Trendy town homes to replace Alabama's largest housing project
Birmingham prepares to demolish Metropolitan Gardens the Souths biggest project and replace it with about 600 town houses for rent and purchase a mix of income levels. Critics warn displacement while supporters cite urban renewal and economic development opportunities for both poor and middle income residents.
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California moves to partially take over two utilities
California lawmakers, facing a deep energy crisis, advance a plan to partly nationalize Southern California Edison and Pacific Gas and Electric, with bonds to cover debt and long term power contracts. The proposal, pegged to 10 year rate hikes and potential stock options, aims to stabilize the grid amid a Stage 3 alert and a looming audit.
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