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The Starchitect of Oz: New Gehry building in Sydney celebrates topping out

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The Dr Chau Chak Wing Building at the University of Technology, Sydney , will mark Frank Gehry ''s debut project in the Australian metro. The 12-story, $150 million project will serve the university''s Business School and is being built by Lend Lease. Body Image: read more.

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6 guideposts for cities to create equitable transit-oriented developments

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In Austin, Texas, the city , its public transit agency Cap Metro , and the Austin Transit Partnership (ATP) have been laying the framework to guide the development of Project Connec t, which expands the existing transit system and adds more rail, light rail, and bus services throughout Austin.

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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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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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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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Maryland: Green Energy Institute Brings Innovation To Market

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Harford Community College also offers programs in drone technology, food sciences, and an Information Assurance and Cybersecurity Program, which is a designated Center of Academic Excellence by the National Security Agency and the Department of Homeland Security. Opportunities for your business. With one-third of the U.S. Built for business.

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Industry Focus – Retail: Less Than Six Degrees of Separation

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The Cape Coral Economic Development Office has designed several investment zones to enhance and tailor growth with a visionary outlook. Cape Coral ranks No. 8 in the top 10 best places for retirement—the only Florida city to make the list. Bankrate, 2015). Investment Zones & Distinct Communities. percent vacancy rate.

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