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Passive House is “In” in 2017

Green Building Law Update

The City of Vancouver Zero Emissions Building Plan calls for a 90% reduction in emissions from new buildings by 2025 and while it does not explicitly require Passive House design or certification, it will move that market. Information is available from events@psssivehousecal.org.

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California Embodied Carbon Legislation: How to Prepare for AB 2446

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Carbon Leadership Forum (CLF) dives deeper in its embodied carbon policy educational series. It’s currently in the early development stages, with a proof-of-concept calculator and a pilot study applying reduction scenarios to three cities: New York City, Portland, and Austin.

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LOCATION FOCUS: United It Stands

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New York State’s 54,556 square mile geography is divided into 10 economic regions (according to Empire State Development)—Western New York, Finger Lakes, Southern Tier, Central New York, North Country, Mohawk Valley, Mid-Hudson, Capital District, New York City and Long Island.

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FEATURE STORY: The Cultural Roots Of High-Tech Growth

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Kauffman white paper found that cities including Kansas City, Seattle, WA, Portland, OR and Boise, ID “all owe their emerging entrepreneurial ecosystems to many years of spinoffs and entrepreneurial spawning.” INNOVATION ON THE “FRONT RANGE”. Department of Labor.

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COVER STORY: Advanced Manufacturing — Creating Jobs In 3Dimensions

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is experiencing a reshoring of manufacturing, while innovation and technology are helping to bridge the gap between leading-edge research and product development. Another vital component to this revival is technological innovation. The Obama Administration has made advancing an innovative manufacturing agenda a major priority.

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Business Facilities’ 2019 Metro Rankings Report

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With a diverse population and innovation-driving ecosystem, Atlanta offers a wide range of opportunities for technology companies looking to do business in the U.S. BlackRock chose the region for its new Innovation Hub comprised of 1,000 jobs. AUSTIN, DENVER, NEW YORK CITY HAVE TOP STARTUP ECOSYSTEMS.

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Putting 9 senior living market trends into perspective

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One of their first facilities was in New Jersey just across the George Washington Bridge from New York City. Our firm is in the early phases of planning and designing several such communities for innovative clients. 9. The senior living sector is changing faster than ever.