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- Nashville: Plans for tallest residential building in Nashville revealed
- Nashville: Neighborhood Focus, Big Opportunities Drive Capital Spending Plan - Mayor Funds More Education and Transportation Improvements
Record Parks Investment Increases Green Space Access and Enhances Community Amenities
- U of T researchers help design blueprint for Black food sovereignty in Toronto
U of T researchers help design blueprint for Black food sovereignty in Toronto
- Nashville: Chattanooga to Explore Smart City Research with NSF Funds: Using a National Science Foundation grant, the city will expand on its connected transportation test bed
Using a National Science Foundation grant, the city will expand on its connected transportation test bed
- Nashville: The Titans' part in transforming Nashville's East Bank
Nashville: The Titans' part in transforming Nashville's East Bank
- What is Urban Design and Housing?
What is Urban Design and Housing? #UrbanDesign #Housing #UrbanPlanning
- Urban planner makes the case for a human rights approach
Ryerson graduate believes effective community planning incorporates justice, accessibility and affordability
- School of Cities University of Toronto
School of Cities University of Toronto
- Where pro-housing groups are emerging
Where pro-housing groups are emerging
- New Pioneers: Lean Urbanism in America
An entertaining book outlines how ordinary citizens can rebuild cities without the help or hindrance of big developers, big finance, and government bureaucrats.
- Leveraging proximity to downtown, physical assets, and culture
An initiative for Westside Atlanta—an area replete with civil rights history—combines new housing and public realm improvements with a wide range of social and philanthropic programs designed to help legacy residents to thrive while the area redevelops.
- Toward Placekeeping: How design + dialogue can make cities better for everyone
At CityLab DC, speakers focus on keeping the culture of place in the face of a changing city.
- We need ‘Goldilocks,’ not ‘voodoo,’ urbanism
Cities generate benefits from concentrations of talent—but also from “spreading it around.” Striking a balance results in more equity and a more resilient economy.
- Housing choice can make cities more affordable and resilient
Durham, North Carolina, and Atlanta, Georgia, are part of a nationwide trend of reforming single-family-only zones to allow for a diversity of housing options.
- MaryAnne Gilmartin - Founder and Chief Executive Officer of MAG Partners
MaryAnne Gilmartin - Founder and Chief Executive Officer of MAG Partners
- MAG Partners, Safanad, Atalaya Capital Management, Qualitas Insurance Company and Urban Atelier Group top out 241 W. 28th St.
MAG Partners, Safanad, Atalaya Capital Management, Qualitas Insurance Company and Urban Atelier Group top out 241 W. 28th St.
- MAG Partners celebrates topping out of first NYC project
- MAG Partners Construction Financing - 480-Unit Affordable New York Development in Chelsea
MAG Partners Construction Financing - 480-Unit Affordable New York Development in Chelsea
- Q&A with MAG Partners' head of development Susi Yu
Q&A with MAG Partners' head of development Susi Yu
- MAG Partners 241 West 28th Street's Brick Façade Begins Installation in Chelsea, Manhattan. 241 West 28th Street
MAG Partners 241 West 28th Street's Brick Façade Begins Installation in Chelsea, Manhattan. 241 West 28th Street
- Apple teams up with HBCUs to bring coding and creativity opportunities to communities across the US
Expanded partnerships with Historically Black Colleges and Universities create community hubs for coding and creativity
- How HBCUs can accelerate Black economic mobility
Historically Black colleges and universities are uniquely positioned to inspire and support Black Americans in the five critical roles they play in the US economy.
- How historically Black universities and colleges are drivers of U.S. growth
-Since the first higher-education institution for Black Americans in the U.S. was founded in 1837, HBCUs have been supporting and educating students of colour. -Out of all bachelor degrees awarded to Black students in the U.S., 17% of these were..
- The Top 10 HBCUs With the Best Computer Science Programs
The Top 10 HBCUs With the Best Computer Science Programs
- The Tech Revolution will not be Televised, it will be Developed
The Tech Revolution will not be Televised, it will be Developed
- Developing Cities Need Cash. Land Value Capture Can Help
Developing Cities Need Cash. Land Value Capture Can Help
- Three Ways Big Cities Can Draw In Citizens In The Next 10 Years @forbes
Three Ways Big Cities Can Draw In Citizens In The Next 10 Years @forbes
- Agriculture Business Innovation Center at an Historically Black College and University (HBCU) Program
Agriculture Business Innovation Center at an Historically Black College and University (HBCU) Program
- 3 essential questions for cities in 2022 - Can cities thrive in turbulent times?
3 essential questions for cities in 2022 - Can cities thrive in turbulent times?
- New urban revitalization in an underserved community
The Atlanta neighborhood of Pittsburgh was the subject of foundation investment to develop in an equitable way.
- HBCU Leadership Hub - The Propel Center Announces $2 Million In Research Grants
HBCU Leadership Hub - The Propel Center Announces $2 Million In Research Grants
- Development Financing: How to Finance Your Next Real Estate Development Venture
Development Financing: How to Finance Your Next Real Estate Development Venture
- Cities of despair - or opportunity?
Cities of despair - or opportunity?
- Hear Us: Shifting Capital Isn’t Just About the Amount. It’s About Who’s in Control.
Op-Ed: To address racial inequity, philanthropy must redistribute its power within funding institutions and among grantees of color.
- Community Land Trust is planting the roots of housing affordability
Initiated by area residents as part of the 11th Street Bridge Park equitable development plan, The Douglass Community Land Trust has become an important part of the housing affordability toolkit in Washington, DC.
- LISC's Black Economic Development Fund hits $250 million goal, makes first catalytic investments in Black-led banks, real estate developers
LISC's Black Economic Development Fund hits $250 million goal, makes first catalytic investments in Black-led banks, real estate developers
- Perkins Eastman: Transformative Thinking: Building re-use and upgrades should be the default over teardown and new construction for a more sustainable future.
Transformative Thinking: Building re-use and upgrades should be the default over teardown and new construction for a more sustainable future.
- An analysis of financial institutions in Black-majority communities
An analysis of financial institutions in Black-majority communities: Black borrowers and depositors face considerable challenges in accessing banking services
- The Significance of The African American Relationship to Capitalism
The Significance of The African American Relationship to Capitalism
- Why We Need Black-Owned Banks
Why We Need Black-Owned Banks
- Introducing Perkins Eastman Strategies: Future Growth Goes Beyond Architecture
Introducing Perkins Eastman Strategies: Future Growth Goes Beyond Architecture
- Minority entrepreneurs at a tipping point as Black-owned banks dwindle in the U.S.
Minority entrepreneurs at a tipping point as Black-owned banks dwindle in the U.S.
- Capitalism And the Making and Unmaking of Black America
Capitalism And the Making and Unmaking of Black America
- 32 Black-owned banks and credit unions, sorted by state
32 Black-owned banks and credit unions, sorted by state
- A Decade of Investment in Detroit’s Revitalization: An Oral History of Our Journey – Capital Impact Partners in Detroit
- The rise of black-majority cities: Migration patterns since 1970 created new majorities in U.S. cities
The rise of black-majority cities: Migration patterns since 1970 created new majorities in U.S. cities
- Opinion: Investing in Black-owned banks key to ending racial disparities
Opinion: Investing in Black-owned banks key to ending racial disparities
- HBCU Got Next: Recruiting and Developing the Next Generation of Leaders: The HBCU ELI Fellowship is Providing Opportunity
HBCU Got Next: Recruiting and Developing the Next Generation of Leaders: The HBCU ELI Fellowship is Providing Opportunity
- LIIF Launches $70 Million Black Developer Capital Initiative
- Black Economic Development Fund Invests $122 Million to Support Growth of Black-owned Banks, Businesses
Black Economic Development Fund Invests $122 Million to Support Growth of Black-owned Banks, Businesses
- In Search of the Black Utopia
In Search of the Black Utopia
- Women and People of Color Benefiting Most from Home Business Boom
The pandemic has fueled the passage of new ordinances in cities and states allowing entrepreneurs to set up businesses from home — a boon for women and people of color who face systemic barriers.
- McKinsey: The economic state of Black America: What is and what could be
The economic state of Black America: What is and what could be
- McKinsey: Race in the workplace: The Black experience in the US private sector
Race in the workplace: The Black experience in the US private sector
- Financing Urban Infrastructure Initiative: Innovative infrastructure financing for stakeholders in the urban finance field
Financing Urban Infrastructure Initiative: Innovative infrastructure financing for stakeholders in the urban finance field
- McKinsey: Building supportive ecosystems for Black-owned US businesses
Building supportive ecosystems for Black-owned US businesses
- 8 Black Designers Challenging the Status Quo With Socially Impactful Work
Wielding design as a tool for empowering underserved communities, these visionary Black architects and designers are paving the way for a more ethical future.
- Amazon Launches Accelerator Program to Grow Opportunities for Real Estate Developers of Color and Increase Affordable Housing:
New pilot program is supported by a more than $21 million commitment from Amazon to provide real estate developers of color with education, mentorship, and access to capital in Amazon’s hometown communities in Washington state’s Puget Sound region; the Arlington,..
- HBCUs Punching Above Their Weight - A State-Level Analysis of Historically Black College and University Enrollment and Graduation
A State-Level Analysis of Historically Black College and University Enrollment and Graduation
- 11 Black Urbanists Every Planner Should Know
From the first Black planner to a celebrated photographer, we recognize the people who have helped us understand how cities work — and how we can help make them better
- The emerging solidarity economy: A primer on community ownership of real estate
The emerging solidarity economy: A primer on community ownership of real estate
- Financing urban development, three business models: Johannesburg, Shanghai and London
Financing urban development, three business models: Johannesburg, Shanghai and London
- Student housing success: How P3 helped UC Davis meet its goals - affordability and sustainability were key to the design and construction of a new student housing development
Student housing success: How P3 helped UC Davis meet its goals - affordability and sustainability were key to the design and construction of a new studenthousing development
- Nashville: How developments along the Cumberland River will change Nashville | Tennessean
Nashville: How developments along the Cumberland River will change Nashville | Tennessean
- HBCUs Punching Above Their Weight
HBCUs Punching Above Their Weight
- HBCUs Punching Above Their Weight – State Performance
HBCUs Punching Above Their Weight – State Performance
- UC a key economic catalyst for California
UC a key economic catalyst for California
- New Report Proves HBCUs Punch Above Their Weight
New Report Proves HBCUs Punch Above Their Weight
- America’s Lost Towns of Black Affluence
America’s Lost Towns of Black Affluence
- Closing the Funding Gap for Housing Developers of Color
Closing the Funding Gap for Housing Developers of Color: People of color make up an estimated less than 5% of housing developers in the U.S.
- Bank of America Helps Fuel Black Innovation with Launch of the Center for Black Entrepreneurship
In Partnership with Morehouse College, Spelman College and the Black Economic Alliance Foundation, the Initiative is Powered by a Two-Year $10 Million Grant
- Knowledge Spillovers from Research Universities: Evidence from Endowment Value Shocks
Knowledge Spillovers from Research Universities: Evidence from Endowment Value Shocks
- Expert jury set to pick new design to revamp Ottawa parliamentary precinct: Block 2, sits in the shadow of Centre Block’s Peace Tower, one of Canada’s most iconic buildings
Zeidler Architecture with David Chipperfield Architects NEUF architect(e)s with Renzo Piano Building Workshop Diamond Schmitt Architects with Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG), KWC Architects and ERA Architects Provencher Roy WilkinsonEyre with IDEA Inc. Waston MacEwen Teramura Architects with Behnisch Architenkten
- Ottawa Canada: Six design concepts made the short list in a competition to redevelop Block 2 of the parliamentary precinct
Jury reviewing short list of designs for Block 2 of parliamentary precinct
- Apple teams up with HBCUs to bring coding and creativity opportunities to communities across the US
Expanded partnerships with Historically Black Colleges and Universities create community hubs for coding and creativity
- Economic Impact of the Nation's Historically Black Colleges and Universities
Economic Impact of the Nation's Historically Black Colleges and Universities
- UC Davis generates $8.1 billion in statewide economic activity
UC Davis generates $8.1 billion in statewide economic activity
- Black Design Still Matters
In 2014, students of color at Harvard’s Graduate School of Design were wondering how they could better impact social justice issues. Less than three years later, they’ve built a movement.
- Nashville: Riverside Project: Ewing Properties and SOM Unveil Nashville Riverside Master Plan
Nashville: Riverside Project: Ewing Properties and SOM Unveil Nashville Riverside Master Plan
- How did the new black-majority cities come about? Black-majority cities have emerged in different ways across U.S. regions
Suburbanization also drove black-majority cities’ emergence - Black-majority cities are here to stay
- 10 African-American urbanist leaders
10 African-American urbanist leaders
- Nashville: Nashville’s Riverside | Episode 672
Nashville: Nashville’s Riverside | Episode 672
- Nashville: Madison Realty Capital Originates $45 Million Loan for Mixed-Use River North Development in Nashville, Tennessee
Part of Transformational East Bank Project Supporting Nashville’s Economic Development
- Making Black history matter in public space
Making Black history matter in public space
- America is more diverse than ever — but still segregated
: The United States is on track to be a majority-minority nation by 2044. But census data show most of our neighbors are the same race.
- Reflecting On “Race, Power, And Urban Spaces” And the Changing Landscape Of African American Urban Communities
Reflecting On “Race, Power, And Urban Spaces” And the Changing Landscape Of African American Urban Communities
- Developers of Color Still Swimming Against the Current in Commercial Real Estate:
Commercial real estate has long had a whiteness problem. A raft of new initiatives is looking to change that.
