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3 affordable housing projects that serve as social catalysts

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Trish Donnally MFPRO+ Blog Higher Education University Buildings Multifamily Housing Affordable Housing Senior Living Design Student Housing Designers Architects Projects Sustainable Development To say the United States is facing an affordable housing crisis is a major understatement. They depend on good planning.

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How Single-Occupant Households Are Exacerbating a Rental Affordability Crisis

Pro Builder

Between 2021 and 2022, rents rose 17% in Chicago, 13% in Seattle, and 10% in Washington, D.C., cities throughout 2020 and 2021, resulting in a drastic increase in the number of empty apartments and forcing landlords to slash rents. Insider reports. Those rising rents aren’t because Americans are moving back to major cities.

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How Single-Occupant Households Are Exacerbating a Rental Affordability Crisis

Pro Builder

Between 2021 and 2022, rents rose 17% in Chicago, 13% in Seattle, and 10% in Washington, DC, Insider reports. cities throughout 2020 and 2021, leading to a drastic increase in the number of empty apartments and forcing landlords to slash rents. Those rising rents aren’t because Americans are moving back to major cities.

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Building Trends: An Old Material Becomes New Again

Viewpoint Construction Technology

However, this concept has gained some traction recently with architects around the world in cities like Chicago, London, Minneapolis and Vancouver designing wooden high-rises. The Bullitt Center in Seattle , for example, is made largely from timber on a concrete base. What’s so great about wood?

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Editor’s Picks: Sweet Spots For High Tech

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The leading high tech hubs have developed a startup ecosystem that nurtures entrepreneurs and plants the seeds for sustainable growth from innovators who bring scaleable products to life. Read: Editor’s Picks: Sweet Spots For High Tech at BusinessFacilities.com.

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PSMJ Resources Inc. Finds that A/E Billing Rates Decreased in 2010 as Firms Fell Victim to Pricing Pressure

PSMJ Resources

To learn more about the keys to a long-term and sustainable pricing strategy along with the latest insight in effective risk management, PSMJ has packaged an intensive two-day program designed specifically for A/E firm leaders interested in achieving lasting profitability. Get more information now , or call 1-800-537-PSMJ to register today!

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Illinois Is Top State For LEED Green Building

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USGBC’s annual Top 10 States for LEED list highlights states throughout the country that are making significant strides in sustainable building design, construction and transformation. Notable projects certified in 2015’s Top 10 States for LEED include: Illinois: Virgin Hotel Chicago; LEED Gold.