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TUSCALOOSA, Ala. -- We should've known all along that Nick Saban wasn't going to miss a day's work. He has always appeared more machine than man during his time in the public eye -- a creature of routine and process who'd barely done worse than sniffle during his six national championship runs. He had hip replacement surgery last year, and the day after he went under the knife, his wife found him standing in the driveway, eager to get back to the office.

No, Nicholas Lou Saban wasn't going to miss a football game, and especially not one the magnitude of Saturday night's. At home, against No. 3 Georgia and its coach, Kirby Smart, Saban would find a way to get to Bryant-Denny Stadium. He tested positive for COVID-19 on Wednesday, and three days later he had the three negative tests he needed to return to action. He grabbed a state trooper right after that third test came in, and in less than 30 minutes he was at the team hotel for pregame meetings.

And later that night, after Saban led his team onto the field to a raucous applause, he did what he has always done, besting a former assistant for the 22nd consecutive time in his career. After a so-so start in which his defense struggled with a number of uncharacteristic mistakes, Alabama found its footing and wound up beating Georgia convincingly, 41-24, to remain the only undefeated team in the SEC.

It didn't take long to know Saban was feeling like himself again as he tore into freshman linebacker Will Anderson after a touchdown in the first quarter and screamed bloody murder at a referee after a call for intentional grounding a few minutes later. When a defensive lineman jumped offside on fourth-and-1, triggering an automatic first down, Saban was absolutely beside himself, putting both hands out as if to ask why.

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The perfectionist was back in all his glory.

At halftime, whatever adjustments Saban and his assistants made worked, because the defense went from looking lost to being in total control. After forcing back-to-back punts, freshman nickel back Malachi Moore picked off Stetson Bennett, and running back Najee Harris gladly exchanged the turnover for seven points and a double-digit lead. Then, moments later, safety Daniel Wright picked off Bennett again. And, again, the offense did the rest, as Mac Jones furthered his Heisman Trophy campaign with a fourth touchdown pass, truly putting the game to bed.

Safety DeMarcco Hellams said the defense wanted to make a statement in the second half. He said Saban stressed this was going to be a 15-round fight and to finish the game. And they did, surrendering zero points in the third and fourth quarters.

No, it wasn't Saban pulling Jalen Hurts in favor of Tua Tagovailoa, but it was a heck of a halftime turnaround nonetheless. And if Saban wasn't there, if he hadn't cleared COVID-19 protocol with hours to spare and was watching on TV like the rest the country, who knows if Alabama figures things out?

No disrespect to Steve Sarkisian, who called a brilliant game as offensive coordinator, but he's not Nick Saban. No one can fill those shoes.

Afterward, when Saban spoke to reporters, he didn't dwell on a shaky first half or whatever imperfections there might have been. Instead, he said it was an "obvious great win" and that he was proud of his team's fight.

Mostly, he was proud of how his players handled the distraction of his absence. When he wasn't on the practice field Friday, when his straw hat was so noticeably missing, a source told ESPN it was bizarre and that it felt like an episode of "The Twilight Zone."

Saban appeared healthy during his Wednesday news conference and his radio show the following night, but for three days, the college football world obsessed over Saban's condition and whether he could return.

Saban tried to prepare his players for either eventuality. He told them he hadn't caught a pass or made a tackle in 40 years, so what good was he to them during a game anyway? From afar, he tried to keep them focused on the task at hand.

When Saban showed up at the team hotel before kickoff, the players weren't prepared. Jones said the reaction "was pretty crazy" when Saban stepped into the quarterback room unannounced.

Senior linebacker Dylan Moses said Saban being there for walk-throughs brought an added energy to everyone. Seeing Saban walk through the door, he said, "Our confidence went through the roof."

And that, maybe more than any in-game adjustment or halftime speech, is the real value of having Saban on the sideline: the confidence his presence brings. For 14 seasons now, he has been a fixture at Alabama. As it turns out, not even a positive COVID-19 test can stop him from showing up.

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In April 2016, the Tesla company revealed that they were working on something new. Up until that point, their focus had always been on electric vehicles, which had earned them quite a reputation among environmentalists and financial experts. They rose success and worldwide fame, and started looking to make use of the worlds greatest renewable resource by creating Tesla-brand solar panels.