- How Urban Design Perpetuates Racial Inequality–And What We Can Do About It
Our cities weren’t created equal. But they don’t have to stay that way.
- 9 Brilliant Black Designers and Architects You Should Know
Today’s top black designers and architects tell us about their design philosophies—and speak about diversity in the field
- Real Estate Investing Structure Returns | Setting up a Real Estate Development Company: An Outline | Development Financing: How to Finance Your Next Real Estate Development Venture
Real Estate Investing Structure Returns | Setting up a Real Estate Development Company: An Outline | Development Financing: How to Finance Your Next Real Estate Development Venture
- Nashville: River North Project: GBT Realty Corp. pays $60 million for River North land
Nashville: River North Project: GBT Realty Corp. pays $60 million for River North land
- Nashville: Riverside Project: $2.5 billion riverfront development announced
Nashville: Riverside Project: $2.5 billion riverfront development announced
- Black developers call for reckoning in real estate: In aftermath of protests, new doors are opening. But they say more is needed.
Black developers call for reckoning in real estate: In aftermath of protests, new doors are opening. But they say more is needed.
- Research universities create economic spillover
Research universities create economic spillover
- Why Harvard GSD's Black in Design Conference Is Needed Now, According to Its Student Organizers
Why Harvard GSD's Black in Design Conference Is Needed Now, According to Its Student Organizers
- Why Black in Design Matters: Learnings from the Harvard conference:
Unapologetically black: Harvard’s Black in Design conference is shifting the paradigm of Black design by reframing pedagogical practices, building interdisciplinary collaborations, and contributing new thought and scholarship to the history and development of architecture and design, while offering distinct elements..
- Black in Design 2021: “Black Matter”
The Black in Design conference, organized by the Harvard Graduate School of Design African American Student Union, recognizes the contributions of the African diaspora to the design fields and promotes discourse around the agency of the design professions to address..
- Meet the Black design collective reimagining how cities get built - BlackSpace
Meet the Black design collective reimagining how cities get built - Urban planning often neglects or harms communities of color by cutting them out of the decision-making process. BlackSpace, a collective of architects, designers, artists, and urban planners, is quietly..
- How Historically Black Colleges and Universities Can Make the Most Of Their Property Through New Partnerships
Public-Private Partnerships (P3’s) offer HBCUs a unique opportunity to execute substantial student housing renovations and new construction projects without incurring debt or taking a detrimental financial risk.
- How HBCUs can accelerate Black economic mobility
Historically Black colleges and universities are uniquely positioned to inspire and support Black Americans in the five critical roles they play in the US economy.
- Public Space in North American Cities
Public Space in North American Cities
- Project for Public Spaces: Ten Strategies for Transforming Cities and Public Spaces through Placemaking
Project for Public Spaces: Ten Strategies for Transforming Cities and Public Spaces through Placemaking
- Black Urbanists Are Leading the Fight for More Inclusive Cities:
Black city planning experts on inclusion in urban planning and why everyone needs to pay attention to transportation.
- Nashville: East Bank Project: Changes coming to Nashville's East Bank of Cumberland River
Nashville: East Bank Project: Changes coming to Nashville's East Bank of Cumberland River
- Nashville: Future Nashville 2030: Tallest Under Construction and Proposed Projects
Nashville: Future Nashville 2030: Tallest Under Construction and Proposed Projects
- HBCUs MAKE AMERICA STRONG - The Positive Economic Impact of America’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities
The Positive Economic Impact of America’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities
- CRW Project Legal Advisory
CRW Development | Project Legal Advisory
- CRW Project Finance Advisory
CRW Development | Project Finance Advisory
- Nashville Riverfront Concept Plan
Nashville Riverfront Concept Plan
- Nashville Riverfront Master Plan
Nashville Riverfront Master Plan
- CRW American Baptist College Presidents Report 2020
CRW American Baptist College Presidents Report 2020
- American Baptist College Presidents Report 2019
American Baptist College Presidents Report 2019
- The University of California, UC Davis and UC Davis Health System Economic Impact Analysis
The University of California, UC Davis and UC Davis Health System Economic Impact Analysis CRW UC economic-impact-report California - full report
- The University of California Economic Contribution to the State of California
The University of California Economic Contribution to the State of California CRW UC economic contribution to California - full report
- The Positive Economic Impact of America’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities
The Positive Economic Impact of America’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities HBCU Impact 2017 - Major Findings
- Urban Land Institute: Successful Public Private Partnerships From Principles to Practices
Ten years ago, the Urban Land Institute published Ten Principles for Successful Public/Private Partnerships. That publication set forth core principles essential for successful accomplishment of joint development by the public and private sectors, benefiting both, that neither could achieve independently.
- Structuring the Deal to be Profitable Fundamental Skills for Real Estate Development II
Structuring the Deal to be Profitable Fundamental Skills for Real Estate Development II
- Structuring the Deal to be Profitable Fundamental Skills for Real Estate Development I
Structuring the Deal to be Profitable Fundamental Skills for Real Estate Development I
- Real Estate Structuring
Real Estate Structuring
- Urban Land Institute: Ten Principles for Rethinking the Mall
Ten Principles for Rethinking the Mall
- Urban Land Institute: Ten Principles for Rebuilding Neighborhood Retail
Ten Principles for Rebuilding Neighborhood Retail
- Urban Land Institute: Ten Principles for Developing Successful Town Centers
Ten Principles for Developing Successful Town Centers
- Urban Land Institute: Ten Principles for Developing Affordable Housing
Ten Principles for Developing Affordable Housing seeks to help those who wish to develop housing for low- and moderate-income households understand what it takes to make affordable housing projects happen. It also seeks to help policy makers and community leaders..
- On the Waterfront: The main currents in Perkins Eastman’s Waterfront Work - Nashville Waterfront Project
On the Waterfront: The main currents in Perkins Eastman’s Waterfront Work - Nashville Waterfront Project It’s a crisp spring morning in Nashville when officials from Metro Nashville Planning Department join Perkins Eastman principals Vaughan Davies and Eric Fang on board..
- OECD Financing Green Urban Infrastructure
This paper presents an overview of practices and challenges related to financing green sustainable cities. Cities are essential actors in stimulating green infrastructure; and urban finance is one of the promising ways in which this can be achieved.
- New Cities Foundation: Handbook on Urban Infrastructure Finance
In early 2015, New Cities Foundation launched the Financing Urban Infrastructure Initiative to address critical infrastructure financing issues and challenges facing cities today. This handbook is the culmination of that initiative.
- NAHB: Land Development Checklist
Land development today involves a rigorous, comprehensive set of evaluations and approvals involving multiple parties in both the private and public sectors
- Nashville: River North Project: Recent River North deal seemingly sets record - Brentwood’s GBT pays $16.21M per acre in $60M transaction
- Mobilizing Capital to Build Communities of Opportunity Equity Well-Being LIIF Strategic Plan
Mobilizing Capital to Build Communities of Opportunity Equity Well-Being LIIF Strategic Plan CRW Mobilizing Capital to Build Communities of Opportunity Equity Well-Being LIIF Strategic Plan Low Income Investment Fund (LIIF) Strategic Plan 2020-2024
- KPMG Real Estate Innovations Overview
Digital transformation of industries is more present than ever in this year’s overview We recognize that especially developments in the digitizing field are becoming the cornerstone of many innovations globally We foresee that an acceleration of adoption is facilitated due..
- Urban Land Institute: Involving the Community in Neighborhood Planning
neighborhood level. Collaborative neighborhood planning on issues involving land use and development, redevelopment, transportation, and economic development offers cities the opportunity to identify, coordinate, and prioritize a variety of goals with the involvement of the local community.
- HBCUs Punching Above Their Weight: A State-Level Analysis of Historically Black College and University Enrollment and Graduation
HBCU graduates from 2014 can expect total earnings of $130 billion over their lifetimes—56 percent more than they could expect to earn without their college degrees.
- HBCU Economic Impact of the Nation's Historically Black Colleges and Universities
HBCU Economic Impact of the Nation's Historically Black Colleges and Universities - 2006
- FDIC Minority Depository Institutions List 2021
CRW FDIC Minority Depository Institutions List 2021 Q3
- Cushman & Wakefield Project & Development Services
PROJECT MANAGEMENT PROGRAM MANAGEMENT DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY & MANAGEMENT
- Cushman & Wakefield Equity Debt Structured Finance
Cushman & Wakefield’s full-spectrum financial services platform provides clients with customized and integrated debt capital solutions for all asset classes.
- Cushman & Wakefield Collateral Capital Markets
Cushman & Wakefield Collateral Capital Markets
- Cushman & Wakefield Greystone Multifamily
Cushman & Wakefield | Greystone’s Multifamily platform takes a progressive approach to the strategic services; full-service capabilities combine global and local knowledge to deliver tailored solutions unique to each client.
- Capital Impact Partners Entrepreneurs of Color Fund
Investing in businesses owned by individuals of color provides real opportunity to drive economic growth in neighborhoods and support those entrepreneurs to grow a successful business, build wealth, and benefit from a growing economy. Realizing this potential, Capital Impact Partners..
- Capital Impact Partners Long Term Financing Options
Capital Impact Partners is expanding financing options for projects in underserved communities by offering qualified borrowers access to long-term loans that could significantly reduce your organization’s monthly debt service. Through a federally guaranteed program we can provide your organization with..
- Capital Impact Partners Loan Closing Checklist
Capital Impact Partners Loan Closing Checklist - Capital Impact Partners Loan Closing Document Checklist Overview
- Capital Impact Partners Lending Process Final
Capital Impact Partners - Lending Process Overview
- Capital Impact Partners - Equitable Development Initiative Factsheet
The Equitable Development Initiative works to broaden participants’ skills and opportunities through three key areas
- Capital Impact Partners Corporate Overview - Place Based Focus
Capital Impact Partners believes that every community has the potential to be a strong, vibrant place of opportunity. We seek to address social and economic justice issues and help ensure that communities are built on a foundation of equity, opportunity,..
- Nashville: River North Project: Tower eyed for West End, Elliston split to feature neo-art deco design - Brentwood developer submits images for planned 375-foot high-rise
Nashville: River North Project: Tower eyed for West End, Elliston split to feature neo-art deco design - Brentwood developer submits images for planned 375-foot high-rise
- Financing Urban Infrastructure in Canada Who Should Pay
The poor state of municipal infrastructure is the subject of frequent complaint in Canada. Roads are congested, transit systems are in need of major investments, bridges are crumbling, and water treatment plants need to be replaced. Municipalities continue to seek..
- Urban Infrastructure Finance and its Relationship with Land Market, Land Development and Sustainability
Urban Infrastructure Finance and its Relationship with Land Market, Land Development and Sustainability
- Value Capture Finance - Making Urban Development Pay its Way
Examples throughout history and from across the globe have shown the power of Value Capture Finance (VCF) as a tool to drive sustainable urban development.
- WEF Affordable Housing Whitepaper: Making Affordable Housing a Reality in Cities
WEF Affordable Housing Whitepaper Summary: Land Acquisition & Securing Title | Land Use & Zoning Regulations | Affordable Housing Finance | Design Considerations & Construction Costs | Demand Side
- Nashville: East Bank Project: East Bank redevelopment to break ground after decades of planning
Nashville: East Bank Project: East Bank redevelopment to break ground after decades of planning
- A State-Level Graphic Analysis of Historically Black College and University Enrollment and Graduation
US Virgin Islands | Virginia
- The BlackSpace Manifesto: Creating Black Spaces in the Built Environment
The BlackSpace collective brings together planners, architects, artists, and designers as Black urbanists, people who are passionate about the work of public systems and urban infrastructures.
- Nashville: Riverside Project: Mega development will transform massive 65-acre property in North Nashville
Nashville: Riverside Project: Mega development will transform massive 65-acre property in North Nashville
- 10 Black Architects Who Shaped American Cities
They fought racial inequality in architecture and shaped the skylines we know today
- Nashville: Archer Western begins construction of River North mixed-use development in Nashville: 817,070 square feet of development
Nashville: Archer Western begins construction of River North mixed-use development in Nashville: 817,070 square feet of development
- Nashville: River North Project: Local developer eyes River North site - GBT undertaking urban projects in city, now seemingly seeks parcels near Oracle campus
Nashville: River North Project: Local developer eyes River North site - GBT undertaking urban projects in city, now seemingly seeks parcels near Oracle campus
- Nashville: Riverside Project: Plans unveiled for 65-acre mixed-use Northwest Nashville neighborhood - A $2.5 billion development
Nashville: Riverside Project: Plans unveiled for 65-acre mixed-use Northwest Nashville neighborhood - A $2.5 billion development
- Nashville: River North Project: GBT Realty Corporation
40 million sq. ft. of commercial real estate worth over $8 billion. Today, 5 million sq. ft. of prime assets are currently under management with another $1.185 billion in the pipeline
- Black Urban Design in a "Changing America"
"The city is the black man's land," reads one capsule in an exhibition at the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture. Its curator explains why design is a critical part of the post-1968 urban and suburban landscape—and..
- Nashville: Riverside Project
Nashville: Riverside Project
- Nashville: Neighborhood Focus, Big Opportunities Drive Capital Spending Plan - Mayor Funds More Education and Transportation Improvements; Record Parks Investment Increases Green Space Access and Enhances Community Amenities
Nashville: Neighborhood Focus, Big Opportunities Drive Capital Spending Plan - Mayor Funds More Education and Transportation Improvements; Record Parks Investment Increases Green Space Access and Enhances Community Amenities
- Black Economic Development Fund Invests $122 Million to Support Growth of Black-owned Banks, Businesses
LISC’s Black Economic Development Fund (BEDF) has committed nearly half it’s $250 million in capital, with the remainder of the fund expected to be invested by the end of the year. “This fund is a powerful model for social investing…”..
