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Oklahoma City proposal for the U.S.'s new tallest building is fully funded, developers say

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While many have wondered if the project is financially feasible in Oklahoma City, Matteson told The Oklahoman the entire $1.5 billion development is fully funded. But, Matteson admitted there are some outstanding questions about whether the tower can be built.

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Developers Are Dangerously in Control of New York City

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The New York City Skyline. A longtime preservation activist, Gratz served on the City’s Landmarks Preservation Commission. Image © Oscity via Shutterstock This article was originally published on Common Edge.

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Marketing and business development job opportunities in NYC

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The latest curated jobs roundup from Archinect Jobs features ten architecture firms and organizations in New York City currently hiring for Marketing & Business Development specialists. The firm is also hiring for a range of positions in New York City and Chicago. Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM) seeks a Sr.

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ODA Reveals the Design of a Contextual Residential Development in Brooklyn, New York

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Courtesy of ODA New York-based architecture office ODA has unveiled their design for Lorimer House and Copper Lofts, a development comprised of two residential buildings located in East Williamsburg in New York City.

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Foster + Partners debuts Changfeng mixed-use development in Shanghai

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Located in the city’s Putuo District, the new Changfeng development will boast an affordable housing component, retail offerings, offices, and public facilities, all centered around a 54,000-square-foot new cultural destination called Jia Art they say is inspired by the "spring blessing" flower that's endemic to the local park.

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Boston reprioritizes Planning and Development Agency as reformers push to eliminate structural inequality

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The Boston City Council passed a measure Wednesday to shift planning authority away from the Boston Planning and Development Agency, a body that's reshaped much of the city in the 20th century and has faced criticism for the power it wields over building and urban renewal. as overwhelmingly white and male.

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“A Framework for Developing Happy Proximities:” In Conversation with Carlos Moreno, the Pioneer of the 15-Minute City

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The 15-minute city has become an internationally recognized concept advocating for a people-centric urban model where residents should be able to meet most of their daily needs within a 15-minute walk or bike ride from their homes.

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