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President Obama’s Promise Zones Initiative

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On January 9, 2014, the President announced the next step in those efforts by naming the first five “Promise Zones.” THE PROMISE ZONES INITIATIVE. The five Promise Zones announced are part of the 20 that will be announced over the next three years. so that each partner can work towards improvement and accountability.

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UPDATE: Seven New Locations Added To President Obama’s Promise Zones Initiative

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On January 9, 2014, the President announced the next step in those efforts by naming the first five “Promise Zones.” THE PROMISE ZONES INITIATIVE. The five Promise Zones announced are part of the 20 that will be announced over the next three years. so that each partner can work towards improvement and accountability.

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The benefits and drawbacks of mixed-use development

The Korte Company

As factories got bigger and the consequences of their pollution more noticeable, municipalities adopted zoning statutes that kept residential sectors segregated from industrial districts. Examples of this include: A single or significantly fewer costly sewer tap-ins. This was meant to cut down illness and alleviate nuisance complaints.

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OSHA urges safety during Sandy cleanup

Safety Services Company

This article was written by Safety Consultants with Safety Services Company , we provide Construction, Manufacturing, and General Industry Safety Programs to over 100,000 clients across the United States and Canada. OSHA urges safety during Sandy cleanup. OSHA wants to make certain that no casualties result from cleanup operations.”

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Cool Planet Energy Systems Announces $168 Million Investment In Louisiana Bio-Refineries

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The City of Alexandria will provide gas, water, sewer and electrical upgrades, along with road improvements at the 30-acre Port of Alexandria site. The wood chips that Cool Planet uses are sustainably harvested and included as part of the federally approved pathway for the renewable fuel standard. Rocky Mountains U.S.

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Snapshots: 60 Seconds With Terry Gill, Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development

Business Facilities

Build-Ready assures that utilities, zoning, permits and even a building pad are all taken care of before a company has made the decision to locate. Utilities—water, sewer, natural gas and electric—must also be in place and reach the property border. Related articles across the web.

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What Is Soil Vent Pipe | How Does Soil Stack Pipe Works | Soil Vent Pipe Material | Types of Plumbing System

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The wastewater in the building should be properly removed through the pipes to the septic tanks and sanitary sewer. In this article, you will get to know what is soil stack, how do the soil vent pipe works and the overview of the plumbing system in the building. Soil pipe is also commonly known as a soil vent pipe.