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Creating thoughtful tech workplace design

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When we classify an organization by virtue of these work zones, we can produce a ratio of the spaces a client needs based on the data. Photo courtesy PDR A Sense of Community, A Point of Pride Constructing workspaces that encourage and develop a spirit of teamwork and a sense of community are very important in tech workplace design.

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Benefitting kids through human-centric high school design

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What that means, though, and what it implies for the physical environment can vary widely depending on who those users are. From breakout zones in widened hallways to glass-walled small group rooms, third places support the concept of educating the whole child—socially, emotionally, and academically.

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Ports And FTZs: Enter With Less Risk

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Ports also perform agriculture inspections to protect the country from potential carriers of animal and plant pests or diseases that could cause damage to America’s crops, livestock, pets and the environment. Foreign-Trade Zones (FTZs) Program was created in 1934 with the goal of helping businesses in the U.S. military forces.

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State Focus: Pennsylvania – Built To Advance

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Corbett strategically articulated four core concepts for leveraging Pennsylvania’s vast energy resources to further reduce energy costs for businesses: harness abundant, affordable and domestic energy; enhance the environment; embrace free markets; and ensure security through energy independence. Reliable electric grid.

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Logistics: No Drivers Needed

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There are also 12 new residential subdivisions planned, and the county recently added 350 acres zoned industrial, which can accommodate more than 3 million square feet of new development. As the home of Louisiana Tech University, Ruston has an exciting energy, offers a vibrant entrepreneurial spirit and maintains a pro-business attitude.

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LOCATION FOCUS: Kansas – Diversification From The Ground Up

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International companies like Mars, Caterpillar, AMC Theatres, Cerner, Teva, Rubbermaid, Spirit Aerosystems and Cargill all have a Kansas address because they saw the advantages: Competitive financial incentives. Foreign Trade Zones that are “user friendly” site-specific and allocated on an individual company basis.

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FEATURE STORY: 2013 Economic Development Awards

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The city has created two Tax Increment Financing Districts with a third in process, to expand the municipal infrastructure to industrial and commercial zones. The city has adopted three NH Economic Revitalization Zones, offering corporate tax credits to qualifying businesses.

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