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How the Governor and MTA want to get the Red Line done

Community Architect Daily

How to transfer the previous design and engineering of tracks, tunnels, stations and the maintenance facility as intact as possible to a new set of engineers and transportation planners without spending $270 million again before the new teams become "comfotable" and are willing to assume the liabilities that come from signing off on a design.

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From Cubicles to Community: The Future City. (Part 2)

Community Architect

For example, transportation: Self driving electric cars could mean lots of added pedestrian safety, much less space devoted to parking and generally shared car usage. Transport technology could diminish instead of increase the quality of urban life. It takes the right choices to turn the ship into the right direction.

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Behind The Design 004: Titan Two by F9 Productions

EntreArchitect

The biggest two things are getting contracts over to the client quickly and following up with them frequently. Self financed. The railings on the sky deck had to fold-down in order to limit the height when transporting the structure on roads. What type of fee structure did you use on this project? Self built.

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Key Factors to Consider When Choosing a Townhouse

The Architecture Designs

Additionally, easy access to public transportation and major roadways can greatly enhance your convenience and quality of life. Ensure that your budget allows for comfortable and sustainable homeownership without straining your finances. Consider hiring a real estate attorney who specializes in townhouse transactions to assist you.

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Why after 20 years EBDI is still no success story

Community Architect Daily

We envision an efficient and coordinated transportation system that makes the Biotech Park more attractive to tenants, links the neighborhood to jobs, and protects residents from traffic and air pollution. million in contracts. million in design contracts and 40 percent of the $143 million in construction contracts.

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BDP Architects Practice Information + News

e-architect

Jeremy Farrington, who heads up BDP’s Singapore studio, also takes on the new role to increase BDP’s market share in South East Asia with a focus on urban design, transportation and mixed-use places. The Whitechapel Elizabeth line station has opened after being handed over to Transport for London. 15 Dec 2021. image © BDP. 18 Nov 2021.

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Could Coworking Be Your Business Development Secret Weapon?

EntreArchitect

hours of transportation time and probably about 15 minutes spent setting up the meetings. I doubt that would result in 10x the number of leads, but certainly it would conservatively be at least double–with the same amount of time put in, and much less time wasted behind the wheel or sitting on public transportation.