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3D-Printed Homes Aren't the Future—They're the Now

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ICON’s Texas homes, constructed in collaboration with Kansas City developer 3Strands, feature two to four bedrooms and prices start in the $400,000 range. We built four homes in the configuration we did because we could do it in the existing zoning,” he added. 3Strand’s Co-founder and CEO says “demand has been off the charts.”

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Commercial Construction 2017 Trends and Predictions

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and Kansas City to turn fringe, underutilized warehouse areas into full-blown entertainment zones. This emphasis on food-entertainment is part of a larger trend wherein clients are transitioning under-performing shopping centers into full-service entertainment districts with retail, multiple restaurants, theaters and more.

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June Asking Rents Posted Smallest Increase Since October as Landlords Respond to Falling Demand

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Milwaukee, Minneapolis, and Kansas City saw rents fall by 12%, 7%, and 1%, respectively, and the same three metro areas reported rent drops in April and May as well. To combat soaring rents, more cities should follow Minneapolis’ lead,” Fairweather explained. Cincinnati recorded the largest jump among the 50 most populous U.S.

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July/August 2014 Issue (Volume 47, Number 4)

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BUSINESS REPORT: Four Cities To Pilot Kansas Statewide Broadband Initiative | Four Kansas cities will participate in a pilot program that will help the state develop strategic plans to meet broadband needs and priorities.

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Fifth Avenue: A Top 10 Great Street For 2012

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APA singled out Fifth Avenue for its wealth of historic buildings and districts; vast array of commercial, retail, residential, religious, recreational and cultural uses; and reliance on planning and zoning to guide growth. Several of Fifth Avenue’s historic residences eventually were converted to museums.

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FEATURE STORY: Logistics Clusters Are Jobs Magnets

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Qualifying businesses in the corridor can apply for Next Michigan real and personal property tax abatements and tax-free Renaissance Zones. The Corridor offers export assistance and Foreign Trade Zones. Louis and Kansas City. Major metros such as Dallas, Kansas City, St. Their location is vital.

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Industry Focus: Logistics – Going With The Flow

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The Midwest Inland Port is served by a Foreign Trade Zone and provides local Customs Clearing, features that are being enhanced to provide a more robust set of service offerings. The City recently approved a $90 million investment in its water supply capabilities to ensure an ample water supply for existing and future businesses.