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The Need for Visionary Thinking

SW Oregon Architect

How does this design provide a way for them to interact with the adjacent commercial uses? Instead, the problem(s) may be one inherent in the structure of local governments everywhere, specifically their traditional segregation of functions into discrete silos of responsibilities. Whether it will or not deserves our attention.

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What if?

SW Oregon Architect

As countless sources report, shuttered storefronts, an absence of people, sparsely populated offices, hobbled restaurants, and concerns about public safety are common across the country. (1) For comparison, this density is exceeded by the areas of the Bethel, Friendly, and River Road neighborhoods zoned R-1.

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Discretionary Permitting: What Homeowners Need to Know

Santa Cruz Architect

The discretionary permitting process is often used by local governments to ensure that proposed land uses are compatible with existing land uses, and that they do not pose an undue risk to public health, safety, or welfare. city council, county board of supervisors, etc.) as to whether or not the permit should be granted.

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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. Shanghai Suhe MixC World represents a paradigm shift in the development of commercial spaces, emphasizing a harmonious integration with their environment.

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2022 Projects in the Pipeline

SW Oregon Architect

government during the Second World War. LCC is using the bond to address safety, security, and accessibility for all students on its campuses, workforce retraining and career technical education investments, and classroom and learning space updates to meet the needs of current and future students. billion during the past biennium.

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Event: Building Socially Sustainable Communities: Bridging the Divide at Essex Crossing

Bustler

Wenke, President and Chief Operating Officer, Taconic Partners Gigi Li, Vice President in Government & Community Affairs, NYC Economic Development Corporation Moderator: Jason Ivaliotis, AIA, Associate, Woods Bagot Introductions: Andrea Lamberti, AIA, LEED AP BD+C, NCARB, 2022 President, AIANY; Partner, Rafael Viñoly.

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Non-Architectural Challenges Architects Face When Converting Offices into Housing

Architizer

COVID-19 has left many office buildings half-empty in city downtowns across the United States, and as vacancies rise, commercial property values drop. Banks, city governments and property management companies fear the severity of the situation and its potentially dismal economic consequences. Difficulties don’t end here.

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