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Tesla hyped the panels up significantly but two years later, people still werent convinced. They had claimed that their solar roof panels were designed to be durable and effective, but thus far, very few of them had been installed. It was hard to gauge how durable or how effective they really were. After nearly four years of development, however, it seems Teslas Solar Roof V3 is finally beginning to meet expectations.

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Tesla and its subsidiary, SolarCity, designed their solar roof product to look like a traditional roof. The only difference is the shingles, which are photovoltaic, which means they generate solar power in the same way that traditional solar panels do. The idea was to make a solar roof that was not only effective but aesthetically pleasing. Installing one of these solar roofs replaces an existing roof with a combination of active and inactive shingles.

Active shingles contain solar cells that absorb solar energy to produce energy for your home. The inactive ones function just like regular shingles. They do not produce any energy but keep out water, hail, rain, and other inclement weather in the same way that normal shingles do. Teslas solar roof V3 shingles come with a 150-year weatherization warranty. They can withstand 166-mile-per-hour winds and 1,75-inch hail. While it sounds impressive, though, the Tesla roof tiles do have weaknesses.

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Many of Teslas downsides are shared by other solar companies of the like. For instance, because Tesla panels usually need to be connected to a power grid, they will stop producing electricity during a power outage. This limits who and where a Tesla roof can be installed. If you live far off the grid and wish to install a Tesla roof, you may be out of luck.

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Tesla also has a history of being unreliable when it comes to installing their solar roof products. Many who have ordered Tesla panels at the onset, still have not had them installed; some orders have even been canceled on Teslas end. Whether that is an effect of slow production or their struggles to invent a product that stands out from the competition, is not known.

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Teslas official pricing structure says that the active solar roof tiles cost about $2.85 per watt. Inactive shingles cost around $5.60 per square foot. However, these are not the only metrics to consider when determining the cost of installation. The actual total cost of a Tesla solar roof depends on several factors including the size of your home, needed energy output, location, and roof size.

For a 1,200 square foot home with an electric bill of about $150 per month, the estimated cost for a Tesla roof installation would come to approximately $24,412, with other factors potentially altering the final cost. Replacing roofing materials can amount to thousands of dollars, while federal tax credits for investing in solar power can bring the overall price down. Tesla predicts that a 6.2 KW roof can save upwards of $45,000 on electric bills over the course of a lifetime.

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Traditional 6.2 kW solar systems produce roughly around 10,180 kilowatt-hours (kWh) of electricity per year. This means that the average 25-year savings for a traditional solar system comes out to approximately $48,356.90 in a lifetime. That costs almost $4,000 more than Tesla will save you.

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Not only that, traditional solar panels are far less invasive and do not necessitate an entire restructuring of ones roof. Add to that the proven track record of many solar manufacturers as compared to the uncertainty of Teslas unproven system, and you have a bit of a quandary on your hands.

Unless you are already planning on replacing your roof and investing in solar, it may be prudent to consider alternatives to Tesla solar roof. In the end, the best way to enter into any serious investment is to do your research. Getting quotes from multiple solar providers will allow you to compare installation prices, energy outputs, lifetime savings, and in many cases, monthly costs.

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Allplastics Engineering supplied 4.5mm thick polycarbonate panels for a roof replacement project in Barton in the Australian Capital Territory.

The client chose matt polycarbonate, which was cut to 4.1-metre lengths from spools. Installed by Glaziers Pty Ltd, the final result is stunning, and the material has definitely maximised the durability and aesthetics of the structure.

Allplastics polycarbonate UV grade sheets offer excellent light transmittance, outstanding weatherability and long life expectancy. Widely used in roofing, balustrades and glazing applications, the material can stand up to hailstorms or vandalism. Polycarbonate is virtually unbreakable against all kinds of objects, with 250 times higher impact strength than normal glass. A highly flexible material, polycarbonate can also be cut up to 20 metres long and curved without cracking.

For the Barton project, a continuous spool of polycarbonate was utilised to eliminate joints. These spools are available for projects up to 50m long and 2540mm wide, making them ideal for long lightboxes and warehouse roofs where standard sheets may need joints.

