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A four-story apartment building is planned for a site near Oak Creek's Ikea store.(Photo: JLA Architects)

Another apartment development is planned for a site near Oak Creek's Ikea store the latest in a series of similar projects.

The four-story,143-unitbuilding is planned for a 3.65-acre site at7700 S. Ikea Way, according to documents filed with the city.

That site is between the Ikea store and West Drexel Avenue,west of I-94.

The development plans also call for a possible one-story, 6,000-square-foot retail development just north of the proposed apartments.

The apartments are being proposed by Walden OC LLC, which owns the property. That investors group is an affiliate of Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Co.

The plans were to be reviewed by the Plan Commission at its upcoming Tuesday meeting. But that item has been canceled, according to the meeting agenda.

The Ikea store and other nearby developments, including apartments, have been happening in the area after the Drexel Avenue interchange on I-94 opened in 2012.

Construction started this spring on the 300-unit Hub13 apartments between I-94 and South 13th Street, north of Drexel Avenue.

Hub13 will have six three-story buildings, each with 40 units, as well as three two-story buildings, each with 20 units, when completed at the end of 2021.

The 225-unitOrchard Hills apartments opened this year at2697 W. Orchard Hills Drive, south of Drexel Avenue and east of South27th Street.

However, construction of two hotels south of the Ikea a 121-room Homewood Suites by Hilton and aTru by Hilton with 90 to 100 rooms haven't yet proceeded since winning city approval in December.

Meanwhile, construction is winding down on the final projects at Drexel Town Square, which includes apartments, a hotel, stores and restaurants at Drexel and Howell avenues.

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An older office building at East Capitol Drive and North Oakland Avenue could be converted into Shorewood's first hotel.(Photo: LoopNet)

An older seven-story office building in Shorewood could be converted into that community's first hotel.

Also, affordable apartments targeted for adults with developmental disabilities could be coming to the village.

That's according to comments made ata Friday board meeting of the Shorewood Community Development Authority by Village Manager Rebecca Ewald.

She spoke about potential projects during a discussion about the village adopting a new, more transparent process for reviewing applications from developers for public financing help.

The potential hotel would involve renovating the office building among the tallest structures in Shorewood.

The building, at 3970 N. Oakland Ave.,for several years included a North Shore Bank branch until a new location opened in 2018 at 4060 N. Oakland Ave.

The seven-story, 40,800-square-foot building was constructedin 1974. The property includes a 139-space parking lot, according to LoopNet.com.

The hotel development could include expanding the building onto that parking lot, Ewald said.

Ewald, reached after the meeting, declined to provide any additional information about the possible hotel project.

Also, an apartment development that would provide a mix of affordable and market-rate units is being considered for a site that includes SunSeekers, a tanning salon at 2420 E. Capitol Drive.

That building would be demolished, with its lot used for the new apartment development.

It would include affordable apartments set aside for adults with developmental disabilities who are able to live independently, Ewald said.

The building's market-rate units could include apartments for the parents of people living in the affordable units, she said.

Watertown-based Bethesda Lutheran Communities, which provides servicesfor people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, would be involved in the project, Ewald said.

Bethesda would co-develop the building, tentatively planned for 52 apartments,with Catalyst Construction, said Tom Campbell, Bethesda vice president of real estate.

Up to 25%of those apartments would be set aside for people with disabilities, he said.

"It's an inclusive housing model," Campbell said. "They need quality housing, and they need it at a low cost."

That can be achieved in part by obtaining foundation grants and public financing, he said.

That could include cash provided through a tax incremental financing district.A TIF district uses money generated by a new development's property tax revenue.

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A mixed-use development on Hawthorne Boulevard in Walteria that will include nine apartment units and almost 3,800-square-feet of office space has won the unanimous approval of the Torrance Planning Commission.

The three-story apartment complex is the first since May 2019 to win approval in the community, where residents who live in single family homes largely oppose high-density housing proposals, monthly municipal permit records show. Torrance officials approved a trio of apartments that month, but none since, despite the states on-going housing crisis.

