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6 guideposts for cities to create equitable transit-oriented developments

BD+C

True equitable TODs should not only reduce and prevent displacement, but also create new economic opportunities for residents of all income levels and create transit-focused communities that are truly welcoming to lower income residents, communities of color, and others who have historically been pushed out by transit investments.

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GreenPoint Rated goes national: what multifamily developers need to know

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GPR began in California and is the state’s leading residential green building rating system with over 73,500 rated homes. Only in 2020 has it officially spread nationwide and is now an option for new multifamily developments across the country. The one very rigid aspect of GPR is that it is strictly for residential developments.

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Maryland Bans Polystyrene and Enacts 31 other New Environmental Laws

Green Building Law Update

Maryland law sets mandatory recycling rates for state government and local jurisdictions, as well as a voluntary statewide recycling goal of 60% by 2020. Senate Bill 370 (passed) requires that each county recycling plan address the collection and recycling of recyclable materials from specified large office buildings by October 1, 2020.

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When office-to-residential conversion works

BD+C

When office-to-residential conversion works 0 qpurcell Wed, 06/28/2023 - 13:29 Office Buildings The cost and design challenges involved with office-to-residential conversions can be daunting; designers need to devise creative uses to fully utilize the space.

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How to Start a Career in Construction

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Additionally, the job is anticipated to grow at a rate of 11% from 2020 to 2030 according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). The market for plumbers is growing quite quickly right now, at a rate of 5% between 2020 and 2030, says the BLS. These contracts are usually long-term and add a steady and consistent stream of income.

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Massachusetts Holds On To Top Energy Efficiency Ranking

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California continued to lead in efficient buildings policies, with its latest building energy code updates taking effect in January 2017 and moving the state closer to its goal of achieving net zero energy use for all new residential buildings by 2020 and commercial buildings by 2030.

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How Excessive Design Standards Hurt Home Affordability

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Thu, 10/01/2020 - 06:00. Stringent residential design standards imposed by local governments are affecting housing costs; the impact of new residential construction on the broader economy (chart). The chart below demonstrates the impact of new residential construction on the broader economy. . . Advertisement. .

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