Urban planning

Winners Named in IDC Government Insights' Sixth Annual Smart Cities North America Awards

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Wednesday, April 12, 2023
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IDC Government Insights named winners this week in the sixth annual Smart Cities North America Awards (SCNAA).

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  • IDC Government Insights named winners this week in the sixth annual Smart Cities North America Awards (SCNAA).
  • The awards were designed to recognize the progress North American states and municipalities have made in executing Smart Cities projects, as well as providing a forum for sharing best practices to help accelerate Smart City development in the region.
  • Winners will be honored at Smart Cities Connect being held May 16-18, 2023, at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver, CO. To learn more about the event, please visit https://spring.smartcitiesconnect.org/ .
  • Urban Planning and Land Use (e.g., Permitting, Licensing, Inspection & Zoning; Digital Twins, Community Resiliency)
    Smart Data Management Platform - Colorado Springs, CO
    "Our annual Smart Cities North America Awards recognize the best of the best among smart city initiatives, and we congratulate our nearly 20 municipalities in our annual awards.

SELF HELP GRAPHICS & ART SECURES 1.5M FEDERAL GRANT FROM HOUSE APPROPRIATIONS SUBCOMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION, HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT TOWARD ITS CAPITAL CAMPAIGN AND BUILDING RENOVATION

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Wednesday, March 15, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, March 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Chicano/x and Latinx arts legacy organization and cultural center, Self Help Graphics & Art (SHG), is proud to announce that it has secured $1.5 million in federal grant funding from the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development toward its Capital Campaign. SHG's capital renovation will commence in spring 2023.

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  • The $1.5 million in federal funding will be allocated toward its 112 year-old building renovation, centered on upgrading the building to the quality and caliber of the art that is produced within its walls.
  • "I'm proud to have secured $1.5 million in federal funding for the repair and retrofit of Self Help Graphics & Art's 112 year old building and property to become a cultural center.
  • To date, the Capital Campaign has garnered nearly $14.9 million, with an estimated $3 million needed to complete its Capital Campaign.
  • The Capital Renovation fundraising is ongoing with support by the State of California, the federal House Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development, the S. Mark Taper Foundation and major contributions from generous private donors.

Atlanta BeltLine, Inc. and Community Leaders Break Ground on Southside Trail in Grant Park & Glenwood Park

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Tuesday, March 14, 2023
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ATLANTA, March 14, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens, Atlanta BeltLine, Inc. leaders and community members broke ground on the new 1.2-mile section of the BeltLine's Southside Trail.

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  • ATLANTA, March 14, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens, Atlanta BeltLine, Inc. leaders and community members broke ground on the new 1.2-mile section of the BeltLine's Southside Trail .
  • Known as Segments 4 and 5, the new paved trail will connect the Glenwood Park and Grant Park neighborhoods, from Glenwood Avenue to Boulevard.
  • "The next expansion of the Southside Trail is a significant move towards a more connected and thriving Atlanta," said Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens.
  • Atlanta BeltLine, Inc. and the Atlanta BeltLine Partnership collaborated with multiple partners to start construction on this section of trail.

Veris Residential Appoints Two New Independent Directors to Board

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Monday, February 27, 2023
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JERSEY CITY, N.J., Feb. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Veris Residential, Inc. (NYSE: VRE) (the "Company"), a forward-thinking, environmentally- and socially-conscious real estate investment trust (REIT) that primarily owns, operates, acquires, and develops Class A multifamily properties, today announced the appointment of two new independent directors, Ronald M. Dickerman, Founder and President of Madison International Realty, and Stephanie L. Williams, President of Bozzuto Management Company and a Partner of The Bozzuto Group, to the Company's Board of Directors (the "Board"), effective May 4, 2023. Concurrently, Alan R. Batkin will retire from the Board.

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  • On behalf of the entire Board, we look forward to their deep industry knowledge, contributions, and fresh perspectives."
  • I am excited to bring my extensive multifamily experience to the boardroom as Veris Residential embarks on its next chapter."
  • Ms. Jones concluded, "Alan's strategic guidance, coupled with his decades-long public company board experience and financial acumen, have been a strong value-add to Veris Residential.
  • Veris Residential retained Ferguson Partners in support of its Board refreshment, which was part of the Board's ordinary course annual review of its composition.

Parsons Reports Record Revenue and Adjusted EBITDA Results for the Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2022

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Wednesday, February 15, 2023
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CENTREVILLE, Va., Feb. 15, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Parsons Corporation (NYSE: PSN) today announced financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2022.

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  • Critical Infrastructure adjusted EBITDA including noncontrolling interests for the year ended December 31, 2022, increased by $7 million, or 5%, compared to $153 million.
  • Cash flow from operating activities: Fourth quarter 2022: $89 million.
  • The company’s net debt to trailing twelve-month adjusted EBITDA leverage ratio at the end of the fourth quarter of 2022 was below 1.4x.
  • The expected value of this program to Parsons is approximately $2 billion, of which the company booked $270 million in the fourth quarter.

