Delta Arts focus of community project Sep 16, 2008
The students will be working with the local committee throughout the 2008-2009 school year to lay the conceptual foundation that will allow the community to move forward with grant applications and design plans for the creation of a new arts engine in the Delta. While the project is only a beginning, the partner organizations in Newport are committed to seeing the effort through to completion. (Newport Daily Independent, AR)
A&A redux: redeeming a tarnished reputation Sep 15, 2008
By the time Rudolph had started on design plans for the Art and Architecture Building, Modernist theory had been spreading its roots into the framework of American architecture for over three decades. Driven by an aesthetic that scorned the frivolous ornamentation of nineteenth-century buildings, Modernism demanded that buildings be economically efficient and convey a sense of purpose, utility, and experimentation, inspired by post-WWI theories that contested establishments of tradition and... (Yale Herald, CT)
Kennedy tackles 274 homes Sep 13, 2008
Kennedy focuses on the design plans, and construction management falls to Whitfield. Kennedy's latest development is a 4,000-square-foot gut rehab of a three-story home in the 5100 block of Raymond Avenue. (St. Louis Business Journal, MO)
Ex-Intel Worker Charged With Stealing Secrets Sep 13, 2008
had copied confidential Intel documents -- including 13 designated top-secret and containing highly sensitive design plans for future processors. After accepting a position at AMD but prior to leaving Intel, he allegedly downloaded the documents using his corporate laptop while on vacation, according to the Globe report. (InternetNews.com)
Board offers opinions on CPA projects Sep 12, 2008
Funding for the 75 and 100 percent design plans for the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail was second on the list, a placement reflective of Town Meeting s support for the rail trail. Selectman Virginia Dinny McIntyre called the BFRT Advisory Committee s request for $100,000 in CPA funds a belt-and-suspenders approach, in reference to the Sept. 5 submission of a final application for funding to the Statewide Transportation Enhancement Program. (Concord Journal, MA)
Moon rocket passes crucial design test Sep 12, 2008
NASA approves the preliminary design review of the planned Ares I rocket. The Ares would launch astronauts into space by 2015 and back to the moon by 2020. (CNN -- Tech)
New moon rocket passes early design test Sep 11, 2008
$7 online stock trades. But there's still one pending issue too much shaking after launch. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Condemnation threatened on church (172) Sep 11, 2008
But Pondoff says they can't build on their new property yet because ADOT's project engineers keep changing the I-10/SR90 design plans and recently announced that some of Calvary Baptist's new property will be needed for the project ... He said the current design plans could change again in the next months, but explained he has no involvement with how or when Wilcox secures the necessary Right-of-Way accesses she needs for the project ... Harmon said ADOT expects to hold a community meeting in... (Benson San Pedro Valley News Sun, AZ)
A giant land transformation on Route 1 Sep 10, 2008
Design plans show the grade of the building site at 74 feet high, meaning at certain spots crews must remove nearly 60 feet of hill. Northbound LLC has estimated 318,000 cubic yards of material needs to be excavated from both parcels combined. (Saugus Advertiser, MA)
Skyway to stay, most say Sep 7, 2008
Many fear the Skyway ultimately will affect development design plans in Buffalo's inner and outer harbors. The general consensus is this: Once the massive Bass Pro store is constructed on the site of Memorial Auditorium and other elements of the $500 million Canal Side retail/entertainment complex are built, it will be that much more difficult to remove the Skyway. (Buffalo Business First, NY)
Roswell to improve busy intersection Sep 5, 2008
The City Council on Wednesday approved final design plans, which also have been approved by the state Department of Transportation. The project will soon be placed out for construction bids. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Plenty to celebrate at powwow Sep 5, 2008
Engineering and design plans for the new campus feature a circular concept with vehicle traffic on the perimeter. The first educational facility to be constructed will be a math, science and technology center. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Dream Still Alive Sep 5, 2008
WASHINGTON (AP) - Design plans for the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial are nearing the end of a lengthy approval process. The National Capital Planning Commission is scheduled to review final site and building plans for the memorial Thursday. (WTVR.com, VA)