- How Historically Black Colleges And Universities Can Make The Most Of Their Property Through New Partnerships
CEO of The P3 Group Inc., overseeing the development of public facilities and urban redevelopment through public-private partnerships.
- Dream Unlimited and Great Gulf Group selected to develop Quayside - Partnership unites local and international talent to deliver needed affordable housing and public spaces and transform the 12-acre (4.9 hectare) site
Among the highlights of the winning submission from Dream and Great Gulf were proposals to create: -800+ affordable housing units, more than doubling the affordable housing Waterfront Toronto has brought to the waterfront, with many delivered in earliest stages to..
- Dream Unlimited Corp and Great Gulf Group picked to build Quayside neighbourhood on Toronto's waterfront
A plan to transform a 12-acre plot of land on Toronto’s waterfront into a multi-use space with affordable housing and state-of-the-art architecture is one step closer to becoming a reality. Pending approval, shovels are expected to be in the ground..
- Waterfront Toronto: Quayside Together, by Quayside Impact Limited Partnership
Waterfront Toronto launched an international competition to secure a development partner for the Quayside lands at the foot of Parliament Street and Lake Shore Boulevard East in Toronto. Dream Unlimited and Great Gulf Group (known as Quayside Impact Limited Partnership)..
- Nashville: Riverside Project: Updated Renderings for The Riverside: A New Mixed-Use District on West Trinity Lane
Nashville: Riverside Project: Updated Renderings for The Riverside: A New Mixed-Use District on West Trinity Lane
- Fundamental Skills for Real Estate Development
Topics: I.Pre-development risk II.Maximum supported investment and residual land value III.Six focus areas of project management and due diligence. IV.Acquiring the site while conducting due diligence Site Objectives: 1.Managing risk. 2.Return requirements. 3.Determining price and terms for site acquisition. 4.Due..
- Nashville: East Bank Planning Study
Nashville: East Bank Planning Study
- Three Ways Big Cities Can Draw In Citizens In The Next 10 Years
Forbes: Three Ways Big Cities Can Draw In Citizens
- Nashville: River North Project: Details emerge for condo tower planned for Green Hills - GBT’s Eden House to rise 16 floors near Vertis, Hillsboro Pike
Nashville: River North Project: Details emerge for condo tower planned for Green Hills - GBT’s Eden House to rise 16 floors near Vertis, Hillsboro Pike
- How HBCUs can accelerate Black economic mobility
Historically Black colleges and universities are uniquely positioned to inspire and support Black Americans in the five critical roles they play in the US economy.
- Tocumen International Airport - Panama City, Panama
The new Tocumen International Airport in Panama is set to increase capacity from 5.8 to 15 million passengers a year by 2022, establishing an important new hub for the Americas. The new terminal is designed to reflect the Panamanian landscape,..
- New Manila International Airport Philippines
New Manila International Airport is a proposed development project to construct a second airport and attendant 2,500 hectare 'airport city' in the Filipino capital of Manila. The new airport is expected to complement air traffic operations at the existing and..
- Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Intl. (ATL), Central Passenger Terminal Complex Modernization-Airside
Skanska-FS360, a joint venture, is providing preconstruction and construction management services for the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport Central Passenger Terminal Complex Modernization project. The airside scope of work includes improvements to the AGT (Plane Train) Stations and Transportation Mall; new..
- Sydney Airport Master Plan 2039 - Overview
Master Plan 2039 sets out the strategic direction for the development of Sydney Airport over the next 20 years. It was prepared following comprehensive engagement and ongoing consultation with airlines, other members of the aviation industry, Australian and NSW Government..
- Geneva Airport’s East Wing: An increased focus on energy performance
Geneva Airport has completed construction of its East Wing, modernising the terminal.
- New International Airport Mexico City
A collaboration between Foster + Partners, FR-EE and NACO won the international competition to design Mexico City’s new international airport. At 743,000 square metres, it will be one of the world’s largest airports and will revolutionise airport design – the..
- Nashville: Metro, state finalize $50M of funds to begin designing and buying land for East Bank 'spine connector' boulevard
Nashville: Metro, state finalize $50M of funds to begin designing and buying land for East Bank 'spine connector' boulevard
- Nashville: Knighthead Funding Provides $33M Construction Loan for Mixed-Use Residential Project in Nashville
- Red Sea Airport - Umluj, Tabuk, Saudi Arabia
The new Red Sea Airport has been inspired by the forms of the desert, the green oasis and the sea, removing the usual hassle associated with travel by providing a tranquil and memorable experience for passengers from the moment they..
- Nashville: East Bank Project: East Bank redevelopment breaks ground after decades of planning - It will be home to a new downtown neighborhood
Nashville: East Bank Project: East Bank redevelopment breaks ground after decades of planning - It will be home to a new downtown neighborhood
- Nashville: Riverside Project: B. Edward Ewing - Meet the Texas tycoon (named Ewing) who says he wants to invest $500M in Nashville
B. Edward Ewing seeks Metro's commitment to bridges over Cumberland, policies that encourage taller, more expensive residential dwellings in area north of downtown Nashville.
- Kuwait International Airport - Kuwait City, Kuwait
Kuwait International Airport is planned to significantly increase capacity and establish a new regional air hub in the Gulf - these strategic aims will be matched by a state-of-the-art terminal building, which will provide the highest levels of comfort for..
- Nashville: River North Project: Monroe Investment Partners LLC
Nashville: River North Project: Monroe Investment Partners LLC
- Nashville: Riverside Project: Dramatic Plans Unveiled for ‘the Riverside’ An Expansive $2.5 B, 65-Acre Mixed-Use Northwest Nashville Neighborhood
Expansive $2.5 B, 65-Acre Mixed-Use Northwest Nashville Neighborhood Featuring 3-Public Parks; Downtown Waterfront Access - Ewing Properties Community to Offer 5 million square feet of Residential and Commercial Spaces Fronting the Cumberland River
- Mega Airport Projects
Mega Airport Projects
- Notorious project failures — Berlin airport: Why did it go wrong?
Using a simplified framework -- composed of 10 areas of focus -- that I developed over years of teaching executives how to do better projects and that I apply consistently in my day-to-day job, I will look at projects that..
- Indira Gandhi International Airport, India
Delhi's mega-scale international airport was delivered in record-beating time. Mott MacDonald saw it through from master planning to opening.
- Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) Airport Reveals Dramatic New International Arrivals Facility
Airport offers first look as major construction concludes and testing reaches final phases
- The most expensive airport projects in 2021
Of the ten most expensive airport projects that entered the execution phase in 2021, seven are located in Asia. In total, 159 airport construction projects broke ground over the last year. These projects have a combined value of almost $110bn,..
- Long Thanh International Airport Vietnam
Long Thanh International Airport is an airport development project which is planned to alleviate traffic congestion at Ho Chi Minh City Tan Son Nhat Airport. In the first phase, the airport is forecast to exceed its capacity of 25 million..
- Utapao Rayong-Pattaya International Airport
Utapao Rayong-Pattaya International Airport, also spelled Utapao and U-Taphao, is a joint civil-military airport serving the cities of Rayong and Pattaya, in Thailand. The airport is located approximately 140km southeast of Bangkok, near Sattahip.
- Manila-Sangley Point Danilo Atienza Air Base Philippines
Danilo Atienza Air Base, also known as Manila Sangley International Airport, is an air force base located in the US Naval Station Sangley Point, Cavite City, near Manila. The airport is an active military base operated by the Philippine Air..
- Replacing an aging terminal – San Diego’s airport development plan continues
As the busiest single runway commercial airport in the United States and – pre COVID-19 – servicing more than 25 million passengers including one million international passengers annually, the San Diego County Regional Airport Authority (Airport Authority) has laid the..
- Why airports should think like tech companies
International Airport Review’s Editor sat down with CIO of Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. Together they discussed the airport’s digital transformation journey. Schiphol wants to use its recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic to build back better. They are striving to become leaders..
- Navi Mumbai International Airport
Navi Mumbai International Airport is a proposed green field airport project located in Mumbai’s Kopra-Panvel area. Navi Mumbai will be Mumbai's second airport. Upon its completion, Mumbai will be the first city in India to have more than one airport...
- Europe’s five largest airport infrastructure construction projects that commenced in Q3 2021
Here are Europe’s five largest airport infrastructure construction projects that were initiated in Q3 2021, according to GlobalData’s construction projects database.
- Infrastructure boom in Mumbai: Upcoming projects and their impact
Mumbai is going through an infrastructure boom, and for millions of its inhabitants, this has been long overdue. As residents of the city have been witnessing for the last few years, currently Mumbai is undergoing a massive infrastructure overhaul. This..
- Iceland’s second city airport gets terminal expansion; tourism boost needed
Akureyri, Iceland’s largest city outside the Reykjavik conurbation, has made strides as a tourist centre in recent years. So much so that the state airport operator Isavia has committed to infrastructure works including a terminal extension there, costing over EUR5..
- Toronto Pearson International Airport, Toronto, Ontario - Innovative multidisciplinary design for Canada's largest airport.
Innovative multidisciplinary design for Canada's largest airport.
- Edmonton International Airport
Edmonton International Airport + One of the largest airport improvement projects in Canada.
- Tampa International Airport’s Master Plan expansion
Several massive construction projects at Tampa International Airport are nearing completion
- Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) major capital investment program
LAWA is in the midst of a major capital investment program that includes significant work on both the airfield side (terminals, runways, maintenance facilities) and the land side (LAMP and Northside Plan Update). Each of these projects include sustainability elements..
- Collaborative Team Helps Salt Lake City International Airport’s $4.1B Airport Soar to Regional Praise, Awards
First-time joint venture contracting team leads thousands of workers in early completion of $4.1-billion worth of work Salt Lake City International Airport Terminal Redevelopment Program
- How ‘Insecure’ achieved its ‘mission’ to forge a real bond with South L.A.
How ‘Insecure’ achieved its ‘mission’ to forge a real bond with South L.A.
- Behind the Movement to Create More
Behind the Movement to Create More
- Nashville: River North Project: Local developer acquires River North site for undisclosed sum - GBT can reinvent property near future Oracle campus with building up to 38 floors
Nashville: River North Project: Local developer acquires River North site for undisclosed sum - GBT can reinvent property near future Oracle campus with building up to 38 floors
- Largest Private Equity Real Estate Firms PERE
PERE’s ranking of the 50 largest private equity real estate firms in the world
- Nashville: Perkins Eastman’s Waterfront Design Projects
Nashville: Perkins Eastman’s Waterfront Design Projects
- Confronting Urban Design’s Diversity Crisis With a Return to Black Places
An initiative taking shape at the University of Texas at Austin School of Architecture wants to disrupt conventional notions of planning.
- The Vitality of Black Criticism
Before his death, Greg Tate spoke with four other critics at the Pop Conference about the need for Black writers to face down racist institutions and take the lead in cultural conversations.
- Helsinki Airport Development Programme
The most extensive expansion project in the history of Helsinki Airport is under way. The goal of Finavia’s giant investment programme is to develop services and customer experience and strengthen the competitive position of Helsinki Airport as a significant European..
- Munich Airport - Bavaria's gateway to the world
Munich Airport celebrated a milestone in 2017, after relocating from Riem to the Erdinger Moos area 25 years ago. It is now a hub with worldwide destinations and an important factor in the lives of local people and companies.
- Maputo International Airport - rehabilitation and improvement works on the airside facilities
Enlisted by Aeroportos de Moçambique (ADM) for the design and supervision of rehabilitation and improvement works on the airside facilities at Maputo International Airport. Over the past two decades, Mozambique has experienced some of the largest economic growth in Africa,..
- San Diego International Airport Terminal 2 Expansion
The expansion of Terminal 2 at San Diego International Airport consists of approximately 470,000 square feet of public and nonpublic areas, providing ten additional contact aircraft gates. The expansion is three stories including passenger circulation, airline check-in/ticket lobby, security screening,..
- Turner Construction Company and Flatiron to Build New Terminal at San Diego International Airport
$2.265 billion project
- Airport Terminals - Projects
Airports: Global Reach, Local Impacts
- The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) is projecting gross domestic product (GDP) growth of 9.1% across its 19 Borrowing Member Countries (BMCs) in 2022, accelerating the region’s economic recovery which started in 2021
The favourable outlook is anchored by an expected surge in the GDP of commodity-exporting economies by an estimated 17.5% on account of strong growth in Guyana (47.5%), emanating from increased oil and gas production, and a resurgence in energy production..
- Ta-Nehisi Coates's 'Letter to My Son': “Here is what I would like for you to know: In America, it is traditional to destroy the black body—it is heritage.”
Ta-Nehisi Coates's 'Letter to My Son': “Here is what I would like for you to know: In America, it is traditional to destroy the black body—it is heritage.”
- Program | The Future of the African American Past Conference
Program | The Future of the African American Past Conference
- The case for AfroUrbanism: AfroUrbanism centers the lived experience of black people in the design and creation of black communities.
It puts black culture at the fore, taking into account the past harms, current challenges, and future aspirations of black city dwellers. AfroUrbanism goes beyond Black folks practicing traditional urbanism, it explicitly requires us to employ our cultural fluency; that..
- Nashville: Nashville’s East Bank Ready to Go: Perkins Eastman's waterfront master planning will guide its progress
Nashville: Nashville’s East Bank Ready to Go: Perkins Eastman's waterfront master planning will guide its progress
- A Walk Along Black Wall Street: Greenwood
The Greenwood district in Tulsa, Oklahoma was once a Mecca for African American business. Then came the racist mob.
