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The benefits and drawbacks of mixed-use development

The Korte Company

As factories got bigger and the consequences of their pollution more noticeable, municipalities adopted zoning statutes that kept residential sectors segregated from industrial districts. That’s aided by the longer-term leases developers can secure from commercial tenants. Union Station in St. Louis, Missouri.

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FEATURE STORY: Game-Changer In The Heartland

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It is served by Norfolk Southern, Canadian National and CSX railroads, and provides lower cost and efficient shipping options to the east, west and gulf coasts, bypassing the congestion of Chicago, St. Louis and Indianapolis. Situated 36 miles from Springfield, 120 miles from St. It offers highway entry to I-72, U.S. 36 and U.S.

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Air barriers: An essential part of the building envelope

GCP Applied Technologies

The study included cities in a variety of climatic zones—including Miami, Phoenix, St. Louis, Minneapolis, and Bismarck. Savings were greatest in the “cold weather” zones. Air barriers may also help increase the value of commercial buildings by reducing operating costs—a return on investment every business can appreciate.

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Industry Focus: Logistics – Going With The Flow

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Located in the heart of Illinois; in the great Midwest; within 200 miles of metropolitan areas of Chicago, Indianapolis and St. Louis; and with more than 95 million customers within a 500-mile radius, Decatur is well positioned to get you where you want to go and access customers you want to reach. DECATUR, IL RULES THE HEARTLAND.

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FEATURE STORY: Logistics Clusters Are Jobs Magnets

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The I-69 International Trade Corridor, which spans four counties in eastern Michigan, serves as a strategic commercial gateway between the midwestern U.S. Qualifying businesses in the corridor can apply for Next Michigan real and personal property tax abatements and tax-free Renaissance Zones. Louis and Kansas City.

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INDUSTRY FOCUS: Points of Entry for Cash-Rich Cargo

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As reported in the firm’s earlier studies, commercial real estate surrounding major U.S. In July 2012, Wheeling retained a land planning consultant to evaluate alternate development scenarios over the eastern portion of the airport district to outline aviation and commercial development options. Foreign-trade zones help U.S.

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Illinois Revives Premier Corporate Tax Incentives

Business Facilities

Rauner also enacted an extension of the River Edge Redevelopment Zone tax credit program. The tax credit program has helped preserve historic buildings and grow local economies in the five communities where the credit is applicable: Aurora, East St. Louis, Elgin, Peoria and Rockford. Rauner said. Of those jobs, approximately 33.5