Posts Tagged ‘downtown revitalization’

Can Jackson…Walk the walk? (Update)

by Clay Chandler Published: December 10,2009

Tags: community development, downtown revitalization, economic development, real estate, recreation

Riverwalk could transform Capital City over next decade, but will Jackson, mayor be on board for the expedition? Waterfront property around the Reservoir in Madison and Rankin counties is among the most valued in the Jackson metro area. If developer David Watkins has his way, downtown Jackson will eventually have waterfront real estate of its own. At a [...] [...]

Another community joins Main Street network

by Nash Nunnery Published: November 10,2009

Tags: community development, downtown revitalization, municipalities

GRENADA — You can add Grenada to the growing list of Mississippi cities designated as a Downtown Network Member Community. Grenada joins the cities of Eupora and Newton as a member of the DNMB, sponsored by the Mississippi Main Street Association. The dedication ceremony will be held on Thursday, Nov. 19 at the Orleans Bistro on [...] [...]

Peavey takes renovations personally

by Wally Northway Published: October 29,2009

Tags: downtown revitalization, manufacturing, music industry

MERIDIAN — Hartley Peavey’s mission to restore the sound of Meridian’s historic Hamasa Shrine Temple Theater to its former glory is more than just a professional challenge. To the founder of Peavey Electronics Corporation, it is personal. Peavey’s grandfather, Joseph Lane Peavey, was very active in the Hamasa Shriners, and his name is even engraved on [...] [...]

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