In addition to flat polycarbonate sheets, materials for roofing and awnings come in a multitude of options that can be adapted to any architectural design. Allplastics can offer a selection of materials accommodating varying tastes and budgets. These include Multiwall polycarbonate lightweight panels; PEP Core translucent composite panels; STAGE 40 translucent, trafficable, scratch-resistant, anti-slip surface; and Opal polycarbonate.

Choosing the right materials and joining bars for the roof determines the quality of the entire building. Let Allplastics help your buildings get ready to withstand the scorching sun, pouring rain or heavy hail.

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3033 Summit Station Road , Fredericksburg, VA 22408

Welcome home to this exquisite farmhouse property located on 17 beautiful acres just minutes from the VRE, I-95, and shopping! This immaculate farmhouse was built in 1840 and is loaded with charm and character! The property itself is stunning and has a three-stall barn with sliding doors and hay storage, a new 30 by 30 run-in shed, beautiful board fencing (8 acres open pasture, 2 acres wooded), a 40 by 50 steel building with concrete floor, four sliding doors, and large windows! There is a 40 by 50 wood building with a dirt floor that can be used for horse stalls or a small indoor riding area it would also be a great workshop or storage place for a motorhome, horse trailer, or boat! There is a 30 x 50 workshop that is wired with a separate electric meter, so it could be used as a place for your home office! There is a 20 by 20 hobby building with new windows and doors, which could be used as a playhouse, hobby shop, additional office, or storage! There is a 30 by 30 detached garage with three overhead doors and one garage opener.

This property also has a spring-fed pond that has never gone dry! The house itself has over 3,000 square feet with the original heart of pine floors and four fireplaces! A beautiful foyer greets you with a large hall and opens to the formal living room and the family room! The kitchen has been completely remodeled to include granite countertops, upgraded appliances, custom cabinetry, and an amazing layout! Upstairs you will find a lovely primary suite with a private balcony and sitting room to take in the views of your property! There is a designated office with built-in bookcases and a large wrap around desk! All of the windows have been replaced and are thermal, the roof is three years old, and the two heat pumps have been replaced in the last 3-4 years. New siding was installed four years ago! There is an outdoor wood furnace, two acres with invisible fencing, and a spacious covered front porch!

This property also has fruit and nut-bearing trees to include pecan, chestnut, peach, cherry, apple, plum, and elderberry! This truly is a once in a lifetime property!

For more information or to schedule a private tour contact Amy Cherry Taylor at (703)577-0135.

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Construction has kicked off on a nine-story, 130-unit apartment building at 18th and Florida streets in the Mission and, once complete, apartments there will be entirely below-market-rate.

Mayor London Breeds Friday announcement of the groundbreaking at 681 Florida St. means that seven of the eight 100 percent affordable projects proposed in the Mission years ago totaling some 800 units are either filled, taking applications, or under construction.

We know as a community that Casa Adelante 681 Florida is an integral part of reversing the displacement of the Latinx and immigrant community, said Karoleen Feng, the director of community real estate at the Mission Economic Development Agency, which is co-developing the project with the Tenderloin Neighborhood Development Corporation.

We are equally excited for the Mission community to see this space once again be reimagined as a home for the arts, Feng said.

The building will provide a mix of one to three-bedroom apartments whose rent will range from 35 to 85 percent of the area median income. (Thirty-one percent of the area median income for one person in San Francisco is $31,400, and 85 percent is $76,200 for a single person.)

Construction is expected to wrap up in August 2022.

Carnaval San Francisco, a nonprofit that organizes the annual Carnaval Parade event but has since organized around community Covid-19 support, will occupy the ground floor.

The project will cost $90.3 million to build. The developers received $35 million from the Mayors Office of Housing and Community Development.

The property on Florida Street between 18th and 19th streets is one of seven 100 percent affordable projects to break ground in the Mission in the last two years. It was granted to the city by Nick Podell as part of the community benefits package for 2000 Bryant St., a now-completed 195-unit market-rate building on the same parcel.

