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7 ways multifamily designers can promote wellness in urban communities

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This has led to a rise in conversation on health and well-being, as people are increasingly cognizant of the impact built environments have on their physical and mental health. Providing spaces for plants to thrive within a residence provides health benefits and also allows people to connect with the natural environment.

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Promoting wellness in urban communities

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This has led to a rise in conversation on health and well-being, as people are increasingly cognizant of the impact built environments have on their physical and mental health. Providing spaces for plants to thrive within a residence provides health benefits and also allows people to connect with the natural environment.

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Five Trends: Why Smart Building Technology Makes Good Business Sense

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As reported in JLL’s October 2012 Global Sustainability Perspective , numerous studies and surveys have demonstrated that tenants and their advisors increasingly expect smart building features such as zoned HVAC, sophisticated equipment maintenance alert systems, advanced security systems and “green” buildings.

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10 spaces that are no longer optional to create a great workplace

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Photo © Devon Banks, courtesy Gensler 1. Quiet Zone or Tech-Free Zone Designating zones just for quiet work (no phone calls!) office, we have a quiet zone at one end of our floorplate near the leadership area. employees reporting that they have choice in where to work within their company’s office environment.

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Maryland Bans Polystyrene and Enacts 31 other New Environmental Laws

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The Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) may adopt regulations to implement the bills. The bills require a person to demonstrate, before a payment is made into the funds, that appropriate credits generated by a forest mitigation bank in the same county or watershed are not available. Sediment and Erosion Control. Oil Cleanup .

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BUSINESS REPORT: Texas – Innovation Moves Front And Center In Austin

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Key Incentives: Emerging Technology Fund, Enterprise Zones, Skills Development Fund, Renewable Energy Incentives, TX Industry Development Loan Program. Austin is a very collaborative environment, from the Chamber to the government to the capital factor, startups want to support each other here,” said Berman. Department of Commerce.

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FEATURE STORY: 2013 Economic Development Awards

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They will add approximately 500 employees with a payroll of more than $30 million annually to produce LEAP-X engines, which incorporate green technology while retaining aviation power. The city has created two Tax Increment Financing Districts with a third in process, to expand the municipal infrastructure to industrial and commercial zones.

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