- Western Sydney Airport (WSA) project
The Western Sydney Airport (WSA) project will deliver a second airport at Badgerys Creek in Sydney's west. WSA is being developed by the Federal Government-owned Western Sydney Airport in stages in response to passenger demand.
- Where Can We Be Black?
From Starbucks to Coachella to the Pulitzers, White America needs to get used to having us here
- Nashville: River North Project: Cumberland River site offered for $98.4M - Multi-parcel 41-acre property located near West Trinity, proposed River North
Nashville: River North Project: Cumberland River site offered for $98.4M - Multi-parcel 41-acre property located near West Trinity, proposed River North
- Conversation to action: Urban planning resource to address anti-Black racism in cities
Conversation to action: Urban planning resource to address anti-Black racism in cities
- How Issa Rae Built the World of 'Insecure' - The show’s behind-the-scenes collaborations were as important to its success as the bonds portrayed on-screen
The show’s behind-the-scenes collaborations were as important to its success as the bonds portrayed on-screen
- To build safe streets, we need to address racism in urban design
To build safe streets, we need to address racism in urban design
- Developers of Color Capacity Building Initiative
An Advancement Report for Twin Cities Local Initiatives Support Corporation Research Findings, Study Report, And Recommendations For Twin Cities Local Initiatives Support Corporation
- Nashville: Principal Provides $63M Construction Loan on Nashville Multifamily Project
Nashville: Principal Provides $63M Construction Loan on Nashville Multifamily Project
- Nashville: Riverside Project: Developer eyes $2.5B project for Cumberland River: Ewing Properties pitches North Davidson County mixed-use plan once again
-65-acre North Davidson County property fronting the Cumberland River The Riverside, $2.5 billion mixed-use project to include office, residential, retail and green space. -collective up to 5 million square feet of residential, office, restaurant and retail spaces, along with three..
- Urban planning can’t happen without black people in the room—Yet it does
Urban planning can’t happen without black people in the room—Yet it does
- Asset transactions decreased significantly in the airport industry in H2 2021
We have analysed asset transactions using data from GlobalData.
- The state of infrastructure construction projects around the world
We have profiled the state of infrastructure construction projects using data from GlobalData.
- Asia-Pacific is seeing a hiring boom in airport industry fintech roles
We analysed hiring levels in airport industry fintech roles using data from GlobalData.
- Savannah Airport Commission Construction Projects
From apron expansions to new facility construction, big plans are in place for the future of Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport.
- Auckland Airport Terminal Development: Preparing New Zealand’s gateway for the future
The largest and busiest airport in New Zealand, Auckland Airport is the country’s primary gateway. In 2000, it handled 71% of arrivals and departures for New Zealand's international air passengers. Auckland Airport is one of only two commercial airports in..
- Helping FedEx serve Canada’s busiest airport
Toronto Pearson International Airport is Canada’s largest and busiest airport. About 400,000 flights pass through the airport each year, and almost 32 million passengers — a number close to the population of Canada. HMM, a joint venture of Mott MacDonald..
- Caribbean airports: new investment alliances, but privatisation delays
The Caribbean Sea has attracted some notable airport privatisation deals over the years; and some surprisingly successful ones too. It is the centre of attention now as well, as a legion of heavy-hitting operators and investors have weighed in on..
- ANR Robinson International Airport Expansion Project - Crown Point, Tobago
ANR Robinson International Airport in Crown Point, Tobago, Trinidad and Tobago, is undergoing a major expansion to boost the tourism industry in the country.
- Curacao International Airport Terminal Expansion
Located a few miles from Willemstad, the capital City of Curacao Island, in the southern Caribbean Sea, Curacao International Airport is one of the main airports in the Caribbean and an important passenger and cargo hub for the Southern Caribbean..
- Stantec: Caribbean Projects
Caribbean Projects; airport projects; port projects
- Spotlight: Caribbean airport projects moving forward despite COVID-19
BNamericas takes a look at airport projects in the subregion, which is highly dependent on tourism and air travel.
- Aecon: L.F. Wade International Airport Redevelopment - St. George’s, Bermuda
Aecon worked with the Canadian Commercial Corporation (CCC), the Government of Bermuda, and Bermudians to develop, finance, design, build, operate and maintain Bermuda’s new world-class airport. The Public-Private Partnership (P3) project includes the construction of a new, larger, state-of-the-art airport..
- LF Wade International Airport Bermuda
LF Wade International Airport’s passenger terminal building was one of the largest infrastructure projects in Bermuda’s history.
- Hewanorra International Airport Redevelopment Project Saint Lucia
Hewanorra International Airport (IATA: UVF) is the bigger among the two airports located in Saint Lucia.
- Nashville: Nashville Riverfront Concept Plan
Nashville: Nashville Riverfront Concept Plan
- Nashville: Riverside Project: B. Edward Ewing - Profile
Nashville: Riverside Project: B. Edward Ewing - Profile
- Reach for the sky: The next generation of aviation
The aviation industry is undergoing change. Future Flight Challenge has been created to assist the industry its evolution.
- Nashville: To restore North Nashville’s Black middle class, local policymakers should pursue reparations
Addressing the economic conditions inhibiting college attainment North Nashville needs a reparations policy
- FAA: AIP Development Projects: Engineering/Design/Construction – Central Regional Airports Division
FAA: AIP Development Projects: Engineering/Design/Construction – Central Regional Airports Division
- Nashville: East Bank Planning Study
Nashville: East Bank Planning Study
- The new health industry ecosystem: What’s your “way to play”?
We are at a genuine tipping point. The health industry is for a variety of reasons ready to change
- Digital Manufacturing Is (Finally) Coming to Pharma
Industry 4.0 tools can cut manufacturing costs by up to 20%, improve quality and make deliveries more reliable - Bain & Company
- How digital transformation can benefit the entire health care ecosystem
The digitalization of services and entire business models promises better results for health care companies, payers and patients alike.
- 5 key trends for the future of healthcare
These awe-inspiring scenarios have all recently unfolded in what is undoubtedly a golden era of innovation in healthcare.
- Forces of Change - The Future of Health
The future of health will likely be driven by digital transformation enabled by radically interoperable data and open, secure platforms. Health is likely to revolve around sustaining well-being rather than responding to illness. https://www2.deloitte.com/us/en/insights/industry/health-care/forces-of-change-health-care.html
- The Future of Healthcare
The Future of Healthcare https://thefutureishere.economist.com/healthcare/
- A new mindset for public sector leadership
A new mindset for public sector leadership - Government and public services have changed substantially in the past decade and so have the demands on public sector leaders. https://www2.deloitte.com/global/en/insights/industry/public-sector/public-sector-leadership-changing-mindset.html
- Shaping the Future of Health and Healthcare
Transforming the healthcare industry while promoting healthy lives and ensuring access to affordable quality care for all. Global healthcare spending is projected to increase from $7.7 trillion in 2017 to $10 trillion by 2020. https://www.weforum.org/platforms/shaping-the-future-of-health-and-healthcare
- Skidmore, Owings & Merrill
SOM has developed a portfolio of world-renowned projects and a reputation for delivering the highest quality of service and innovation. Since the firm’s inception in 1936, SOM has received over 2,000 design awards—more than any other design firm in the..
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- Airport Consultants, Project Management and Business Solutions for the Aviation Industry
Download Our Extensive List of Leading Airport Consultants, Project Management & Business Solution Providers to Make an Informed Decision.The post Airport Consultants, Project Management and Business Solutions for the Aviation Industry appeared first on Airport Technology.
- DIP Angola and CHEC sign contract for Phase IA infrastructure development
Dubai Investments Park (DIP) Angola has announced the signing of a contract with China Harbour Engineering Company (CHEC) for Phase IA infrastructure development.
- IISc CST researchers develop materials to replace sand in construction
The Indian Institute of Science’s (IISc) Centre for Sustainable Technologies (CST) researchers are currently exploring ways to develop materials to replace natural sand in construction.
- Eiffage Construction to deliver new hangar for Dassault Aviation
French aerospace company Dassault Aviation has selected Eiffage Construction to build a hangar and an accompanying silo car park, expanding its activity at the Mérignac factory in the country.
- Kier to build new houseblock at HMP Elmley
Kier Group has commenced expansion work at HMP Elmley, a Category B and C prison for adult males on the Isle of Sheppey, Kent, UK.
- Neste begins supplying SAF to Emirates at Amsterdam Schiphol
Neste has begun supplying SAF to Emirates at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, adding to the airline’s network of SAF suppliers.The post Neste begins supplying SAF to Emirates at Amsterdam Schiphol appeared first on Airport Technology.
- How venture capital will help launch Scotland’s space economy
The post How venture capital will help launch Scotland’s space economy appeared first on Airport Technology.
- Arada completes eight residential buildings in Naseej District
Property development company Arada has announced the completion of all eight Tiraz buildings in Naseej District, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates.
- Unite Students to build new mixed-use development in Edinburgh
Student accommodation provider Unite Students has revealed its plans to build Burnet Point, a mixed-use property in Edinburgh, Scotland, UK.
- Peab to renovate Stora kontoret office building for SSAB in Sweden
Nordic community builder Peab has secured a turnkey contract to renovate and extend the Stora kontoret office building in Oxelösund, Sweden.
- L&T’s B&F unit secures new international and domestic contracts
India-based Larsen & Toubro (L&T) Construction's Buildings & Factories (B&F) vertical has secured several orders in the domestic and international markets.
- Japan to look at hydrogen in new $33bn attempt for homegrown aircraft
Japan will attempt to build a homegrown aircraft again announcing a $33bn project looking at alternative fuel sources such as hydrogen.The post Japan to look at hydrogen in new $33bn attempt for homegrown aircraft appeared first on Airport Technology.
- Choosing an aviation security management company for the airport industry
Download our comprehensive list of leading aviation security management and system providers to make an informed purchasing decision.The post Choosing an aviation security management company for the airport industry appeared first on Airport Technology.
- Boeing faces downgrade from credit ratings agency Moody’s
The credit ratings agency believes "Boeing will be unable to [...] expand its free cash flow and reitre debt in a reasonable timeframe."The post Boeing faces downgrade from credit ratings agency Moody’s appeared first on Airport Technology.
- The top 10 tallest ATC towers in the world
Despite new remote and virtual tower systems, the tallest ATC towers in the world offer real-life sight lines of the planes they route.The post The top 10 tallest ATC towers in the world appeared first on Airport Technology.
- McAleer & Rushe to build community in Royal Tunbridge Wells
Retirement Villages Group (RVG) has selected McAleer & Rushe to deliver its integrated retirement community in Royal Tunbridge Wells, England, UK.
- ABP breaks ground on Solent Gateway development’s first phase in England
Associated British Ports (ABP) has broken ground on the first phase of Marchwood Port’s ABP Solent Gateway development in England, UK.
- Construction begins on NSW’s Coffs Harbour Education Campus upgrade
Construction has commenced on the upgrades to the Coffs Harbour Education Campus in the Australian state of New South Wales (NSW).
- GRAHAM begins work on new Leeds Trinity University facilities
GRAHAM has commenced construction works on Leeds Trinity University’s new facilities at 1 Trevelyan Square in the UK.
- London Gatwick airport opens new RET to reduce runway delays
London Gatwick airport completed construction of a new Rapid Exit Taxiway (RET) aiming to reduce delays with an easier runway exit point. The post London Gatwick airport opens new RET to reduce runway delays appeared first on Airport Technology.
- Sumitomo subsidiary Sunstate acquires TSR
Sumitomo’s subsidiary Sunstate Equipment has acquired all assets and operations of US-based trench safety equipment rental company Trench Shore Rentals (TSR).
- Dutco and Ellington Properties break ground on One River Point in Dubai
Dutco and Ellington Properties have started construction on One River Point, a new luxury waterfront residential development in Dubai, UAE.
- Work begins on Interstate-87 infrastructure upgrade project
Work has commenced on an infrastructure improvement project on the Interstate-87 (I-87) motorway in Ulster and Greene counties, New York, US.
- Vistry Group to deliver new homes across two sites in UK
Vistry Group has announced partnerships with Abri and Clarion Housing Association to develop 1,900 new homes across two sites in the UK.
- EU expresses competition concerns over Lufthansa’s ITA acquisition
The European Commission said it is concerned about Lufthansa’s partial acquisition of Italy’s ITA Airways and its effect on competition.The post EU expresses competition concerns over Lufthansa’s ITA acquisition appeared first on Airport Technology.
- Airbus confirms “very early” talks on partial Spirit AeroSystems purchase
Airbus' CFO said that it is in very early stages of discussing the potential of buying parts of aircraft parts supplier Spirit AeroSystems.The post Airbus confirms “very early” talks on partial Spirit AeroSystems purchase appeared first on Airport Technology.
- Business climate in France remains stable, but residential sector downturn continues
France’s construction industry has suffered from multiple headwinds owing to high interest rates, construction material costs, and supply chain disruptions.
- Significant public infrastructure investment outlined in South Africa’s 2024 Budget
South Africa’s minister of finance presented the country's financial year 2024-25 (FY24-25, April 2024 to March 2025) Budget in February 2024.
- Philippines releases nearly 80% of 2024 budget to expedite project implementation
The Philippine construction industry registered a sharp growth of 9% in 2023, supported by the government’s continued focus on infrastructure spending.
- Rainier receives approval for housing development in Nottingham
Nottingham City Council’s planning committee has approved Rainier Developments' plans to convert a brownfield site into a housing development in England, UK.
