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Henderson Bridge Replacement
March 18, 2019A new spending law authored by U.S. Senator Jack Reed will provide funding for replacement of the Henderson Bridge.
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Diane Feather’s March 8, 2019 article in the NEREJ includes shout outs for several Waterfront District projects including the Henderson Bridge replacement, Colonial Mills, Opportunity Zone (Census Tract south of I-195 including the Waterfront), and The Residences at Bold Point.
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"Cities in the broadest sense–local governments, urban institutions, networks, and civic leaders—will need to act decisively if Opportunity Zones are to engender not only a large volume of individual transactions but broader growth that is inclusive, sustainable and truly transformative for each city’s economy.”
Embrace your local Opportunity Zones
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Even if you are cynical about about how big money will affect low-income communities, the smart move for municipalities and urbanists is to make the most of this big-impact program."Waterfront Concerts events generate local economic activity in many ways, from concertgoers from outside the region spending money at hotels, restaurants and retail establishments, to local residents who attend events spending money on food and beverages," ....a University of Maine study that found in 2016 events at Darling's Waterfront Pavilion in Bangor generated an estimated $24.9 million in economic output, and $8.1 million in labor income for local workers both directly and indirectly. "
Developers tout economic benefits of Rock Row's concert venue
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A concert venue at the planned Rock Row mixed-use development in Westbrook will have an immediate impact of 100 full-time jobs, and if it becomes permanent could inject millions into the state's econo...A wonderful picture that captures the rise of this growing community along the City’s revitalized WaterfrontBeautiful night at Kettle Point. Have a great weekend everyone!
Reclaiming public access to a safe and environmentally clean waterfront is a underlying goal of the Commission's work. These connections are especially important for urban areas and for younger age groups. Science shows that a greener childhood leads to a happier adulthood.
www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2019/02/25/697788559/greener-childhood-associated-with-happier-...
Greener Childhood Associated With Happier Adulthood
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Research suggests the more of your childhood that is spent surrounded by green spaces, the lower your risk of developing mental illness in adulthood, whether in the city or the country.Unlike the economic potential of sports entertainment or traditional industries such as manufacturing or even technology, which are somewhat limited, the creative industry is an economic multiplier. The average consumer only needs so many household appliances or digital services, but the number of concert tickets, digital songs or albums, and the like they can purchase are virtually endless.
www.planning.org/planning/2019/feb/planningformusic/
Planning for Music Can Help Transform American Cities
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Pop culture, particularly in the form of music and musicians, is impacting the development of cities.