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New construction to improve the safety and livability on Millburn Avenue

Posted by PRISM | Aug 28, 2017 | 0 |

“Creating walkable and vibrant downtowns is the trend across the country – and with this project, Millburn is ahead of the curve. While we recognize that it is still very early, we are very optimistic about the impact it is having already,” says David Lustberg, CEO and Principal of Arterial, LLC. “In addition to the pedestrian safety aspects, the project provides a canvas for the town and merchants to use to energize the downtown through creative place making, pedestrian activity and events.”

The Residences at The Sawyer at the forefront of Sacramento’s modern urban renaissance

Posted by PRISM | Aug 28, 2017 | 0 |

Since the Golden 1 Center (home to the NBA’s Sacramento Kings and the world’s first LEED Platinum sports arena) opened in fall of 2016, the stadium has served as the core to the city’s redevelopment program, Downtown Commons (DOCO). In addition to the new dining, shopping, nightlife, and entertainment offerings at Downtown Commons, plans include The Residences at The Sawyer, which was developed by the Sacramento Kings and JMA Ventures, and scheduled for completion later this year.

Little Rock’s Robinson Center Renovation and Expansion Project has achieved LEED Gold

Posted by PRISM | Aug 25, 2017 | 0 |

David Porter, AIA, Principal, Polk Stanley Architects, noted, “The design team is thrilled to be part of a sustainable story that started with a monumental decision by the City of Little Rock to reinvest in the Robinson Center and is now manifested in a LEED Gold Rating. It’s a testimony to a community that values historic architecture and has the vision to reimagine it in new ways for future generations.”

Texas Trees Foundation announces new Dallas Urban Heat Island Effect Report

Posted by PRISM | Aug 25, 2017 | 0 |

Janette Monear, Texas Trees’ chief executive officer, remarked, “Our foundation is focused on making spaces cooler, greener and cleaner, and data has long affirmed that trees are vital to achieve this laudable and critical goal. The study we have released today is a wake-up call for all of us who call Dallas and North Texas home: We must act now to mitigate the urban heat island effect for the sake of our health, the economy and viability of our community. North Texas is seeing unprecedented growth, and with growth comes new buildings, roads and parking lots. It’s imperative that we come together to balance the grey with the green to ensure North Texas is a desirable place to live and work.”

Apple’s next US data center will be built in Iowa

Posted by PRISM | Aug 25, 2017 | 0 |

Apple will be working with local partners to invest in renewable energy projects from wind and other sources to power the data center. Apple has pledged to power all of its global operations with 100 percent renewable energy, and has already reached that goal in the US and 23 other countries.