- Webuild subsidiary starts work on Zuluf water treatment plant
Webuild Group subsidiary Fisia Italimpianti has commenced the construction phase of a new water treatment plant in Saudi Arabia.
- Work begins on new BBC base in Birmingham
Work has commenced on transforming the former site of the Typhoo Tea Factory in Birmingham, England, UK, to the British Broadcasting Corporation's (BBC) new Midlands base.
- Work underway on new multifamily community in California
Ryan Companies has announced the commencement of construction on a 278-unit luxury multifamily community, Millenia Lot 19, in Chula Vista, California, US.
- Boom Supersonic completes first flight test of XB-1 demonstrator
Boom Supersonic completed the first flight of its XB-1 demonstrator, the latest step in its development of a commercial supersonic plane. The post Boom Supersonic completes first flight test of XB-1 demonstrator appeared first on Airport Technology.
- Emirates Link Maltauro selected for Bloom Living third phase
Emirates Link Maltauro has been selected as the main contractor to oversee the construction of Casares, the third phase of the Bloom Living residential community in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
- Winvic to construct warehouses for Royal London at Atlantic Park
Winvic Construction has secured a contract to design and construct four Net Zero Carbon industrial warehouses at Atlantic Park in Bootle, Liverpool, UK.
- Construction begins on Darcy Road Public School upgrade
Australia’s New South Wales (NSW) Government has announced the commencement of main construction works on a new multimillion-dollar upgrade at Darcy Road Public School in Wentworthville within NSW.
- Willmott Dixon supports Marple Community Hub development
Willmott Dixon has been appointed by Stockport Council for the construction phase of its new community hub in Marple, England, UK.
- Hybrid Air Vehicles to build Airlander 10 facility in Doncaster, UK
Hybrid Air Vehicles will build a facility for its Airlander 10 aircraft in Doncaster, UK as it looks to bring it to service in 2028. The post Hybrid Air Vehicles to build Airlander 10 facility in Doncaster, UK appeared first on..
- Aviation cybersecurity is lagging behind “big-time” – Cyviation CEO
Cyviation CEO Avi Tenenbaum outlines his view of cybersecurity ladnscape in the aviation industry and the progress that needs to be made.The post Aviation cybersecurity is lagging behind “big-time” – Cyviation CEO appeared first on Airport Technology.
- Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun to step down in executive shakeup
Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun announced he will step down at the end of 2024 during a tumultuous period for the aircraft manufacturer.The post Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun to step down in executive shakeup appeared first on Airport Technology.
- Construction begins on Sullivan County International Airport project
Construction has commenced on the Sullivan County International Airport modernisation project in the US state of New York.
- Kier to deliver Mansfield Connect’s first phase
Kier Group has been selected by Mansfield District Council for the first phase of the Mansfield Connect project in the UK, following a competitive tender process.
- FAA proposes $147k fine for Spirit over hazardous cargo violations
The FAA proposed a $146,500 fine against Spirit Airlines, alleging violations of Hazardous Materials Regulations on handling cargo.The post FAA proposes $147k fine for Spirit over hazardous cargo violations appeared first on Airport Technology.
- JFK to install AI/AR ramp control systems
New York's JFK renovation consortium has agreed to install Logipix AI and AR technologies to improve ramp efficiency.The post JFK to install AI/AR ramp control systems appeared first on Airport Technology.
- Philippines’ DPWH completes construction of Mount Cagua access road
The Philippines' Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has announced the completion of a new access road to Mount Cagua in Gonzaga, Cagayan, Philippines.
- Skanska wins additional contract for UC renovation work
Multinational development and construction company Skanska has secured an additional contract with the University of Cincinnati (UC) in the US state of Ohio.
- Dubai’s RTA announces 75% completion of Garn Al Sabkha-Sh MBZ project
The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) of Dubai has announced 75% completion of its Garn Al Sabkha-Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed (Sh MBZ) roads intersection improvement project.
- Morgan Sindall completes Winton Community Academy first phase
Morgan Sindall Construction has celebrated the completion of the initial phase of Winton Community Academy works in the UK.
- Airbus and Aireon expand contract on flight data
Airbus signed an expanded contract with Aireon to expand the use of space-based ADS-B data in the plane manufacturers products and systems.The post Airbus and Aireon expand contract on flight data appeared first on Airport Technology.
- How AR and VR can improve collaboration in construction industry
Construction managers deal with multiple suppliers, contractors, and stakeholders, which can lead to communication issues and disagreements.
- Construction begins on Svitzer Australia’s training simulator building
Svitzer Australia has announced the start of civil construction on a training simulator building at its Port of Newcastle tug base.
- Kori Construction to deliver new care home in Milton Keynes
Kori Construction has been selected for a £12.2m ($15.35m) project to transform the site of a former fire station in Milton Keynes, England, UK, into a care home.
- Construction starts on Kentucky university’s new teaching facility
The University of Kentucky in Lexington, US, has commenced the construction of its new teaching facility, the Martin-Gatton Agricultural Sciences Building.
- Chalmers researchers present new model for textile-reinforced concrete
Researchers from Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden have developed a new method that simplifies the construction of sustainable textile-reinforced concrete structures.
- US Government to invest $130m in airports – FAA
$110m is split between 74 grants to airports in 32 states to modernize airport and runway infrastructure, $20m will go to ATC improvements.The post US Government to invest $130m in airports – FAA appeared first on Airport Technology.
- Mace to upgrade more than 100 properties in Norfolk
Norfolk County Council (NCC) in the UK has selected Mace as the primary contractor to upgrade more than 100 properties in the region as part of the Future Ready Property Enhancement Initiative.
- Construction begins on Edinburgh Innovation Hub
Construction has commenced on the Edinburgh Innovation Hub, a JV between East Lothian Council and Queen Margaret University (QMU) in Scotland.
- Construction begins on FAT Village mixed-use development in Florida
Hines, along with its partners, has announced the official ground-breaking and commencement of construction for a mixed-use master-planned urban destination, FAT Village, in Florida, US.
- Veidekke to build new commercial building in Bergen
Veidekke has entered into an agreement with GC Rieber Eiendom to construct an environmentally certified commercial building in Bergen, Norway.
- Japan Airlines continues fleet renewal with Airbus and Boeing orders
Japan Airlines ordered a total of 42 aircraft from Boeing and Airbus as part of its fleet renewal to expand its international operations.The post Japan Airlines continues fleet renewal with Airbus and Boeing orders appeared first on Airport Technology.
- The Urban Air Mobility startups preparing for “substantial growth”
A GlobalData report identifies urban air mobility as a growing market and unpacks key startups shaping the market.The post The Urban Air Mobility startups preparing for “substantial growth” appeared first on Airport Technology.
- ControlQore expense management platform marks official launch
ControlQore, a new expense management platform, has formally launched for the construction industry to help address financial complexities.
- Morgan Sindall wins contract for Harlow Bus Station regeneration
Morgan Sindall has been contracted by Harlow Council for the multimillion-pound regeneration project of Harlow Bus Station in England, UK.
- DITF leads joint project to develop new building material
The German Institutes of Textile and Fiber Research (DITF) Denkendorf is leading a joint project to develop a new building material for the construction industry.
- Menzies returns to Peru with Lima airport ground handling contract
Menzies Aviation signed an eight-year contract with Peru’s main international airport in Lima, making a return to the country after 17 years. The post Menzies returns to Peru with Lima airport ground handling contract appeared first on Airport Technology.
- Regal London acquires 100 Avenue Road site in Camden
Regal London has finalised the acquisition of a significant development site with Essential Living at 100 Avenue Road above the Swiss Cottage underground station, Camden, UK.
- Work begins on key stretch of State Route 17 in New York
Work has commenced on a $47m construction project to renew a segment of State Route 17 in Tioga County in the US state of New York.
- WV Living selects W13 to build new homes in Wolverhampton
WV Living, City of Wolverhampton Council’s wholly owned housing development company, has selected UK-based W13 to undertake the construction of 34 new homes in England, UK.
- Kier to construct Ysgol Cynefin school project in Wales
Kier has been selected as the preferred bidder by Cardiff Council for the construction of the new Ysgol Cynefin school in Wales, UK.
- Jacobs to deliver design-build services for water reclamation facility
Jacobs has been selected to deliver design-build services for the SR 207 water reclamation facility (WRF) in the US state of Florida.
- Farnborough Airport and BMW begin electric vehicle partnership
Farnborough Airport has partnered with BMW to use the company’s electric i7 vehicles as part of a four week showcase for its guests. The post Farnborough Airport and BMW begin electric vehicle partnership appeared first on Airport Technology.
- FAA head says Boeing has been focussing on production over safety
The head of the US FAA said Boeing’s priorities have been on production over safety following damning reports about its 737 MAX production. The post FAA head says Boeing has been focussing on production over safety appeared first on Airport Technology.
- The top 10 most punctual airlines
The post The top 10 most punctual airlines appeared first on Airport Technology.
- Regional airline FLY91 begins commercial flights in India
Regional airline FLY91 has begun commercial operations as it seeks to find a place in India’s growing, and competitive, aviation market. The post Regional airline FLY91 begins commercial flights in India appeared first on Airport Technology.
- Brisbane Airport begins postal facility construction
Brisbane Airport has broken ground on its new facility for Australia Post which is expected to open in 2025.The post Brisbane Airport begins postal facility construction appeared first on Airport Technology.
- Canadian Airbus A220 factory staff to slow work amid contract dispute
Airbus workers at a Canadian A220 assembly factory in Quebec will likely begin actions such as work slowdowns after rejecting a pay offer.The post Canadian Airbus A220 factory staff to slow work amid contract dispute appeared first on Airport Technology.
- Airport Technology Excellence Awards 2024: Ink Innovation
Ink Innovation is a Category Award Winner for Innovation and Product Launches in the 2024 Airport Technology Excellence AwardsThe post Airport Technology Excellence Awards 2024: Ink Innovation appeared first on Airport Technology.
- British Airways invests in sustainable ground equipment at Heathrow
British Airways has begun an overhaul of its ground equipment at London Heathrow Airport as it moves towards hybrid or electric alternatives. The post British Airways invests in sustainable ground equipment at Heathrow appeared first on Airport Technology.
- UK launches eVTOL plan targeting autonomous flights by 2030
The UK Government outlined a roadmap for the use of drones and electric air taxis as it expects to see its eVTOL taxi flight by 2026. The post UK launches eVTOL plan targeting autonomous flights by 2030 appeared first on Airport Technology.
- The critical role AI plays in reshaping airports
Kanu Aravind, head of digital and innovation at IBS Software, highlights the role AI can play in revamping airportsThe post The critical role AI plays in reshaping airports appeared first on Airport Technology.
- South Africa abandons sale of SAA after negotiations fall through
South Africa's Government abandoned plans to sell a stake in its flag carrier airline, SAA, after discussions with a buyer fell through. The post South Africa abandons sale of SAA after negotiations fall through appeared first on Airport Technology.
- EU’s EASA could halt recognition of FAA’s Boeing approval “if need be”
The EU's EASA said it could end its recognition of FAA approvals for Boeing aircraft amid ongoing concerns about quality control. The post EU’s EASA could halt recognition of FAA’s Boeing approval “if need be” appeared first on Airport Technology.
- Lufthansa Cargo adds Belgium-US direct route
Lufthansa Cargo has added direct flights from Brussels to Chicago to its weekly summer schedule, beginning in April.The post Lufthansa Cargo adds Belgium-US direct route appeared first on Airport Technology.
- LATAM 787 plunge investigation centred on pilot seat movement – reports
A sudden plunge on a LATAM airlines 787 may have been caused by movement of the pilot’s seat according to reports on the investigations. The post LATAM 787 plunge investigation centred on pilot seat movement – reports appeared first on Airport..
- Korean Air to build new engine maintenance centre near Incheon
Korean Air has begun construction on a new aircraft engine maintenance cluster near Incheon Airport to boost its maintenance capacity.The post Korean Air to build new engine maintenance centre near Incheon appeared first on Airport Technology.
- Delta to be the second US airline to return to Israel
Delta Air Lines will resume flights from JFK to Tel Aviv in June 2024, eight months after it suspended its Israel services.The post Delta to be the second US airline to return to Israel appeared first on Airport Technology.
- Cathay Pacific records first profit since pandemic
Cathay Pacific recorded its first profit since the COVID-19 pandemic after an 85% increase in revenue as the company enters a “new phase”.The post Cathay Pacific records first profit since pandemic appeared first on Airport Technology.
- Saudi-China partnership starting direct flights
A new Saudi-China partnership between the Saudi Air Connectivity Program (ACP) and China Eastern Airlines will connect Riyadh and Shanghai.The post Saudi-China partnership starting direct flights appeared first on Airport Technology.
- The top 10 busiest airports in the world
The world's busiest airports list is dominated by the US, even after a shakeup during the Covid-19 pandemic.The post The top 10 busiest airports in the world appeared first on Airport Technology.
- Air New Zealand grounds Chicago flights until October
Air New Zealand has grounded its direct flights to Auckland for seven months due to early works needed on Rolls Royce engines.The post Air New Zealand grounds Chicago flights until October appeared first on Airport Technology.
- FAA’s 737 MAX audit fails more than a third of Boeing processes
The FAA's audit of Boeing’s 737 MAX production found the process failed 33 of 89 tests conducted, with unclear instructions for mechanics.The post FAA’s 737 MAX audit fails more than a third of Boeing processes appeared first on Airport Technology.
- Amadeus acquires Voxel
Spanish tech giant Amadeus has confirmed it has bought digital payments company Voxel for an undisclosed sumThe post Amadeus acquires Voxel appeared first on Airport Technology.
