urban development
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GwenInner West Council Rejects Heritage Listing for Marrickville Church of Christ, Supports Housing Conversion
The Inner West Council voted narrowly against designating the Church of Christ in Marrickville as a heritage site, opting instead to support its conversion into affordable housing. The...
Williams Institutional Christian Methodist Episcopal Church Reopens in Harlem
The Rev. Herb Daughtry addressed the dedication and grand opening of the Williams Institutional Christian Methodist Episcopal Church in Harlem. The new church, pastored by the Rev. Jermaine...
The Mormon Church Expands Real-Estate Empire with New Community Project Near Denver
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is expanding its real estate holdings across the United States, with a new community called “Tributary” under development near Denver...
New elementary school planned for Woodbridge, Virginia, to displace Pathway Vineyard Church and homeless nonprofit
Pathway Vineyard Church, a congregation affiliated with the Vineyard movement, is set to be demolished to make way for a new elementary school in Woodbridge, Virginia. The school...
Christian Science church in Kansas City, Missouri, faces landmark bid as developer proposes 12-story tower
Advocates are seeking landmark status for the Seventh Church of Christ, Scientist, a 1940s-era building at the northwest corner of 47th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue in the Country...
City of Birmingham Sues Church Developer for Land and Money Over Incomplete Project (Birmingham, Alabama)
The City of Birmingham has initiated legal action against a church developer, seeking the return of land and financial assistance over an incomplete development project. The lawsuit, filed...
Small camps are popping up in Gulch area near Church Street Bridge, raising concerns over safety and sanitation
A growing homeless encampment near the Church Street Bridge in Nashville has sparked concerns among neighbors about safety, sanitation, and the potential for the camp to expand. The...
Former Church of Christ Scientist Building in Darlinghurst to Transition to Office Hub
Mark Carnegie’s former-church home in Darlinghurst is set to transition from a private residence to a commercial space, potentially serving as an office hub for up to 250...
Chicago’s Christian Science Churches Face Development Threats Amid Preservation Debates (Chicago, Illinois)
The Church of Christ, Scientist, a denomination founded in the 19th century by Mary Baker Eddy, has a presence in Chicago marked by distinctive architecture and historical significance....
