Renewal Urban Eslpod Famous Projects Feels Related Things

The United States has many famous "urban renewal projects" that have improved the "atmosphere" (how something feels) and "quality of life" (the health, comfort, and happiness that one feels) in "dilapidated" (old, worn down, and not well cared for) sections of large cities.

Portland, Oregon; Louisville, Kentucky; and Baltimore; Maryland are just a few of the U.S cities that have "transformed" (changed in a significant way) "industrial" (related to manufacturing, usually with factories and warehouses) areas into parks, modern apartment buildings, and attractive business districts. These urban renewal projects have "attracted" (brought in) many young professionals and new businesses.

Las Vegas, Nevada, also has several urban renewal projects, but they aren't focused on transforming a dilapidated area. Rather, the project "aims" (intends; is trying to do) to create an "entrepreneurial" (related to people who are willing to take risks, try new things, and open new businesses) "hub" (a center of activity) in the downtown area, encouraging "investment" (putting money into something) and "innovation" (trying new things; doing things that no one has done before, or doing things better than they have been done before). One of the most interesting "focal points" (areas of focus) is that the city is using old "shipping containers" (large rectangular boxes that are filled with products for transportation by ship and train) as restaurants and stores.

Washington, DC, also has "notable" (worth noticing; interesting) urban renewal project. The city is redeveloping its waterfront, ensuring that the new buildings are "environmentally responsible" (having less negative impact on the natural environment).