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Alabama Port Authority To Build ICTF Facility In Montgomery

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The inland container intermodal transfer facility (ICTF) will extend intermodal rail service from the Port of Mobile to support regional growth in manufacturing, retail, distribution, and agribusiness sectors. The post Alabama Port Authority To Build ICTF Facility In Montgomery appeared first on Business Facilities Magazine.

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6 guideposts for cities to create equitable transit-oriented developments

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Multifamily Housing Affordable Housing Office Buildings Retail Centers Shopping Centers Transit Facilities Despite the best efforts of city governments and their transportation departments, transit-oriented-development projects often unintentionally burden existing residents and small businesses in the area.

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Walmart Investing $135M In Alabama Import Facility

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The retail giant will open an import distribution facility and create 550 jobs at the Port of Mobile; is first to qualify for a new port credit to stimulate cargo traffic and job growth.

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State of the Construction Industry: April Roundup

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We’ve recently seen increases in mobile technology on the jobsite , drones , technology for project management and plenty of other tools that can change the way contractors work. But AI is already having a huge impact in other industries like transportation, manufacturing and retail, so this technology certainly isn’t going away.

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3 affordable housing projects that serve as social catalysts

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Seattle Affordable Housing 2) Cedar Crossing: Community-Oriented Transit in Seattle Cedar Crossing, a vibrant transit-oriented development (TOD) located steps away from Roosevelt Link Light Rail Station in Seattle, is a transformative project that combines low-cost public transportation with affordable housing.

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Google reveals a staggering drop in movement of people around the world during the global coronavirus pandemic as trips to shops, parks and workplaces plummet

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Hard hit regions outside China, such as Lombardy, Spain, New York and London, show significant decreases in public mobility. London’s lockdown has seen a significant drop in mobility, according to data gathered and shared online by Google. NEW YORK’S MOBILITY . Retail and recreation sites were 62% down.

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Renewable Energy: The Power Of Change

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as measured by retail electricity produced and sold, serving more than 5.6 Ammonia—a stable, easy to transport carbon-free fuel, with applications as a medium to carry hydrogen—is emerging as a fuel of the future. Read on to find some locations taking steps to achieve these massive goals. Photo: Getty Images).

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