GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. After nearly a year of construction, a new $10 million development is near completion at the corner Hall and Madison.

Southtown Square consists of two dozen apartments and 6,000 square feet of retail space.

Linc Community Revitalization, a local non-profit is spearheading the project.

Future tenants are excited, but so are other businesses in the Madison Square neighborhood on Grand Rapids southeast side.

The future housing tenants are moving in on Friday, but the retail space wont be completed for at least a month.

We know that children that have healthier homes and more stable housing do better in school. Theyre parents are more likely to stay at their jobs and just makes family life so much better when you have your housing needs met, said Jeremy Deroo with LINC.

Deroo said that the new development is just the latest investment in the Madison Square neighborhood.

This is a great addition to a neighborhood thats really been in a point of transition for years. The neighborhood has had over $30 million invested in the last four years or so, said Deroo.

Jung Park has owned OJs Enterprises across the street for more than 25 years. Park said that its a neighborhood that is riddled with crime.

Once in a while we hear these gun shots, shootings, things like that. A couple months ago we heard the gun shot outside in the parking lot and police came all over the place, said Park.

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Rochester, N.Y. Construction will soon begin on a new train station in Rochester.

The new $30 million Intermodal Transportation Station is slated to open in 2017. It will be larger and have more retail space plus higher level platforms. Also, additional seating and more accessibility for people with disabilities.

The new station is expected to create about 200 jobs. The current temporary station on Central Avenue has been open since 1978.

Congresswoman Louise Slaughter has been pushing for the new station for more than two decades.

Slaughters opponent in the race for the states 25th congressional district, Mark Assini, released a statement saying in part, We must prioritize limited resources to repair our outdated, aging and unsafe roads and bridges. Passenger rail funding is the wrong priority at the wrong time.

The election is November 4.

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HOUSTON - The River Oaks District is one of the largest real estate developments in Houston's urban core. A number of luxury brands, including Cartier, Dior, Herms and Tom Ford, have signed agreements to operate stores in the 15-acre complex.

Residential developers are staking their claims on the remaining parcels of land behind the former Westcreek apartments on Westcreek Lane.

Their plans include a cluster of tall buildings to house well-to-do Houstonians who can pay the steep prices that come with living next to one of the city's newest and flashiest mixed-use developments.

"People will be able to walk to restaurants, high-end retail and theaters. It's something that hasn't been offered in Houston," said Robert Bland of Pelican Builders, which is planning a 17-story residential tower on Westcreek Lane.

Bland plans to break ground on the 96-unit building on a 1.5-acre site next summer and have it open two years later. Individual condominiums will average 2,000 sf, and prices will range from $800,000 to $2 million.

Nearby, Randall Davis is in the early stages of planning a condo tower on nearly two acres, developers are building the 25-story SkyHouse River Oaks and Gables Residential is planning to break ground on a 15-story apartment.

An office building, a hotel and two additional high-rise apartment buildings are planned on the remaining Westcreek property.

High-density development will increasingly take the place of low-rise buildings in desirable, close-in areas as more people want to live in the city center and land becomes more expensive.

Additional traffic, Bland said, is the price of progress. However, he also points out that the number of new residential units proposed on the old Westcreek site won't be much higher that what was there originally.

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A Tribeca condo board threatened to stop Ground Zero mosque worshipers from renting space in its tony building, sparking charges of discrimination.

Park51, the organization behind the controversial Islamic prayer space and community center proposed for Park Place, leased the condos 49-51 Warren St. storefront in August.

But by Sept. 18, before any prayer services were even conducted there, the condo where apartments sell for $1 million and up and one features a bowling alley posted a legal notice telling Park51 to get out by months end.

Park51 needs the space because its planned mosque near Ground Zero is under construction.

Christophe Cornaire, the owner of the Warren Street retail space and a former Cantor Fitzgerald managing director, has hired a lawyer to make sure the condo board does not evict the mosque.

The unit owner is rattling sabers at us, said Richard Menaker, a lawyer for the condo board. Hes been accusing the board of misbehaving here ... [of being] discriminatory.

Menaker says bigotry has nothing to do with it that the condo is simply holding Cornaire accountable for failing to fully disclose how the space would be used and how many people would use it.

The key thing is, theyre talking about using the basement space which is not allowed to be used by people, Menaker said.

Developer Sharif El-Gamals Ground Zero mosque has been shrouded in controversy since it was unveiled in 2010.Photo: Splash News

In the past, hundreds of Muslim worshipers crowded a makeshift prayer space on Park Place for Friday services, many spilling over into the basement of the building.

