Pilot recovered 734 abandoned shopping carts; staff cautions state law changes and costs will affect city program design A three-month pilot recovered 734 shopping carts across two test areas; staff estimated scaling costs and warned that recent state law (48-hour notice and limits on recoverable carts, $100 maximum fee) will reduce recoveries and affect cost recovery assumptions.

A recent pilot in San Jose recovered 734 abandoned shopping carts, but new state laws could jeopardize future efforts and costs—what's next for the city's plan?

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City staff reports October demolition progress under Dayton Recovery Plan City planning staff reported 26 demolitions in October — 25 paid with ARPA funds and one with CDBG — bringing the 2025 year-to-date total to 246 structures; city staff said asbestos remediation work is advancing to prepare homes and fire piles for removal.

Dayton's Recovery Plan is making strides with 246 structures demolished this year, thanks to funding from the American Rescue Plan Act!

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City of Dayton shifts demolition strategy to prioritize ODOD funding amid tight deadlines Dayton transitions to focus on ODOD demolitions due to funding expiration deadline.

Dayton is ramping up its demolition efforts, prioritizing critical funding to tackle blight head-on and transform the community!

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City needs to attract a new owner for San Francisco Centre - The Voice of San Francisco With the closure of its last anchor store, Bloomingdales, the San Francisco Centre shopping mall is in its final death throes. The mall still has some smaller stores, but these are drawing little foot...

San Francisco Centre’s future is uncertain as Westfield walks away. The city must act fast to attract new ownership and revitalize downtown. #SanFrancisco #UrbanRecovery #RetailCrisis thevoicesf.org/city-needs-t...

Platoon 22 seeks property tax abatement for veteran support home in Hagerstown Platoon 22 requests tax relief to enhance support services for local veterans in Hagerstown.

Hagerstown is buzzing with community spirit and determination as residents rally to uplift their city and support local veterans in need.

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Streets of America: History in a Neighborhood Black History Month is American History Month.

Black history is American history, we should embrace it.

Thanks to @goodmenproject.bsky.social

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