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Cracking the code of affordable housing

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Cracking the code of affordable housing 0 qpurcell Fri, 10/20/2023 - 09:03 Affordable Housing Perkins Eastman's affordable housing projects show how designers can help to advance the conversation of affordable housing. His team is writing guidelines for transit-oriented developments that incorporate affordable housing. “As

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8 strategies for multifamily passive house design projects

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8 strategies for multifamily passive house design projects 0 qpurcell Mon, 11/20/2023 - 12:22 Sustainability Stantec's Brett Lambert, Principal of Architecture and Passive House Certified Consultant, uses the Northland Newton Development project to guide designers with eight tips for designing multifamily passive house projects.

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3 Things to Consider Before Purchasing and Developing Raw Land

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HowStuffWorks also mentions that checking whether the property lies within a flood zone, as well as checking with the area government for any unknown moratoriums relating to the land are additional things to research. In some cases, it can take years to get a zoning change approved by the necessary planning board.”

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LGBTQ+ Buyers, Renters Face Disproportionate Housing Challenges

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LGBTQ+ Buyers, Renters Face Disproportionate Housing Challenges. In previous Zillow research, the company found housing discrimination-protected LGBTQ+ home buyers can pay up to $127,000 more than the typical home market. Comparatively, only 17% of cisgender, heterosexual buyers typically purchase the same type of housing.

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5 Key Considerations When Constructing Agricultural Steel Buildings

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Agricultural buildings serve various purposes, such as housing livestock, storing hay and farm equipment, and others. For example, a livestock barn needs a spacious interior with good ventilation, while a machine shed must be tall enough to house large equipment. Building Permits and Zoning Regulations. The Building Purpose.

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Housing Supply Falls to New Low While Prices Hit New High

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Housing Supply Falls to New Low While Prices Hit New High. It may seem like the Twilight Zone for the housing market to be performing better than ever while the economy is in the tank, but it goes to show that we are in truly unprecedented times. cbroderick. Mon, 08/17/2020 - 09:57. In July, median home prices increased by 8.2%

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President Obama’s Promise Zones Initiative

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The following post comes from the Office of the Press Secretary for the White House. On January 9, 2014, the President announced the next step in those efforts by naming the first five “Promise Zones.” THE PROMISE ZONES INITIATIVE. so that each partner can work towards improvement and accountability.

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