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Structural engineering solutions for office-to-residential conversion

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Structural engineering solutions for office-to-residential conversion 0 qpurcell Thu, 09/28/2023 - 10:37 Office Buildings IMEG's Edwin Dean, Joe Gulden, and Doug Sweeney, share seven key focuses for structural engineers when planning office-to-residential conversions. faces a housing deficit of 3.8 million units.

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Transforming shopping malls into 21st century neighborhoods

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Marc Asnis, AICP MFPRO+ Blog University Buildings Healthcare Facilities Mixed-Use Apartments Retail Centers Shopping Centers Designers Architects Adaptive Reuse Exterior Restoration Interior Architecture Sustainability Sustainable Development The death of the 20th century shopping mall is evident all across the country.

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Industry Focus – Retail: Less Than Six Degrees of Separation

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Retail accounts for more than $2 trillion in total GDP impact with consumer spending accounting for more than two-thirds of the U.S. The Tarpon Point Resort at Marina Village is home to a number of upscale retail shops and restaurants. By the BF Staff From the March/April 2016 Issue. Credit: City of Cape Coral). percent.

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Commercial Construction 2017 Trends and Predictions

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As retail center developers work to combat the effects of e-commerce, one of their top strategies is to drive traffic by creating a unique and engaging experience that gives shoppers new reason to head to the mall. and Kansas City to turn fringe, underutilized warehouse areas into full-blown entertainment zones.

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Expanding the exterior footprint

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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. Designing a healthier environment is achieved by architects and landscape designers collaborating much earlier on in the process. for Fast Company.

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Lawyers' Opinions in Green Building Transactions

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Often legal opinions arising from the purchase of real estate involve assurance that the improvements exist accordance with applicable zoning, subdivision and other land use laws and regulations. Opinions are also given, from time to time, that a project complies with environmental laws.

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When office-to-residential conversion works

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When office-to-residential conversion works 0 qpurcell Wed, 06/28/2023 - 13:29 Office Buildings The cost and design challenges involved with office-to-residential conversions can be daunting; designers need to devise creative uses to fully utilize the space. Zoned business districts cease to function after 6 p.m.”