The development will rise on the former site of the now-closed ABC Pool & Patio at 24449 Hawthorne Blvd., just south of Pacific Coast Highway before the commuter thoroughfare begins its climb up the Palos Verdes Peninsula.

The area is one of six designated districts along Hawthorne Boulevard in a planning document first adopted in 1996 that envisions an urban village atmosphere providing a rich mixture of retail shops, restaurants and offices.

Future development is envisioned to retain the unique characteristics of the area with new buildings placed behind the sidewalk with little or no setback, fostering a pedestrian orientation, the staff report to the commission said. Mixed use development is encouraged with residential units located above retail or office space.

The report said the project will bring a vibrant element to the Walteria District.

The project provides for apartment housing and promotes housing near to employment and commercial centers while providing 25% of the gross floor area for commercial purposes, the report said. The proposed mixed-used development is in close proximity to businesses, commercial services, restaurants, a public park, library and other amenities that will serve the commercial tenants and residents and will complement the pedestrian character of the Walteria sub-district.

The planning commission approved the project at its Wednesday meeting.

Mike Griffiths, who this year founded a group called California Cities for Local Control to fight state bills that could make it easier to build more high-density housing, said the apartment complex complements the neighborhood.

That type of density makes sense in that particular area, he said. I wouldnt want it to go up next to my house.

The city is definitely in a slow-growth mode, Griffiths added.

Apartment construction has been in short supply in Torrance in recent years, after a political backlash in response to criticism surrounding a series of dense condominium developments, including those near Wilson Park several years ago.

A mixed-use building that includes almost 40 apartments is currently under construction on Carson Street in Old Torrance. Residents successfully fought a gas station and convenience store initially proposed for the site.

Last year the city rejected a proposed 46-unit apartment complex in North Torrance.

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STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- A Manhattan developer has proposed to build 750 apartments -- of which 225 units would be earmarked as affordable housing -- along with ground-floor retail in three high-rise buildings on the waterfront in St. George, the Advance has learned.

The three proposed apartment buildings would sit on a two-acre site owned by Madison Realty Capital at 170-208 Richmond Terrace and 8-26 Stuyvesant Place, according to a source with knowledge of the project.

Dubbed Liberty Towers, the buildings would range from 12 to 26 stories high, and there would be 23,000 square feet of ground-floor retail, said the source. There would also be about 366 parking spots for the development, the source said.

ZONING CHANGES NEEDED

The site is located within the Special Hillsides Preservation District and the Special St. George District, both of which have height and density restrictions for all new construction.

The plan would have to go through the Uniform Land Use Review Procedure (ULURP) process, which requires a host of approvals, including those from the Community Board 1, the City Council and City Planning.

For construction to move forward, the developer would need a change from the current lower density zoning to an R7-3 zone, which allows for apartment buildings of greater height, said Joseph Marvilli, a City Planning Department spokesman.

An Environmental Assessment Study has been submitted to City Planning by the developer, and a remote public scoping meeting is scheduled for Nov. 19 about the project, said Marvilli.

The developer is hoping to have the project fully complete by 2025, the source said.

AFFORDABLE HOUSING

The formula to determine the criteria for the units earmarked as affordable housing will be based on 80% of the areas median income, the source said.

The source couldnt say yet whether the citys Section 8 program would be accepted at Liberty Towers.

City regulations require all new housing developments include at least 20% of units reserved for affordable housing.

CONCERNS ABOUT THE PROJECT

Joseph Carroll, district manager of Community Board 1, said board members had an informal meeting with the developers several months ago, during which they unveiled their vision for the property.

At the time we commented that there were multiple zoning amendments that would have to be achieved, including relief from the St. George Special District and the establishment of [a more dense] zoning district, which currently does not exist on Staten Island, he said.

Local elected officials have expressed concern about the project, as well.

