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Converting Commercial Property to Residential Property – Permitted Development Rights Explained

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It has recently been confirmed by the UK government that they will be implementing a new permitted development right (PDR) which will enable many business and commercial properties (defined as Class E) to be converted to residential use (defined as Class C) without planning permission being required. The size limit that is in place.

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NASA funds ICON to develop lunar 3D-printing construction technology

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Space agency NASA has awarded construction company ICON a $57 million contract to develop 3D-printing technology to build roads, launchpads and homes on the moon 's surface. Pushing this development forward with our commercial partners will create the capabilities we need for future missions.". The contract, worth $57.2

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Gemini Splendor, Dubai Residential Development

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Mohammed Bin Rashid City is also an up-and-coming area with a mix of residential, commercial, and entertainment developments and iconic landmarks such as the Dubai Canal and Meydan The design of Gemini Splendor is inspired by the Gemini symbol of the twins and the flamingoes found in the area.

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6 guideposts for cities to create equitable transit-oriented developments

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6 guideposts for cities to create equitable transit-oriented developments Austin, Texas, has developed an ETOD Policy Toolkit Study to make transit-oriented developments more equitable for current and future residents and businesses. Voters approved funding for this program in 2020 with equity as a mandate.

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Meydan commercial & office building by Habibeh Madjdabadi

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Meydan (the equivalent of the square in Persian), is the name of a commercial building located on the northeast corner of a roundabout called Meydan Kakh (literally Palace Square). Image © Habibeh Madjdabadi Development of this area was started during the Second World War. Source by Kamran Afshar Naderi.

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Space Perspective develops "even more thrilling" design for space-travel capsule

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Due to begin commercial flights in late 2024, Spaceship Neptune consists of a climate-controlled, pressurised passenger capsule that is lifted into space by a giant, high-performance hydrogen balloon. Space Perspective worked with design studio PriestmanGoode on the concept design , which was unveiled in 2020.

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Eugene/Architecture/Alphabet: R

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Romania Building The Romania Building at 2020 Franklin Boulevard is perhaps Eugene’s best-known (if not best-preserved) example of 1950s-style “ Googie ” architecture. As a development partner, the UO would lease the land to Project^. This entry’s selection begins with the letter R, for which my choice is the Romania Building.