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Commercial Construction 2023 Trends and Lessons Learned

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You succeed in a challenging environment by being adaptable to change, open-minded to new ideas, and focused on solutions. As we mentioned in previous posts, last year presented various challenges for the commercial construction industry. Going with the lowest bidder is rarely worth it. This has been a big growth area for Englewood.

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Commercial Construction Industry Trends: The “Highs” and “Lows” that Shaped 2019

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With the countdown on to 2020 – and the start of a brand-new decade right around the corner – it’s time for our annual look back at the commercial construction industry “highs” and “lows” from 2019. Even as the labor situation improves, it’s being outpaced by a high commercial construction activity level across the country.

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Two Creeks, a Marsh and Two Lakes Sue a Florida Real Estate Developer

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The idea that nature can have standing is not new. I bogged last year that the movement to empower nature giving it standing sue in its own right (. as opposed to traditional standing requiring a citizen to be damaged) is the single most impactful trend in environmental law, When Trees Sue for their Own Environmental Preservation.

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Cracking the code of affordable housing

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That meant proximity to transit, jobs, schools, retail, public access to parks and recreation, and other social infrastructure. Combining generations and income levels is also critical to a community’s long-term resiliency, adds Liebman, who carried out these ideas in the master plan for Arverne in the Rockaways in Queens.

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Business Facilities’ 2019 Metro Rankings Report

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Metro Atlanta unites its global brands and companies to the new ideas from local startups every day—creating the ideas that change the world. It’s an environment where people are looking to enhance and augment ideas. ATDC companies have attracted $2.5 billion in investments and created 5,500 jobs. Former Gov.

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Less Is More In New England

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The Granite Ridge Development District: The creation of the Granite Ridge Development District, a 913-acre commercial and entertainment zone, involved policy changes as well as active investment attraction. The city rezoned the acreage for maximum density and favorable construction conditions beneficial to commercial developers.

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FEATURE STORY: 2013 Economic Development Awards

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In 2012, the Alliance visited 178 companies to assist with access to capital, workforce training opportunities, permitting issues and site location assistance. The Retail/Hospitality strategy is based on data from the University of Shopping Centers Economic Development Program by the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC).

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