Too many cubicles, too few homes spur incentives to convert offices to housing

Read more Stateline coverage of how communities across the country are trying to create more affordable housing. HERNDON, Va. — Juan Ramirez, watching his dog play in Chandon Park here in suburban Virginia on a Saturday morning, tries to imagine the massive office buildings next to the park becoming apartments and townhouses. “I guess it’s inevitable. People don’t…

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Commissioners share concerns on renewable energy legislation

Commissioners in San Miguel County this week agreed to provide more feedback on renewable energy standards that are being discussed for inclusion in potential new legislation that could impact local governments’ abilities to exercise control over utility developments. Colorado Counties Executive Director Kelly Flenniken spoke at Wednesday’s meeting with the commissioners. Flenniken said a…

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Find out the latest on redevelopment of the former Varsity site near downtown Athens

Two development firms and an associated real estate investment company, with home bases in Georgia, North Carolina and Colorado, now have a hand in bringing a massive mixed-use development to the former longtime site of the Varsity near downtown Athens. The 6.21-acre tract includes the Varsity property and adjacent tracts assembled by the Atlanta-area Gordy family,…

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