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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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Where Modern Urbanism Went Wrong (and 6 Ways To Get It Back on Track)

Architizer

One approach is the implementation of traffic calming measures, such as road narrowing, chicanes, speed bumps and pedestrian zones, which reduce vehicle speeds and improve safety. Modern urban planning often sidelines public spaces for commercial and residential development, leading to underutilized areas.

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Deep Dive: Unearthing the Potential of Underground Development

Architizer

Underneath, a three-story bicycle parking facility was designed for convenience, speed and safety. It also presents an opportunity to cultivate a more appealing, less densely populated surface environment by establishing outdoor recreational spaces. The project’s crowning achievement lies in its aboveground green expanse.

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KAAN Architecten is designing Poort van de Prijkels

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The new buildings cater to the needs of businesses on the estate, offering various office facilities and employee amenities such as child daycare, a bank, a fitness centre, and other commercial services. Poort van de Prijkels transforms an anonymous intersection into a welcoming zone while ensuring continued access to the business estate.

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Fast flooring for busy residential spaces

Habitus Living

Floor installation can be an expensive and time-consuming project, made even more difficult in busy environments. With built-in safety, it is the ideal solution for aged care facilities, laundry rooms, and light industrial applications.

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Active Design

SW Oregon Architect

Certainly, one such lesson is North Vancouver’s beneficial commitment to the development of a dense built environment that supports the physical well-being of its residents. The city changed its zoning bylaws expressly to incentivize Active Design in new developments. The street network includes the Green Necklace , a 4.66

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Can You Put a Mini Split Condenser in the Attic?

The Architecture Designs

These systems consist of two main units working in tandem to create a comfortable environment Indoor unit Like an AC, sucks in warm air, cools it down using refrigerant, and blows cool air back into the room. Extreme heat and poor ventilation there can significantly reduce efficiency, shorten lifespan, and even pose safety risks.

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