Land-use changes first up in U.S. 80 transformation plan
by Ted Carter
Published: December 5,2010
Tags: Carl Allen, Central Mississippi Planning and Development District, Gray Ouzts, Harvey Johnson, Metrocenter Mall
Jackson mayor wants timely movement on ‘Go-80’ strategy With the ailing Metrocenter Mall tagged as ground zero, Jackson’s U.S. 80 corridor would see a sweeping rezoning under a city strategy for attracting businesses that are more economically viable and more beneficial to the community than the string of used car lots, fast-food restaurants, lounges, liquor [...]
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