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Axios
6 days ago
- Business
- Axios
Real estate round-up: Tyler Perry, Greenbriar megaproject and a new hotel
Tyler Perry could expand his southwest Atlanta empire and a South Downtown pops up in the middle of South Downtown. Here's your development round-up. 🎬 Tyler Perry Land: The Atlanta-based media mogul is planning an entertainment district totaling up to 1.3 million square feet on 38 acres he owns at Fort McPherson, according to a state filing. The property is adjacent to Perry's 330-acre studio complex. The project would include a "variety of building uses, including office space, retail space, theatre, and associated parking." 🏡 Greenbriar's mega project: A New York-based developer wants to build more than 1,000 apartments and 250,000 square-feet of retail on 26 acres near Greenbriar Mall, the AJC reports. Invest Atlanta, the city's economic development arm, approved a $5 million loan to help New York-based developer Mural Real Estate Partners purchase the land that straddles Atlanta and East Point. In December 2024, Develop Fulton, the county's development authority, gave preliminary approval to a $23 million tax break for " Project Nexus," a code-named and secretive real estate deal that lines up with Mural's plans. 🏨 Origin's story: A South Downtown hotel that long sat in construction limbo is now open for business. Origin Hotel Atlanta, a Wyndham hotel, sits blocks away from City Hall and the Georgia Capitol in South Downtown, a likely hub during the FIFA World Cup. Features include an onsite restaurant and bar, gym and a top-floor event space with skyline views. 🌳 Fairburn mixed-use plan: Portman Holdings is moving forward with Meadow Glen Village, a 323-unit apartment community with a town green and space for retail and restaurants.
Business Journals
27-06-2025
- Business
- Business Journals
Pflugerville seeks partner to oversee 53-acre 'Project Nexus' mixed-use development
The request for qualifications indicates Pflugerville wants a partner to spearhead a lakeside development, which now is called Project Nexus but previously was called Project Pforward. At the end of this report, check out a list of commercial developers in the metro.
Yahoo
27-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Gastonia man killed in industrial accident in Kings Mountain
Officials in Kings Mountain say a 67-year-old man died after an industrial accident Tuesday morning. It happened at the NVR Building Products facility on Riverside Court, according to officials with the city. First responders were called around 9:10 a.m. When firefighters and Cleveland County EMS arrived, they found the victim, but he wasn't breathing. Officials said he was pronounced dead at the scene. The victim was identified as 67-year-old Willy Victor Carmona of Gastonia, according to a news release from the city of Kings Mountain. It's not clear what happened that led to Carmona's death, but officials said they don't believe there's foul play involved. NVR Building Products makes homebuilding materials. The North Carolina Department of Labor has been notified about the incident, officials said. We've reached out to the department for more information about their investigation into the incident. (VIDEO >> Kings Mountain approves incentives for Project Nexus, potentially bringing 700+ jobs)
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Kings Mountain approves incentives for Project Nexus, potentially bringing 700+ jobs
A new economic development project could soon be on the way to Kings Mountain. ALSO READ: Rock Hill business leaders seek $1M to unlock access to 1,000 jobs It could bring more than 700 jobs, as well as millions in investments. According to the Sherby Star, city council members approved incentive grants for Project Nexus. The recruitment project is considering taking over an over 1 million square foot warehouse on Sara Lee Access Road. VIDEO: Rock Hill business leaders seek $1M to unlock access to 1,000 jobs
Yahoo
01-05-2025
- Science
- Yahoo
Officials launch bold energy project with huge potential to solve two crises at once: 'This is a no-brainer'
After successful trials, an ambitious scheme to generate clean energy and save water in California is set to move to the next level in 2025. Project Nexus, a $20-million project to examine the viability of placing solar panels over canals, could have huge implications for California's climate goals. In 2021, researchers from the University of California's Merced and Santa Cruz campuses calculated that covering California's canals with solar panels could generate huge amounts of energy while conserving water. The latter benefit is particularly exciting for a state that historically struggles with droughts. According to the findings, covering all 4000 miles of canals would generate 13 gigawatts of energy while saving 63 billion gallons of water. That's enough energy for two million homes and water for two million people. California Governor Gavin Newsom said of the scheme, "This is a no-brainer. This is common sense." Interestingly, solar panels perform better over water than they do on land. The water's cooling effect lowers the panels' operating temperature, boosting efficiency. Water-based solar panels also save water by acting as a barrier against evaporation and reducing algae growth, and they avoid one of the major downsides of solar farms on land: the displacement of local wildlife. As Brandi McKuin, one of the study's authors, pointed out in an explainer video, "If you're going to install solar panels in your home, you wouldn't put them in your backyard." The project can help California reach its climate and biodiversity goals. Adding to existing infrastructure is an excellent example of win-win innovation. Another area ripe for further exploration is installing solar panels in car parks. Michigan State University invested $10 million to do just that in 2017, and it's paying off. Should the government be paying people to hunt invasive species? Definitely Depends on the animal No way Just let people do it for free Click your choice to see results and speak your mind. As Project Nexus shows, energy innovation can go hand-in-hand with land conservation. California's Natural Resources Agency director Wade Crowfoot told PV Magazine the state is "leading the way in exploring innovative solutions to tackle climate change and strengthen our water and energy resilience. … Science-driven collaborations like this one are critical to guide our path forward." Join our free newsletter for good news and useful tips, and don't miss this cool list of easy ways to help yourself while helping the planet.
