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6 guideposts for cities to create equitable transit-oriented developments

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Multifamily Housing Affordable Housing Office Buildings Retail Centers Shopping Centers Transit Facilities Despite the best efforts of city governments and their transportation departments, transit-oriented-development projects often unintentionally burden existing residents and small businesses in the area.

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The future of the 20-minute city

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The future of the 20-minute city 0 qpurcell Mon, 04/17/2023 - 14:20 Urban Planning Gensler's Stacey Olson breaks down the pros and cons of the "20-minute city," from equity concerns to data-driven design. They can be designed with principles rooted in sustainability, health and well-being, and social equity—or not.

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“Once-in-a-Generation” Opportunity for Women in Construction: Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act

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Department of Transportation Sales Lead, Autodesk Construction Solutions, “is that diverse perspectives and life experiences contribute to a more well-rounded team. Fostering support through women-led organizations like Women in Transportation and Engineering ( WTE) is one option. Lauren Sugerman, Director at Chicago Women in Trades.

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Converting downtown office into multifamily residential: Let’s stop and think about this

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For example, here in Los Angeles, the public transportation planning has been focused on getting workers to downtown every morning. Now enjoying a renaissance, downtown is home to a diverse range of industries and a patchwork of distinct neighborhoods that sit at the center of an expanding regional transportation network.”

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The New Competitive Advantage: A Business Case for Sustainable Construction 

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Plus, the project team prioritized equity by giving job opportunities to those who needed them most. Skanska partnered with a nonprofit called Georgia Works in Atlanta, which helps homeless men and those previously incarcerated find employment.

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Virginia Incentives and Workforce Development Guide

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Economic Development Access Program: Administered by the Virginia Department of Transportation, it assists localities in providing adequate road access to new and expanding basic employers. Companies deemed ancillary to or in support of the aforementioned categories would also apply.

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State Focus: Arkansas – Easy To Reach, Easy To Grow

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Arkansas offers companies a strong transportation network with intersecting Interstates, rail access and water transportation. Many of Arkansas’s port locations have railway connections that provide a smooth transition for various modes of transportation and quick delivery. Interstate 55 links eastern Arkansas to St.