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Commercial Construction Trends and Predictions for 2016

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With average life expectancy increasing and more of the 77 million baby boomers reaching retirement age every day, demand for quality senior housing options has never been higher and will only continue to grow. Developers and Tenants Create Entertainment Zones to Drive Traffic.

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Transforming shopping malls into 21st century neighborhoods

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With the State of California encouraging housing development in commercial zones, these projects are prime opportunities for alleviating the housing crisis. Housing development to address the national deficit is one worthy starting point. Both are viable, but contingent upon market realities and the desired land use.

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Maryland Bans Polystyrene and Enacts 31 other New Environmental Laws

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House Bill 1166 (passed) authorizes Howard County to impose, by law, such a fee. Senate Bill 249 / House Bill 277 (both passed) authorize the Governor to include the State as a full participant in any regional governmental initiative, agreement, or compact that limits or reduces GHG emissions from the transportation sector.

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Generac Power Systems Expanding Operations In Wisconsin

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The manufacturer of power generation and engine-powered products has been approved for a Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) award of up to $10 million in Enterprise Zone Tax Credits through 2021. million in additional state income tax revenue. Over a five-year period, the direct and indirect jobs could generate $9.5

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After Sandy: New Report Looks At Mitigating Climate Change Through Land Use

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Ronald Terwilliger Chair for Housing, pointed out that while the report was prepared in response to areas affected by Sandy, it is intended to be a resource for vulnerable communities worldwide. Conduct a cost/benefit analysis of the defined land use typologies to identify less vulnerable zones for long-term planning and public spending.

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Attainable Housing Options: Rethinking the Starter Home

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There are multiple causes— the cost of land, city requirements on zoning and home site footage , and NIMBY i s m (Not In My Back Yard)— but often it simply comes down to making a project pencil out … which is increasingly challenging and often not achievable. Why not housing? Life circumstances also play a role.

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Florida: A Warm Climate For Business Growth

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Business dollars go a lot farther in Florida given the state’s tax advantages, tax exemptions and no state personal income tax. Businesses thrive in this low-tax environment, and employees enjoy the benefit of no personal income tax. percent) fueled by expanding hospitality and housing markets. No state personal income tax.

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