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Tulsa Channel 6 references a Colorado report that indicates historic preservation practices benefit their economy

2012-02-15T14:31:00.000-08:00

The report examines the impacts of historic preservation practices in Colorado and found that historic preservation helps to build strong communities, support a healthy job market, and a future for Colorado that is more environmentally sustainable.
http://www.newson6.com/story/16650070/report-finds-historic-preservation-practices-aid-colorados-economy

DesCours Selects the St. Joes Lofts for December 2011 Event

2011-12-02T13:44:00.000-08:00

DesCours 2011 selected the St. Joe Lofts in New Orleans as one of the event sites this year. As a new development for artists in the Cotton Mill District, we were pleased to be recognized by this major event. DesCours is a free, ten-night, architecture and art event, now in it's fifth year. You can review the calendar of events at http://descours.us/about.htm

If you are near New Orleans between December 2-11, please plan to attend.

State Historic Tax Credits are Creating Jobs, According to the University of Minnesota

2011-11-23T10:05:00.000-08:00

A new University of Minnesota study reports that historic preservation tax credits will create 1,800 construction jobs in the state. Follow the link below:

http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2011/11/21/historic-preservation-pax-credit/

An Update on the Brady District in Tulsa

2011-11-17T10:54:00.000-08:00

The Tulsa World reported today that the estimated construction development currently underway in the Brady District is between $250 million and $280 million, and another $100 million in the works.

http://www.tulsaworld.com/business/article.aspx?subjectid=32&articleid=20111117_32_E1_ULNSos804583

It's a worth a visit to the area, to see the currently activity.