Aiken Renaissance moves to next phase as landbank options expire
The 1A Shah family options on Richland Avenue parcels expired March 1 201A while the city continues parallel negotiations with Carbon Properties for Renaissance development. City Manager John Klimm called landbanking a tool to identify the developer and involve citizens, with CAT meetings set for March 20 and April 5 and a parking facility forum planned for April 12 at the Aiken Municipal Building.
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Aiken City Plans Parking Garage Sites and Redevelopment
The city announces six proposed parking garage sites to be revealed at the April 12 meeting. Renaissance plans include converting the City Services building on Laurens Street to mixed use with residential and retail. Additional plans call for expanding the Municipal Building on Park Avenue with a retail bottom floor.
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Similarities in deadly Oakland fires raise safety questions
The Oakland blaze at a former recovery building killed four and followed a December Ghost Ship warehouse fire. Both sites shared a dilapidated, poorly regulated structure, absentee landlord issues, and overflowing code violations. Residents paid high rents for unsafe spaces amid housing shortages, while inspectors cited fire code problems and missing extinguishers.
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DOE report flags limited options for surplus plutonium at SRS
The DOE warns there is no disposal path for surplus plutonium at SRS and cites limited options. Yucca Mountain and WIPP cannot take SRS materials, MOX remains only long term plan but is only 70 percent complete and heavily over budget. A federal judge found DOE failed to meet annual removal obligations but imposed no sanctions.
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Aiken Community Playhouse Roof Repaired After Storm Damage
Severe thunderstorm caused water damage to the AECOM Centers stage, forcing removal of the surface and inner layers. The City of Aiken arranged a disaster recovery contractor. repairs are insured and not taxpayer funded. The Playhouse plans a September Peter Pan opening for its 2017-18 season.
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