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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. During construction of the new riverfront complex, IBM will be temporarily lease space at the Essen Centre office complex in Baton Rouge. By Business Facilities Staff. From the July/August 2013 issue . But Huntsville, our no.

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Innovation Is Thriving In Arizona

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What’s more, Arizona offers a robust portfolio of programs and resources supporting both large and emerging tech employers. Boasting a population of nearly 500,000, Mesa is the 36th largest city in the United States and second largest in the Phoenix-Mesa metro area. After leasing the U.S. City of Peoria).

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

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Currently there are two: one located in the Little Rock Metro in Central Arkansas and another in West Memphis in Northeast Arkansas. Our economic development region (Metro Little Rock Alliance) goes beyond our MSA, representing a 12-county region with a population of over 1,000,000 people reflecting the mobility of our workforce.

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Commercial Real Estate To See Moderate Growth In 2016

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percent in 2016, as consumption growth and rising employment, combined with comparatively limited new supply levels, should simulate demand. Many logistics users will also seek smaller in-fill industrial facilities within major metros to meet growing consumer expectations for same- and next-day delivery of online orders.

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Maryland: Green Energy Institute Brings Innovation To Market

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Job creation and real property tax credits are available in our Enterprise Zones; workforce technical training grants support a skilled workforce; cost-saving energy programs are available through our utility partners; and the Harford Metro Area Network’s broadband access can provide redundancy through dark fiber and lit service.