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A City Within a City: How Micro-City Design Breathes New Life into Multi-Use Concepts

Architizer

It’s not just a building; it’s a micro-city set within a bustling metropolis. As you step through its doors, you enter a world where residences seamlessly blend with vibrant commercial areas. The structure is itself a testament to sustainable urban living, optimizing space and resources to minimize environmental impact.

Cities 101
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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. Such incentive programs provide the City with leverage to secure better design outcomes. Encourage ground floor residential units.

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Joe Doucet's Airiva wind turbines are made for city streets and buildings

Deezen

The system is intended for use in locations like airports, commercial buildings and roadsides Proponents of distributed energy infrastructure argue that there is less power loss when energy is used locally and that these systems give their users resiliency against grid outages.

Cities 141
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The Need for Visionary Thinking

SW Oregon Architect

The City of Eugene mailed a multi-page brochure regarding the Franklin Boulevard Transformation project to neighbors this past February. The elephant in the room (or perhaps rather, not in the room) is what he perceives as another example of the City’s failure to prioritize visionary thinking in its planning processes.

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Boston’s new Winthrop Center is now officially the largest Passive House office building in the world

Archinect

Inaugurated in the spring after a six-year concept and construction phase, the 691-foot mixed-use tower includes 812,000 square feet of Class A office space and another 510,000-square-foot segment with 317 luxury residences within its 52-story design. Image courtesy of Millennium Partners.

Building 317
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Changshu Intelligence and Science City - Jinmao Sales Centre by Aedas

Archinect

Located in Changshu, a city in the Jiangsu province, Jinmao Smart Science City is nestled in the core of the Hudong Science and Technology Business District. Aedas is the designer for the mixed-use development comprised of a completed sales centre, and two works-in-progress: a mixed-commercial center and a high-end office building.

Cities 130
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The Sloping Balance Space - proper Concept Store by Fon Studio

Archinect

Commonly, pioneer's retailing space next to a long-running breakfast shop or an assortment of hardware stores, such growth is the charm that this city brings to everyone. There are no special requirements, but more emphasis on the "city boy" style of the clothes they pick.

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