Work stops temporarily at Flint's Bridge Sep 4, 2008
Adding weight to the approaches on either side of the bridge, something not included on initial design plans, was among the recommendations made by Cintec, the company that makes the proprietary steel reinforcement system. Because that system is proprietary, the contractor is essentially required to follow Cintec s recommendations, said Adam Hurtubise, spokesman for the Executive Office of Transportation. (Concord Journal, MA)
General contractor chosen for soccer stadium Sep 3, 2008
"We hope it's something that will be beneficial to the team and area." Around 85 to 90 percent of the design plans are finished, said Panichi, and the company hopes to begin construction by the end of the year, if not sooner. Panichi said a majority of the 150 to 200 jobs the project would bring would go to local contractors and sub-contractors. (The Delaware County Times, PA)
S.J. hotels want 14% room tax Sep 2, 2008
Southwell said he likes what he s seen so far of the design plans. An outside consulting firm conducted a study last year of convention centers in comparable markets and found that San Jose s convention center was the only one of eight similar cities not to have renovated or expanded its facilities since its inception. (San Jose Business Journal, CA)
Jet fuel tank approved for local resident Aug 28, 2008
Furthermore, Rodgers said the design plans submitted for his approval do not comply with the agreement Terracina signed with the City of Greenville. That agreement, Rodgers said, requires that the structure be double-walled and be surrounded by an impervious retention wall. (Greenville Delta Democrat Times, MS)
Wenham BOS: Affordable Housing Plan underway Aug 28, 2008
Meanwhile, Chelgren discussed preliminary design plans for the affordable housing to be constructed by Habitat for Humanity. The design proposes a single curb cut and single road access to the two or three condominium-style units, in either a cul-de-sac or T-hammerhead cluster. (Hamilton Wenham Chronicle, MA)
Progress continues on lake resort Aug 27, 2008
Design plans for the resort property will be rendered the first week of September, and he hopes demolition will begin in six to nine months. Its a slow process getting everything in place, Chapman said. (Durant Daily Democrat, OK)
Selectmen get first look at CPA requests Aug 27, 2008
Bruce Freeman Rail Trail design plans, Monument Street retaining wall repairs and a facelift for the West Concord Fire station were among the suggested town-sponsored Community Preservation projects selectmen saw on Monday. Some potential projects for the 2009 funding round of the Community Preservation Act are structural repairs to the Scout House, restoration of the Thoreau Book Collection and renovations to the Peter Bulkeley Building. (Concord Journal, MA)
Chester firefighters hammer city over stadium safety prep Aug 27, 2008
The building design plans will be reviewed by the fire commissioner and the safety precautions, such as sprinkler systems, will be evaluated, she said. She added that Mayor Wendell N. Butler Jr. and city council would like to increase the department's manpower, but were hamstrung by spending limits in the city's Act 47 Recovery Plan and available taxpayer money. (The Delaware County Times, PA)
More delays for mall makeover Aug 22, 2008
More delays are up ahead for the multi-million dollar makeover of Laurel Mall, with design plans still waiting to be approved by city officials and developers of the project continuing to seek additional funds to pay for the project ... Additionally, construction cannot begin until the mall's owners have their detailed design plans approved by the city's Planning Commission. (Laurel Leader, MD)
WAPS approves Paul Giel Field design Aug 22, 2008
The Winona school board approved design plans Thursday for renovations at Paul Giel Field, and bids will now be put out on the project. The board was supposed to approve plans designed by Clough Harbour and Associates of Kansas City, Mo. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Joie de Vivre adds Santa Clara Holiday Inn to its collection Aug 22, 2008
Preliminary design plans include renovating all of the 167 guest rooms and changing the configuration of the public space. Polochak said the 3,000 square feet of meeting space will be downsized by 75 percent and replaced with a club lounge area for corporate customers to meet informally or work on presentations. (San Jose Business Journal, CA)
Galt looks to revitalize C Street corridor Aug 21, 2008
Zita was hired by the city in June to brainstorm and design plans for C Street. He's the owner of Portland, Ore. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Work on dorm goes on despite AG ruling Aug 20, 2008
