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Infrastructure Financing Districts Revitalizing CA Communities

Infrastructure Financing Districts Revitalizing CA Communities

The state of California has experienced a record amount of economic growth since the last recession, resulting in the title of the world’s fifth large...
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Top 6 Reasons Your Community Should Have a Climate Adaptation Strategy

Top 6 Reasons Your Community Should Have a Climate Adaptation Strategy

In recent years, more and more people have been impacted by extreme natural disasters. With widespread fires, flooding, and droughts, there seems to b...
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Online Permits Give Citizens Efficiency They Expect

Online Permits Give Citizens Efficiency They Expect

Waiting at a window for a permit in a dusty government office during business hours is becoming a thing of the past–and for many businesspeople it’s l...
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No, Zoning Reform Isn’t Magic. But It’s Crucial.

No, Zoning Reform Isn’t Magic. But It’s Crucial.

A new study in Urban Affairs Review, “Upzoning Chicago: Impacts of a Zoning Reform on Property Values and Housing Construction,” has kicked off the la...
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NIBS Releases Report on Existing Buildings

NIBS Releases Report on Existing Buildings

Existing buildings are a key asset to the nation. There are over 5.6 million commercial buildings and 118 million housing units in the United States. ...
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Chicago Modernizes Its Building Code With I-Codes

Chicago Modernizes Its Building Code With I-Codes

Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel officially kicked off the modernization of Chicago’s building codes on Dec. 3, 2018, at City Hall. Under his leadership, th...
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New Publication on Resilience Through the Codes

New Publication on Resilience Through the Codes

The International Code Council and the Alliance for National and Community Resiliency (ANCR) released a new publication on resilience, Building Commun...
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