Connecticut Tops Renewal Funds In New Urban Scene
Connecticut leads the nation in per capita public funding for urban renewal as more than 30 towns and cities pursue redevelopment. The article notes Stamford and New Haven projects, the Phoenix Mutual Building in Hartford, and the high cost of modernization versus aesthetic gains, with emphasis on malls, motor hotels, and high rises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connecticut
Stamford
Thomas C. Mayern
Lord & Taylor’s
Lord & Taylor's
New Haven
Richard C. Lee
Macy's
Phoenix Mutual
Hartford
Constitution Plaza
City
Motor Hotel
Phoenix Insurance Co
Urgent push for Massachusetts low income housing plan
Peter G. Arlos, chair of the Pittsfield Democratic City Club, urged quick action by the state legislature on a special Commission on Low-Income Housing report. The 17 proposals aim to correct substandard conditions, boost subsidized rentals, and prevent displacements amid urban renewal.
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Massachusetts
Peter G. Arlos
Pittsfield
Democratic City Club
Planned Community Study Program Slated by NAHB
The National Association of Home Builders will conduct comprehensive studies of modern community planning concepts to improve housing for moderate and low income families and minorities. A June workshop and autumn conference at the National Housing Center in Washington will review results.
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Washington
National Association of Home Builders
St. Francis Square
San Francisco
NAHB
Emil Hanslin
New Seabury
Mass
National Housing Center
D.C
United States
Appraisal Work Is on Time in Pittsfield
Pittsfield homeowners delay home improvements awaiting appraisal fear higher assessments. Builders and dealers report slowed sales, yet officials and bankers find no clear slowdown. Appraisers will expand field staff. reassessment planned to March 1, 1986, with completed preliminary work by October.
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Pittsfield
William E Mandell
Mandell
Pittsfield Board of Assessors
Connors
New England
Sherwood Vermilya
East Hartford
Vermilya
James Ferguson
Ferguson
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Berkshire Eagle
Thomas F. Stewart
Bristol
Walter J. Murphy Jr
Francis S. Noonan
Meriden
Arlos
Arles
Commonwealth
Berkshire Business Equipment Co., Inc
North Street
Voli
Pittsfield Supply
North ST
TEL
S&h
Edward J. Farrell
Mobil 7
L. R. Sweatland
South St
Dettinger Lumber Co., Inc
Warren Terrace
Spadina Parkway
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