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

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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. Here’s a look at a few examples of our work.

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UPDATE: Seven New Locations Added To President Obama’s Promise Zones Initiative

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The following updated 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. BREAKING NEWS: U.S.

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7 Kitchen Designs for Today's Lifestyles

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With that shift, our experiences during the pandemic have influenced several kitchen design concepts related to cleanliness and a renewed interest in outdoor kitchen and dining spaces, as well as large pantries for ample food storage and perhaps a nook or alcove for a small office space. F: The dining zone easily seats 8 to 10 people .

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Five Retail Construction Tips from Zara’s New Magnificent Mile Store

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Michigan Ave. Case in point, we’ve worked on Michigan Avenue for years, so we know you need to keep neighborhood associations like the Greater North Michigan Avenue Association in the loop. As a national retail contractor , we’re used to having multiple projects in different time zones. in Chicago. Chuck Taylor.

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Five Predictions for Commercial Construction Trends in 2012

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Growing retail brands likes Advance Auto and Auto Zone that help consumers save money by keeping their cars longer should also continue to do well in 2012. Having a restaurant next to a dentist office was suicide for the center. Watch brands like Ross Dress for Less and Savers continue to gain momentum.

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September / October 2019 Issue (Volume 52, Number 5)

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Plus, a look at Qualified Opportunity Zones and Business/Industry/Tech Parks. The September/October 2019 Issue features the booming logistics and transportation industry. Read: September / October 2019 Issue (Volume 52, Number 5) at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Industry Focus: Global Aerospace Production Soars To New Heights

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MICHIGAN: REINVENTING STATE SUPPORT FOR AEROSPACE/DEFENSE. Many know Michigan as a global center of the auto industry and some know its leading positions in office furniture manufacturing, venture capital growth, food processing and other industries. Photo: Michigan Economic Development Corporation.).