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World’s largest 3D printer could create entire neighborhoods

The University of Maine recently unveiled the world’s largest 3D printer said to be able to create entire neighborhoods. The machine is four times larger than a preceding model that was first tested in 2019. The older model was used to create a 600 sf single-family home made of recyclable wood fiber and bio-resin materials.


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Mixed-Use | Jan 29, 2024

12 U.S. markets where entertainment districts are under consideration or construction

The Pomp, a 223-acre district located 10 miles north of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., and The Armory, a 225,000-sf dining and entertainment venue on six acres in St Louis, are among the top entertainment districts in the works across the U.S.

Apartments | Jan 26, 2024

New apartment supply: Top 5 metros delivering in 2024

Nationally, the total new apartment supply amounts to around 1.4 million units—well exceeding the apartment development historical average of 980,000 units.

Senior Living Design | Jan 24, 2024

Former Walgreens becomes affordable senior living community

Evergreen Real Estate Group has announced the completion of Bellwood Senior Apartments. The 80-unit senior living community at 542 25th Ave. in Bellwood, Ill., provides independent living options for low-income seniors.

Adaptive Reuse | Jan 23, 2024

Adaptive reuse report shows 55K impact of office-to-residential conversions

The latest RentCafe annual Adaptive Reuse report shows that there are 55,300 office-to-residential units in the pipeline as of 2024—four times as much compared to 2021.

Mixed-Use | Jan 19, 2024

Trademark secures financing to develop Fort Worth multifamily community

National real estate developer, investor, and operator, Trademark Property Company, has closed on the land and secured the financing for The Vickery, a multifamily-led mixed-use community located on five acres at W. Vickery Boulevard and Hemphill Street overlooking Downtown Fort Worth.

Affordable Housing | Jan 18, 2024

Habitat tops off second apartment building at 43 Green

The co-developers of 43 Green celebrate the latest milestone for the $100 million, mixed-income, mixed-use project in Bronzeville: topping off Phase 2 while reaching full lease-up of the Phase 1 apartment building.

Structural | BD+C University Course | Jan 17, 2024

Waterproofing deep foundations for new construction

This continuing education course, by Walter P Moore's Amos Chan, P.E., BECxP, CxA+BE, covers design considerations for below-grade waterproofing for new construction, the types of below-grade systems available, and specific concerns associated with waterproofing deep foundations.

Affordable Housing | Jan 16, 2024

Construction kicks off on $237.9 million affordable housing project in Brooklyn, N.Y.

Construction recently began on an affordable housing project to create 328 units for low-income and formerly homeless populations in Brooklyn, N.Y.

Multifamily Housing | Jan 15, 2024

Multifamily rent growth rate unchanged at 0.3%

The National Multifamily Report by Yardi Matrix highlights the highs and lows of the multifamily market in 2023. Despite strong demand, rent growth remained unchanged at 0.3 percent.

Adaptive Reuse | Jan 12, 2024

Office-to-residential conversions put pressure on curbside management and parking

With many office and commercial buildings being converted to residential use, two important issues—curbside management and parking—are sometimes not given their due attention. Cities need to assess how vehicle storage, bike and bus lanes, and drop-off zones in front of buildings may need to change because of office-to-residential conversions.

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