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How to design for adaptive reuse: Don’t reinvent the wheel

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Updating lighting supports both brand and security. Utilize existing infrastructure. Many of these sites are already conveniently located in bustling urban areas, and oftentimes, you can take advantage of proximity to existing roadways, parking and other infrastructure. The master plan for One Hundred Oaks Mall.

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Renewable Energy: The Power Of Change

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“Renewable power is growing impressively in many parts of the world, but it still isn’t where it needs to be to put us on a path to reaching net-zero emissions by mid-century,” said Keisuke Sadamori, the IEA Director of Energy Markets and Security. “As So, sustainability is a huge part of what makes Florida successful.”. energy innovation.

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Expanding the exterior footprint

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Outdoor lifestyle is crucial to commercial buildings. In fact, officials of New York City are beginning to re-examine its zoning to ensure green spaces and parks are accessible and equitably distributed throughout the urban landscape. Architects are often looking for ways to create or enhance outdoor spaces in commercial buildings.

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Innovation Is Thriving In Arizona

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Mesa has one of the nation’s most unique cybersecurity assets—Arizona Laboratory for Security and Defense Research (AZLabs). Air Force Research Laboratory for several years, the City purchased the facility in 2014, renamed it, and retained its high security protocols. Zoned mixed-use/commercial. After leasing the U.S.

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Virginia Incentives and Workforce Development Guide

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Defense Production Zones: Virginia authorizes its communities to establish local defense production zones to benefit businesses engaged in the design, development or production of materials, components or equipment required to meet the needs of national defense. Each locality designs and administers its own program.

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Ports And FTZs: Enter With Less Risk

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Ports also play a role in national security by supporting the mobilization, deployment and resupply of U.S. Foreign-Trade Zones (FTZs) Program was created in 1934 with the goal of helping businesses in the U.S. According to the National Association of Foreign Trade Zones (NAFTZ), in 2014, goods exported directly from U.S.

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Emser Tile To Invest $16.25M In Virginia

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“This leading distributor will benefit from Virginia’s outstanding talent, strategic location, infrastructure, attractive corporate climate and quality of life. The Virginia Economic Development Partnership worked with the City of Suffolk and the Hampton Roads Economic Development Alliance to secure the distribution center for Virginia.