Small Lots Thwart Downtown Renewal
Urban Land Institute official Max Wehrly argues downtown revival hinges on uniting merchants builders and officials to consolidate tiny historic parcels into larger ones. He says coordinated action plus revised taxes and use of eminent domain can redevelop obsolete properties and spur a national downtown resurgence.
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Urban Land Institute
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Financial District
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America
Home Builders Should Consider 23 Million Senior Citizens
Senior citizens number about 23 million with life expectancy rising and demand for affordable, maintenance free homes. Industry sources say many can afford down payments, prefer modest layouts with safety and accessibility features, and mostly live in a handful of northern and midwestern states rather than migrating south.
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Vice Presi
Dent
Allied Chemical
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Gatewood
Massachusetts
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New York
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Ohio
Michigan
Illinois
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California
New York City
New FHA Roof Standards Set Wind Resistance Targets
The FHA updates minimum property standards to improve wind resistance across zones. High wind areas require cemented asphalt shingle tabs or equivalent, with self-sealing shingles common. Medium wind zones mandate heavy 275 lb per 100 sq ft shingles or cemented tabs on steep roofs, while low wind zones allow local FHA discretion.
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