Roberto Hernandez, a community activist and artistic director of Carnaval San Francisco, said the Mission community fought Podell hard for the slice of land after Cell Space, an artist hub, was evicted there to make way for luxury development.

We come full circle and look forward to sharing the space with artists and arts organizations and serving the residential community! Hernandez said.

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Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that construction has begun on a new 55-apartment affordable housing complex in the City of Batavia, Genesee County. The $14.5 million development includes 28 apartments set aside for veterans who have a history of homelessness and who need supportive services in order to live independently.

"New Yorkers and their families deserve safe, affordable homes, and veterans who have struggled with chronic homelessness are no exception,"Governor Cuomo said."This exciting new project in the City of Batavia will help our veterans who have given so much for our nation. Providing them and other area residents with new housing will provide comfort and financial security during a difficult time."

"All New Yorkers, especially our brave veterans who served to protect us, should have a roof over their heads and the decency of a good home,"said Lieutenant Governor KathyHochul."This housing development in Batavia will provide affordable housing for people in the area, including veterans who have struggled with homelessness and need supportive services. Now more than ever, as we continue to battle the COVID-19 pandemic, we want to make sure New Yorkers have the resources and services they need to live healthy and safe lives. This project in the Finger Lakes is part of our efforts across the state to build back better and more inclusive and enhance quality of life."

Liberty Square is part of Governor Cuomo's commitment to providing all New Yorkers with access to safe, affordable housing under the State's unprecedented $20 billion, five-year Housing Plan. The plan makes multifamily housing accessible and combats homelessness by building and preserving more than 100,000 units of affordable housing and 6,000 units of supportive housing.

The development will rise on a site made vacant by the demolition of three derelict buildings on East Main Street. The new four-story Liberty Square will have 55 affordable apartments serving households earning 60 percent or less of the Area Median Income. Six of the apartments will be fully adaptable for people with mobility impairment and three separate units will be equipped for people with audio or visual impairment.

Twenty-eight of the apartments will be dedicated as supportive housing for formerly homeless veterans receiving services and rental subsidies through Governor Cuomo's Empire State Supportive Housing Initiative. Eagle Star Housing will provide supportiveservices and will have an office and counseling space on-site. The project's developer is Home Leasing.

There are eight studio, 39 one-bedroom and eight two-bedroom apartments.Shared amenities includea community room, a fitness center, private patios and balconies, secure interior bicycle storage, raised garden beds, a fenced playground, an on-site management office, on-site parking, and bulk storage incorporated into the apartments.

Energy efficiency and Green Building design requirementswill be incorporatedthroughout the complex, including Energy Star appliances and fixtures in all apartments. This will allow certification under NYSERDA's Low-Rise New Construction Program and Enterprise Green Communities Version 2015 program.

New York State Homes and Community Renewal financing for Liberty Square includes federal Low-Income Housing Tax Credits that will generate $10.5 million in equity and nearly $4 million from the Supportive Housing Opportunity Program. In addition, NYSERDA will provide a grant of $53,000under its Low-Rise New Construction Program.Redstone Equity Partners is the Low-Income Housing Tax Credits equity investor and Five Star Bank is providing construction financing for the project.

Since 2011, HCR has dedicated $604 million in the Finger Lakes Region to finance 95 multifamily developments, resulting in the creation or preservation of nearly 7,500 affordable homes, including 216 in Genesee County. HCR's investment in the region has leveraged $890 million more in funding from other sources.

HCR CommissionerRuthAnneVisnauskassaid, "The COVID-19 pandemic has caused previously unimaginable harm and disruption, but it hasn't stopped the team at HCR from carrying out Governor Cuomo's mission to create, preserve and protect affordable housing across the state. It is intensely gratifying to see this essential work continue with Liberty Square - especially when the development dedicates 28 homes for our heroes, as this one does, and another 27 for families. I thank and commend the HCR team and our partners and look forward to welcoming the new tenants to this wonderful new building in Batavia."

New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance Commissioner Mike Hein said,"We have an obligation to ensure all New Yorkers have a safe, stable place to call home - especially those who have served in our nation's armed forces. Liberty Square will provide a fresh start for more than two dozen veterans in Genesee County, while breathing new life into a formerly derelict swath of East Main Street. Projects like this continue the work started by Governor Cuomo's landmark five-year housing plan and reaffirms New York's steadfast commitment to ending homelessness among our veterans once and for all."

