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Communities, neighbourhoods, and urban renewal Sometimes it is possible to capture the soul of a people in the way they live as well as how they relate to one another and their immediate environment.
Excited about the wave of redevelopment efforts in downtown Kingston, the Jamaica Chamber of Commerce (JCC) said it also wants to see the transitioning of similar activities to other urban centres ...
A new research center will focus on the ecosystem surrounding Jamaica Bay, Mayor Bloomberg and federal officials have announced.A consortium led by the City University of New York will be at the he… ...
Since 2014, Jamaica has supported vulnerable and volatile communities, working to improve municipal infrastructure and services and to enhance public safety in those communities. By 2021, 89,000 ...
KINGSTON, N.Y. — Applications are now open for its 2025 Community Development Block Grant, the city announced. The goal of the block grant program is to “develop viable urban communities ...
The International Institute for Peace through Tourism (IIPT) BUILDING COMMUNITIES AS BUSINESSES CONFERENCE will take place at the University of the West Indies (UWI) Visitors’ Lodge in Kingston ...
Urban Racks implemented 18 smart bike racks at 3 permanent locations in downtown Kingston, offering a safe and convenient solution for parking bicycles. The smart bike racks—strategically ...
Developer Mary O’Donnell wants to built back up what she once tore down as she moves forward with plans for her "Greenway at Kingston" project.
Thank you for publishing the article about Spring Hill, the proposed 230 townhome development to be located within the Kingston Urban Growth Area. As a member of the Kingston Affordable Housing ...
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Fewer new homes starting to be built in Kingston this year
Figures from the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government suggest around 10 new homes started being built in Kingston in the three months to March – down from about 140 over the same ...
We're betting most Bostonians have never stepped foot in the Arnold Arboretum. Yet its home to one of the world’s great horticultural jewels right here in Jamaica Plain.