Daily Archives: April 21, 2007

More details on the Center’s deal with the city

I’m still waiting to receive a copy of the city’s letter of intent with the Center Serving Persons with Mental Retardation, but in the meantime, today’s Chron story provides a few more details. The agreement, which must be approved by … Continue reading Continue reading

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Metro response to “lawsuit” coming soon

We learn three things from this Examiner story about the anti–rail “lawsuit” filed last week. One, what court the petition was filed in: A possible prelude to a lawsuit challenging Metro’s plans to build the University light rail line along … Continue reading Continue reading

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The Sixth Ward and the Planning Commission

This article is about the Mayor’s belief that the recent proposal to make permanent the ban on demolitions in the Old Sixth Ward would have widespread support, but what really interests me is the quote from the opposition: The Old … Continue reading Continue reading

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