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The Commercial Design Process: How it Works in Cape Town

DesignScape Architects

Research is an essential part of any design journey, so let's outline what you'll learn in this blog, so you can feel more comfortable when you start a design project. This blog will cover: What Is Commercial Architectural Design? This phase can take considerable time, depending on building permit wait times.

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Top 5 Dos and Don’ts: Impact of Homebuilding Budget on Cost and Quality

Design Thoughts Architects

This blog will discuss the typical approach to arriving at a budget for the construction based on all relevant aspects and the dos and don’ts associated with the project. Consider factors such as topography, soil quality, and accessibility when estimating the budget. Top 5 dos- 1.

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How to properly complain about development charges

Brandon Donnelly

In the case of Toronto, the estimated figure is about $230 million of lost revenue per year. provide, respectively, for exemptions from development charges for the creation of affordable residential units and attainable residential units, for non-profit housing developments and for inclusionary zoning residential units. ” Hmm.

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Downtown- How Bright is Right?

Community Architect

Manhattan before the pandemic The old urban signage ordinances and guidelines of local zoning codes haven't foreseen this and they need an overhaul. One estimate is that the billboard industry is $8.2 The billboard industry sees an opportunity, preservationists and residents see a potential menace. billion big. 1) through (.3),

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Cracking the code of affordable housing

BD+C

MFPRO+ Blog Mixed-Use Affordable Housing Senior Living Design Apartments Designers Architects New Project Portfolios A wave of residential projects rising across the country is meeting an insatiable demand, given the estimated shortage of 7.3 million homes that are accessible to low-income renters.

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Maryland's Key Bridge Response - A Story of Resolve, Achievement and Reverse Engineering

Community Architect

The estimate for the overall weight of the fallen bridge is 27,000 tons. The vast Cruise ship terminal is divided into zones. bn up from earlier estimates of $700 million including demolition of the old bridge. Klaus Philipsen Related on my blogs: " A Cathedral of American Infrastructure" - gone in a few seconds

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American Icon or Chief Offender?

Community Architect

Or, more precisely, and even more mundane, the zoning that enables it. The culprit hides out in a section of municipal zoning code that is titled "Single family residential", frequently abbreviated as R1. The history of zoning Zoning in general rarely gets much attention these days. Let's review the battles lines.

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