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Penn Station redevelopment takes another step forward following financing approval

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A key state oversight body approved the financing plan to redevelop Penn Station and its surrounding neighborhood Wednesday, greenlighting one of Gov. Kathy Hochul’s loftiest projects, which is estimated to cost a total of $22 billion.

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A utopic city, monument to a president's ego, maybe just a future "jungle resort"

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It is estimated that the construction of Nusantara will cost $38 billion, with 20 percent of that coming from the Indonesian coffers.But the vast majority of the metropolis – 80 percent of it – is to be financed by private investments.

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Rafael Pelli and Gruen Associates push to restore father César’s masterwork San Bernardino City Hall after 52 years

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” Chief of among the estimated $60 million renovation tasks is the work of replacing the building’s over 6,000 original windows, which Rafael Pelli says will now be double pane for improved insulation against the heat. “The idea is to preserve what’s great about it and make it better,” Pelli said of the building.

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Rome's Colosseum is worth a cool $79 billion, according to Deloitte

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Its estimate is derived principally from responses to a survey that begged Italians a variety of questions pertaining to the perception of the Colosseum, of which the overwhelming majority — $75 billion — was ascribed to “social value. Some 70% think the entire world should be tasked with financing its ongoing upkeep, wh.

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Baltimore Vacant Houses: Finally Progress and a Viable Plan!

Community Architect Daily

Vacant houses, a drag on Baltimore's neighborhoods (Photo: Philipsen) At least that was the impression one got listening to Baltimore's Housing Commissioner, Director of Finance and the President of the national organization MuniCap on Wednesday. The analysis showed that on average the appraisal gap is about $50k per building.

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Boston turns to developer fees to fund flood protection infrastructure

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To address this threat, city officials have instituted developer fees as a condition to build in the area to help finance a seawall and other protective infrastructure. Cost estimates to protect the 191-acre area are as high as $124 million.

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A Guide On How To Get An Roof Estimate And Their Benefits 

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Obtaining a roof estimate is a wise decision as it provides you with an approximate idea of the cost of your roofing project. Guide To Getting An Estimate For Roof Project If the area of the roof is massive, it may not just take time to repair and maintain but will also cost you heavily on the pocket.