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Third phase of New York’s High Line redevelopment opens

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Since 2006, the High Line has been converting abandoned elevated railroad tressles along 1.45 The first two sections of the park already draw more than five million visitors a year, according Crain’s New York. Phase 3 of the High Line, New York City’s ambitious landscape redevelopment project, opened on Saturday, September 20.

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LOCATION FOCUS: Texas: Big Heart, Country, Business

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The largest single capital investment commitment for a TEF project in Texas is a multi-year refinery expansion by Motiva that began in 2006. Waxahachie’s regional draw and numerous manufacturers make building a customer base a breeze. For companies requiring rail, Greenville can be accessed by virtually every major railroad line.

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Global Growth Surge in Southwest Louisiana

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There are 2-Class I railroads, Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) and the Union Pacific (UP) that serve the parish and a short line that accesses the major industrial areas. There is a four-lane interstate quality highway US 90 (future I-49) that parallels the railroads. The port is located about 12 miles south of the 4-lane.

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Feature Story: Shovel-Ready Sites – Fired Up, Ready To Go

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Georgia’s GRAD program has certified 33 sites in 30 communities, drawing eight major projects to date, creating more than 3,000 jobs and bringing $2 billion in investments to the state. Since the Site Readiness Program began in 2006, Duke Energy has evaluated 114 sites in the Carolinas. Photo: georgia.org.). We’ve been successful.

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Cover Story: New Energy Powers Growth

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states with service to all six Class I railroads, and offers more than 7,300 miles of oil pipeline and 11,200 miles of gas pipeline. The Solar Market Development Tax Credit, established in 2006, created an income tax credit for homeowners, businesses and agricultural entities that install solar PV or solar heating systems.

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STATE INCENTIVES GUIDE

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Funds may be provided for the construction and/or improvement of water lines & wastewater facilities, sewer lines, sewage treatment facilities, roadways, natural gas-line services, electric power services, railroad spurs, lighting, sidewalks and alternative power sources such as solar. The taxable value is calculated at 1.5

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