revenue and sales.

5) To summarize the top players of Global Modular Homes industry and show how they compete in the industry.

6) Study of industry procedures and costs, product pricing and various developments associated with them.

7) To showcase the performance of different regions and countries in the Global Modular Homes market.

The Report Answers the key Questions

What are the important trends and dynamics?

Where will most development take place in the long term?

Which regulation thats will impact the industry

What does the competitive landscape look like?

What the openings are yet to come?

TOC of Modular Homes Market Report Includes:

1 Industry Overview of Modular Homes Market

2 Industry Chain Analysis

3 Manufacturing Technology

4 Major Manufacturers Analysis

5 Global Productions, Revenue and Price Analysis by Regions, Creators, Types and Applications

6 Global and Foremost Regions Capacity, Production, Revenue and Growth Rate of Modular Homes market (2015-2019)

7 Consumption Volumes, Consumption Value, Import, Export and Trade Price Study of Modular Homes market by Regions

8 Gross and Gross Margin Examination

9 Marketing Traders or Distributor Examination

10 Worldwide Impacts on Modular Homes Industry

11 Development Trend Analysis

12 Contact information of Modular Homes

13 New Project Investment Feasibility Analysis

14 Conclusion of the Global Modular Homes Industry 2020 Market Research Report

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PEMBROKE The Pembroke Town Council rejected on Monday a rezoning request that would have cleared the way for construction of housing for homeless veterans.

The council voted 3-1 to deny the request from the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina.

With a burdened heart, I make a motion to not approve the request, Councilman Channing Jones said.

Councilman Ryan Sampson cast the lone no vote on Jones motion.

In February, the tribe asked the council to rezone the land from multi-family to residential district and to issue a conditional-use permit for the operation of a mobile home park to be called Veterans Village near Arrow Point subdivision. The request was tabled until Mondays meeting.

The tribe-funded project called for the placing of 20 14-by-64-foot single-wide mobile homes on a nine-acre tract of land off Darkwater Lane, located behind the Boys and Girls Club and Tribal Administration Complex, also known as The Turtle.

The homes would be furnished, maintained and secured by the tribe, said Bradley Locklear, Lumbee Tribal Housing director.

The proposal was made possible by a partnership between the Lumbee Tribe and the federal Department of Housing and Urban Development, the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.

We were awarded these homes because of our performance and positive standing with HUD, Lumbee Tribe Chairman Harvey Godwin Jr. said. HUD gave us these homes for free.

During his presentation, Locklear was backed by tribal members who support the project.

Gregory Jacobs, a volunteer Veterans Services officer with the tribe, spoke about the homes and what the tribe does for its veterans.

This is our opportunity to utilize property that has been given to us, Jacobs said. Veterans bond together. They need a second chance just like anyone in here needs a second chance.

Im pouring my heart out to you.

Jacobs also told the council members that neighboring residents should not object to the mobile homes.

These homes are built better than modular homes, Jacobs said. I did some research, and 38% to 40% of the homes in Robeson County are mobile.

Gary Deese, retired military veteran, made a passionate plea to the council members, specifically to Mayor Gregory Cummings, a Vietnam War veteran.

I would like to plead to the council, a veteran to a veteran, Deese said. Consider our veterans and consider what this would be for our community. The word would get out that Pembroke is veteran friendly.

These trailers, I would not be ashamed to live in.

Council members assured the audience that whether or not the town supported veterans is not the issue.

To all the veterans in the room thank you for your service, Jones said. I most certainly know the need our veterans have. Theres nothing about the council that wants to anything but help our veterans.

Jones and Councilman Larry McNeill said the problem is the potential for spot zoning and issues with future developers wanting to open mobile home parks.

Its clearly inconsistent with the current development that is there, Jones said. The consideration is that if this type of development goes forward, can this council be consistent with future developers? This council has to make a decision based on everybody.

Councilwoman Theresa Locklear asked tribal leaders if they had a Plan B.

Not at the moment, Godwin said.

These veterans have been on our waiting list for the past two years, Bradley Locklear said. This was the plan to expedite it quickly.

Jones said the town would partner with the tribe in finding another route.

In other business, the council approved an amendment to the Unified Development Ordinance, Article 10 Table of Permitted Use, to add brewery as a permitted use. The board also awarded the applicant, the A.S. Thomas Center, a conditional-use permit to operate a mixed-use development at 205 Union Chapel Road.

The A.S. Thomas Center will be a 36,000-square-foot, mixed-use development that will feature retail, restaurants and student apartment-style housing with a total of 34 bedrooms. Developed by Thomas Properties Group in partnership with Metcon Buildings and Infrastructure, the development is the first in a series of planned downtown revitalization projects. Metcon will provide design/build services for the project.

Anchor tenants for the new space include microbrewery Lonerider Spirits Distillery & Brewery and New York Deli. The new center will replace the existing Pates Supply storefront on Union Chapel Road.

The total investment is around $8 million, Metcon President and CEO Aaron Thomas said.

A groundbreaking ceremony for the center is scheduled for 3 p.m. Friday.

Council members approved a request from the N.C. Department of Transportation to initiate a 30-day public comment period so town residents can give their input on recommendations contained in a Traffic Separation Study. The purpose of the study is to identify ways to reduce accidents and improve the overall safety at railroad crossings in the town.

A draft will be available on the towns website, and Councilman Jones requested maps be displayed at Town Hall.

Also on Monday, the council:

Tabled a request to amend the towns Unified Development Ordinance to add Public Safety Stations such as fire stations, police stations and rescue squads as permitted uses in a R-8 Residential District. The applicant is the Pembroke Rescue Squad, which currently is in a R-8 District.

Approved a resolution closing Union Chapel Road from Second Street to Third Street on Friday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. for the groundbreaking of the A.S. Thomas Center.

Set a public hearing date for the April meeting for a condition-use permit request to build a mixed-use development on Corinth and Prospect roads.

Jones

Gregory Jacobs, a volunteer Veterans Services officer with the Lumbee Tribe, asks the Pembroke Town Council on Monday to consider rezoning land to allow the tribe to develop Veterans Village, a housing project for homeless veterans. The council voted 3-1 to deny the request.

Tribe wanted to place home near The Turtle

Tomeka Sinclair can be reached at [emailprotected] or 910-416-5865.

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