- India’s PM Modi opens 12 new airport terminals
Prime Minister Narendra Modi opened 12 new airport terminal projects in India, worth $4.2bn, during a ceremony in Uttar Pradesh.The post India’s PM Modi opens 12 new airport terminals appeared first on Airport Technology.
- UK airports call for greater use of waste in SAF production
The CEO of some of the UK’s busiest airports called for more household waste to be used for production of SAF.The post UK airports call for greater use of waste in SAF production appeared first on Airport Technology.
- Copenhagen Airport positions as aviation tech “ecosystem” leader
Copenhagen Airport and Netcompany are hoping to become leaders of a revolution in airport management systems with their tech joint venture.The post Copenhagen Airport positions as aviation tech “ecosystem” leader appeared first on Airport Technology.
- Fighting fraud: why AI will propel airlines towards a profitable future
Jeff Wixted, strategy, product and market consultant at Signifyd, explains how AI-driven fraud prevention can benefit airlinesThe post Fighting fraud: why AI will propel airlines towards a profitable future appeared first on Airport Technology.
- United to slow pilot hires amid Boeing 737 MAX delays
United Airlines will reduce pilot hires for the year and is pausing new hire classes due to the delays in delivery of new Boeing aircraft.The post United to slow pilot hires amid Boeing 737 MAX delays appeared first on Airport..
- Airbus reveals eVTOL prototype ahead of first flight test
Airbus has unveiled the first prototype for its new eVTOL aircraft ahead of the vehicle’s maiden flight, scheduled for later in 2024. The post Airbus reveals eVTOL prototype ahead of first flight test appeared first on Airport Technology.
- Lufthansa has strong 2023 but warns of bigger losses in early 2024
The Lufthansa Group celebrated some of the best annual results in its history for 2023 but warned that losses in Q1 of 2024 could be higher.The post Lufthansa has strong 2023 but warns of bigger losses in early 2024 appeared..
- 2024 TRB Annual Meeting: Imad L. Al-Qadi Receives the Roy W. Crum Award
Named for Roy W. Crum, who served as the Board’s director from 1928 until his death in 1951, the Crum Award recognizes outstanding achievement in the field of transportation research. Dr. Imad L. Al-Qadi, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Grainger Distinguished..
- 2024 TRB Annual Meeting: John M. Mason, Jr. Receives W.N. Carey, Jr. Distinguished Service Award
In recognition of his outstanding service to TRB, Dr. John M. Mason, Jr. is the 2023 recipient of the W.N. Carey, Jr., Distinguished Service Award. Dr. Mason, Special Advisor to the Interim Chancellor of Penn State Harrisburg, is recognized for..
- Nathaniel P. Ford Sr., 2024 Sharon D. Banks Award for Humanitarian Leadership in Transportation Recipient
The Sharon D. Banks Award is a biennial award established in memory of Sharon D. Banks, the former General Manager of AC Transit in Oakland, California, and chaired the TRB Executive Committee in 1998. She passed away in 1999. The..
- Compilation of DOT and FAA Airport Legal Determinations and Opinion Letters as of December 31, 2021
U.S. airports that receive assistance from the federal government are required to comply with a number of obligations imposed by federal law. The TRB Airport Cooperative Research Program's ACRP Legal Research Digest 21: Compilation of DOT and FAA Airport Legal..
- The Making of… Vieux Port, Marseille
The Making of… is an opportunity to reflect on Foster + Partners’ completed projects and the process of making them. This month, the practice is celebrating 10 years since the completion of Vieux Port in Marseille. Roger Ridsdill Smith, Senior..
- An Architecture of Care: Maggie’s Manchester
Located alongside NHS hospitals across the UK, Maggie’s provides a ‘home away from home’ – a place of refuge where people dealing with cancer can find emotional and practical support. Inspired by the blueprint for a new type of care..
- BAY SYSTEM launches at Passenger Terminal Expo 2023
BAY SYSTEM, a flexible new seating system designed by Foster + Partners and Poltrona Frau has been launched at this year’s Passenger Terminal Expo in Amsterdam. It is a modular kit-of-parts that can be easily reconfigured to suit different spatial..
- A waterfront studio on the historic Bund, Shanghai
In 2019, Foster + Partners’ Shanghai team moved into a new office tower in the Bund Finance Center, a major mixed-use development close to the Huangpu River, designed jointly by Foster + Partners and Heatherwick Studio. The international team has..
- The San Diego Museum of Art Selects Foster + Partners as the Design Architect for Renovation Project
Following a comprehensive search, The San Diego Museum of Art has announced Foster + Partners as the Design Architect for a future renovation project set to enhance the Museum’s facilities and visitor experience. These climate-conscious enhancements will make it possible..
- Largest Norman Foster retrospective to be held at Centre Pompidou, Paris
Norman Foster10 May - 7 August 2023Galerie 1, Level 6Centre Pompidou, Paris The largest retrospective spanning the entire oeuvre of Norman Foster’s work over the last six decades will open at the Centre Pompidou in Paris in May this year...
- International Conference on Ecology and Transportation (ICOET)
Organized by the Road Ecology Center (UC Davis), the International Conference on Ecology and Transportation will be held on June 4-8, 2023 in Burlington, VT and online. TRB is pleased to cosponsor this event. ICOET is the foremost interdisciplinary, inter-agency..
- Stories Behind Buildings: Chris Bubb on the D.Y. Patil University Centre of Excellence in Navi Mumbai
Chris Bubb is a Senior Partner at Foster + Partners and project architect for the recently completed D.Y. Patil University Centre of Excellence in Navi Mumbai. Chris talks about the unique design and construction process, collaborating with workshops and working..
- A creative office at the heart of Dubai’s Design District
Foster + Partners first opened a studio in Dubai’s Design District in 2017. Over the past five years, the team has grown from 3 to 21, and recently moved into a new building in the same area. The fully pedestrianised..
- The Making of… Elephant House, Copenhagen Zoo
The Making of… is an opportunity to reflect on Foster + Partners’ completed projects - and the process of making them. This month, the practice is celebrating 15 years since the completion of Elephant House at Copenhagen Zoo. The building..
- Norman Foster: A tribute to Balkrishna Doshi
Norman Foster pays tribute to the celebrated Indian architect Balkrishna Doshi, who passed away in January, aged 95. I have long been an admirer of Balkrishna Doshi’s work and distinguished career, which spans seven decades. Throughout our lives, we have..
- Celebrating National Apprenticeship Week
To mark this year’s National Apprenticeship Week, we hear from those currently taking part in the architectural apprenticeship programme at Foster + Partners. Foster + Partners chaired a Trailblazer Group of 20 architectural practices to create the UK’s first Apprenticeship..
- Foster + Partners completes ICÔNE, a collaborative office complex in Luxembourg
Foster + Partners has completed ICÔNE, a new office complex in Belval, Luxembourg. The 18,800 square-metre office building, filled with light and greenery, encourages a spirit of co-creation and collaboration. Its layout addresses the need for flexible and safe working..
- Spotlight on Foster + Partners’ New York office
At the turn of the Millennium, Foster + Partners was appointed to design Hearst Tower – a media headquarters in Midtown Manhattan that rises forty-four-stories above a 1920s Art Deco building. The practice set up a site office to oversee..
- Norman Foster appointed ‘Advocate’ to UN Forum of Mayors
Marking the establishment of The Forum of Mayors at UNECE, Norman Foster has been named as the “Advocate of the Forum” 2023. In the official press release, the UNECE noted: Pandemics, climate change, and natural disasters are some of humanity’s..
- Foster + Partners completes first office tower in Suhewan, Shanghai
Foster + Partners has completed the first office tower in the newly regenerated Suhewan area of Shanghai. The Suhe Centre for China Resources Land forms the centrepiece of the Suhewan East Urban Complex, which introduces a rich mix of functions..
- Airfield Design for Large Unmanned Aircraft Systems—A Guide
Developments in unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) technology and the seemingly endless applications of this technology offer society a broad spectrum of enhancements and solutions to many problems. The TRB Airport Cooperative Research Program's ACRP Research Report 238: Airfield Design for Large..
- Nashville: Plans for tallest residential building in Nashville revealed
Nashville: Plans for tallest residential building in Nashville revealed https://www.axios.com/local/nashville/2021/10/05/plans-for-tallest-residential-building-in-nashville-revealed #Nashville #PERE #cityprojects #UrbanPlanning
- Nashville: Neighborhood Focus, Big Opportunities Drive Capital Spending Plan – Mayor Funds More Education and Transportation Improvements
Nashville: Neighborhood Focus, Big Opportunities Drive Capital Spending Plan – Mayor Funds More Education and Transportation Improvements; Record Parks Investment Increases Green Space Access and Enhances Community Amenities https://www.nashville.gov/departments/mayor/news/neighborhood-focus-big-opportunities-drive-capital-spending-plan #Nashville #SmartCity #Cities #Infrastructure
- Foster + Partners completes new sustainable headquarters for MOL Group in Budapest
The new headquarters for the MOL Group in Hungary has now opened. Located in southern Budapest and designed by Foster + Partners in collaboration with Finta Studio, the building consolidates the company’s Budapest operations in a single location. It is..
- 2023 TRB Annual Meeting: Thank You, Patrons
The Transportation Research Board thanks its 2023 TRB 102nd Annual Meeting Patrons who are showing their support for transportation research and innovation, and aiding TRB in its mission to provide leadership in transportation innovation and progress through research and information..
- U of T researchers help design blueprint for Black food sovereignty in Toronto
U of T researchers help design blueprint for Black food sovereignty in Toronto https://www.utoronto.ca/news/u-t-researchers-help-design-blueprint-black-food-sovereignty-toronto #BlackinDesign #BlackUrbanist #BlackArchitect
- Foster + Partners takes part in Open City’s ‘Architecture in Schools’ programme
For the fourth Year, Foster + Partners has participated in Open City’s ‘Architecture in Schools’ programme. Sponsored by the Canary Wharf Group, the creative learning programme is designed for KS2 primary school pupils and aims to inspire the next generation..
- Nashville: Chattanooga to Explore Smart City Research with NSF Funds: Using a National Science Foundation grant, the city will expand on its connected transportation test bed
Nashville: Chattanooga to Explore Smart City Research with NSF Funds: Using a National Science Foundation grant, the city will expand on its connected transportation test bed https://statetechmagazine.com/article/2021/08/chattanooga-explore-smart-city-research-nsf-funds #Nashville #SmartCity #Cities #Infrastructure
- Gender Pay Gap Reporting 2022
How we are addressing the gap. Foster + Partners has continued to recruit more women than men during 2021 and promoted more women to senior positions as we continue to encourage diversity in architecture. This has had the impact of..
- Foster + Partners celebrates the opening of Sydney’s tallest office tower
Thursday 24 November marked the opening of Salesforce Tower at Sydney Place – the city’s tallest office tower. Designed by Foster + Partners, in collaboration with Architectus, Robert Bird Group and Arup, the 55-storey building is located between George and..
- Foster + Partners wins competition for King Salman International Airport in Riyadh
Foster + Partners has won a competition to design the masterplan for King Salman International Airport which will boost Riyadh’s position as a global logistics hub, stimulate transport, trade and tourism, and act as a bridge linking the East with..
- Nashville: The Titans’ part in transforming Nashville’s East Bank
Nashville: The Titans’ part in transforming Nashville’s East Bank https://www.axios.com/local/nashville/2021/12/12/nashville-east-bank-redevelopment-titans-nissan-stadium #Nashville #PERE #cityprojects #UrbanPlanning #realestatedevelopment
- Sulis Hospital Bath: celebrating twelve years of new thinking in health
For over a decade, Foster + Partners has been developing an architecture of care, which re-casts the hospital as a humane and civilised place. The Covid-19 pandemic has reinforced the need for flexible and comfortable healthcare buildings, which restore the..
- Designs for a luxury residential building on the Palm Jumeirah revealed
Foster + Partners has revealed designs for the Palm Flower, a striking residential building that will be located on the ‘trunk’ of the Palm Jumeirah in Dubai. This is the last remaining plot to be developed on the two-kilometre stretch..
- What is Urban Design and Housing?
What is Urban Design and Housing? https://www.mcgill.ca/urbandesign/what #UrbanDesign #Housing #UrbanPlanning
- Designing for Health: interview with Nigel Dancey, Head of Studio
Nigel Dancey has been with Foster + Partners since 1990 and has worked on a range of projects across North America, Europe and the Middle East. Nigel has expertise in designing healthcare and research projects, including the Patient Pavilion for..
- Celebrating the graduates of 2019-2020
Following a two-year pause due to the Covid-19 pandemic, Foster + Partners’ recent graduates presented their academic projects and ideas at the annual Graduate Show. This is always a fantastic opportunity for those taking part to showcase their work to..
- The William, a landmark timber development for London, receives planning approval
Planning approval has been granted for The William, a new mixed-use development which is set to transform the northern end of Queensway in Bayswater, London. This is the latest phase of a major redevelopment project for the area, improving and..
- Bilbao Fine Arts Museum breaks ground
The Bilbao Fine Arts Museum held a ceremony to celebrate the start of construction on Thursday, 17 November. The expansion and remodelling project will restore the existing 20th century building, while creating a new public atrium space and contemporary art..
