Harney County court explores options for historic Lincoln Building amid limited funding and rising cost estimates At a March 5 work session, Harney County court reviewed the Lincoln Building's history of restricted grants and cleanup work, discussed high renovation estimates and possible uses, and agreed to hold a public town hall and building tours to solicit proposals and public input.

Harney County is at a crossroads with the historic Lincoln Building, facing a staggering $20-$25 million renovation estimate while seeking community input on its future.

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Committee backs bill letting cities and charters vie first for closed school buildings The committee favorably recommended Third Substitute House Bill 241 (3–1), a bill that gives cities parity with charter schools for first right of refusal on closing school buildings, requires charter-board oaths, and updates revolving fund language; supporters included charter and city organizations.

A groundbreaking bill just got the green light, ensuring cities and charter schools have equal rights to repurpose closed school buildings for community use!

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Local entrepreneur pitches small-scale data centers for Madison County, emphasizing reuse of vacant buildings Clint Hyde urged the Madison County Economic Development Committee to pursue small, incremental data centers that reuse existing buildings (notably the former Emmylou’s), citing 1 MW currently available at one site, a 2 MW target, and potential local revenue and job opportunities.

Clint Hyde is revolutionizing Madison County by proposing small-scale data centers that breathe new life into vacant buildings, potentially unlocking millions in revenue!

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Lewiston council and regional partners probe causes of empty retail space and call for coordinated roundtable Councilors heard county and regional experts on vacant retail properties and agreed to pursue a coordinated roundtable and targeted data collection to identify barriers — from covenants and long-term leases to infrastructure, housing and market demand — that hinder reuse and recruitment.

Lewiston's council is tackling the mystery of vacant retail spaces with a data-driven approach, aiming to bring new life to the community and attract fresh businesses!

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Beatrice council approves Brownfield grant application to pursue cleanup at Dempster site The Beatrice City Council voted unanimously to apply for a 2026 EPA Brownfields Grant to fund cleanup of part of the Dempster property. City staff and the Dempsters Committee recommended demolishing structures and removing two feet of soil in a roughly 3.7-acre area to allow an open-park reuse; deeper remediation to support enclosed development was

The Beatrice City Council has taken a bold step toward transforming the Dempster property into a vibrant community space by applying for a $4 million EPA Brownfields grant!

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Sykesville council approves expanded Michael Baker scope for BF Shriver Cannery deconstruction plan The Town of Sykesville approved an updated Michael Baker International work order to fund planning and construction administration for the deconstruction and reuse planning of the BF Shriver Cannery; the additional scope was quoted at $123,467 and is to be reimbursed from an existing $1,000,000 state capital grant.

Sykesville's council just greenlit a $123,467 plan for the deconstruction of the BF Shriver Cannery, paving the way for a fresh start with state grant funding!

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Council approves moving poles at Grandview Park site; seeks to reuse removed poles for other parks Council approved option A to relocate two power pole structures affecting the future Grandview Park. The city will use park impact fees to pay Rocky Mountain Power and asked to retain the removed poles if they are tall enough for reuse at Zollinger (Thompson) Park.

Providence City Council has taken a big step towards enhancing Grandview Park by approving the relocation of utility poles, paving the way for a more usable green space!

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Tompkins County passes resolutions supporting deconstruction and grants Finger Lakes Reuse funds County resolutions advance deconstruction support and allocate funds for Finger Lakes Reuse initiatives.

Tompkins County is taking a bold step towards sustainability by passing groundbreaking resolutions to support deconstruction and boost community reuse efforts.

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Palo Alto explores architectural salvage registration to enhance reuse efforts City initiates plan for property owners to register historical architectural features for reuse.

Palo Alto is paving the way for a sustainable future by proposing a groundbreaking initiative to register and preserve historical architectural features, blending innovation with tradition!

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