Posts Tagged ‘Development’
Opportunity Zones: Hopes and Dreams Don’t Always Become Realities
A Flatland examination of Opportunity Zones has revealed a tale of confusion, ambivalence, bitterness — and yes, still hope — for a program designed to help America’s economically distressed communities.
Read MoreOpportunity Zone Spotlights Downtown Shawnee
Shawnee is seeing some positive impact from its Opportunity Zone, including apartments under construction.
Read MoreHistoric Board of Education Building is Being Demolished
Demolition of the historic former Board of Education building at 1211 McGee is expected to begin soon.
Read MoreMartin City Hopes for Opportunity Zone Boost
Martin City boosters now hope to leverage its unique down-home-but-high-tech vibe as an Opportunity Zone, a federal program that encourages investors to reinvest capital gains in economically distressed areas.
Read MoreSeeking Opportunity in Unlikely Zones
Flatland is exploring the implementation of Opportunity Zones in the Kansas City area, on both sides of the state line, and tracing their impact.
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