July 2012
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The Works Anatomy of a City
Amazing book. Must have for civil engineers, land planners, urban planners.
Jul 31st
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Jul 26th
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Virginia Developer Is on a Mission to Revive His... →
Ed Walker, 44, a lawyer from a prominent local family, has emerged as a developer with an unusual civic conscience, instilling new life in Roanoke’s downtown.
Jul 25th
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Jul 18th
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Jul 17th
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How long does it take to pay off a skyscraper →
World Trade Towers: Bad News: no sooner had the ink dried on the bill of sale, then along comes Bin Laden and eliminates the underlying asset, triggering the mortgage lender to demand its money back. Good News: Silverstein had insured the buildings. READ THE ARTICLE Bad News: They were insured up to a maximum of $1 billion per incident. Good News: Two separate planes, two separate buildings, two...
Jul 12th
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Jul 9th
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Athens Mayor and Commission Approve Boulevard Park
Jul 5th
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Jul 3rd
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Planner could do for downtown Athens what he did... →
Two years ago, the University of Georgia College of Environment and Design professor wrapped up a master plan for downtown Tulsa, Okla. It’s a much different city from Athens, but that plan provides insight into what Crowley can do if the Athens Downtown Development Authority hires him.
Jul 3rd