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Delta is bringing in a consultant to develop a strategy to ensure long-term sustainability of the local business sector in the face of a pair of massive shopping malls taking shape at the Tsawwassen First Nation.

Construction is underway on the two malls, Tsawwassen Mills and Tsawwassen Commons, which, when complete, will feature almost 1.8 million square feet of retail space. The malls are expected to open in the spring of 2016.

There have been concerns about the impacts the development would have on the local business community, which is made up of mostly small, locallyowned operations.

"At this time of great change and uncertainty for the business community, Delta should assist the business communities in developing a strategy to ensure these vital pieces of the community are sustainable for the longterm," Delta CAO George Harvie stated this week in a report to Delta council.

Harvie told civic politicians other cities are facing similar issues.

Once hired by Delta, the consultant will work with the municipality, Tsawwassen Business Improvement Association, Ladner Business Association, Delta Chamber of Commerce and Tourism Delta to develop the South Delta Business Sustainability Strategy.

The aim of the strategy will be to provide advice on what Delta and the business community can do to ensure the sector is sustainable.

Harvie said Delta would expect a report from the consultant within three months of starting the project.

Construction is well underway on the two malls. Pre-loading began in January and construction of the superstructure started this summer.

Ivanhoe Cambridge is behind Tsawwassen Mills, which will include approximately 1.2 million square

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Construction is finally underway on the Fraser Centre in downtown State College. Crews are working to get the grounds at the corner of Fraser Street and West Beaver Avenue ready for construction. Current plans for the center include retail space, a Hyatt Place hotel, residential condos and restaurants. The building will be 65,000 square feet and 158 feet tall. The Fraser Centre Project was first proposed in 2007 and has since run into several delays. Downtown State College improvement district representatives say the project is an exciting addition to the area. "We know this will be a convenience for folks for a while. We hope that our loyal patrons of downtown State College will stick with us through this project, said George Arnold, Executive Director of Downtown State College Improvement District. It will certainly impact some streets closing, but remember our businesses down here, they are here and you know, this project will ultimately improve downtown State College." The first phase of the project is expected to be complete by spring, and the second phase should begin in April or may.

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Lancaster, Pa. (PRWEB) October 23, 2014

High Construction Company today announced that it was selected as the design-builder for a new processing facility for Citterio USA.

Citterio USA is a wholly owned subsidiary of Giuseppe CITTERIO Salumificio, SpA of Milano, Italyone of the oldest and largest family owned businesses in the Italian Specialty Meat Sector.

The new 95,550 square foot facility will be built on Citterios current campus located in Freeland, Luzerne County, Pa. It will be completed in three phases. Site work began in September and construction will wrap up in October 2015.

Designed by Greenfield Architects Ltd., the new facility will provide additional space for producing the companys Italian specialty meats.

High Construction and Greenfield Architects have collaborated on more than 175 projects, most recently including Quality Bicycle Parts office and distribution center currently under construction in Lancaster, Pa.; TownPlace Suites under construction in Mechanisburg Pa.; a new office for Cabot Oil & Gas in Montrose, Pa.; a new performing arts center for Messiah College in Mechanisburg, Pa.; and Bentley Ridge apartment communitys expansion in Lancaster, Pa.

Greenfield Architects Ltd., provides architecture, planning, interior design, and adaptive reuse services for the commercial, industrial, education, hospitality, retail, health care, and multi-family residential markets throughout the eastern United States. Headquartered in Lancaster, Pa., Greenfield Architects is an affiliate of High Real Estate Group LLC, which also includes High Construction Company, High Associates Ltd., High Investors Ltd., and High Hotels Ltd. For more information about High Construction, call (717) 293-4475 or visit http://www.greenfieldarchitects.net.

High Construction Company provides design-build, general contracting, construction management, and energy consulting services throughout the mid-Atlantic region of the United States. High Construction specializes in the commercial, industrial, education, hospitality, retail, health care, and multi-family residential markets. The family-owned business is headquartered in Lancaster, Pa. High Construction is an affiliate of High Real Estate Group LLC, which also includes Greenfield Architects Ltd., High Associates Ltd., High Investors Ltd., and High Hotels Ltd. For more information about High Construction, call (717) 291-2276 or visit http://www.HighConstruction.com.

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Al Augustine Citterio USA Corp 2008 State Route 940 Freeland, PA 18224 Phone: 1-570-636-3171 ext.7109 Al(dot)Augustine(at)citteriousa(dot)com

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Austin, TX (PRWEB) October 23, 2014

Roll off dumpster rental company At Your Disposal Waste Services, Inc. is currently providing their recycling and hauling services to a mixed-use development in Austin, TX called 3eleven. The 36-story building will provide apartment buildings as well as office and retail space.

