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President Obama’s Promise Zones Initiative

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Investing in transit infrastructure including bus rapid transit lines and bike lanes, and promoting transit-oriented development (TOD) that attracts new businesses and creates jobs. Charging its Promise Zone Director and Advisory Board with eliminating wasteful and duplicative government programs.

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

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Investing in transit infrastructure including bus rapid transit lines and bike lanes, and promoting transit-oriented development (TOD) that attracts new businesses and creates jobs. Charging its Promise Zone Director and Advisory Board with eliminating wasteful and duplicative government programs.

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Builder of the Year Ivory Homes' Innovation Agenda

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Just ask the local sewer district sued by the Coalition that eventually refunded $35 million of overcharged impact fees. South Jordan responded by rezoning a parcel of land to allow for more density and kicked in $900,000 for infrastructure development to get prices $100,000 below market value. Ivory Homes Redesigns the Future.