The term redevelopment is used to describe any project that constructs new buildings, structures, and land uses on a site with previous or existing uses. Redevelopment projects can vary in significance from demolishing old buildings to replace them with new buildings, constructing new buildings or structures on abandoned or previously demolished sites, …

Mixed-use development incorporates two or more uses into the same building, or in the same general area. The term often refers to development that combines residential functions with commercial or even industrial ones, but can also encompass cultural and institutional uses as well as public amenities.

Nov 20, 2024 · A former golf club in Las Vegas will be redeveloped into the largest affordable housing project in Nevada history, reports Christian Hudspeth for KTNV.. The project is being kickstarted by a $25 million loan from the State Infrastructure Bank.

Grounded in the belief that reducing the need for private vehicle use improves quality of life for urban dwellers, walkability is a planning concept that encourages mixed-use, high-density neighborhoods where people can access essential services and amenities by foot. The concept is based on the idea that streets should be more than just transportation corridors designed for maximum vehicle ...

Infill development refers to the construction of buildings or other facilities on previously unused or underutilized land located within an existing urban–or otherwise developed–area. This type of development is meant to encourage density and accommodate environmentally sustainable urban growth by making use of existing utility and transportation infrastructure.

Nov 19, 2024 · Amtrak senior vice president of high-speed rail development Andy Byford says the proposed high-speed rail line that would connect two major Texas cities could have “a massive positive impact to the Texan economy, which will benefit the whole of Texas.”. Writing in Smart Cities Dive, Dan Zukowski explains how the project, begun by private company Texas Central, is now being spearheaded by ...

Dec 26, 2024 · Recycling offers modest environmental benefits but faces significant challenges in effectiveness and scalability, requiring systemic changes like reducing plastic production and exploring alternative waste reduction strategies.

Nov 4, 2024 · For New York City locals, jaywalking has long-standing — but illegal — practice. But, according to a CNN article by Julianna Bragg, pedestrians in the Big Apple can now, for the first time since 1958, legally cross the street at any time without adhering to traffic signals.

Jan 17, 2024 · An article in Construction Dive highlights nine major infrastructure projects to keep an eye on this year. Among them is a $30 billion nuclear plant in Waynesboro, Georgia, which will be the largest generator of clean energy in the United States—once it opens after delay and more than double the original projected cost.. Other important projects are an expansion of …

Jan 26, 2025 · An eviction prevention program in Connecticut has saved the state over $36 million in money that would have been spent on emergency shelter and other supportive services, helping thousands of residents remain in their housing, reports Ginny Monk in CT Mirror. According to Monk, “Connecticut’s ...