New York State Energy Research and Development Authority Acting President and CEO Doreen M. Harris said,"Delivering the benefits of our green economy to allNew Yorkers, especially our most vulnerable residents, is a hallmark of Governor Cuomo's clean energy transition and nation-leading climate agenda. Transforming neglected properties or sites into energy efficient and affordable homes with services for our nation's heroes who served in the U.S. military is something NYSERDA is proud to support and we look forward to the completion of Liberty Square."

Senator MichaelRanzenhofersaid,"Investing in our region is extremely important. I am glad to see construction starting on this project. It is great to see the creation of veterans' housing, supporting those who served our county is imperative."

Assembly Member Stephen Hawley said,"Our veterans have given their all to defend their country, it's only right that we as a community continue to do our part for them and give them our all. With the construction of Liberty Square,I'mproud to see Batavia continue to find ways to take care of its people, and I eagerly anticipate the results of construction. But more so, I'm thrilled that our veterans will continue to find the support they so rightly deserve."

County Manager Matt Landers said,"I am very happy to see a project like this that benefits disabled veterans come to fruition. This country owes a great deal for the sacrifice made by our veterans and projects like this are essential in order to meet the needs of these disabled heroes."

City Council President Eugene Jankowski, Jr., said,"The City of Batavia welcomes Home Leasing as they provide the much needed veteran, seniors, and workforce housing to our community. Home Leasing has a positive history of building, maintaining and managing properties across upstate New York and this project will be a great addition to our city"

CEO of Home Leasing Bret Garwood said,"Home Leasing is extremely proud to start construction of Liberty Square in Batavia and thankful to the community and our partners. Liberty Square will provide an excellent home for families and veterans as well as contribute to the vitality of Batavia."

Zach Fuller, Eagle Star Housing Executive Directorsaid, "We are very excited to embark on this amazing project with Home Leasing in Batavia! We are continuously striving to better the lives of all Veterans that we serve. This project will deliver 28much neededaffordable apartments to our Veteran community.Eagle Star strives to provide the highest quality care and options for our Veterans and is looking forward to continuing our relationships with our community partners in the supportive City of Batavia. We thank everyone who helped make our vision a reality."

Accelerating Finger Lakes Forward

Today's announcement complements "Finger Lakes Forward," the region's comprehensive blueprint to generate robust economic growth and community development. The State has already invested more than $8.07 billion in the region since 2012 to lay the groundwork for the plan - investing in key industries including photonics,agriculture and food production, and advanced manufacturing. Now, the region is accelerating Finger Lakes Forward with a $500 million State investment through the Upstate Revitalization Initiative, announced by Governor Cuomo in December 2015. The State's $500 million investment will incentivize private business to invest well over $2.5 billion - and the region's plan, as submitted, projects up to 8,200 new jobs. More information is availablehere.

About Home Leasing

Rochester-based Home Leasing specializes in the development, construction, and management of high-quality apartment communities. Founded in 2006 by veteran real estate developer and former co- CEO and co-Chairman of Home Properties NelsonLeenhouts, the company is owned and operated by three generations of theLeenhoutsFamily. Home Leasing today employs over 170 people who provide support to or are directly involved in the day-to-day operations of affordable, mixed-income and market rate residential communities across New York, Pennsylvania, and Maryland. With its construction company, Home Leasing Construction, Home Leasing builds quality housing that its team of certified property managers and maintenance personnel efficiently oversee. Home Leasing and Home Leasing Construction are Certified Benefit Corporations.

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Lehtisaari and the associated Kaskisaari are known for their large detached and terraced houses. The building stock of the very loosely built area is mainly from the 1960s.

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Helsinki In the next few years, a new apartment building will be built on Lehtisaari, which will be the highest in the area when completed. This is a site called the Lehtisaari Tower, the construction of which is scheduled to begin in spring 2021.

The house to be built at Papinpydnkuja 1 is also becoming a much-needed thing during the Korona era: a telecommuting room.