Borough President James Oddo, who previously met with the developers about the project, said he wont entertain the zone change needed for the development to take shape.

I am very passionate about this issue. I am calling for every current elected official on Staten Island and every announced candidate for this cycle and the 2021 cycle to completely go on the record about where they stand on the notion of a 26-story apartment building to be dropped in St. George, said Oddo.

To avoid construction of large apartment complexes, Oddo said elected officials fought several years ago to remove dense zoning on Staten Island. The Castleton Park Apartments, which are located behind the proposed Liberty Towers site, is zoned R6, he said, noting R7-3 will permit more density.

We are in favor of growth and investment. We know that needs to happen to keep Staten Island vital, but that can not be an excuse, yet again, to increase density without a care in the world about the impact on the infrastructure, said Oddo.

Councilwoman Debi Rose (D-North Shore) said she also saw preliminary plans for the project.

The developers presented their preliminary plans to me last year, and we are scheduled to meet again for an update. This development would be subject to intense public review process and a vote. I look forward to hearing from the community once this engagement process begins, she said.

Madison Realty Capital declined comment about the proposed zone change.

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A sold sign sits on a lot as new home construction continues in Westfield, Indiana, on Sept. 25. U.S. home construction rose a solid 1.9% in September after having fallen in August as home building remains one of the bright spots for the economy. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

By MARTIN CRUTSINGER AP Economics Writer

WASHINGTON (AP) U.S. home construction rose a solid 1.9% in September after having fallen in the previous month, as home building continues as one of the bright spots of the economy.

The increase last month pushed home construction to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.42 million homes and apartments after a 6.7% drop in August, the Commerce Department reported Tuesday.

Applications for building permits, a good barometer of future activity, rose an even stronger 5.2% to 1.55 million units.

After a plunge in the spring due to pandemic-related lockdowns, housing has staged a solid rebound as demand for homes with more space has grown and mortgage-rates have stayed at ultra-low levels.

Construction of single-family homes in September surged by 7.8%, offsetting a 14.7% drop in the smaller apartment sector. Single-family construction is now at its highest level since 2007.

Construction was up in every region of the country except the Midwest which registered a 32.7% plunge. Construction surged 66.7% in the Northeast with smaller gains of 6.2% in the South and 1.4% in the West.

Economists believe home building will continue to thrive in the months ahead.

Strong demand, low inventory and a record level of homebuilder confidence continue to support new home construction, wrote Nancy Vanden Houten of Oxford Economics.

The National Association of Homebuilders reported Monday that its survey of builder confidence climbed to a new record high of 85 in October, up from a September reading of 83.

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WASHINGTON U.S. home construction rose a solid 1.9% in September after having fallen in the previous month, as home building continues as one of the bright spots of the economy.

The increase last month pushed home construction to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.42 million homes and apartments after a 6.7% drop in August, the Commerce Department reported Tuesday.

Applications for building permits, a good barometer of future activity, rose an even stronger 5.2% to 1.55 million units.

After a plunge in the spring due to pandemic-related lockdowns, housing has staged a solid rebound as demand for homes with more space has grown and mortgage-rates have stayed at ultra-low levels.

Construction of single-family homes in September surged by 7.8%, offsetting a 14.7% drop in the smaller apartment sector. Single-family construction is now at its highest level since 2007.

Construction was up in every region of the country except the Midwest which registered a 32.7% plunge. Construction surged 66.7% in the Northeast with smaller gains of 6.2% in the South and 1.4% in the West.

Economists believe home building will continue to thrive in the months ahead.

Strong demand, low inventory and a record level of homebuilder confidence continue to support new home construction, wrote Nancy Vanden Houten of Oxford Economics.

The National Association of Homebuilders reported Monday that its survey of builder confidence climbed to a new record high of 85 in October, up from a September reading of 83.

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Some heavy-dutyexcavation and foundation work is underway in Winooski, a stone's throw from two new apartment buildings on E. Allen Street/VT 15.

