Development & Infrastructure – Page 2

City to study transit, reconfigure avenue

by: MinotVoice | February 7, 2025

Minot’s transit system is evolving, with the City Council advancing plans to improve accessibility and efficiency. A new agreement with Souris Basin Transportation ensures paratransit services continue for individuals with disabilities, part of a broader effort to align with federal regulations. Over the next two years, the city will refine routes, evaluate equipment, and develop

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City projects await lifting of federal executive order funds

by: Josh Wolsky | February 5, 2025

Minot’s efforts to upgrade roads and replace lead service lines are moving forward—though a presidential order is creating some uncertainty. The City Council approved bidding for a $12 million reconstruction of 16th Street Southwest and is seeking federal loans to identify aging water lines. But federal funding tied to both projects is now paused, potentially

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In Nashville, CDFIs Are Helping Convert Motels Into Affordable Housing

by: Josh Wolsky | February 3, 2025

Nashville, often celebrated for its music scene, is facing a pressing challenge: a shortage of affordable housing. In response, local developers are turning to adaptive reuse, transforming old motels into affordable living spaces. Notable projects like The Wilder and The Perch aim to provide mixed-income options, helping to combat rising homelessness and high rents. This

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Dear Winnipeg: If Growth Is Expensive, You’re Doing It Wrong

by: Josh Wolsky | February 2, 2025

A new development in Winnipeg checks all the right urban planning boxes—density, mixed-use, transit access—but beneath the surface, it’s the same old costly pattern of suburban expansion. The problem? It demands expensive infrastructure upgrades that far outstrip the tax revenue it generates. The numbers don’t lie: more roads, more utilities, and more long-term costs make

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NAWS seeks funds to continue construction

by: Josh Wolsky | January 31, 2025

NAWS water is expected in the systm this summer, but there’s more than $100 million required to complete the project. Then once it’s done, there are 500 moving parts that need oversight and regular inspection. Those are the highlights of the story told to the House Appropriations committee recently; Jill Schramm has the full story

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City of Minot Planning Commission Agenda | February 4, 2025

by: MinotVoice | January 31, 2025

The City of Minot’s Planning Commission will meet Tuesday, February 4th at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall. The agenda for the meeting will be linked below and livestreamed via the city’s Youtube channel. Any persons requiring special accommodation is asked to contact the City Clerk’s office. Items of note on the agenda: 3.1 Decorum standards

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Podcast: Advocating for Clean Water and Flood Prevention at the State Level

by: MinotVoice | January 30, 2025

Stormwater might not be the first thing that comes to mind when thinking about community infrastructure, but it’s a force that shapes our cities more than we realize. In the latest _Bottom-Up Revolution_ episode, Tiffany Owens Reed sits down with Ellie Riggs and Ryan Carter from Catawba Riverkeeper to unpack the connection between stormwater, parking

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The Hidden Cost of America’s Infrastructure Spending Habits

By: Charles Marohn, Strong Towns | January 21, 2025

Astrophysicists, when faced with the overwhelming vastness of the universe, focus their search for understanding on anomalies — those edge occurrences that seemingly defy the rules. Anomalies challenge assumptions and reveal underlying truths about the systems we observe. The extremes are an insight into the ordinary. Today, I want to look at a utility investment

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