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

BD+C

After the 2008 financial crisis when malls began shuttering and sitting vacant at a rapid rate, Gresham Smith became a pioneer in this approach, most notably through our work to re-envision One Hundred Oaks Mall in Nashville, which is now a successful, mixed-use medical office destination. Don’t overlook what you have.

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

Business Facilities

percent in 2014 due to stronger shipment volumes and inventory carrying charges that were up 2.1 Through the Enterprise Zones Program business and industry can realize state incentives such as Job Creation Grants and Real Property Investment Grants, while also realizing a number of local tax and other incentives. percent in 2013 and 8.3

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Feature Story: Shovel-Ready Sites – Fired Up, Ready To Go

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

Since its inception in 2008, the program has recognized 47 active AdvantageSite locations in the state after meeting guidelines such as utility and environmental standards, size, zoning and accessibility. Overall, 17 projects have located on sites with AdvantageSite designations, representing the creation of more than 3,400 jobs and $718.7

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