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Rent control and inclusionary zoning

Brandon Donnelly

Mechanisms like rent control and inclusionary zoning might seem like obvious solutions. Just cap rents and force developers to build affordable housing. Residential contracts are typically gross leases (though some utilities might be sub-metered and paid for by the tenant). The question is how best to go about this.

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Competitions: International Competition for the development of the master plan for the "Adem Jashari" Memorial Complex in Prekaz, Municipality of Skenderaj, in the Republic of Kosovo.

Bustler

Registration Deadline: Sep 6, 2023; Submission Deadline Sep 7, 2023 PROJECT NAME: Development of the Master Plan for the “Adem Jashari” Memorial Complex in Prekaz, Municipality of Skenderaj, in the Republic of Kosovo. The site's importance in Kosovo's memorialization and communal perception requires holistic, inclusive design.

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Columbia City Abbey Apartments by Allied8

Archinect

Several developers had attempted to redevelop the property, but failed on the hurdles of an old building, a strict zoning code, or a limited budget. Combining planning and design, we revised an old master use permit and an expiring contract rezone w. In 2014, Allied8 was hired to breathe new life into this anchoring building.

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Undecorated creates The Caterpillar apartment building in Detroit

Deezen

The Caterpillar is located in Core City, an up-and-coming area that lies a few miles beyond the city's downtown zone. The project is one of several ventures by Prince Concepts , a local real estate developer that is working with the city to develop about 100 vacant properties in the district. General contracting: Jim Saad, CCM.

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Navigating Legalities in Home Improvements

The Architecture Designs

Contract Clarity and Insurance Insights source: blog.studybahasainggris.com When it comes to contracts, ambiguity is your enemy. Maintaining detailed records of contracts, permits, receipts, and correspondence is vital for legal protection. The case sparked a debate on balancing historic preservation with modern development.

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Columbia City Abbey Apartments by Allied8 | Apartment blocks

Architonic

Several developers had attempted to redevelop the property but failed on the hurdles of an old building, a strict zoning code, or a limited budget. Combining planning and design, we revised an old master use permit and an expiring contract rezone wh… In 2014, Allied8 was hired to breathe new life into this anchoring building.

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Shanghai Valley by Delugan Meissl Associated Architects

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The site is located in Shanghai’s Free Trade Zone and is surrounded by a number of international corporate headquarters which, while providing the necessary amount of operational space, pay little attention to the quality of their urban surroundings.