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“Local stores next to the protected bike-lane have seen a 49% increase in sales, compared to an average of 3% for Manhattan as a whole.”

(Among MANY other public benefits.)

Want To Make Money? Build A Business On A Bike Lane. #CityMakingMath via @fastcompany.com
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Want To Make Money? Build A Business On A Bike Lane
Research from New York City notes that newly installed protected bike lanes do more than keep bikers safe--they raise the income of the stores they are in front of.
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January 21, 2025 at 6:30 PM
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Cobb County officials reveal how hosting the All-Star Game significantly boosts local funding, with potential long-term financial benefits that could reshape the community.

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Cobb County Officials Discuss Economic Impact of All-Star Game and Braves Tax Revenue
Cobb County officials clarify all-star game benefits primarily support SPLOST, not general fund.
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July 23, 2025 at 2:30 PM
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Measuring all the effects of the Trump Administration's tariffs can be a challenge. Interviews with two small business owners in two different sectors of the lumber industry helped shed light on the various outcomes.

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March 11, 2025 at 8:42 AM
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Williamson County is set to receive $188,700 as part of a major Columbia Avenue widening project that will transform the area but won't break ground until 2031!

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Property committee approves easement, accepts $188,700 for Columbia Avenue widening
The Williamson County Property Committee unanimously approved a resolution granting a fee-simple interest and temporary construction easement for Columbia Avenue widening; county staff said the city of Franklin/TDOT will pay $188,700 and construction is expected to begin around 2031.
citizenportal.ai
June 2, 2026 at 5:44 AM
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Sedona's Council Compensation Work Group is diving deep into how to fairly set pay for elected officials, weighing options like linking salaries to median income and considering phased raises.

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Sedona pay work group debates benchmarks, phased raises and option to decline pay
Sedona’s compensation work group discussed multiple methods for setting council pay — including tying it to median income, budget size, or CPI — and considered phased increases, donation/decline language and limits on benefits; staff will compile comparables and survey former councilors before the group reconvenes.
citizenportal.ai
May 23, 2026 at 4:10 PM