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The Power of Augmented Reality (AR) in Construction

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In retail, brands are adopting augmented reality to enrich the online shopping experience, allowing shoppers to see what an item (e.g., In a survey and trend analysis of AR and VR adoption , researchers found that “the AEC industry is far behind other industries such as healthcare and retail in adopting AR/VR technologies.”.

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Kansas Creative Arts Industries Commission Announces Grant Recipients

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This will be achieved by combining anchor tenants in the arts, retail space and event space to offer below market-rate studio space for creative entrepreneurs. The project will revitalize the historic downtown, while improving walkability, quality of life and the value of the surrounding area. Gray’s Studio Restoration, St.

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Turbocharging Motown’s Recovery

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Some heavy business hitters also are placing huge wagers on Detroit’s recovery, most prominently Quicken Loans founder Dan Gilbert, a native son of Michigan, who has bought up a huge swath of the city’s downtown and has bold plans for a renaissance of office, residential and retail development.

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Location Focus: Florida – Rebounded And Ready

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19 million for Space Florida, $5 million for the Florida Sports Foundation, $74 million for Visit Florida’s tourism marketing and promotion efforts and $71 million for the Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO). New conceptual plans offer two options: as a new Retail District or an Office Park.

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Feature Story: Public-Private Partnerships – An Alliance For Progress That Works

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A new model of economic development involving public-private partnerships is helping drive economic revitalization, create jobs and transform aging central cities into vibrant, livable hubs of activity that attract new business, private investment and people. Photo: James Cavanaugh). According to a report by Washington, D.C.

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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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Logistics: On the Road, Water or Rails…or in the Air — AGAIN

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In addition, Brunswick County is one of the localities that receive economic development support from the Tobacco Region Revitalization Commission. It is what has allowed the organization to attract the variety of businesses that make up their diverse economy—from technology to manufacturing, retail, warehousing, healthcare and more.

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