Second act for shuttered mills revitalizes new england towns

Recent and archived work by Miranda S. Spivack for The New York Times

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An Evolving Salt Lake City Hopes to Be ‘Just Like Austin’

Shedding its stodgy image, the city has become a destination for start-ups looking for cheaper space and younger workers on the hunt for roomier housing. By Miranda S. Spivack

More Data in the Cloud Means More Centers on the Ground to Move It

The need for data centers has soared, fueled by remote work and the growth of high-speed streaming. But finding the necessary land and energy can be a challenge. By Miranda S. Spivack

To Expand, Arts Centers Seek to Build Their Own Community

Hoping to firm up finances or secure a permanent home, museums and theater groups across the nation are teaming up with developers to add housing, retail and restaurants to their sites. By Miranda S. Spivack

Warehouse Space Is the Latest Thing Being Hoarded

Logistics firms are finding new options to deal with a scarcity of storage, including building multistory facilities and choosing locations farther from coastal ports. By Miranda S. Spivack

Strapped local governments are turning to private developers to finance their projects.

Struggling Local Governments May Get Help From the Private Sector

As their fiscal woes become worse, some government officials are looking more closely at public-private partnerships as a way to jump-start their economies. By Miranda S. Spivack

Pandemic lockdowns hasten infrastructure work.

‘Time Is Always Money’: Pandemic Lockdowns Hasten Infrastructure Work

Improvement of roads and rails has accelerated, but the crisis has strained budgets, muddling prospects for the projects and the real estate developments that count on them. By Miranda S. Spivack

Second Act for Shuttered Mills Revitalizes New England Towns

Decades after they closed, many of these structures are finding new life in communities hit hard by long-term unemployment. By Miranda S. Spivack

Universities Look to Strengthen the Places They Call Home

Many colleges and universities are taking a leading role in revitalizing local communities, recognizing that development can make their institutions more attractive. By Miranda S. Spivack

A Baltimore Neighborhood Is Revitalized, With Help From Its Residents

Despite big challenges, the residents of Mount Vernon, a historic area with buildings more than 100 years old, embarked on a determined comeback. By Miranda S. Spivack

The Old Suburban Office Park Is Getting a Big Reboot

As businesses leave, developers around the country are considering new uses for office and industrial parks, often lifeless spaces far from restaurants and retail. By Miranda S. Spivack

Bethesda Readies for a Major Remake

Plans include Marriott International moving its headquarters from the suburbs to downtown. By Miranda S. Spivack

How Indianapolis, Long Known as a Manufacturing Center, Is Luring Tech Talent

The Indiana capital is making up for diminished manufacturing by supporting new technology, and workers are won over by low costs and great amenities. By Miranda S. Spivack

On the Potomac, Change Comes to Alexandria’s Old Town

Plans are going forward for hotels, upscale housing, retail space and riverfront walkways, though longtime residents continue to have some misgivings. By Miranda S. Spivack

Against Tough Odds, a High School Arts Program Fosters Success

Suitland High School in Maryland is producing graduates who rise to national prominence despite budget cuts and other challenges. By Miranda S. Spivack