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3 affordable housing projects that serve as social catalysts

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Eleven million people in this country are paying more than half of their income for rent, and these are low-income people,” says Richard Burns, CEO of the NHP Foundation, a national not-for-profit provider of affordable housing. Harrison Plaza now favors residents 55 and older who are at or below 60% of AMI for North Philadelphia.

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State Focus: Pennsylvania – Built To Advance

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In January 2014, Governor Corbett, Comcast Corporation and Liberty Property Trust announced the construction of Comcast Innovation and Technology Center in Center City Philadelphia, a $1.2 Hayne, Chairman, President & CEO of Urban Outfitters, founded the company in Philadelphia in 1970 and credits location with part of Urban’s success.

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FEATURE STORY: Racing To Be Ready – U.S. Ports Prepare for Post Panamax Era

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The present effort in this part of the project is to develop 600 acres that will be the foundation of Virginia’s fourth, deep-water marine terminal. DREDGING THE DELAWARE AS PHILADELPHIA GETS READY. A massive, $300-million Delaware River dredging project is helping the Port of Philadelphia get post-Panamax Ready.

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FEATURE STORY: 2013 Economic Development Awards

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Over $100 million in investments are expected to be made by concerns adjacent to the arena, which could generate over 1,000 new jobs, new retail and significant quality of life enhancements. That research supports the trade shows and targeted retail and hospitality efforts of the city. The company $7.2-million

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Business Facilities Names 2013 Deal of the Year Winners

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Louisiana’s thriving capital landed this jewel with an unprecedented partnership which marshaled the resources of Louisiana Economic Development, the Baton Rouge Area Foundation (BRAF), Baton Rouge Area Chamber (BRAC), Louisiana State University and the City of Baton Rouge/East Baton Rouge Parish.

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Giving Building Materials a Second Chance

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Founder and president Mark Foster began with a team of four employees that specialized in deconstruction and has now grown to a company that employs 250 people in deconstruction, salvage, retail, operations, transportation, and customer service. “We It’s been a labor of love, but we wanted to do it thoughtfully,” says Foster.

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Leading the Home Building Industry: Pro Builder's 2021 Forty Under 40

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Alexis Udine , 37, Account Supervisor, Group Two Advertising, Philadelphia. Extracurricular • Contributes to the Navy SEAL Foundation for every home sold • Member, Coastal Virginia Building Industry Association board of directors and Entrepreneur Organization. Philadelphia. . Jude Dream Home Giveaway Home in 2010.