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Seven Ways to Urbanize the Suburbs
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Seven Ways to Urbanize the Suburbs
By Barbara Ballinger

Developers are looking beyond congested, expensive cities to lure millennials and... More

Tags: Amenta Emma Architects, Morgante Wilson, DiMella Shaffer, Urban Development, Apartments
Blokable's Quest to Disrupt Manufactured Housing
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Blokable's Quest to Disrupt Manufactured Housing
By Karrie Jacobs

Company's "Bloks" can be stacked to make more-affordable multifamily buildings. More

Tags: Affordable Housing, Urban Development, Portland-Vancouver-Beaverton, OR-WA, Prefabrication, Prefab Design
The Plague of Pancake Development
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The Plague of Pancake Development
By Aaron Betsky

Are monolithic apartment buildings smothering cities? This architect argues yes. More

Tags: Housing Trends, Urban Development, Robert Venturi, New Urbanism, Architecture
Building Positive: Living Well Concept Community
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Building Positive: Living Well Concept Community

At the 2018 Multifamily Executive Conference in September, the team behind this... More

Tags: Design, Sustainability, Multifamily Executive Conference, Multifamily Building, Show Homes
Urban High-Rise Is Designed for Coliving, Traditional Renters Alike
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Urban High-Rise Is Designed for Coliving, Traditional Renters Alike
By Symone Strong

2018 MFE Awards, High-Rise, Merit: AVA NoMa More

Tags: High-Rise Projects, Urban Development, 2018 MFE Awards, MFE Awards, Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
How to Tie Your Project to the Existing Neighborhood: A Case Study of Grand Rapids' Newest Influential Community
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How to Tie Your Project to the Existing Neighborhood: A Case Study of Grand Rapids' Newest Influential Community
By Symone Strong

Architect Cristy Fletcher on designing The Brix at Midtown with neighbors in mind. More

Tags: Design, Community Projects, Multifamily Building, Grand Rapids-Wyoming, MI, Urban Design
A+ Session: Introducing the Assembly Civic Design Guidelines
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A+ Session: Introducing the Assembly Civic Design Guidelines

How can design boost a community’s civic health? Find out with the new Assembly... More

Tags: Design, Urban Development, Policy, Urban Design
Can Buildings Respond to Local Socioeconomic Conditions?
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Can Buildings Respond to Local Socioeconomic Conditions?
By Jennifer Castenson

2018 MFE Concept Community to offer residents a design to improve life. More

Tags: Housing Trends, Rent Trends, Urban Development, AMLI Residential, Housing Data
D.C.’s Legacy West End Offers Walkable Access, Distinctive Design
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D.C.’s Legacy West End Offers Walkable Access, Distinctive Design
By Mary Salmonsen

Tasea Investment, Auger Family property features five carriage homes, 192 apartments. More

Tags: Tasea Investment Company, Urban Development, Bedroom, Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, Architecture
Mixed-Use Modular Makes a Statement in Moscow’s City Center
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Mixed-Use Modular Makes a Statement in Moscow’s City Center
By Mary Salmonsen

MVDRV community's distinctive shape combines form, function. More

Tags: Design, MVRDV, Cities, GK Osnova, Architecture
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