Tag: urban redevelopment
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A Sewing Circle, a Home, a Lifeline: The Threat to Older Homes and Community Ties
Introduction: A Community’s Quiet Crisis In neighborhoods where quiet streets once echoed with the clack of a sewing machine and the hum of conversations, a more troubling sound has begun to dominate: the slow, systematic erasure of homes that generations of seniors call their own. As developments press forward and older properties are earmarked for…
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Former Bar of the Year Double Deuce Lounge to Close on Bridge St, Frustrations Grow Over Friday Drinks
Closure of a CBD Icon: Double Deuce Lounge to Close on Bridge Street The nightlife landmark known as the Double Deuce Lounge, once celebrated as Bar of the Year, is set to close its doors on Bridge Street. The northern CBD precinct is bracing for the loss of a venue that has long been a…
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SM Breathes New Life into Susana Heights Village: A Southern Classic Reborn
Introduction: A Southern Classic Reimagined Susana Heights Village, once a quiet beacon along the South Luzon Expressway, is stepping into a new era. Under SM’s stewardship, this southern neighborhood is undergoing a thoughtful rebirth that blends nostalgia with modern living. The revival aims to honor the community’s serene roots while infusing it with contemporary conveniences…
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Carouge Street Indemnisation: 3.3M for Merchants
Geneva Approves 3.3 Million Indemnity for Rue de Carouge Merchants The City of Geneva approved on Tuesday evening a 3.3‑million‑franc indemnity package to compensate merchants affected by the major works along Rue de Carouge. The funding is designed to offset the disruption produced by the street’s ongoing transformation into a pedestrian-friendly corridor with increased greenery,…