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When office-to-residential conversion works

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The Older, the Better Cities such as DC, Philadelphia, and New York also have a significant share of older, prewar office buildings that were constructed before modern HVAC systems allowed acres of interior space that’s artificially lit and mechanically ventilated. Such spaces could generate more revenue than basic storage rooms, he says.

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Small firms act big: A different (and powerful) route to success

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After quite a bit of research and sifting, I reported on Philadelphia-based parking consultants Timothy Haas And Associates, Inc. , who have achieved credibility through contributions to the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for the Asia and Pacific’s report on low-carbon green growth.

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FEATURE STORY: Racing To Be Ready – U.S. Ports Prepare for Post Panamax Era

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DREDGING THE DELAWARE AS PHILADELPHIA GETS READY. A massive, $300-million Delaware River dredging project is helping the Port of Philadelphia get post-Panamax Ready. A deeper shipping channel will allow us to welcome a wider variety of cargo vessels to the Port of Philadelphia. percent gain in cargoes handled.

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FEATURE STORY: 2013 Economic Development Deal of the Year Awards

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Noting that the rolling pasture land was less than 20 miles from Atlanta’s international airport, the Pinewood team indicated it was a feasible location for their new studio complex. The design of the Philadelphia headquarters expansion will begin in this year, with groundbreaking expected in 2017.

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don't think: Do Revit: Autodesk Blogger Day: Revit Server

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There are some limitations since it is Version 1, but for the first time I can truly say we have feasible, solution sourced from Autodesk that allows our different offices to collaborate together on projects. Philadelphia Revit Users. Revit Beginners. Revit Family Man. Revit Inside (list of Revit firms). Revit Job Captain. Revit Zone.

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Pennsylvania Incentives and Workforce Development Guide

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These areas are defined as counties outside of the Philadelphia MSA and those with populations below 1 million. Grants for planning and feasibility studies up to 50% of the total cost of the planning project or $175,000, whichever is less. Grants shall not exceed $5 million and have a term of not more than five years.

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COVER STORY: 2013 Business Facilities Rankings Report – Metro And Global Rankings

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Jindal said the company is examining the feasibility of additional Louisiana projects that would bring the total new capital investment at its sites in the state to $1.2 LED estimates all four projects will result in 148 new indirect jobs, for a total of 190 new jobs in Louisiana. billion over 10 years.

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