Joe Edge, President of Sherman and Hemstreet, discusses the boom in downtown apartments. After years of small-scale redevelopment, we now see large apartment complexes in and near downtown Augusta. He discusses why, and the impact these units can have on eliminating the food desert, and on electoral politics.

Downtown Augusta goes Upscale, with Joe Edge

Local and state governments, though often overshadowed by federal government, have tremendous impact on our quality of life. This podcast provides a valuable service by educating people on how to improve their own quality of life through civic engagement. Various organizations encourage residents to register and vote, but it does not appear that anyone is showing voters how to make good decisions when they do. It feels akin to hiring someone for a job without reviewing the job description. Local Matters changes that narrative by educating voters with short, clear, and unbiased civics lessons from a career local government professional, public speaker, and management consultant.

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