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These St. Louis Lawyers Created a Replicable Model for Neighborhood Renewal

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by using a federal tax credits program to finance affordable housing projects. Louis lawyers Donna and Howard Smith created an innovative model for neighborhood renewal using a federal tax credits program to finance for-sale affordable housing in the city’s Jeff-Vander-Lou area. Over a decade ago, St.

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Cover Story: 2014 Business Facilities – Metro And Global Rankings

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In this year’s Metro Rankings Report, we’ve taken note of the crucial role exports are playing in the Recovery for many locations by charting their success in two of our rankings categories, Exports Growth Leaders and Exports Recovery Leaders. 10 in our Economic Growth Potential metro ranking. From the July/August 2014 issue.

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COVER STORY: 2013 Business Facilities Rankings Report – Metro And Global Rankings

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Baton Rouge, LA has been named our top-ranked metro for Economic Growth Potential. Louisiana will provide $14 million in funding over 10 years for expanded higher-education programs designed primarily to increase the number of annual computer science graduates. By Business Facilities Staff. From the July/August 2013 issue .

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Illinois: Unveiling the Future of Digital Design and Manufacturing

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L ast year, Chicago celebrated the highly anticipated grand opening of the new UI Labs Digital Manufacturing and Design Innovation Institute (DMDII) on Goose Island. SOM’s design for the interior and architectural renovation emphasizes flexibility, fluidity, and information sharing. By the BF Staff. Evergreen Avenue.

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Surprise Jobs Rebound Could Trigger Recovery

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The combined shares of lower density markets, which includes core metro areas of small cities, has gradually increased since 2016 to about 47% of all single-family builds. These less-dense markets comprise roughly 44% of the U.S. population. . Photo: zilvergolf / stock.adobe.com. . For more, visit nahb.org. . Industry Data + Research.

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THE WEST KOWLOON TERMINAL – QUESTIONS ANYONE?

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MTR runs the Hong Kong metro rail network. MTR has called for the development of The Shatin to Central Link (SCL) as a strategic metro line. The Finance Committee of the Legislative Council endorsed the funding of the SCL project on 11 May 2012. Construction of the SCL has commenced in 2012.

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Builder of the Year Ivory Homes' Innovation Agenda

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Design Within Reach—Exploring Attainable Housing Options. TAFI also offered a one-stop shop to help homeowners finance, build, and rent out their ADU. The Ivory Prize debuted in September 2018 as a way to tap a wide variety of innovative ideas for construction and design, finance, and regulatory reform nationwide.