Town and Story

Urban Development

4 articles

A visual representation of architectural evolution, contrasting a classic bungalow with a new townhouse development in a neighborhood.
Property & Places

Our Town's Architecture: Evolving from Bungalows to Townhouses

A 1960s Ranch home on a large lot in our town can now be purchased, demolished, and replaced with two or three townhouses.

Samuel Reed·September 20, 2026
A lively downtown street scene with people enjoying local businesses, symbolizing the global reach of community engagement initiatives.
Main Street News

Downtown Events Spark Global Engagement Initiatives

Emporia Main Street Director Casey Woods will soon launch 'Main Street Japan' in Osaka, Japan.

Vincent Moretti·September 13, 2026
A vibrant historic Main Street showcasing a harmonious blend of preserved architecture and modern, balanced development, symbolizing community progress.
Main Street News

Main Street's Future: Historic Buildings and Balanced Growth

In Cincinnati's Hyde Park Square, a development proposal threatens the 1915 Peebles Flats, a building continuously occupied by retail and apartments.

Samuel Reed·September 5, 2026
Billionaire Lukas Walton invests in the Chicago Bulls and United Center, signaling a new era of sports and urban development in the city.
Home & Local Living

Lukas Walton Buys Minority Stake in Chicago Bulls

Billionaire Lukas Walton has invested in the Chicago Bulls, acquiring a minority stake.

Baa' Yazzie·June 28, 2026