Local developer Chris Chain appointed to CRA board
Columbus City Council unanimously voted to appoint local developer Chris Chain to the city’s Redevelopment Authority board Tuesday evening.
18 lots left for CRA to acquire in Burns Bottom
After more than four years of negotiations, Columbus Redevelopment Authority may be approaching the end of the acquisition process for the Burns Bottom project, said CRA President John Acker.
Eminent domain action begins for 12 lots in Burns Bottom
After four years of unsuccessful negotiations with property owners, the Columbus Redevelopment Authority has moved to begin eminent domain action to mandate the sale of 12 properties in the Burns Bottom Redevelopment District.
Taylor-Burns House will be demolished
The Taylor-Burns House on Third Street North will be gone within the next 30 days.
CRA lists Burns house previously up for demolition
Though the Mississippi Department of Archives and History did not make it a state landmark, the Taylor-Burns House on Third Street North has gotten one last chance to avoid demolition.
Businessman Mark Alexander appointed to CRA board
A longtime local developer and businessman is joining the Columbus Redevelopment Authority board.
Burns Bottom survey reveals historically fragmented neighborhood
Findings from a survey of historical structures in the Burns Bottom area have Columbus Redevelopment Authority representatives hopeful the neighborhood could be removed from the National Register of Historic Places.
CRA to hold off on Burns Bottom acquisitions
The Columbus Redevelopment Authority will temporarily hold off on acquiring more properties in the Burns Bottom neighborhood.
Our View: Public deserves to know details on Lee development
For some time now, the sale of the Lee Middle School property has been shrouded in secrecy.
Lee Middle deal possibly a month away
May could prove a critical month in the future of the Lee Middle School property on Military Road.
Potential buyer interested in Lee Middle property
There is a developer interested in purchasing the former Lee Middle School property on Military Road.