Category : Construction & Design

Construction & Design

Onyx, DRA planning LI hotel, conference center

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by REW2156
Nassau County Industrial Development Agency (IDA) has given preliminary approval to economic incentive packages for two projects that will bring more than 90 new, full-time jobs to the county and new investments totaling $50 million. JP Optionee LLC, which is working with New Jersey-based Onyx Equities and Manhattan-based DRA Advisors...
DEP whacked over weeds in storm gardens
Construction & Design

DEP whacked over weeds in storm gardens

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by REW2656
Two thirds of the rain gardens installed throughout the city to control stormwater don’t work, according to a new report from City Comptroller Scott Stringer. An audit of the New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP’s) rain gardens found visible maintenance deficiencies at 95 of the 102 rain gardens...
Developers sought for Bronx venture
Construction & Design

Developers sought for Bronx venture

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by REW2071
The city has released a request for affordable development proposals for two Bronx sites. The New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development released the RFP 1225 Gerard Avenue and 1650-1642 Anthony Avenue, two city-owned sites which combined offer 36,000 s/f of land for much-needed affordable housing,. “Last year...
Real estate industry bulks up green team
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Real estate industry bulks up green team

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by REW3208
The city’s new Climate Advisory Board is weighted with experts from the real estate industry. Empire State Realty trust boss Tony Malkin as well as architect Jill Lerner and engineer Fiona Cousins have been named to the group of 16 experts who will help guide New York towards carnon neutrality....
MKDA opens Washington DC office
Construction & Design

MKDA opens Washington DC office

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by REW3206
Interior design and advisory services firm MKDA has opened an interior design studio in Washington, DC. The office will be headed by Kristín Aldan Guðmundsdóttir, Intl. Assoc. AIA, who joins MKDA as Executive Managing Director. Guðmundsdóttir was formerly a Senior Project Designer at Gensler, where she led design projects ranging...
Construction & Design

Dyer Brown launches new title track as part of growth plan

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by REW1454
Architecture and interior design firm Dyer Brown has announced a major expansion of its leadership ranks and employee ownership in the firm. A new career track has debuted to include Associate and Principal levels, and the firm named its first four associates, a senior associate, two associate principals and new...
Construction & Design

$39M Yonkers complex gets underway

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by REW2154
Construction is underway on Dayspring Campus, a new development in Yonkers that will bring 63 affordable and supportive homes and a community center to the Nodine Hill neighborhood. Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced the start of construction on the $39 million development, which will icnlude the covnersion of a former church into...
ULI announces nominees for annual Awards for Development Excellence
Construction & Design

ULI announces nominees for annual Awards for Development Excellence

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by REW2574
Urban Land Institute New York (ULI NY) announced the 2020 nominees for its 5th Annual Awards for Excellence in Development. The competition recognizes outstanding development projects across all industry sectors that demonstrate the strongest commitment to excellence in development, design, sustainability and resilience, and community impact. This year’s finalists encompass...
Biomed expansion to bring 250 construction jobs, coveted space
Construction & Design

Biomed expansion to bring 250 construction jobs, coveted space

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by REW2377
Westchester County Industrial Development Agency (IDA) has given final approval of support for BioMed Realty to expand its Ardsley Park biotech campus in the Town of Greenburg with the renovation of 97,000 s/f of new state-of-the-art life sciences space. BioMed plans to immediately renovate the 22,000 s/f building 440 into...