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WINOOSKI - Most of the action is hidden and will remain out of sight to motorists for another month or so.

But some heavy-dutyexcavation and foundation work is underway in Winooski, a stone's throw from two new apartment buildings on East Allen Street/Vermont 15.

A tall crane marks the spot: Roughly halfway between Community College of Vermont and the entrance ramp to Interstate 89.

Taking shape: Foundations and walls for underground parking are under construction at East Allen and Manteau streets in Winooski on Oct. 14, 2020.(Photo: JOEL BANNER BAIRD/FREE PRESS)

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4 Premium Insights4.1 Attractive Opportunities in the Liquid Applied Membranes Market4.2 Liquid Applied Membranes Market, by Type4.3 Liquid Applied Membranes Market, by End-Use Industry4.4 Liquid Applied Membranes Market, by Country4.5 APAC: Liquid Applied Membranes Market, by End-Use Industry and Country, 2019

5 Market Overview5.1 Introduction5.2 Market Dynamics5.2.1 Drivers5.2.1.1 Increasing Spending on Infrastructure Development5.2.1.2 Growing Requirement of Water Management Activities in the APAC Region5.2.2 Restraints5.2.2.1 Availability of Substitutes, Such as Sheet Membranes, for Large-Scale, Open Surfaces5.2.3 Opportunities5.2.3.1 Growing Demand for Energy-Efficient Buildings and Green Roofs5.2.4 Challenges5.2.4.1 Fluctuations in Raw Material Prices5.3 Impact of COVID-19 on the Liquid Applied Membranes Market5.3.1 COVID-195.3.2 Confirmed Cases and Deaths, by Geography5.3.3 Impact on Application and End-Use Industries5.4 Porter's Five Forces Analysis5.4.1 Threat from Substitutes5.4.2 Bargaining Power of Suppliers5.4.3 Threat from New Entrants5.4.4 Bargaining Power of Buyers5.4.5 Intensity of Competitive Rivalry5.5 Raw Material Analysis5.5.1 Bituminous Membranes5.5.2 Elastomeric Membranes5.5.2.1 Acrylic5.5.2.2 Polyurethane5.5.3 Cementitious Membranes5.6 Value Chain Analysis5.7 Adjacent/Related Markets5.7.1 Introduction5.7.2 Limitations5.7.3 Market Ecosystem and Interconnected Markets5.7.4 Roofing Market5.7.4.1 Market Definition5.7.4.2 Market Overview5.7.5 Roofing Market, by Type5.7.5.1 Materials5.7.5.1 Chemicals5.7.6 Roofing Market, by Application5.7.6.1 Residential5.7.6.2 Commercial5.7.6.3 Non-Residential5.7.6.4 Other Applications5.7.7 Roofing Market, by Region5.7.7.1 North America5.7.7.2 Europe5.7.7.3 APAC5.7.7.4 South America5.7.7.5 Middle East & Africa5.8 Macroeconomic Indicators5.8.1 Global GDP Trends and Construction Industry Statistics

6 Liquid Applied Membranes Market, by Type6.1 Introduction6.2 Elastomeric Membranes6.2.1 Elastomeric Membranes to Account for the Largest Share of the Market6.3 Bituminous Membranes6.3.1 Low Cost and Easy Availability to Boost Their Demand6.4 Cementitious Membranes6.4.1 Demand for These Membranes is Expected to Remain Stagnant Due to Their Low Quality

