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"Cities are branding themselves into predictably unique products"

Deezen

Whereas the city beautiful used steam and steel to build awe-inspiring theaters and museums, and the city efficient harnessed the power of computer and zoning codes to plan out highways and subdivisions, the city authentic uses social media and smartphones to revitalize downtowns and attract new investment.

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Time to market and managing costs

Brandon Donnelly

On the other hand, if you’re building a condominium building in a market that generally relies on pre-sales for construction financing, which is the case here in Toronto, you spend a bit of your money up front, lock in (but not collect) most, if not all, of your project revenue, and then you spend the majority of your money.

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Key Factors to Consider When Choosing a Townhouse

The Architecture Designs

Check if the community has policies in place to manage noise and maintain a peaceful environment. A secure environment provides peace of mind and ensures the safety of you and your belongings. Ensure that your budget allows for comfortable and sustainable homeownership without straining your finances.

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Things to Consider When Designing a DIY Tiny Home

The Architecture Designs

Have you noticed the rapid rise in the cost of real estate in today’s market? It may depend on which part of the nation you are living in, but if you are looking to buy a home, you just might find that the cost of a new build is beyond what you can afford, even with decent financing. source: apartmenttherapy.info.

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How climate, pandemic, and war shape the "future proofing" of buildings, cities and regions

Community Architect

Future proofing in highly uncertain times Amortization in real estate frequently exceeds 25 years, comprehensive plans try to shape the future for 10 years, sometimes longer. What are those who shape the world as part of their job, the planners, architects, real estate developers and designers of all shades supposed to do?

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Reinvestment without displacement: North Avenue Market

Community Architect Daily

“Our aim is to foster an environment conducive to artistic experimentation, creativity, and serendipitous encounters—the very essence of innovation and collaboration,” Ellen Janes, executive director of Central Baltimore Partnership (CBP). Obviously, the intersection of these two zones has a pull in both directions.

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

Bustler

Bridging the Divide reveals a better model, one where invested, long-term community stakeholders, private developers, and design professionals work collaboratively towards a common vision for their built environment with lasting impacts on the economic stability and social cohesion of neighborhoods. Food and beverages will be served.

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