3eleven, also know as 311 Bowie due to its location near West 5th and Bowie Street, broke ground in September 2012 and is reportedly 400 feet high. 26 of the 36 building floors are devoted to residential dwellings, with a total of 358 luxury apartment units. The ground floor encompasses 4,268 feet and will be used as retail space, while the seventh and eighth floors will provide 40,684 feet of office space.

AYD is providing two 30-yard dumpsters that are hauled twice a day and one 40-yard on-call dumpster that is typically hauled twice a day. Recycling and hauling construction debris correctly are vital to the success of a project, especially one of this magnitude.

The mixed-use development was a joint venture for Endeavor Real Estate Group and The Lynd Company. Endeavor is an Austin-based acquisition and development firm involved in retail, office, industrial and mixed-use properties. LYND, a professional property management company, is based in San Antonio.

3eleven is located in the center of the Market District in Austin and is surrounded by some of the citys best restaurants, bars and food trucks. It is mere minutes from the Shoal Creek Greenbelt multi-use trail and provides views of downtown Austin and its surrounding areas. The project is expected to be completed by the end of this year.

3eleven is set to become one of the most sought-after mixed-use developments in Austin, said Chuck Herb, owner of At Your Disposal Waste Services, Inc. Were thrilled that we are able to contribute to the continued success and advancement of the city of Austin.

About At Your Disposal (AYD) Waste Services, Inc.: At Your Disposal (AYD) Waste Services, Inc. provides recycling and refuse hauling to the greater Austin, TX area. The company offers roll-off dumpster rental, waste disposal services, compactor rentals, construction debris removal, and hauling of recyclables, junk and more. AYD offers same-day service. Committed to protecting the environment, AYD is a LEED-certified waste collection company and participates in the Texas Environmental Quality Initiatives Program as well as local community beautification projects. To learn more about AYD and the services offered, please visit http://www.aydwaste.com.

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The 46-unit multi-family Marion Villas apartment complex at 1600 Marion St. is taking shape and will offer affordable housing to low-income senior citizens aged 55 and older once it is completed. The senior living community will include a 1,200 square-foot community center and 3,000 square feet of commercial/retail space. The complex is being developed by the Fresno Housing Authority. Kingsburgs Economic Development Committee is recruiting businesses to fill retail space which specifically appeal to seniors as seniors will live above the commercial space, and/or to parents of young children as a preschool and a kindergarten school are nearby.

Meanwhile construction has kicked off for a new housing development known as Kings Crossing Estates at Kamm and Academy avenues. Signs advise citizens to be prepared for road closures at that intersection and to keep children out of the construction zone.

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CALGARY - New retail development planned for the Seton area in southeast Calgary is aimed at meeting huge demand from shoppers in the area.

Warren Paulsen, vice-president of commercial for Brookfield Residential, told the Herald the next phase of retail development for Seton will include about 200,000 square feet of space on more than eight hectares of land in a regional shopping format.

The area requires these services. Its been part of our plan going back to 2000 when we started the land-use and outline plan process with the city, said Paulsen. Weve been in the planning stages of this thing for a long time and we waited for the hospital (South Health Campus) to really get nearer completion. We didnt want to be building out there on our own. And we needed rooftops to support our initial tranche of retail.

Weve always characterized Seton as being the urban core for a city of 100,000 people. When you put it in the context of Alberta cities, its bigger than Red Deer.

He said the next phase of retail development is currently in the pre-leasing stage as the developer looks for regional tenants that will draw customers from not just the immediate area.

Paulsen said Brookfield hopes to break ground on the project in May 2015 and it would take about two years for completion.

The open format regional shopping centre will have about 20 stores with retail space ranging from 1,500 square feet to 32,000 square feet.

Paulsen said the estimated population in the surrounding communities of Cranston, Auburn Bay and Mahogany is about 30,000 people today. The surrounding area south of Highway 22x (Marquis de Lorne Trail) will be home to approximately 120,000 people on build out which is estimated to be between the years 2030-2035.

Everything south of (Highway) 22 were underserviced effectively. Weve been studying the retail market down there for many years. That area could handle more retail. Theres more than enough demand, said Paulsen.

Setons first phase of retail development, the Gateway district, is completed with about 130,000 square feet that includes the Save-On-Foods grocery store, Shoppers Drug Mart, BMO and TD Bank as well as other stores and restaurants.

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