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12 Chinese Companies12.1 Oriental Yuhong12.1.1 Business Overview12.1.2 Products Offered12.2 Shenzhen Joaboa Tech Group12.2.1 Business Overview12.2.2 Products Offered12.2.3 Major Projects12.3 Fuhua Waterproofing Technology12.3.1 Business Overview12.3.2 Products Offered12.4 Hebei Chenyu Waterproof Building Materials12.4.1 Business Overview12.4.2 Products Offered12.5 Beijing Jianguo Weiye Waterproof Material12.5.1 Business Overview12.5.2 Products Offered12.6 Weifang Luyang Waterproof Material12.6.1 Business Overview12.6.2 Products Offered12.7 Shandong Jingze Waterproof Technology12.7.1 Business Overview12.7.2 Products Offered12.8 Guangdong Yunyan Special Cement Building Materials12.8.1 Business Overview12.8.2 Products Offered12.9 Nantong Yuru Engineering Materials12.9.1 Business Overview12.9.2 Products Offered12.1 Shandong Dingtai Waterproof Technology12.10.1 Business Overview12.10.2 Products Offered

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Blackledge would be a Chapter 40B affordable housing project.

EASTON Blackledge, a 108-unit affordable housing apartment complex proposed on Union Street near the Brockton line, recently received a positive vote from the Easton Select Board to move forward.

The board voted 4-1, with member Marc Lamb opposed, to authorize Chair Dottie Fulginiti, Town Administrator Connor Read and town counsel to negotiate an agreement with the developer, Rick Lincoln of Coneco Building in Bridgewater, to address town concerns about the project.

Lamb voted against the motion after expressing concerns about the number of projects approved in town.

In the past 10 years theres been so much development, Lamb said. We are on trajectory to add 1,000 units to this town in 10 years. I feel we are doing a lot. At this point I feel strongly about pumping the brakes.

The other four members supported moving forward but acknowledged Lambs points.

I appreciate Marcs comments and concerns, select board member Craig Barger said. But Id like to move forward from an economic and affordable housing standpoint.

Lamb said the project is not in any of the areas the town is encouraging economic growth like the Avalon project, a 40B apartment complex on Robert Drive, was.

This is in the middle of nowhere, he said. I dont see it contributing anywhere economically.

Rick, I do think you are the right partner, Lamb told Lincoln. For me, at this time and that location, Im a hard no.

Blackledge would be a Chapter 40B affordable housing project.

Chapter 40B is a state statute which allows local zoning boards of appeals to approve affordable housing developments under flexible rules if at least 20-25 percent of the units have long-term affordability restrictions.

If approved, the project would help the town continue to meet the states 10 percent affordable housing guideline. Easton currently is at 10 percent, but the town anticipates it will dip below the requirement once the census is complete and will need about 80 more units, Read said.

As a rental project, all the Blackledge units, even the market rate ones, will count toward the 10 percent.

There are also other approved affordable housing projects in town, but they have not been constructed as yet.

Nonetheless certainly adding some units would make that much more of a sure thing, Read said.

The town conducted a preliminary analysis of the project. Among the recommendation made by the towns affordable housing trust was that developer include more market and affordable three-bedroom units. The current plan proposes 50 one-bedroom, 46 two-bedroom and 12 three-bedroom apartments.

The affordable housing trust also asked the developer to consider setting the affordability rate at 50 percent of area median income rather than the standard 80 percent. At that rate, only 20 percent rather than 25 percent of the units would need to be affordable.

The median income in Easton is $121,000, Read said. At 80 percent, thats still a relatively meaningful income.

The one thing you hear most from young people is that they are never going to be able to afford a place in Easton, Fulginiti said.

She suggested considering a mix of units some based on 50 percent and some on 80 percent.

The analysis also encourages keeping and rehabilitating the 1795 house on site, which once was Benson Concrete Products. Lincoln said they plan to relocate the house and use it as an amenities building for the development.

The report recommended the project tie into Brockton for water and sewer. The site is located on the Brockton line and some of the land is in Brockton.

The project is estimated to increase police calls by 41, fire calls by 7.3 and emergency medical service calls by 13.8, a year, according to the analysis.

The school district could see approximately 26 students from the development with nine being current Easton students who relocate to the project, according to the analysis. Because the town is about to begin construction of a new regional elementary school, the increase is not expected to burden one neighborhood elementary school over another. Overall enrollment is also slightly down, the report said.

