Hemp blocks are costlier than traditional building products, but they help address environmental issues and can shave 20 to 30 percent off a typical construction schedule.
Category: Real Estate (Commercial)
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In Search for Sustainable Materials, Developers Turn to Hemp
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As Austin’s SoCo District Grows, Is It Losing Its ‘Weird’?
The New York Times – Business:Streets like South Congress Avenue are crucial to retail and hotel chains looking for cachet, real estate experts say, but gentrification can push out local businesses and residents.
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By Adding Apartments, Malls Seek to Bring Shopping Closer to Home
The New York Times – Business:Facing an existential crisis over empty space, owners are trying to fill malls with residences, building on the live-work-play model sought by young adults.
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Ted Lerner, Developer Who Bought and Built the Washington Nationals, Dies at 97
The New York Times – Sports:A billionaire and Washington native, he gave the city its first baseball championship in 95 years, along with 20 million square feet of shopping malls and housing.
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The Next Retirement Communities Won’t Be Just for Seniors
The New York Times – Business:New developments that integrate senior housing into age-diverse apartment buildings offer a more affordable alternative to isolated suburban retirement communities.
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Miami’s Jewelry District Is Getting a New Gem
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:After a multimillion-dollar renovation, developers are betting the 225,000-square-foot Time Century Jewelry Center will help turn the area into a luxury destination.
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Shift to Remote Work Puts Pressure on Chains Like Sweetgreen
The New York Times – Business:Downtown lunch spots that rely on catering to white-collar professionals are rethinking their business model as more employees work from home.
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When the Ghost of the Chelsea Hotel Is You
The New York Times – Travel:A writer tries to adjust to the sleek new revamp of her haunted childhood home.
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When the Ghost of the Chelsea Hotel Is You
The New York Times – Travel:A writer tries to adjust to the sleek new revamp of her haunted childhood home.
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Albert Reichmann, Patriarch of a Real Estate Empire, Dies at 93
The New York Times – Business:He and his brothers built the World Financial Center in New York and the first phase of Canary Wharf in London. But their company was upended in 1992.