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Rent control and inclusionary zoning

Brandon Donnelly

Mechanisms like rent control and inclusionary zoning might seem like obvious solutions. Residential contracts are typically gross leases (though some utilities might be sub-metered and paid for by the tenant). This is similar to what we have seen with policies like inclusionary zoning. The question is how best to go about this.

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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. After 1993, the building changed hands several times before falling vacant in 2012.

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The Architect’s Standard of Care

SW Oregon Architect

Generally, the courts hold architects like me, who stamp and sign construction contract documents, to a higher standard of care compared to others who don’t have this responsibility. This means striving to produce work of high quality and innovation while adhering to applicable building codes, zoning regulations, and industry best practices.

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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. A homeowner extended their property without proper permits, violating zoning laws.

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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

CONTACT E-MAIL: egzon.zariqi@rks-gov.net CONTRACTING AUTHORITY: MINISTRIA E KULTURES RS AND ÇJK PROJECT LOCATION: Prekaz, Municipality of Skenderaj, Republic of Kosovo TYPE OF CALL: Open Procedure ESTIMATED CONTRACT VALUE: 3,000,000.00

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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. General contracting: Jim Saad, CCM. Landscape contracting: Randall Pardy. Project credits: Design architect: UNDECORATED, Ishtiaq Rafiuddin. Executive architect: Studio Detroit. Landscape design: D.I.R.T.

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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… After 1993, the building changed hands several times before falling vacant in 2012.

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