| S.F. planners OK CityPlace mall for Mid-Market |
7/19/2010 |
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| John Wildermuth, Chronicle Staff Writer
Friday, July 9, 2010
San Francisco's rundown Mid-Market area will get a long-promised boost with Thursday's approval of the huge CityPlace retail center, which supporters say could transform one of the downtown's dodgiest areas.
In a 5-2 Planning Commission vote to approve the project, concerns about parking at the center were outweighed by the prospect of renovating a long-neglected section of Market Street between Fifth and Sixth streets.
"While it's more parking than we like, it's not a lot of parking for this type of development," said Commissioner Gwyneth Borden.
The decision, which came after four hours of testimony and discussion, was a relief for developer David Rhoades, who has been working for five years to get the project approved.
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| Abengoa Solar gets county approval for Solana |
7/19/2010 |
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| Phoenix Business Journal - by Patrick O'Grady
Wednesday, July 7, 2010, 5:07pm MST
Abengoa Solar Inc. has received one of the last permits it needs to start construction of one of the largest power plants in Arizona, this time from Maricopa County.
The Board of Supervisors voted 4-0 to approve the project based on recommendations from its Planning and Development staff.
The approval comes a few days after Abengoa was given a $1.45 billion conditional loan guarantee from the U.S. Department of Energy to help with construction.
“I am very proud this day came,” said Supervisor Mary Rose Wilcox of the power plant to be built in her district. “It takes Arizona to a different level as this will be the first plant of its kind,” her statement read.
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| Albuquerque awarded $6.7M for transit center |
7/19/2010 |
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| New Mexico Business Weekly
Thursday, July 8, 2010, 2:44pm MDT | Modified: Thursday, July 8, 2010, 3:43pm
The Albuquerque transit department will receive $6.7 million to build a transfer center on Montaño Road for passengers to connect from city busses to the Rail Runner Express service.
Funding was approved by the U.S. Department of Transportation. The Montaño Intermodal Center will provide greater access to public transportation, helping residents save money and conserve energy, said U.S. Sen. Tom Udall, D-NM, in a news release announcing the award. The new stations is to be located between 2nd Street and Edith NE on Montaño.
“This funding will allow the city of Albuquerque to build on the success of its public transportation system by expanding access to the cross-town bus service and providing a sustainable means of transportation for area residents,” Udall said.
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