In its decision, however, the attorney general's office found that the university spearheaded the project and is effectively directing construction by specifying design plans and deadlines. Lowell developer James McClutchy, the head of Brasi Development, did not return a call seeking comment. (Boston Globe)
City to consider jail site appeal, renaming park Aug 19, 2008
Design plans are under way and city officials hope the pool will be open for business next summer. The City of Bartlesville purchased the deteriorating VFW building, located just west of Frontier Park, in June for 100,000 but did not designate a use for it at the time. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
First Electric Car in Canada, 1893 Aug 18, 2008
Following the design plans, Dixon constructed a nice little two-seater open runabout style, his firm enjoying status as the first to build an electric car in Canada. With a padded bench seat and fashionable wire spoke wheels, the car weighed in a hefty 700 lbs. (Suite101.com)
New subcommittee to review retaining wall bylaws Aug 16, 2008
So the subcommittee discussed the possibility of mandating that design plans for these walls go before a board AND at least one additional engineer for inspection. Both DiMella and Blanchard reported on how emergencies such as last month s retaining wall collapse tie up manpower. (Saugus Advertiser, MA)
Stratfield redesign postponed Aug 15, 2008
First Selectman Ken Flatto agreed that the design plans that were constructed would be too much. "The basic goal of the project is to do renovations and additions when necessary. This is taking the building and making it 40 percent bigger. That can't happen. Ninety percent of the space on this list is not what the ed spec asked for or what the selectmen asked the committee to do," he said. (Fairfield Minuteman, CT)
Chrysler talks with automakers on JVs Aug 14, 2008
Chrysler also expects to finalize design plans for the new small car being built for the automaker by Nissan Motor Co within the next couple months. The global small car, which will be built in Japan, is on track to be sold in 2010, LaSorda said. (India Times)
Chrysler in talks on Russian, Indian tie-ups Aug 14, 2008
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Officials discuss high school design Aug 13, 2008
During a Durant School Board meeting Monday, Claycomb Associates, Inc., in conjunction with Steele an, Inc., presented design plans for the new high school ... According to Smith, the design plans include room for expansion, and the structure will be tornado resistant. (Durant Daily Democrat, OK)
A slower, safer Weston Road in Wellesley Aug 8, 2008
Another informational meeting will take place Sept. 9 before an October meeting, when a review of the 75 percent design plans will occur. Loading commenting interface. (Wellesley Townsman, MA)
More of this story Aug 8, 2008
Weingold s companies also help people design plans to make school more affordable, complete financial aid forms, and work through the appeals process if they feel they weren t fairly awarded by a college. They hold year-round workshops and teleconferences and distribute newsletters to educate parents about their options. (Cleveland Jewish News, OH)
CCWD urges supes to weigh water in plan Aug 7, 2008
Pattison told the board a Water Element would make it easier for water districts and service districts to design plans which pool their resources and unite them for increased political clout in Sacramento and Washington, D.C.. Supervisors Russ Thomas and Bill Claudino expressed support for the idea of including a Water Element. (The Union Democrat)
Residents Voice Concerns Aug 7, 2008
The topic will be added to an upcoming meeting once the commissioners receive detailed information and design plans. Meanwhile Rogers is on Thursday s Dublin City Council agenda to report to the council the progress of the animal control issues. (Dublin Courier Herald, GA)
Growth foments a fuss in Chapel Hill Aug 3, 2008
"Not everything is open for redevelopment."Grubb Properties, the owners of Glen Lennox, recently withdrew its design plans after neighbors lobbied hard against them. The two sides will now enter talks that could lead to new zoning rules and a new redevelopment plan next year. (News & Observer)
Several valued community partners Aug 3, 2008
He has spent $250,000 on feasibility studies and site design plans ... HERE IS WHAT you don't know: He has agreed to salvage and incorporate as much of the old jail into the new facade; has spent hundreds of thousands of dollars on feasibility studies and site design plans; and waited more than two decades to do a project in downtown Augusta. (The Augusta Chronicle)
County Steps Up Animal Ordinance Enforcement Aug 2, 2008
