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Business Report: Garden State Growth Zones Aim to Lift New Jersey’s Cities

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

Chris Christie reorganized New Jersey’s economic development incentive programs into two categories: GrowNJ, which is now the state’s main job-creation incentive program, and the Economic Redevelopment and Growth Program (ERG), New Jersey’s developer incentive program. With his signature on the Economic Opportunity Act of 2013, Gov.

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Passive House is “In” in 2017

Green Building Law Update

Several mid-rise residential projects currently under construction will more than quadruple the number of available units and triple the square footage of Passive buildings. The number and size of Passive House projects in North America has rapidly grown in the last year.

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What Are Curb and Gutter | Types of Curb and Gutter| Advantages & Disadvantages of Curb and Gutter

CivilJungle

The main purpose of providing a curb and gutter is to strengthen the pavement of the road. This type of curbs and gutter have a decorative look which provides a strong and protective barrier between the walkway and the green zone. Vertical Curves Used in Residential Zones. Rolled Curves Used in Residential Zones.

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Difference Between Tied Column and Spiral Column | What Is Spiral Column | What Is Tied Column |

CivilJungle

The main function of the column is to transfer the whole load of the structure to the underground strata. Spiral columns have spirals to hold the main longitudinal reinforcement in its position and to increase the column ductility before failure. Introduction of Column.

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Custom Home: A Modern Design of Light and Magic

Pro Builder

Built on the site of the client’s boyhood home, the design borrows from that past while establishing a modern future for the client and his family, while also applying lessons in creative ways to manage restrictive municipal zoning requirements and daylight access rules, with sometimes surprising results. A Warmer Spin on Modern Architecture.

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When office-to-residential conversion works

BD+C

When office-to-residential conversion works 0 qpurcell Wed, 06/28/2023 - 13:29 Office Buildings The cost and design challenges involved with office-to-residential conversions can be daunting; designers need to devise creative uses to fully utilize the space. Zoned business districts cease to function after 6 p.m.”

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Transforming shopping malls into 21st century neighborhoods

BD+C

With the State of California encouraging housing development in commercial zones, these projects are prime opportunities for alleviating the housing crisis. RedBird is now UT Southwestern’s largest outpatient location beyond their main campus. mile trail and three new parks.

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