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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. as to whether or not the permit should be granted. as to whether or not the permit should be granted.

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Driverless taxis are about to hit Los Angeles. How will Waymo's impact affect the city's changing streetscape?

Archinect

Waymo has already eked out footholds in Phoenix and San Francisco and will need a permit from the California Public Utilities Commission to expand its West Coast operations into what it says is a now $2 billion market.

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How to Utilize Aluminum in Modern Construction Projects

Architecture Ideas

Aluminum is broadly used in household dwellings and commercial constructions as it’s the second-best choice after steel. History of Aluminum Utilizing in Construction. The characteristic allows more glass usage, which permits more sunlight into the building, making it conducive for people to work with natural light.

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Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM) Design Iconic External Diagrid for Shenzhen Rural Commercial Bank Headquarters

Architizer

Shenzhen Rural Commercial Bank Headquarters is the new home for a bank that has grown from a rural credit union into a modern commercial bank. The building was designed to “breathe” and flex to occupant needs, utilizing naturally ventilated atria and a column-free externalized structure. Project Status: Built. Year: 2020.

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Metro Reports: Pop Blocks, SW Park Apartments, 9330 SE Harold, and more

Next Portland

A permit is under review for an 11-story affordable housing development at 2059 SW Park Ave. Every week, the Bureau of Development Services publishes lists of Early Assistance applications, Land Use Reviews and Building Permits processed in the previous week. Building B consists of seven 2-story town homes totaling 7,452SF.

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Rostokino by CLK Architects | Shopping centres

Architonic

The facade design includes a corporative identity and consists of a prefabricated system of panels where commercial brands can utilize the space. The transparency and versatility of these elements permitted a free composition, compatib…

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Metro Reports: Con-way Block 290, Timberview, Multiple Pathways to Graduation, and more

Next Portland

Next Portland covers the highlights of the Early Assistance applications, Land Use Reviews and Building Permits processed each week. The new building will have 105 dwelling units and a ground floor commercial space planned as a food hall / restaurant incubator space. Metro Reports have moved to Portland Maps Reports.

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