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27029
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In the late 1990s, former Duke Basketball star Christian Laettner, his former teammate Brian Davis, and developer Tom Niemann formed Blue Devil Ventures, a company that converted properties into the West Village in downtown Durham. After several struggles with financial investments and lawsuits, the company failed and was sold to a Ohio firm.
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28053
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The problems with surrounding the Rolling Hills community in Durham are detailed. In the past 20 years, the city awarded public funds to two developers who failed to develop the neighborhood which overlooks downtown Durham. The city has foreclosed on the loans and all but five homes are boarded up. The city is looking to try for a third time to develop the property and believe its development will spur growth in the area.
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Independent Weekly
(NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 26 Issue 40, October 2009,
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29817
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Courtesy of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, the federal government sent North Carolina more than $6 billion. Projects from road reconstruction to extended unemployment benefits have benefited in many positive ways from the reinvestment funds and are expected to be used in other areas such as education and information technology.
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28285
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A new report from the Conservation Trust for North Carolina finds that open space is disappearing. The report looks at maps that show housing density from the 1940s to the present and the projected growth trends up to 2030. Forests, farmland, and recreation areas will be overtaken by suburban housing if nothing is done to stop the trend. The Conservation Trust’s government relations director, Edgar Miller, talks about what can be done about the problem.
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Independent Weekly
(NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 24 Issue 30, July 2007,
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17062
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From the economy to the environment, education to infrastructure, North Carolina as a state is staggering. That is the verdict reached after a year-long effort by the Progress Board. Founded by the General Assembly in 1995, the Progress Board calls for long-range goals for the State.
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24339
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Robert L. Jones is one of North Carolina’s top developers who had to face significant debt after the real-estate market’s collapse. This article discusses the collapse and how Jones managed to keep his business afloat in the aftermath.
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Business North Carolina
(NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 12 Issue 8, August 1992,
p30-47, il
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24340
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After several years of depression-like conditions in commercial real-estate, North Carolina’s major markets are seeing declining vacancies and rising values and rents. This article presents various development companies in North Carolina and current projects in some of the state’s cities.
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Business North Carolina
(NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 12 Issue 8, August 1992,
p48-55
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28375
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Residents in Orange County are struggling with growth. The planned University Station development project is being opposed by many citizens for its lack of rural character, how it may affect the environment, its burden on local schools, and the costs which the county may have to cover to make the development a reality. The timeline and plans for the development are also detailed.
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Independent Weekly
(NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 10 Issue 47, November 1992,
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24449
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Many North Carolinians are finding that the market is perfect for buying second homes and property in the state. This article discusses how developers and real estate businesses are using this to their advantage.
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24396
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Chapel Hill’s anti-growth attitude has made life for developers difficult; politics and ordinances cause developers to pay exorbitant fees for their projects. Chapel Hill allows this because it is ultimately worried the poor and middle class will be priced out of the city should unchecked development take place.
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Business North Carolina
(NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 8 Issue 12, December 1988,
p64-71, il
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26991
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Suburban sprawl has become a problem in the North Carolina Triangle. In order to keep the Triangle special and world-class, recommendations are to implement a point system for development, impact fees, size restrictions on shopping centers, park funds, sidewalks, tree ordinances, and traditional neighborhoods.
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Independent Weekly
(NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 6 Issue 22, Nov 17-30 1988,
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26998
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A year-long study concluded in an effort to determine how to build the Triangle into a world-class region. The Triangle J Council of Governments gave recommendations for traffic, water protection, garbage accumulation, high phone rates, child-care shortages, uncoordinated planning and the need for better schools and a world trade center.
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Independent Weekly
(NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 6 Issue 24, Dec 16-Jan 11 1988,
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25631
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Now that everyone knows the Triangle is a great place to live, how long will it last? With upcoming municipal elections in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, and Carrboro focused on development, existing communities are feeling the heat of growth.
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Independent Weekly
(NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 3 Issue 18, Sept 27-Oct 10 1985,
p1, 8-11, il
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24416
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This article discusses whether too much development in North Carolina cities, such as Cary and Charlotte, is a danger, especially since many of the developers come from out-of-state.
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Business North Carolina
(NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 4 Issue 12, December 1984,
p13-17, il
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24409
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The Binswanger Company, a development and real estate company, has been conducting business in North Carolina for years. This article discusses the success of the business and its plan for the future.
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