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How to design for adaptive reuse: Don’t reinvent the wheel

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Utilize existing infrastructure. Many of these sites are already conveniently located in bustling urban areas, and oftentimes, you can take advantage of proximity to existing roadways, parking and other infrastructure. Ultimately, this project represents a potential catalyst for current and future growth opportunities within Tampa.

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Across the Country, Developers Are “Fighting for Land”

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Land restrictions and a lack of investments in roads, railways and other infrastructure have made it increasingly difficult for developers to find sites near big cities. Until the second half of the 20th century, America’s population was far more spread out, living where land was cheap.

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Florida: A Warm Climate For Business Growth

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Businesses looking for workforce training, road infrastructure or specialized locations may also qualify for specific incentive programs. One component of this zone is the 222,000–square-foot Patriot Plaza planned for development on more than 430 acres of undeveloped land within 1 mile of the regional VA Healthcare Center.

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Ports & FTZs: Perfect Together

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Importers get more bang for the buck by moving their goods through duty-free foreign trade zones located within or adjacent to ports. The nation’s ports are handling record amounts of shipping. Read: Ports & FTZs: Perfect Together.

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Colliers International Predicts Moderate Growth For The Global Economy In 2014

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as Charlotte, Tampa, Indianapolis and Memphis.” Infrastructure Improvements and Urbanization in the Middle East: Middle Eastern economies will continue to see growth beyond the oil industry. “In the U.S., rising interest rates could drive up the cost of capital and encourage investors to turn to secondary markets, such.

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Location Focus: Florida – Rebounded And Ready

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Located on the Gulf of Mexico in Southwest Florida, Cape Coral is the largest city between Tampa and Miami. Cape Coral hosts diverse investment zones, commercial corridors and industrial parks suitable for a wide range of corporate and entrepreneurial pursuits. GREATER OSCEOLA: BUILDING INFRASTRUCTURE OF THE FUTURE.

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BUSINESS REPORT: EC Railway, Port Everglades Join Forces on Intermodal

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Largest Cities (2011): Jacksonville, 827,908; Miami, 408,750; Tampa, 346,037; St. The remaining $35 million in costs will be covered by the FEC, with $30 million from an FDOT State Infrastructure Bank loan and $5 million from the FEC capital plan. As a result, traffic congestion on State Road 84 is to be reduced. FLORIDA FAST FACTS.

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