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Developers and architects say Easton has contributed to several influential turn-of-the-21st-century trends in land use and community design. It helped to reintroduce density as an attractive and profitable real estate design principle.

Visit http://www.nytimes.com/2016/08/03/realestate/commercial/the-town-center-regains-significance.html?partner=rss&emc=rss&_r=1 to view the full article online.

 
As retailers look to the internet to drive in-store sales, and to stores to drive online sales, here are three ways to get brands prepared for the future.

Visit https://www.bisnow.com/london/news/retail/prepare-for-the-future-of-shopping-63721 to view the full article online.

 
Local News
The construction of 70 Rainey luxury condominiums is underway and ABJ has the latest renderings of the project in the heart of the historic Rainey District.

Visit http://www.bizjournals.com/austin/news/2016/08/05/see-70-rainey-renderings-austins-version-of.html?ana=e_ae_set3&s=article_du&ed=2016-08-06&u=QQstFqthh1Uzawg11yYSEw06e9dd6a&t=1470669449&j=75346862 to view the full article online.

 
In Houston, Texas, for instance, where oil and gas jobs make up nearly 6 percent of the employment base, office properties are seeing rising vacancies and concessions and a significant increase in sublease space as companies try to shed space in the wake of downsizing.

Visit https://commercialobserver.com/2016/08/busted-the-fate-of-real-estate-empires-built-on-crude-oil/ to view the full article online.

 
National News
For now, they are supposedly choosing social time over the traditional American dream of owning a home.

Visit http://www.miamiherald.com/real-estate/article94273457.html to view the full article online.

 
Since the law went into effect last year, a new industry of boutique head shops and hydroponic stores has begun to emerge, although not without its roadblocks.

Visit https://www.bisnow.com/washington-dc/news/retail/how-marijuana-legalization-has-impacted-dc-retail-63753?rt=23800 to view the full article online.

 
As the 65+ population continues to rise, the AEC industry needs to better understand the stresses and anxieties those who are mobility impaired face when navigating spaces like medical facilities.

Visit http://www.bdcnetwork.com/healthcare-giants-age-simulation-technology-aids-design-mobility-impaired?eid=328250481&bid=1491684 to view the full article online.

 
Events
Waller Creek Update: Public and Private Development Working Together

Wednesday, September 14
11:15 am - 1:00 pm

Four Seasons Hotel
98 San Jacinto Blvd.

Visit http://recaonline.site-ym.com/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=839432 to view the full article online.

 
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