- Urban planner makes the case for a human rights approach
Urban planner makes the case for a human rights approach Ryerson graduate believes effective community planning incorporates justice, accessibility and affordability https://www.ryerson.ca/news-events/news/2021/01/urban-planner-makes-the-case-for-a-human-rights-approach/ #urbanrevitalization #cities #UrbanPlanning
- CannonDesign and Foster + Partners Selected as design team for Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center’s New Cancer Care Pavilion in Manhattan
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) has selected CannonDesign in association with Foster + Partners to design its new 30+ story Cancer Care Pavilion devoted exclusively to patient care on MSK’s flagship Manhattan campus. Driven to ultimately find a cure..
- School of Cities University of Toronto
School of Cities University of Toronto https://www.schoolofcities.utoronto.ca/ #urbanrevitalization #cities #UrbanPlanning
- Foster + Partners wins competition to design new CPK airport in Poland
A Foster + Partners and Buro Happold consortium has won the competition to design the new CPK airport between Warsaw and Łódź. The pivotal project will act as a symbolic gateway to Poland, a 21st century transport interchange which brings..
- Foster + Partners opens new Hangzhou studio
Foster + Partners has opened a new studio in Hangzhou, a major economic and e-commerce hub where many of the world’s largest technology companies are based. Gerard Evenden, Head of Studio, Foster + Partners, said: “Hangzhou is a vibrant and..
- Where pro-housing groups are emerging
Where pro-housing groups are emerging Where pro-housing groups are emerging #urbanrevitalization #cities #urbanism #UrbanPlanning
- Foster + Partners completes Park Avenue’s first full-block building in over 50 years
Yesterday, Norman Foster attended the grand opening of 425 Park Avenue, the first full-block office building on New York’s Park Avenue in over 50 years. The new building is located alongside Modernist icons such as the Seagram Building, Lever House..
- Foster + Partners completes the EU’s tallest building
Foster + Partners has completed Varso Tower, an integral part of HB Reavis' Varso Place in Warsaw. At a record-breaking 310 metres it is the tallest tower in the European Union. Grant Brooker, Head of Studio, Foster + Partners, said:..
- Spotlight on Foster + Partners’ Madrid office
Foster + Partners’ Madrid office is located on Paseo de la Castellana, a prominent street that cuts directly through the centre of the city - from north to south. The team in Madrid has steadily grown since the office first..
- Designing a place for innovation
In his essay ‘The Phenomenon of Place’, the Norwegian architectural theorist Christian Norberg-Schulz claims that architecture can bring hidden meanings in the landscape, or urban environment, out into the open: ‘The existential purpose of building (architecture) is to make a..
- Foster + Partners and Karimoku launch new timber furniture range
Karimoku has announced a new bespoke collection of furniture, the NF Collection designed by Norman Foster. It comprises a dining chair, two stools, a lounge chair, a sofa, and a dining table. All sharing the same distinctive smooth and organic..
- New Pioneers: Lean Urbanism in America
New Pioneers: Lean Urbanism in America An entertaining book outlines how ordinary citizens can rebuild cities without the help or hindrance of big developers, big finance, and government bureaucrats. https://www.cnu.org/publicsquare/2018/05/14/new-pioneers-lean-urbanism-america #urbanrevitalization #cities #urbanism #UrbanPlanning
- 50 Hudson Yards opens in New York
50 Hudson Yards, a 78-story office building by Foster + Partners, has officially opened in New York. Covering an entire block, the tower is a distinctive piece of the city that mindfully sits within New York’s urban grid. It contains..
- Leveraging proximity to downtown, physical assets, and culture
Leveraging proximity to downtown, physical assets, and culture An initiative for Westside Atlanta—an area replete with civil rights history—combines new housing and public realm improvements with a wide range of social and philanthropic programs designed to help legacy residents to..
- 2023 TRB Annual Meeting: Neil J. Pedersen W.N. Carey, Jr. Award Recipient
In recognition of his outstanding service to TRB, Neil J. Pedersen is the 2022 recipient of the W.N. Carey, Jr., Distinguished Service Award. Mr. Pedersen will be retiring this fall as Executive Director of the Transportation Research Board, a position..
- Toward Placekeeping: How design + dialogue can make cities better for everyone
Toward Placekeeping: How design + dialogue can make cities better for everyone At CityLab DC, speakers focus on keeping the culture of place in the face of a changing city. https://www.cnu.org/publicsquare/2019/11/12/toward-placekeeping-how-design-dialogue-can-make-cities-better-everyone
- We need ‘Goldilocks,’ not ‘voodoo,’ urbanism
We need ‘Goldilocks,’ not ‘voodoo,’ urbanism Cities generate benefits from concentrations of talent—but also from “spreading it around.” Striking a balance results in more equity and a more resilient economy. https://www.cnu.org/publicsquare/2019/01/16/we-need-%E2%80%98goldilocks%E2%80%99-not-%E2%80%98voodoo%E2%80%99-urbanism
- Ferring Pharmaceuticals A/S opens its new home in Copenhagen
Ferring Pharmaceuticals A/S has opened its new home in Copenhagen. The site occupies a pivotal waterfront position alongside the Øresund crossing, just north of Copenhagen International Airport. Bordered by predominantly low-rise development, the building affords fantastic views towards Malmö and..
- Housing choice can make cities more affordable and resilient
Housing choice can make cities more affordable and resilient Durham, North Carolina, and Atlanta, Georgia, are part of a nationwide trend of reforming single-family-only zones to allow for a diversity of housing options. https://www.cnu.org/publicsquare/2020/06/11/housing-choice-can-make-cities-more-affordable-and-resilient
- Norman Foster launches UN San Marino Declaration
Norman Foster attended the 83rd session of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) Committee on Urban Development, Housing and Land Management, in San Marino, to launch the San Marino Declaration. Norman Foster, Founder and Executive Chairman of Foster..
- MaryAnne Gilmartin – Founder and Chief Executive Officer of MAG Partners
MaryAnne Gilmartin – Founder and Chief Executive Officer of MAG Partnershttps://magpartners.com/maryanne-gilmartin-founder-and-ceo-at-mag-partners/
- Foster + Partners completes new DJI Sky City in Shenzhen
Foster + Partners has completed the new headquarters for DJI, the world’s leader in civilian drones and creative camera technology. Located in the Nanshan District in southwest Shenzhen, China, the two towers – 44 and 40 storeys respectively – are..
- MAG Partners, Safanad, Atalaya Capital Management, Qualitas Insurance Company and Urban Atelier Group top out 241 W. 28th St.
MAG Partners, Safanad, Atalaya Capital Management, Qualitas Insurance Company and Urban Atelier Group top out 241 W. 28th St. https://magpartners.com/mag-partners-safanad-atalaya-capital-management-and-qualitaswith-urban-atelier-group-top-out-241-w-28th-st/
- Designs for a marine life institute on the Red Sea coastline revealed
Designs for a marine life institute, the world’s first fully immersive experiential marine life centre, have been revealed. Located in the Triple Bay Marina at AMAALA, a luxury tourist destination on the Red Sea coastline of Saudi Arabia, the institute..
- Foster + Partners opens oceanfront Los Angeles studio
Foster + Partners has opened its new Los Angeles studio on Ocean Front Walk in Venice Beach. This is the practice’s second studio in California, following the opening of San Francisco in 2017, which was established during the Apple Park..
- MAG Partners celebrates topping out of first NYC project
MAG Partners celebrates topping out of first NYC project https://magpartners.com/mag-partners-celebrates-topping-out-of-first-nyc-project-cookfox-designed-rental-to-bring-480-mixed-income-apts-to-chelsea/
- Lusail Stadium hosts Lusail Super Cup final in run up to the World Cup
Lusail Stadium – the centrepiece venue for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ – played host to the Lusail Super Cup final between Saudi Pro League champions, Al Hilal SFC and the Egyptian Premier League winners, Zamalek on 9 September...
- Development of a Small Aircraft Runway Length Analysis Tool
An important operational characteristic of an airport is the length of its longest runway. The longest runway determines the types of aircraft that can use the airport and dictates the operational limitations at the airport. The TRB Airport Cooperative Research..
- Colechurch House in Southwark receives planning approval
Southwark Council has given planning approval for the redevelopment of Colechurch House site in London Bridge into an exemplar mixed-use scheme, which aims for net zero. The project will provide 48,180 square-metres (518,588 sq ft) of prime space for businesses..
- MAG Partners Construction Financing – 480-Unit Affordable New York Development in Chelsea
MAG Partners Construction Financing – 480-Unit Affordable New York Development in Chelseahttps://www.globenewswire.com/en/news-release/2020/10/22/2112984/0/en/MAG-Partners-Announces-Construction-Financing-for-480-Unit-Affordable-New-York-Development-in-Chelsea.html
- 2023 Annual Meeting: Lillian Borrone Recipient of the 2023 Frank Turner Medal for Lifetime Achievement
Lillian Borrone is the 2023 recipient of the Frank Turner Medal for Lifetime Achievement in Transportation. Mrs. Borrone is a member of the National Academy of Engineering, a former assistant Executive Director of the Port Authority of New York and..
- Q&A with MAG Partners’ head of development Susi Yu
Q&A with MAG Partners’ head of development Susi Yuhttps://magpartners.com/qa-with-mag-partners-head-of-development-susi-yu/
- Norman Foster: A tribute to HM Queen Elizabeth II
I had the privilege to know Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II for the last five decades of her remarkable 70 year reign as our Monarch. During that time, myself and colleagues were honoured to welcome her on many occasions when..
- MAG Partners 241 West 28th Street’s Brick Façade Begins Installation in Chelsea, Manhattan. 241 West 28th Street
MAG Partners 241 West 28th Street’s Brick Façade Begins Installation in Chelsea, Manhattan. 241 West 28th Streethttps://magpartners.com/241-west-28th-streets-brick-facade-begins-installation-in-chelsea-manhattan/
- 2023 TRB Annual Meeting: Charles A. Fuhs III Awarded the Thomas B. Deen Distinguished Lectureship
Mr. Charles A. Fuhs III, Principal, Chuck Fuhs, LLC is the 2023 recipient of the Thomas B. Deen Distinguished Lectureship. Mr. Fuhs is recognized for his contributions to the advancement of congestion management applications on urban freeways, with particular focus..
- 2024 TRB Annual Meeting: Dr. Susan Handy Awarded the Thomas B. Deen Distinguished Lectureship
Dr. Susan Handy, Distinguished Professor of Environmental Science and Policy and Director of the National Center for Sustainable Transportation at the University of California, Davis (UC Davis) is the 2024 recipient of the Thomas B. Deen Distinguished Lectureship. Dr. Handy,..
- Apple teams up with HBCUs to bring coding and creativity opportunities to communities across the US
Apple teams up with HBCUs to bring coding and creativity opportunities to communities across the US Expanded partnerships with Historically Black Colleges and Universities create community hubs for coding and creativity https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2020/07/apple-teams-up-with-hbcus-to-bring-coding-and-creativity-opportunities-to-communities-across-the-us/ #HBCU #BlackEconomics
- How HBCUs can accelerate Black economic mobility
How HBCUs can accelerate Black economic mobility Historically Black colleges and universities are uniquely positioned to inspire and support Black Americans in the five critical roles they play in the US economy. https://www.mckinsey.com/industries/education/our-insights/how-hbcus-can-accelerate-black-economic-mobility #HBCU #BlackEconomics #BlackEconomicMobility
- Riverside Festival, as part of Open House Festival 2022
Foster + Partners will be opening the doors of its London studio as part of the 30th anniversary of Open House Festival, London, an annual celebration of the capital’s architecture. Taking place across Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 September, the..
- How historically Black universities and colleges are drivers of U.S. growth
How historically Black universities and colleges are drivers of U.S. growth -Since the first higher-education institution for Black Americans in the U.S. was founded in 1837, HBCUs have been supporting and educating students of colour. -Out of all bachelor degrees..
- The Top 10 HBCUs With the Best Computer Science Programs
The Top 10 HBCUs With the Best Computer Science Programs https://ripplematch.com/journal/article/the-top-hbcus-with-the-best-computer-science-programs-80fd3f5e/ #HBCU #BlackEconomics
- Foster + Partners and Epstein to design Port Authority’s Midtown Bus Terminal in Manhattan
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey today announced the selection of an architectural joint-venture to assist in developing the agency’s vision for a reimagined, state-of-the-art Midtown Bus Terminal. The new terminal replacement project will have expanded capacity..
- The Tech Revolution will not be Televised, it will be Developed
The Tech Revolution will not be Televised, it will be Developed The Tech Revolution will not be Televised, it will be Developed. #HBCU#BlackEconomics
- Developing Cities Need Cash. Land Value Capture Can Help
Developing Cities Need Cash. Land Value Capture Can Help https://www.wri.org/insights/developing-cities-need-cash-land-value-capture-can-help #Cities #LandValueCapture
- London’s Apple Brompton Road store opens to the public
Apple Brompton Road, another close collaboration between Apple and Foster + Partners, is now open. The new Knightsbridge store is situated between high-end department stores Harrods and Harvey Nichols. It is flooded with natural light from floor-to-ceiling arched windows. Stefan..
- Three Ways Big Cities Can Draw In Citizens In The Next 10 Years @forbes
Three Ways Big Cities Can Draw In Citizens In The Next 10 Years @forbes https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbestechcouncil/2021/11/18/three-ways-big-cities-can-draw-in-citizens-in-the-next-10-years/ #Cities #megatrends #urbanization
- Agriculture Business Innovation Center at an Historically Black College and University (HBCU) Program
Agriculture Business Innovation Center at an Historically Black College and University (HBCU) Program https://nifa.usda.gov/program/agriculture-business-innovation-center-historically-black-college-and-university-hbcu #HBCU #BlackEconomics
- Celebrating twenty-five years in Sydney
Foster + Partners has been working in Sydney for over two decades. Since 1997 the team on the ground in Sydney has worked closely with the London office - incorporating the latest digital technologies within design processes to efficiently share..
