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Can Looser Zoning Rules Help the Housing Shortage? Biden Thinks So

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Can Looser Zoning Rules Help the Housing Shortage? President Biden’s infrastructure plan will set aside $5 billion for a grant program aimed at tackling “exclusionary” zoning laws that inflate housing costs. Housing shortages are not exclusive to dense cities such as Boston and San Francisco, but metros such as Grand Rapids, Mich.

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Structural engineering solutions for office-to-residential conversion

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But making an adaptive reuse project pencil out in a tight financing market isn’t so simple. While financial incentives, zoning adjustments, and expedited planning reviews are being explored in major cities, developers must assemble a comprehensive team to thoroughly assess conversion prospects in the tight financing landscape.

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SPECIAL REPORT: Devens – Secret Weapon In The Battle For Business

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When companies move to Devens, for example, a wide range of financial programs can be accessed and tools are offered to finance the initial transaction. Our proximity to Boston and our unique support provide the absolute best scenario for many firms. State and local tax incentives are also available. “We

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LOCATION FOCUS: United It Stands

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square miles is a mix of urban areas, waterfront cities, rural villages, farmlands and forests in the epicenter of the Boston-Washington Corridor. Banking, finance, communication, high technology, retail, manufacturing and agriculture are just some of the many industries prevalent in the Empire State.

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FEATURE STORY: Logistics Clusters Are Jobs Magnets

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Qualifying businesses in the corridor can apply for Next Michigan real and personal property tax abatements and tax-free Renaissance Zones. The Corridor offers export assistance and Foreign Trade Zones. In 2012, Boston Consulting Group found that more than one-third of U.S.-based This trend may be speeding up plans of some U.S.

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FEATURE STORY: 2013 Economic Development Awards

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Less Taxing,” aired for six months in the NY/NJ/CT, Boston and Chicago markets. To achieve that goal, they provide comprehensive assistance to existing businesses and those seeking to relocate, whether they are developing a business plan, looking for the best site, or searching for financing or other assistance.

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State by State Incentives Guide

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CAPCO financing, an alternative to conventional bank financing, can accommodate a slightly higher risk profile and provide a more flexible structure for growing businesses. Terms for both are normally 10-20 years and can finance up to 100% of the project costs. ALABAMA - updated for 2014. They are: The Renewal Program.

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