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1,000 Friends of Iowa launched the "Best Development Awards" program in 2001 and since then over 150 projects have been recognized for their promotion of smart growth and sustainability. Categories include New Civic, Renovated Civic, New Commercial, Renovated...
Temperatures are beginning to cool off and we are creeping (spooky pun intended) into the heating season, which is the recommended time to have radon tests conducted in the Midwest. With the implementation of HF 2412 requiring radon testing and mitigation in public...
In August of 2022, the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) was signed into law. This $370 billion climate investment is the largest in U.S. history and will support programs benefiting households, businesses, and communities putting the country on the path to reduce...
Recently Congress made a historic investment in brownfields funding. The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law will invest more than $1.5 billion into the EPA’s highly successful Brownfields Program. This funding will transform countless lives and spur revitalization in...
MERGE Urban Development Group develops real estate primarily in Opportunity Zones located in the Midwest. Qualified Opportunity Zones (QOZs) are federally designated areas that are considered economically distressed. In these areas, tax incentives are offered for...
Why Should I Be Concerned About Lead? Did you know that lead is a toxic element and is especially harmful to children? The most common source of lead poisoning is exposure to lead-based paint. Exposure to lead in children can slow growth and development, create...
Communities across the country are facing how to bring new life into vacant, blighted, or underutilized buildings. While there is no magic wand to bring these buildings back to their former glory, there is an established process that has proven successful. Establish a...