Lofts at Southbank receives final approval from DDRB
By Michele Leivas The Lofts at Southbank has cleared the final hurdle with the Downtown Development Review Board (DDRB), receiving final approval on the design of its mixed-use development. The final approval was passed in a 6-2 vote at the Sept. 12 DDRB meeting, with Board Chair Linzee Ott and Board Member Ennis Davis opposing. […]
Taking aim at snipe signs
They’re a common sight at the base of highway off-ramps or waiting to greet drivers as they leave residential communities — or even popping up at busy intersections. Sticking up from the ground or affixed to or utility poles, they often boast promises to buy houses or cars, offer services to repair roofs, trim trees […]
Riverside Avondale Preservation awards, gala venue announced
It was standing room only at the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd when a crowd of 200 attended the Riverside Avondale Preservation (RAP) annual meeting Feb. 20, which featured a change in board leadership, a list of annual preservation award winners and the beginning of a history series taught by RAP Founder Wayne Wood. […]
RAP seeks award nominees
The window to nominate an outstanding historic preservation contributor for a Riverside Avondale Preservation (RAP) Award is fast approaching. The awards honor individuals, organizations, and businesses in the historic districts that make singular contributions to historic preservation in the neighborhoods. Award winners are selected from community nominations. This year, the deadline to nominate is by […]
