Pedestrian plaza for 18th & Vine; Copaken Brooks merger; + more Downtown news

The new 18th & Vine Pedestrian District will remove curbs and smooth 18th Street to become a seamless corridor with wide sidewalks and two lanes of traffic. (Rendering by DRAW Architecture)

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Pedestrian plaza plan to enliven 18th & Vine Jazz District

River Bluff expands River Market craft beer scene

Social Venture Studio opens application window for entrepreneurs

Wolfepack BBQ to open a freestanding location in Columbus Park

Copaken Brooks merges with CBC Real Estate Group

Keith Copaken (left), Bucky Brooks, and Jon Copaken are principals at Copaken Brooks.

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As part of the merger, Bill Crandall joins Copaken Brooks as a principal.