The commissioners had hoped to consider a vote at next Tuesday s commission meeting, but Rogers said the county is still tweaking some of the design plans. Whatever design the county decides to pursue must be in compliance with regulations set by the Agriculture Department s Animal Protection Division. (Dublin Courier Herald, GA)
Floodwall threat 'too close for comfort' Aug 2, 2008
Grieshaber said the stability analysis done by Task Force Guardian in the weeks after Katrina used ground elevation figures that were culled from the original floodwall design plans. But it turns out that those figures were off by as much as 3. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Air Academy in turmoil (3) Aug 2, 2008
-based Liberty Construction Management, seeks $82,450 in owed money and damages for construction management and building design plans for a school for the academy. Neither academy founder Jeffrey Starke, Principal Bill Orris or local attorneys for Liberty Construction returned phone calls on Tuesday seeking comment on the suit. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
A place of pilgrimage: Hundreds gather for Shrine Church dedication Aug 1, 2008
After Mike Swinghamer, project architect for the shrine and co-owner of River Architects, handed over the design plans to Burke, Burke handed the key to the church to the first rector, who opened the doors. About 450 people filled the church for the dedication Mass, with hundreds more gathered in the basement and around the Shrine grounds, listening to the Mass over loudspeakers and watching on television. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Pepe's to open at Mohegan Sun Aug 1, 2008
Design plans are under way for the restaurant, which will be located in the eastern half of what is now known as the Earth Food Court, located in the Casino of the Earth. Like the Fairfield and Manchester locations, the Mohegan Sun eatery will replicate many aspects of the New Haven original, including its centerpiece brick oven, Berry said. (New Haven Register, CT)
Tucson businesses seeking grants for makeovers Jul 30, 2008
Up to eight buildings will be selected for the first phase, in which applicants will be given $7,500 to come up with design plans to refurbish the exteriors of their buildings, Durband said. From there, a yet-to-be-determined number of winners will share in roughly $470,000. (FOX 11, AZ)
Huntersville hunting for new police headquarters Jul 26, 2008
The request calls for 2 million in already approved general obligation bonds, "or other appropriate source," be set aside in fiscal year 2010 for planning, land acquisition and design plans. The Herald Online If you have suggestions, comments or additional information you would like to see on the site, please. (Huntersville Herald, NC)
Uptown Normal's Coffeehouse & Deli being sold to One Main Jul 26, 2008
Design plans for that high performance and environmentally sustainable building are still in the works, he said. The company currently is building Uptown One on land along West Beaufort Street between the planned roundabout and Broadway. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Letters for July 24 Jul 25, 2008
Acknowledging the interest this project has created, we have scheduled an additional informational meeting for Tuesday Sept. 9, to review the project plans prior to our previously scheduled October meeting to review the 75 percent design plans. The Sept. 9 meeting will provide you with another opportunity to review, assess and evaluate the project plans and provide us with your comments. (Wellesley Townsman, MA)
Lawmakers discuss one-year tax break for flood victims Jul 25, 2008
Doug Jones, a UI associate professor of computer science, said he has been working to design plans for what the city could do to help affected neighborhoods. Jones, a resident of Parkview Terrace, said he has seen his neighbors' homes destroyed, and to tax them on a home they no longer have seems "awfully sad.". (Daily Iowan, IA)
Board holds decision on bike trail Jul 24, 2008
Meanwhile, Chelgren is talking design plans with Habitat for Humanity, which is considering a cluster design with a small footprint. Mullen update. (Hamilton Wenham Chronicle, MA)
Frontier Bank secures Bastrop site for first branch location Jul 22, 2008
Final engineering and design plans are underway. Founded in June 2007, Elgin-based Frontier Bank has accumulated $49 million in assets. (Austin Business Journal, TX)
New markings urged on Fore River Bridge Jul 22, 2008
The Fore River Bridge opens for a shop to pass through. Mon Jul 21, 2008, 04:17 PM EDT. (Weymouth News, MA)
Clarke Thread Mill work ready to go Jul 19, 2008
