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Philadelphia builds a new school in under 18 months, thanks to a P3 pact between the school district and developer

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Last Tuesday, the Northeast Community Propel Academy, a K-8 school with the capacity for 1,660 students, opened In Philadelphia.

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How One Former Model Aims to Empower Women in Construction

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GirlBuild Lab is an online educational platform that outlines the basics of home renovation and provides users with information on how to finance projects. More specifically, Miraglilo wants to provide tools and resources for women in the industry so they can prosper in their careers and businesses.

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As Mortgage Rates Fall, Homebuyer Demand Rebounds

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They declined less than 1% in Chicago, San Diego, Los Angeles and Philadelphia. . Financing. Prices fell 8.2% year over year in San Francisco, 2.8% in San Jose, CA, 2.7% in Pittsburgh, 2.3% in Detroit, 1.7% in Sacramento and 1.3% Affordability. New-Home Sales.

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New Partnership Encourages Private Investment In Natural Infrastructure

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In the wake of 2012’s unparalleled extreme weather events, a green infrastructure financing guide was released by the NatLab consortium—a collaboration between the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) and The Nature Conservancy, and sustainable asset management firm EKO Asset Management Partners. billion over 20 years.

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Modular Will Be Worth It

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In 2019, Volumetric Builder Companies completed a multifamily project in Philadelphia that took 11 months, when a project of that size typically takes about 24 months. million wood-framed project, called 4125 Chestnut, was made up of 75 modular units for a total of 130 units and completed in 2019.

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Increasing Home Values Lift 1 Million Homes from 'Underwater' Status

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Chicago, Philadelphia, and New York experienced the largest declines in underwater homes during that period, reports National Mortgage News. Housing Policy + Finance. Now, with home values up, there remains 2.25 million underwater homes, but it’s down from 3.5 million at the end of 2019. Read More. . Market Data + Trends. Economics.

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New Partnership Releases Guide To Stimulate Private Investment In Natural Infrastructure

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In the wake of Superstorm Sandy and 2012’s unparalleled extreme weather events, a new green infrastructure financing guide was released by the NatLab consortium—a collaboration between the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), The Nature Conservancy , and sustainable asset management firm EKO Asset Management Partners.