tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-95632302011-04-21T21:43:50.200-05:00Bradnoreply@blogger.comBlogger71100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9563230.post-1118642338227126172005-06-13T09:52:00.000-05:002005-06-13T00:58:58.230-05:00

Now that there will be changes on the Board of Aldermen and in the Mayor's office, what should be the top priorities for the for the upcoming term.Comprehensive plan?Municipal Justice Complex?Convention Center?Downtown revitalization?Bike paths and sidewalks?

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It is our opinion that the appropriate actions are currently taking place. A convention center is worthy of study due to the perceived need and the potential economic impact. That is exactly what this task force, headed up by the partnership, is doing- determining the feasibility. The economic studies need to be complete, thorough, and conservative in order to prevent a perpetual burden to be

Bradnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9563230.post-1111616780871220392005-03-17T11:22:00.000-06:002005-03-23T17:05:40.273-06:00

It is our belief that downtowns are the core to any community and Starkville is certainly no exception. Downtowns provide a sense of identity, an object of community pride and a destination for residents and visitors alike. Starkville should embrace the new atmosphere that has been created and take this momentum a step further by implementing some of these ideas. Granted, this plan is a

Bradnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9563230.post-1111617432313669082005-03-16T09:34:00.000-06:002005-03-23T16:44:06.026-06:00

One of the biggest complaints from students throughout the years is their lack of representation in city government. The students sustain this community through ad valorem taxes (either indirectly by rent or directly they own a residence), dining, shopping, and many other of Starkvilles service businesses. Last year, the students sold the leaders on their contribution to the community, and in

Bradnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9563230.post-1111546236433245702005-03-15T09:41:00.000-06:002005-03-22T21:35:48.080-06:00

(To view a picture of the plan, click here. You may want to click on the image to zoom in.)STARKVILLE, Miss.--Six Mississippi State landscape architecture graduate students recently completed a 15-week challenge to "re-think" the look of downtown Starkville and make recommendations to enhance both its appearance and economic development potential. The semester-long project directed by landscape

Bradnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9563230.post-1111546571675480232005-02-18T20:52:00.000-06:002005-03-22T21:37:28.046-06:00

Mayor Mack Rutledge called three times Tuesday for a second to Alderman at Large Vic Zitta's motion. Three times, the board was silent. Zitta's motion was dead. Zitta had asked that the city thoroughly investigate the petition review process that ultimately killed any chance for a public referendum on the justice complex issue. A few minutes later, after hearing pleas from about a dozen

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This is a forum to discuss Starkville, Mississippi. The purpose of this site is to cultivate new ideas and encourage positive changes for the City of Starkville. Our goal is to promote change while preserving Starkville's "small town" feel. We encourage everyone to express their opinion and thank all for their input.Click here to return to ProgressiveStarkville.comPromoting Progress While

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