Talon CEO of constructive Newil & Bau Petri Ylivuori says the new residential apartment building is a starting shot for wider residential construction. In addition, the company is building four other apartment buildings in the same block of Papinpydnkuja. The current shopping center next to the block, on the other side of Lehtisaarentie, is to be demolished, and new apartments have also been planned to replace it.

The current building stock in the area is mainly from the 1960s. Lehtisaari and the associated Kaskisaari are known for their large detached and terraced houses.

The Tower of Lehtisaari draws on 1960s architecture. The symmetrical faade is made of brick and rough-handled light burnt brick with a texture all the way down to the balcony lines. The details use oak and wood in general, says Ylivuori.

The house uses a lot of wood, for example on the balcony.Picture: Newil & Bau

28 meters the high and nine-storey house will have a total of 30 apartments, ranging in size from 32 to 118 square meters. Two-thirds of the flats are family flats, and the average price per square meter of flats is about 6,700 euros. The house will have a five and a half meter high entrance hall and street level business space. The business premises are to have a restaurant or caf.

A rather topical specialty of the house is the telecommuting room, which comes to the second floor of the house. The 14 square meters can accommodate one or two people at a time, and the room can be booked through the residents common electronic system.

Over the mountain according to Lehtisaari Tower will be built comprehensively and in detail. Investments will be made in landscaping, courtyard architecture and the entrance hall. In addition, the life cycle carbon footprint of the house is calculated to be 54 percent smaller than the average for current new apartment buildings.

The life cycle carbon footprint measures the climate impact of a building throughout its life cycle.

This can be achieved, for example, by using solar panels and geothermal energy instead of district heating, and by building a frame that will last 100 years. Today, hulls are typically built to last 50 years.

In addition, efforts are made to insulate the windows, for example, so that heat does not flow to the so-called magpies. Recycled steel is used as the building material and water and heat consumption are optimized.

A retail space for a caf or restaurant will be built on the street level of Lehtisaari Tower. Observation image.Picture: Newil & Bau

Lehtisaari is located in western Helsinki, on the border of Espoo and Helsinki. It is crossed by Kuusisaarentie, which connects Lehtisaari in the east via Kuusisaari to Munkkiniemi and in the west to Otaniemi and Tapiola in Espoo.

In 2018, 1,184 people lived in the very densely populated Lehtisaari. The overall look of the area is very green, with about two-thirds of the area being parkland.

Perceptual image from inside the house.Picture: Newil & Bau

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A four-story apartment building is planned for a site near Oak Creek's Ikea store.(Photo: JLA Architects)

Another apartment development is planned for a site near Oak Creek's Ikea store the latest in a series of similar projects.

The four-story,143-unitbuilding is planned for a 3.65-acre site at7700 S. Ikea Way, according to documents filed with the city.

That site is between the Ikea store and West Drexel Avenue,west of I-94.

The development plans also call for a possible one-story, 6,000-square-foot retail development just north of the proposed apartments.

The apartments are being proposed by Walden OC LLC, which owns the property. That investors group is an affiliate of Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Co.

The plans were to be reviewed by the Plan Commission at its upcoming Tuesday meeting. But that item has been canceled, according to the meeting agenda.

The Ikea store and other nearby developments, including apartments, have been happening in the area after the Drexel Avenue interchange on I-94 opened in 2012.

Construction started this spring on the 300-unit Hub13 apartments between I-94 and South 13th Street, north of Drexel Avenue.

Hub13 will have six three-story buildings, each with 40 units, as well as three two-story buildings, each with 20 units, when completed at the end of 2021.

The 225-unitOrchard Hills apartments opened this year at2697 W. Orchard Hills Drive, south of Drexel Avenue and east of South27th Street.

However, construction of two hotels south of the Ikea a 121-room Homewood Suites by Hilton and aTru by Hilton with 90 to 100 rooms haven't yet proceeded since winning city approval in December.

Meanwhile, construction is winding down on the final projects at Drexel Town Square, which includes apartments, a hotel, stores and restaurants at Drexel and Howell avenues.