Once the agreement between the town and Coneco is complete, it will be brought before the select board for approval.

The project will also need to be submitted to MassHousing and file for a comprehensive permit for the towns Zoning Board of Appeals.

If approved, construction could begin in about a year.

Reach Donna Whitehead at dwhitehead@wickedlocal.com

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The Gazette is working with the Linn Landowner Forum to present a weekly series of columns about elements landowners should consider when replacing trees and plants lost in the Aug. 10 derecho. The series will focus on recovery, the importance of native plants and other topics. Fourth in a series.

Many property owners in Linn County are seeing the light literally.

With trees and shrubs downed or damaged, properties are looking a lot sunnier these days. The now-ample sunlight proved an unforeseen benefit to the Aug. 10 derecho: the opportunity for property owners to transform their yards possibly now a blank canvas into a bird- and pollinator-friendly habitat. Or, at the very least, into a functional space that allows the household to live more lightly on the earth.

Before jumping in to transform your green space, we advise starting with a plan. This will save you time, money and energy in the end.

Commit to a spring planting and make your plan this fall or winter. Map out the green space in your yard. Know the amount of space available to work with and set a budget. Put key dates on the calendar (like local plant sales, predicted last frost date, ideal planting times). Research keystone species of trees and shrubs that is, trees and shrubs that historically have grown and thrived in our area for centuries rather than those introduced in recent years. Keystone species are more likely to provide the habitat that pollinators and birds in our area need to thrive. Learn more about keystone plants at the centers website, indiancreeknaturecenter.org.

Add a variety of bird feeders. Local farm stores carry an impressive variety of bird seed in bulk, which eliminates the need for plastic bags. Bring an empty container from home, have it weighed at the cash register (this is called the tare weight), fill it with one variety of bird seed, write down the corresponding PLU number and have the full container weighed at checkout, subtracting the tare weight of just the container.

For those looking for an educational opportunity for the whole family, consider making a tray bird feeder or bird house. Turn that tree stump in the backyard into a bird bath. Creating a bird or pollinator habitat not only adds functionality, but also beauty.

Spring is the perfect time to plant wildflowers, prairie plants, berry bushes and other shrubs to create an ideal pollinator habitat. Lucky for you, the Indian Creek Nature Centers Plant and Art Sale on the first Saturday in May features dozens of varieties of these plants, both perennial and annual, at an affordable price.

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Also available at the plant sale will be vegetable seedlings. While vegetable gardens arent the best habitat for pollinators, they are ideally suited for sunny backyards and dont only feed yourself and your family, but also significantly lower your carbon footprint by reducing the overall amount of fossil fuels used to transport food to your dinner table.

For first-time vegetable gardeners, a raised bed with nutrient-rich soil is essential to a productive garden. Spend the winter months reading books and blogs written for our plant hardiness zone, which is 5a, and order a Seed Savers Exchange catalog (seedsavers.org). Research topics like succession planting and companion gardening to maximize production in a smaller space.

Lastly, if youre not already taking advantage of the city of Cedar Rapids progressive curbside compost program, consider starting now. Kitchen and yard waste can be composted easily in your Yardy or in a small space in the backyard. If done correctly, there should be little to no odor or pests.

Nutrient-rich compost provides fertilizer with no chemicals (perfect for your new garden) and avoids adding to unnecessary waste to the landfill.

We hope Linn County homeowners take advantage of these tips, and continue to look on the sunny side of the derecho. While this storm has no doubt been devastating not only to us, but to the wildlife that resides in our shared habitats the destruction also has ecological benefits that will help our natural environment grow back stronger than before.

Nature is resilient, and so are we.

Kelli Kennon-Lane is the director of education at Indian Creek Nature Center, where she oversees programming and educational initiatives related to the centers mission to create champions of nature. She was raised in raised in northeast Iowa and has lived in Linn County for the last 15 years.

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