Community Development

Economic development creates opportunities to grow state, local and metro areas, which are essential for economic growth, improved quality of life and community development. Community Development articles below.

Economic Development

NJEDA Re-Launches 21st Century Redevelopment Program

August 13, 2019

New rules mean more projects will now be eligible for the program, which aims to repurpose vacant and underutilized suburban properties.

California

New College Of The Desert Visual Arts Building Breaks Ground In California

July 12, 2013

This Visual Arts Building project has already earned a 2012 Merit Award from the American Institute of Architects (AIA) Inland California Chapter in the un-built category.

Featured Location Spotlight

Economic Development

Location Spotlight: Game-changing Logistics Hub in Northwest Ohio

July 1, 2019

A nationally acclaimed logistics development company is preparing to unveil a master-planned park which will be able to accommodate more than 4 million square feet of industrial space. This park will also lay adjacent to one the country’s most critical intermodal terminals. NorthPoint Development is on a fast track to putting up the $250 million park which is expected to serve as a significant advantage for industrial supply chains in the Midwest.

Featured Location Videos

Iowa

BF Location Video: Camp Hall Commerce Park – Charleston, SC

February 14, 2020

Camp Hall is a first-of-its-kind, master-planned industrial work space located in Charleston, S.C. As a convergence of people, place and programming, Camp Hall delivers thoughtful infrastructure and logistical features that empower people — and business — to thrive.

Breaking News

Spirit Airlines Investing $11M To Move Operations To Tennessee

Aerospace & Defense February 18, 2020

Over the next five years, the commercial airline will bring nearly 350 jobs to Williamson County, TN as it relocates the Operations Control Center (OCC) from Florida.

Top Utilities: Power To The People

Feature Story February 18, 2020

New electric generating capacity in 2020 will come primarily from wind and solar, with renewables making up 76 percent of the 42 gigawatts that will be added.

E.I. Williams Creating 100 Manufacturing Jobs In Louisiana

Manufacturing February 14, 2020

The Canadian industrial sound-control equipment manufacturer will invest $700,000 in the Webster Parish project.

Spirit Airlines Investing $11M To Move Operations To Tennessee

Aerospace & Defense February 18, 2020

Over the next five years, the commercial airline will bring nearly 350 jobs to Williamson County, TN as it relocates the Operations Control Center (OCC) from Florida.

Prodigy Cabinetry Investing $2.5M In South Carolina

Manufacturing February 12, 2020

The newly-formed cabinetry manufacturing company will establish its manufacturing operations and headquarters in Greenville County, SC creating 80 jobs

E.I. Williams Creating 100 Manufacturing Jobs In Louisiana

Manufacturing February 14, 2020

The Canadian industrial sound-control equipment manufacturer will invest $700,000 in the Webster Parish project.

Facility Management

Facility Executive – Creating Intelligent Buildings

Facility Executive | February 2020 Issue February 18, 2020
The February 2020 issue introduces this year's Facility Executive of the Year. Plus, a look at building envelope issues, workplace redesign, and energy metering. - Read: Facility Executive | February 2020 Issue at FacilityExecutive.com.
Six Ways Submetering Improves Energy Insight February 18, 2020
Energy meters in facilities can help reduce energy consumption, cut costs, and increase sustainability. - Read: Six Ways Submetering Improves Energy Insight at FacilityExecutive.com.
Top 3 Workplace Hazards: Existing Technologies Can Save Lives February 18, 2020
A new National Safety Council report identifies the most relevant workplace hazards and maps more than 100 technologies to mitigate the risks. - Read: Top 3 Workplace Hazards: Existing Technologies Can Save Lives at FacilityExecutive.com.

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