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An older office building at East Capitol Drive and North Oakland Avenue could be converted into Shorewood's first hotel.(Photo: LoopNet)

An older seven-story office building in Shorewood could be converted into that community's first hotel.

Also, affordable apartments targeted for adults with developmental disabilities could be coming to the village.

That's according to comments made ata Friday board meeting of the Shorewood Community Development Authority by Village Manager Rebecca Ewald.

She spoke about potential projects during a discussion about the village adopting a new, more transparent process for reviewing applications from developers for public financing help.

The potential hotel would involve renovating the office building among the tallest structures in Shorewood.

The building, at 3970 N. Oakland Ave.,for several years included a North Shore Bank branch until a new location opened in 2018 at 4060 N. Oakland Ave.

The seven-story, 40,800-square-foot building was constructedin 1974. The property includes a 139-space parking lot, according to LoopNet.com.

The hotel development could include expanding the building onto that parking lot, Ewald said.

Ewald, reached after the meeting, declined to provide any additional information about the possible hotel project.

Also, an apartment development that would provide a mix of affordable and market-rate units is being considered for a site that includes SunSeekers, a tanning salon at 2420 E. Capitol Drive.

That building would be demolished, with its lot used for the new apartment development.

It would include affordable apartments set aside for adults with developmental disabilities who are able to live independently, Ewald said.

The building's market-rate units could include apartments for the parents of people living in the affordable units, she said.

Watertown-based Bethesda Lutheran Communities, which provides servicesfor people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, would be involved in the project, Ewald said.

Bethesda would co-develop the building, tentatively planned for 52 apartments,with Catalyst Construction, said Tom Campbell, Bethesda vice president of real estate.

Up to 25%of those apartments would be set aside for people with disabilities, he said.

"It's an inclusive housing model," Campbell said. "They need quality housing, and they need it at a low cost."

That can be achieved in part by obtaining foundation grants and public financing, he said.

That could include cash provided through a tax incremental financing district.A TIF district uses money generated by a new development's property tax revenue.

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A mixed-use development on Hawthorne Boulevard in Walteria that will include nine apartment units and almost 3,800-square-feet of office space has won the unanimous approval of the Torrance Planning Commission.

The three-story apartment complex is the first since May 2019 to win approval in the community, where residents who live in single family homes largely oppose high-density housing proposals, monthly municipal permit records show. Torrance officials approved a trio of apartments that month, but none since, despite the states on-going housing crisis.

The development will rise on the former site of the now-closed ABC Pool & Patio at 24449 Hawthorne Blvd., just south of Pacific Coast Highway before the commuter thoroughfare begins its climb up the Palos Verdes Peninsula.

The area is one of six designated districts along Hawthorne Boulevard in a planning document first adopted in 1996 that envisions an urban village atmosphere providing a rich mixture of retail shops, restaurants and offices.

Future development is envisioned to retain the unique characteristics of the area with new buildings placed behind the sidewalk with little or no setback, fostering a pedestrian orientation, the staff report to the commission said. Mixed use development is encouraged with residential units located above retail or office space.

The report said the project will bring a vibrant element to the Walteria District.

The project provides for apartment housing and promotes housing near to employment and commercial centers while providing 25% of the gross floor area for commercial purposes, the report said. The proposed mixed-used development is in close proximity to businesses, commercial services, restaurants, a public park, library and other amenities that will serve the commercial tenants and residents and will complement the pedestrian character of the Walteria sub-district.

The planning commission approved the project at its Wednesday meeting.

Mike Griffiths, who this year founded a group called California Cities for Local Control to fight state bills that could make it easier to build more high-density housing, said the apartment complex complements the neighborhood.

That type of density makes sense in that particular area, he said. I wouldnt want it to go up next to my house.

The city is definitely in a slow-growth mode, Griffiths added.

Apartment construction has been in short supply in Torrance in recent years, after a political backlash in response to criticism surrounding a series of dense condominium developments, including those near Wilson Park several years ago.

A mixed-use building that includes almost 40 apartments is currently under construction on Carson Street in Old Torrance. Residents successfully fought a gas station and convenience store initially proposed for the site.

Last year the city rejected a proposed 46-unit apartment complex in North Torrance.

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