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20 Communities To Address Climate Change, Resilience, Social Equity

Business Facilities

Read: 20 Communities To Address Climate Change, Resilience, Social Equity at BusinessFacilities.com. Green Building Council is expanding its LEED for Cities and Communities program with a new $500,000 grant from Bank of America.

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Greenbuild 2022: A Quick Guide

Stok

For the 20 th year running, Greenbuild will convene thought leaders and practitioners across the building industry to re-imagine what it means to build green, going beyond buildings to create greener communities, better workplaces, equitable programs, new sustainable solutions, and more. We hope to see you there!

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

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economy while making it more sustainable, resilient, and just. The White House states that it will drive the creation of union jobs and help grow the economy in a sustainable way that makes sure all people, including under-represented communities get ahead for decades to come. The IIJA is intended to grow the U.S.

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Three interconnected solutions for 'saving' urban centers

BD+C

In the last three years, urban centers have been hammered by an unprecedented series of connected, compounding crises—from existential threats like the pandemic and climate change, to complex issues of safety, equity, and affordability. ASLA Center for Landscape Architecture, Washington D.C. It’s becoming a vicious cycle.”

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Top 25 Finalists for Ivory Innovations' Housing Affordability Prize

Pro Builder

In the Finance category, finalists include organizations focused on construction financing, shared-equity models, and renter programs that support increased savings and equity. Diamond Age is currently building entry-level homes for the 9th largest homebuilder in the U.S.

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Chinese Real Estate Investment Plays Growing Role In U.S. Economy

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trillion insurance industry that has become active overseas but invested just a fraction of funds available for real estate projects; and new Chinese investment vehicles such as private equity funds. Beyond 2020, Chinese investment in U.S. real estate; increasing global appetite by Chinese developers and construction companies; a $1.6-trillion

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STATE INCENTIVES GUIDE

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Companies must be less than 5-years old; have an annual payroll between $100,000 and $1 million; show proof of an equity investment of at least $250,000; pay at least 150 percent of the lesser of the state or county average hourly wage where the business is located; and meet requisite payroll thresholds. Employees must be Arkansas taxpayers.

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