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Zoning change a hot topic - Sat, 26 May 2012 PST
26 May 2012, 3:36 am
Tuesday’s meeting of the Spokane Valley City Council got a bit wild, with motions made and withdrawn, a discussion about whether a vote could be redone and lengthy public testimony. In the end the council decided to postpone a final vote on a controversial zone change request. At issue was one of several changes proposed as part of the annual comprehensive plan review. The council unanimously ...
Redundant Nelson workers win payout
15 May 2012, 7:03 pm
Six men made redundant by Nelson Pine Industries three years ago have won their case against the company for unjustified dismissal.
Columbia Planning and Zoning Commission recommends denying downtown rezoning request
10 May 2012, 10:48 pm
COLUMBIA — The Planning and Zoning Commission voted unanimously Thursday to recommend denying a request to rezone property on the south side of Walnut Street. The property in question was recently acquired by developers Jon and Nathan Odle. The request was to rezone a piece of property from R-3 to C-2 (
medium-density multifamily dwelling to central business). The property is surrounded by C-2 ...
Save the wetlands: residents
7 May 2012, 8:41 pm
Bear Creek Wetland's neighbours came to its defence Monday. They crowded into Barrie City Hall to question Pratt Development's rezoning application and subdivision plan for 40 Ferndale Dr. South, to build 269 low and medium density housing units on two separate sites on its 76.4 acres.[...]
Public meeting will look at wetlands protection
4 May 2012, 11:12 pm
Progress versus nature will be on display Monday at Barrie City Hall. A public meeting will be held for Pratt Development’s rezoning application for 40 Ferndale Dr. South, needed to build 269 low and medium density housing units on two separate sites on its 76.4 acres.[...]
Better returns from joint venture
4 May 2012, 12:18 pm
Daiken Corporation has taken a larger 85.1 per cent stake in a medium density fibreboard (MDF) plant near Rangiora in North Canterbury.
The Urbanist: is high-rise living unnatural?
30 April 2012, 3:15 am
High-rise housing gets pretty bad press in Australia. It’s frequently criticised for over-shadowing, generating high-speed winds and destroying streetscapes and views. Skyscrapers have high lifecycle emissions compared to medium density... Read more on the blog...
World - medium-density
No need for tall storeys - heraldsun.com.au
24 May 2012, 7:51 am
"I just don't think that 100-storey towers are financially viable." Mr Grollo said the answer to Melbourne's growing housing needs was to spread
medium-density flat living throughout the inner city and certain suburbs, but prices needed to be more affordable.
Is Rayonier Setting for a Break Out? - TradersHuddle.com
24 May 2012, 5:43 am
Rayonier also produces logs and wood products, and medium density fiberboard. Rayonier seems to be setting up for a tight range between the 200 day moving average as support and the 50 day moving average serving as resistance. A tiered approach ...
Democracy really is alive in Kamloops - Kamloops Daily News Online
24 May 2012, 5:21 am
Thank you, Mayor Milobar and Councillors Wallace, Dever, Spina and Cavers for refusing the rezoning request (from churches to multiple family medium density) for the property next to Aberdeen elementary school. In spite of the approval by City officials ...
Zimbabwe: Nyatsime Owners Told to Wait a While Longer - AllAfrica.com
23 May 2012, 4:18 am
The project consists of 10 542 high density stands, 1 670 medium density, 168 commercial, 2 879 low density, and 59 industrial stands. Mr Mbetsa said bulk water provision was being addressed through an agreement with the Ministry of Water Resources and Development.
Formaldehyde spills into North Bay's drinking water - Toronto Sun
21 May 2012, 2:57 pm
Formaldehyde is used in pressed wood products, hardwood, plywood paneling, and medium density fibreboard, paints, adhesives, varnishes and floor finishes, wallpaper, cardboard and some paper products, according to Health Canada. Ontario Provincial Police ...
