Construction of a controversial six-story apartment complex near Olde Town Arvada moved a step forward following City Council’s approval of the project’s preliminary development plan. Developer Trammell Crow’s project, Olde Town Residences, met opposition from the community, and initial plans for the Grandview Avenue site were rejected by City Council in January The project drew public ire because of its height, proposed architecture, a perceived lack of parking and a land purchase price commonly referred to as the “$30 land deal.” Council approved revised plans for the mixed-use development, which will include 252 apartments, March 19 on a 6-1 vote. The Arvada Urban Renewal Authority has worked for more than a decade to transform an old RTD park-n-ride lot south of Olde Town to complement future transit-oriented development. Trammell Crow’s proposal gained traction shortly after the Olde Town Hub — a prominent stop along the … [Read more...] about Arvada apartment complex part of controversial “$30 land deal” advances despite drawing ire from residents over height, architecture
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Microbreweries could be coming to Arlington Heights
Arlington Heights officials are crafting new rules that would allow brewers to begin making their own beer for sale and consumption in town. The proposed changes to village code, which would establish a new Class "M" license for anyone who wants to open a microbrewery or brewery, received a largely positive reception this week from the village board. The board voted 8-1 Monday to move ahead with the code changes, though final approval could be at least two months away. At the same time, the board is expected to consider new zoning rules to dictate breweries' locations. Some trustees said Arlington Heights is about 10 years behind other suburbs and losing business and entertainment opportunities as a result. Nearby towns that permit microbreweries with tap rooms -- where patrons can sample beers -- include Elk Grove Village, Itasca, Lake Zurich, Barrington, Long Grove, Glenview, Glen Ellyn and Roselle.The proprietors behind Itasca Brewing Co. want to open a similar business on … [Read more...] about Microbreweries could be coming to Arlington Heights
Crown Castle plans to move headquarters to downtown Columbia from Linthicum Heights
Crown Castle, a large provider of wireless infrastructure, will move its regional headquarters to the redeveloping Merriweather District in downtown Columbia, the company and the project’s master developer announced.The Houston-based company, which operates cell towers nationwide and a supporting fiber optic network, plans to occupy 31,000 square feet in a new eight-story, 200,000-square-foot offices called One Merriweather, a central building in the business district that is being overhauled by the developer Howard Hughes Corp. as a more urban and walkable center for offices, shops, hotels and residences.Crown Castle’s regional office, currently located in Linthicum Heights, plans to move as early as June to the building, which is anchored by MedStar Health. The firm did not say now many employees would be located at the site.Crown Castle owns, operates and leases 40,000 cell towers in major markets across the United [email protected]/mercohn … [Read more...] about Crown Castle plans to move headquarters to downtown Columbia from Linthicum Heights
John Dowd reportedly floated that Trump could pardon Flynn and Manafort at the height of the Russia probe
President Trump’s former lead defence lawyer, John Dowd, reportedly raised the prospect Trump would pardon former national security adviser Michael Flynn and former campaign chairman Paul Manafort. Flynn pleaded guilty in December, and Manafort has pleaded not guilty to dozens of charges against him as part of the special counsel Robert Mueller’s investigation. Manafort and Flynn were closely linked to Trump during the campaign and in the White House, respectively. Legal experts said if Dowd did broach the subject of pardons for both men, it may be improper, but likely would not constitute obstruction of justice. John Dowd, the former lead defence attorney in charge of managing President Donald Trump’s communications with the special counsel Robert Mueller, suggested the possibility of pardons for two of the most critical figures in the Russia investigation at the height of the inquiry, The New York Times reported. According to The Times, Dowd spoke to lawyers … [Read more...] about John Dowd reportedly floated that Trump could pardon Flynn and Manafort at the height of the Russia probe
The Fascinating Reason ‘Blue’s Clues’ Host Steve Abruptly Left The Show At The Height Of His Career
“Blue’s Clues” was one of the most popular children’s shows on Nickelodeon throughout it’s decade-long run from 1996-2006. Steve Burns, who hosted the show, became a major celebrity among the younger crowds and was even nominated for a Daytime Emmy in 2001. In 2000, he was named one of People’s most eligible bachelors alongside George Clooney and Ben Affleck. But in 2002, at the height of the show’s popularity, the beloved Burns abruptly left “Blues” to “go to college” in his final episode. The actor was actually 29-years-old at the time. Rumours immediately began to swirl that Burns died of a drug overdose, was a drug addict, or was killed in a car crash. When I asked a co-worker fan of the show (who shall remain nameless) what she thought happened to Steve, she too had heard he turned to drugs. Not so, says Burns — who is very much alive — in an interview for Nickelodeon’s special “Behind the … [Read more...] about The Fascinating Reason ‘Blue’s Clues’ Host Steve Abruptly Left The Show At The Height Of His Career