To introduce new design plans to the public, POKO President and CEO Kenneth Olson has scheduled an informational meeting for 7 p.m. July 22 at the Pawcatuck Fire Department Headquarters ... Our goal is to deliver a project the community can be proud of that will help revitalization efforts in the area, and we look forward to sharing the new design plans with the public. (Westerly Sun, RI)
Construction for Warrenton City Hall Building May Begin This Fall Jul 18, 2008
At Tuesday night's board of aldermen meeting, Warrenton Director of Operations Terri Thorn told the board the city was close to finalizing building design plans for the proposed $1. 35 million project. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Eateries get in on ground floor of 12th & Midtown Jul 18, 2008
Ri Ra, which has eight locations, is still working on design plans for the Atlanta site, Kelly said. Each Ri Ra is unique, using salvaged material from a pub in Ireland. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Trees in I-95 median will give way to hot lanes Trees will be cut down in the median of Interstate 95 for proposed toll lanes Jul 17, 2008
Conceptual design plans call for two reversible HOT lanes to be built in the median of I-95. The lanes will be used by vehicles carrying three occupants or more, or toll-paying solo drivers. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
City gives $1.5M to riverside promenade Jul 17, 2008
Staff will develop final design plans by the end of this year. Reader Comments. (Sacramento Business Journal, CA)
King Project sets a mural meeting Jul 17, 2008
n CHESTER - The King Project is hosting a community meeting Tuesday to discuss design plans for a proposed large outdoor mural commemorating Martin Luther King Jr. "Community input is essential to the success of this project," said Paul Downie, a mural artist and project leader. The meeting is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at Calvary Baptist Church in Chester. (The Delaware County Times, PA)
Board OKs new school design Jul 16, 2008
Design plans haven't changed since the FPC made a recommendation earlier this year, which the board supported at that time, Briscoe said. Architects described the building Tuesday as having an agricultural feel. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Rte. 106 plan draws fire Jul 16, 2008
Our district will probably have state and federal funding over the next two years, said Sullivan, who added he hoped to get the design plans solidified so Mansfield could receive a project number and take its place on the list of projects to be funded next year ... The town would have to fund the design, but Sullivan said, I don t want money for detailed design plans if it s not going anywhere. (Easton Journal, MA)
Pegasi Energy Resources Corporation Announces Successful Frac of Two Wells Jul 16, 2008
Although these forward-looking statements reflect the good faith judgment of management, forward-looking statements are inherently subject to known and unknown risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to be materially different from those discussed in these forward-looking statements including, but not limited to, in the case of these forward-looking statements: unexpected delays in drilling or pipeline or other transportation infrastructure completion due to equipment failure or... (Primezone Releases)
AMMOS EXPANDS TO FAR WEST Jul 15, 2008
Yesterday, Laurie Baker, Ecko's communications vice president, said Ecko will file for permits within a month, now that the city-state Historic Preservation Committee has blessed the design plans. "We expect to start construction by the end of the year and open the store in early 2010," she said. (New York Post -- Business)
Health care industry needs drives expansion of vocational school Jul 14, 2008
James E. Mahan John Boggess, superintendent of the Miami Valley Career Technology Center, with design plans for the school;s latest expansion. Related News. (Dayton Business Journal, OH)
Cedar Park approves incentives to lure Corvalent Jul 13, 2008
Corvalent, which designs and manufactures computer motherboards and systems, is working on design plans for a 24,000 square-foot building that will become its Cedar Park home, says Phil Brewer, director of economic development for the city. The performance-based agreement says the city will pay approximtely $130,000 annually for three years from the half-cent portion of the sales tax that goes toward economic development. (Austin Business Journal, TX)
Skyway to stay, most say Jul 13, 2008
Many fear the Skyway ultimately will affect development design plans in Buffalo's inner and outer harbors. The general consensus is this: Once the massive Bass Pro store is constructed on the site of Memorial Auditorium and other elements of the $500 million Canal Side retail/entertainment complex are built, it will be that much more difficult to remove the Skyway. (Buffalo Business First, NY)