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New York City unveils major zoning overhaul to boost housing stock

Archinect

The proposals could bring new housing development to nearly every corner of New York City and reflect a growing political consensus that the city must do everything it can to build. The proposed town center “main streets” zoning updates could spur new residential development along commercial corridors.

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Ennead Architects reveal their vision for a symbolic new free trade zone in Shanghai

Archinect

Today, Ennead Architects unveiled its design for a new master-planned commercial district in Shanghai called the Lingang Special Area. The plan includes four new large buildings and more than 124,500-square-meters (about 1.33 million-square-feet) of retail and public space to be realized over a multi-year project timeline.

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Spec buildings have increasingly become the answer to commercial clients' pandemic growing pains

Archinect

“Historically, spec buildings have been risky, but in a market environment like we are in now, where there is a race to get goods to people faster and to manufacture more things, the flexibility of the spec space becomes an asset, not a liability.”

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Commercial Setbacks Code Amendment

SW Oregon Architect

The Eugene City Council meets tomorrow (Monday, July 19) at 5:30 PM to conduct a hearing on the topic of a proposed amendment to Commercial Setback requirements in the Eugene Code. Likewise, the C-2 and C-3 zones should not be treated identically, except in the Downtown Transit Overlay District (as they are now).

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Jingu Center by LYCS Architecture

Archinect

It includes facilities for headquarters, office spaces, commercial areas, and reception services. The sleek lines of automobile waistlines inspired the design of the project's main building. Located in the heart of Hangzhou's Yinhu Sci-tech City, the project spans a total construction area of 92,010.23 square meters.

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Adaptive Reuse Revolution: 7 Commercial Projects Potently Preserving the Past

Architizer

One of the biggest questions architects and designers face is: what do we do with the buildings we inherit? These seven winning commercial projects from the 11 th A+Awards exemplify how radical reuse can elevate our skylines. Contemporary adaptations to the building are thoughtful and restrained. Order your copy today.

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Wenzhou Innovaland Start-up Zone: Aedas

e-architect

Wenzhou Innovaland Start-up Zone Building, Chinese Commercial Architecture, Design Images. Wenzhou Innovaland Start-up Zone. Creating a High-Tech Hub at Wenzhou Innovaland Start-Up Zone. Aerial view of the start-up zone: Images by Aedas. Wenzhou Innovaland Start-up Zone, Zhejiang province, China.

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