- 3 essential questions for cities in 2022 – Can cities thrive in turbulent times?
3 essential questions for cities in 2022 – Can cities thrive in turbulent times? https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2022/01/cities-2022-climate-change-covid/ #cities #infrastructure @wef
- New urban revitalization in an underserved community
New urban revitalization in an underserved community The Atlanta neighborhood of Pittsburgh was the subject of foundation investment to develop in an equitable way. https://www.cnu.org/publicsquare/2020/10/02/new-urban-revitalization-makes-progress
- Foster + Partners in partnership with Thrive
Foster + Partners has formed an exciting new partnership with Thrive, the gardening for health charity, based in London’s Battersea Park. The partnership focuses on the regeneration and regular maintenance of Thrive’s Herb Garden, which is just a five-minute walk..
- Pride Pavilion ‘after-life’ competition winners
In 2021, a team of young architects from Foster + Partners won the Pride Pop Up pavilion competition, organised by Architecture LGBT+ and the London Festival of Architecture. Located in the gardens of St Anne’s Church in Soho, the ‘Rainbow..
- HBCU Leadership Hub – The Propel Center Announces $2 Million In Research Grants
HBCU Leadership Hub – The Propel Center Announces $2 Million In Research Grants https://www.blackenterprise.com/hbcu-leadership-hub-the-propel-center-announces-2-million-in-research-grants/ #HBCU #BlackEconomics
- Development Financing: How to Finance Your Next Real Estate Development Venture
Development Financing: How to Finance Your Next Real Estate Development Venture https://marsh-partners.com/blog/development-financing-how-to-finance-your-next-real-estate-development-venture #BlackCities #BlackEconomics #RealEstateDevelopment
- Cities of despair – or opportunity?
Cities of despair – or opportunity? Challenge: to steer urbanization from its current, unsustainable path and towards greener cities that offer choice, opportunity and hope https://www.fao.org/ag/agp/greenercities/en/whyuph/ #Cities #urbanization #greencities
- Hear Us: Shifting Capital Isn’t Just About the Amount. It’s About Who’s in Control.
Hear Us: Shifting Capital Isn’t Just About the Amount. It’s About Who’s in Control. Op-Ed: To address racial inequity, philanthropy must redistribute its power within funding institutions and among grantees of color. https://nextcity.org/urbanist-news/hear-us-shifting-capital-isnt-about-the-amount-its-about-whos-in-control #BlackEconomics #BlackCities #BlackFinance #BlackBanks #BlackCapital
- Community Land Trust is planting the roots of housing affordability
Community Land Trust is planting the roots of housing affordability Initiated by area residents as part of the 11th Street Bridge Park equitable development plan, The Douglass Community Land Trust has become an important part of the housing affordability toolkit..
- LISC’s Black Economic Development Fund hits $250 million goal, makes first catalytic investments in Black-led banks, real estate developers
LISC’s Black Economic Development Fund hits $250 million goal, makes first catalytic investments in Black-led banks, real estate developers https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/liscs-black-economic-development-fund-hits-250-million-goal-makes-first-catalytic-investments-in-black-led-banks-real-estate-developers-301300064.html #BlackEconomics #BlackEconomics #BlackFinance #BlackBanks #BlackEcon #BlackFin #BlackFinTech
- Perkins Eastman: Transformative Thinking: Building re-use and upgrades should be the default over teardown and new construction for a more sustainable future.
Perkins Eastman: Transformative Thinking: Building re-use and upgrades should be the default over teardown and new construction for a more sustainable future. Transformative Thinking #Cities #urbanization #infrastructure #population
- An analysis of financial institutions in Black-majority communities
An analysis of financial institutions in Black-majority communities: Black borrowers and depositors face considerable challenges in accessing banking services An analysis of financial institutions in Black-majority communities: Black borrowers and depositors face considerable challenges in accessing banking services #BlackEconomics #BlackCities..
- The Significance of The African American Relationship to Capitalism
The Significance of The African American Relationship to Capitalism https://futureafampast.si.edu/blog/significance-african-american-relationship-capitalism #BlackEconomics #BlackCapitalism
- Why We Need Black-Owned Banks
Why We Need Black-Owned Banks https://www.npr.org/2020/07/08/889141681/why-we-need-black-owned-banks #BlackEconomics #Finance #ProjectFinance #BlackFinance #BlackBanks
- Introducing Perkins Eastman Strategies: Future Growth Goes Beyond Architecture
Introducing Perkins Eastman Strategies: Future Growth Goes Beyond Architecture Introducing PE Strategies #Cities #urbanization #infrastructure #megatrends #Architecture
- Minority entrepreneurs at a tipping point as Black-owned banks dwindle in the U.S.
Minority entrepreneurs at a tipping point as Black-owned banks dwindle in the U.S. https://www.cnbc.com/2020/08/25/minority-entrepreneurs-at-tipping-point-as-black-owned-banks-dwindle.html #BlackEconomics #Finance #ProjectFinance #BlackFinance #BlackBanks
- TR News 338 March-April 2022: 2022 TRB Annual Meeting Highlights
After an all-virtual conference in 2021, TRB’s 101st Annual Meeting welcomed transportation professionals in person to Washington, D.C., January 9–13, 2022. A smaller but motivated—and masked and vaccinated—crowd convened for committee meetings, poster and lectern sessions, and a keynote address..
- Capitalism And the Making and Unmaking of Black America
Capitalism And the Making and Unmaking of Black America https://futureafampast.si.edu/sessions/session-4-capitalism-and-making-and-unmaking-black-america #BlackEconomics #BlackCapitalism
- 32 Black-owned banks and credit unions, sorted by state
32 Black-owned banks and credit unions, sorted by state https://www.businessinsider.com/personal-finance/black-owned-banks-credit-unions #BlackEconomics #Finance #ProjectFinance #BlackFinance
- A Decade of Investment in Detroit’s Revitalization: An Oral History of Our Journey – Capital Impact Partners in Detroit
A Decade of Investment in Detroit’s Revitalization: An Oral History of Our Journey – Capital Impact Partners in Detroit A Decade of Investment in Detroit’s Revitalization: An Oral History of Our Journey – Capital Impact Partners in Detroit #BlackEconomics #BlackCities..
- The rise of black-majority cities: Migration patterns since 1970 created new majorities in U.S. cities
The rise of black-majority cities: Migration patterns since 1970 created new majorities in U.S. cities https://www.brookings.edu/research/the-rise-of-black-majority-cities/ #BlackCities #UrbanDevelopment
- Opinion: Investing in Black-owned banks key to ending racial disparities
Opinion: Investing in Black-owned banks key to ending racial disparities https://www.cnbc.com/2020/10/14/opinion-investing-in-black-owned-banks-key-to-ending-racial-disparities.html #BlackEconomics #Urban #Infrastructure #Finance #ProjectFinance
- HBCU Got Next: Recruiting and Developing the Next Generation of Leaders: The HBCU ELI Fellowship is Providing Opportunity
HBCU Got Next: Recruiting and Developing the Next Generation of Leaders: The HBCU ELI Fellowship is Providing Opportunity HBCU Got Next: Recruiting and Developing the Next Generation of Leaders #HBCU #BlackEconomics
- LIIF Launches $70 Million Black Developer Capital Initiative
LIIF Launches $70 Million Black Developer Capital Initiative CDFI Partners with National Affordable Housing Trust to Address Systemic Market Gaps LIIF Launches Black Developer Capital Initiative #BlackEconomics #Urban #Infrastructure #Finance #ProjectFinance
- Black Economic Development Fund Invests $122 Million to Support Growth of Black-owned Banks, Businesses
Black Economic Development Fund Invests $122 Million to Support Growth of Black-owned Banks, Businesses LISC’s Black Economic Development Fund (BEDF) has committed nearly half it’s $250 million in capital, with the remainder of the fund expected to be invested by..
- TRB Webinar: Geotechnical Data Applications and Visualization for Transportation
Geotechnical data modeling and presentation along with geospatial tools are all advancing. TRB will host a webinar on Thursday, June 23, 2022 from 1:30 – 3:00 PM Eastern that will explore examples of recent developments. Presenters will explore surface change..
- TRB Webinar: Telecommunication at Airports—Trends and Legal Considerations
Internet and cellular services and technologies change quickly. Airport operators must continuously evaluate their telecommunication strategies to ensure they provide adequate services for customers, vendors, and other stakeholders, and do so in a manner that benefits their business interests. TRB..
- TR News 337 January-February 2022: Getting to the Other Side: Safe Navigation for Pedestrians and Bicyclists at Alternative and Other Intersections and Interchanges
Several complex intersection designs have emerged to improve efficiency and safety for drivers, but they don't always work so well for pedestrians and bicyclists. " Getting to the Other Side: Safe Navigation for Pedestrians and Bicyclists at Alternative and Other..
- TR News 336 November-December 2021
The November-December 2021 issue of TR News —with a cover feature on collaboration and innovation at the MnROAD Research Facility—is available in full online. Other feature articles in the issue include Airport Cooperative Research Program guidance on best design practices..
- Methods for State DOTs to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions from the Transportation Sector
Many technical and institutional issues related to estimating and reducing greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs) lie across a wide spectrum of the activities undertaken by state departments of transportation (DOTs). The TRB National Cooperative Highway Research Program's NCHRP Web-Only Document 308:..
- TR News 337 January-February 2022 issue table of contents now online
The January-February 2022 issue of TR News —with a cover feature on Preservation, Maintenance, and Renewal—is available in hard copy and digital copy for subscribers. For those who are not subscribers, the table of contents is available. Other feature articles..
- Implementation of the AASHTO Guide for Enterprise Risk Management
The AASHTO Guide for Enterprise Risk Management , published in 2016, defines enterprise risk management as “the formal and systematic effort to control uncertainty and variability on an organization’s strategic objectives by managing risks at all levels of the organization.”..
- TRB Webinar: Garage Full? Rethinking Airport Parking to Enhance Revenues
With the shift toward transportation network companies and the eventual adoption of autonomous vehicles, airports have to rethink parking revenues. TRB is hosting a webinar on Thursday, April 7, 2022, from 1:30 to 3:00 PM Eastern that will identify alternatives..
- TRB Webinar: Clear Skies Ahead—Developing Emissions Roadmaps at Airports
Sustainability goals around reducing or eliminating carbon emissions at airports requires long planning horizons. TRB is hosting a webinar on Thursday, April 28, 2022, from 1:00 to 2:30 PM Eastern that will introduce a method to help airport management identify..
- TR News 336 November-December 2021: Redesigning Transit for the New Mobility Future
Transit agencies across the country continue to learn from one another’s experiences in planning and delivering bus network redesigns, advancing the state of the practice to deliver higher-quality transit services that are responsive to the travel needs of today’s public...
- TR News 336 November-December 2021: MnROAD Research Facility: Three Decades of Collaboration, Studies, Innovation, and Deployments
MnROAD has flourished over the past three decades—in collaboration with the Transportation Research Board (TRB)—as a research site for many ideas conceived by TRB standing committees in their triennial strategic plans and research needs statements (RNSs). One example is the..
- International Visualization in Transportation Symposium
Convened by Transportation Research Board, the 10th International Visualization in Transportation Symposium will be held November 3 - 4, 2022 in Washington, D.C. This symposium will cover a diverse set of topic areas including visualization of performance measures, visualization of..
- Ghana Transportation Professionals Forum*
Ghana Transportation Professionals Forum, Africa Centre of Excellence Regional Transport Research & Education Centre Kumasi (TRECK) Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, and Ghana Institution of Engineering are hosting the 2022 Ghana Infrastructure Conference on July 25-28, 2022..
- TRB Webinar: Robot-Enabled Sensing and Augmented Learning for Bridge Inspection
What technologies can bridge owners use to expedite inspections? TRB will host a webinar on Tuesday, March 29, 2022 from 2:00-3:30 PM Eastern that will identify several types of Robot-Enabled Sensing and Augmented Learning tools for bridge inspections. Presenters will..
- TR News 335 September-October 2021: State of Emergency: What Transportation Learned From 9/11
The September-October 2021 issue of TR News —with a cover feature on what the transportation industry learned from 9/11—is available in full online. Other feature articles in the issue focus on how, since the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001..
- Research Day at ITF Annual Summit* - abstracts due Mar 7
The International Transport Forum (ITF), together with the European Commission (EC), the European Conference of Transport Research Institutes (ECTRI), and the World Conference on Transport Research Society (WCTRS) will host a Research Day on “Transport for Inclusive Societies ” before..
- TRB Webinar: End Communication Breakdown—Practices in Airport Emergency Plans
Please find this information at https://www.nationalacademies.org/event/02-28-2022/trb-webinar-end-communication-breakdown-practices-in-airport-emergency-plans .
- An Update on the TRB Annual Meeting
The TRB Annual Meeting is crucial for moving transportation research forward in the U.S. and internationally. In 2021, COVID-19 caused TRB to move to a virtual conference format because meetings of our size were prohibited in Washington D.C. at the..
- Transportation Research Board 2021 Annual Report
The 2021 Annual Report summarizes TRB’s accomplishments in each of its major program areas and how TRB has served the nation and the global transportation professional community throughout the year. TRB provides leadership in transportation improvements and innovation through trusted,..
- ACRP 2021 Annual Report of Progress
ACRP’s 2021 Annual Report of Progress describes the TRB Airport Cooperative Research Program’s activities and accomplishments and how they encourage collaboration to address emerging challenges and foster professional networking across miles and generations. By presenting program metrics and practitioner feedback,..