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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1973
Page
7
Nine years after planning, the R-13 urban renewal project nears completion. Parks replace riverfront blight and new buildings brighten the skyline. Tax revenues rise as $7.2 million in land is acquired and credits fund the $12.2 million project with no city cash.
In Cedar Rapids the R-13 project nears completion after 189 parcels and 247 families were relocated. HUD approval saved $1 million, and the city eyes extending the books to June 30. The plan reshaped the riverfront with parks and a proposed hotel and community center near Roosevelt hotel. The city ponders revival under better communities act or renewal extensions.
Oak Island near Halifax Nova Scotia attracts summer sightseers as modern explorers search for legendary treasure. About 145 acres, no autos on the island, guides in pirate dress lead tours at 1 for adults 50 cents for children and 2 50 for families. A five minute boat ride or short causeway walk reaches the beach and woods.
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