NTT Research Hackathon Unlocks Groundbreaking Applications that Balance Privacy and Security

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Monday, January 30, 2023
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NTT Research, Inc. , a division of NTT (TYO:9432), today announced that a team from NTT Global in Belgium took first place in its hackathon on attribute-based encryption (ABE).

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  • NTT Research, Inc. , a division of NTT (TYO:9432), today announced that a team from NTT Global in Belgium took first place in its hackathon on attribute-based encryption (ABE).
  • Held September 16-29 at the NTT Research offices in Sunnyvale, Calif., the hackathon drew five NTT-affiliated teams from around the world.
  • A panel from NTT DATA, NTT Research and the NTT Service Innovation Laboratory served as the hackathon’s judges.
  • NTT Research has been discussing ABE with NTT operating companies on the assumption that relevant solutions could address security and privacy needs in the health care, medical, financial, education, government, and other sectors.

New Wildlife Crossing Fund Will Raise $500 Million to Combat the Biodiversity and Climate Crisis By Accelerating the Building of Wildlife Crossings Across the World

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Wednesday, February 15, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, Feb. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Wildlife Federation's #SaveLACougars campaign and an expert set of committed partners are celebrating the launch of The Wildlife Crossing Fund – a campaign that aims to accelerate the building of wildlife crossings across California, the United States, and the world and reconnect lands for our collective future. The fund has set a fundraising goal of a half a billion dollars from private philanthropy to leverage with public dollars and advance the building of these critical infrastructure projects – launching an extraordinary public private partnership.

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  • In addition to the National Wildlife Federation, founding partners behind the movement include the California Natural Resources Agency, Dayna Bochco, and ARC: Animal Road Crossings.
  • The Wildlife Crossing Fund is part of the legacy that the beloved P-22 mountain lion leaves behind.
  • The Wildlife Crossing Fund follows a successful private-public partnership and decade- long effort that resulted in the building of the world's largest crossing in Los Angeles.
  • The National Wildlife Federation is America's largest conservation organization with over 6 million supporters nationwide, uniting all Americans to ensure wildlife thrive in a rapidly changing world.

Public Works Partners Welcomes Melissa S. Lee as Principal, Head of Urban Planning Practice

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Monday, February 6, 2023
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Ms. Lee brings more than 25 years of experience delivering urban planning solutions in the government, nonprofit, and private sectors.

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  • Ms. Lee brings more than 25 years of experience delivering urban planning solutions in the government, nonprofit, and private sectors.
  • "We have significantly expanded our Community Health practice over the last three years and bringing Melissa on board enables us to accelerate this growth," said Celeste Frye, co-founder and CEO of Public Works Partners.
  • "I am thrilled to join Public Works Partners to lead the firm's work to shape public space through neighborhood economic development, community organizing, and urban planning," said Melissa Lee, incoming Principal at Public Works Partners.
  • I look forward to leading responsive and accessible planning practice at Public Works."

MissionSquare Retirement Announces New Board Chair and Two New Board Members

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Thursday, February 9, 2023
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Washington, D.C., Feb. 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MissionSquare Retirement today announces important additions to its board of directors.

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  • Washington, D.C., Feb. 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MissionSquare Retirement today announces important additions to its board of directors.
  • Joseph Coyne, Wells Fargo & Company Executive Vice President, and Mona Miyasato, County Executive Officer for Santa Barbara County, will serve as board members.
  • “These additions to our board will further strengthen MissionSquare Retirement’s ability to provide financial security to the nation’s public service employees,” said Lynne Ford , CEO and President of MissionSquare Retirement.
  • “Employees and employers trust MissionSquare Retirement to help build retirement security for the public service workforce, and I am committed to continuing to deliver on that mission.

Magnom Properties and Forbes announce partnership to build ‘Forbes International Tower’ at World Economic Forum Annual Meeting

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Thursday, January 19, 2023
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Solidifying a commitment to long-term sustainability, Magnom Properties and Forbes, joined hands at the 53rd Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland, to announce their plans to build an innovative, environmentally responsive tower set in the heart of the rising New Administrative Capital in Cairo, Egypt.

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  • Solidifying a commitment to long-term sustainability, Magnom Properties and Forbes, joined hands at the 53rd Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland, to announce their plans to build an innovative, environmentally responsive tower set in the heart of the rising New Administrative Capital in Cairo, Egypt.
  • Envisioned by Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill Architecture (AS+GG Architecture), the planned ‘Forbes International Tower’ marks the start of a new era of building design as Magnom Properties, a subsidiary of Rawabi Holding, pushes the boundaries of modern construction to pursue a zero-carbon strategy in collaboration with Forbes.
  • "We are excited to partner with Magnom Properties to work with the world-renowned architect, Adrian Smith, and build the first sustainable international tower under the Forbes name,” said Mike Federle, CEO, Forbes.
  • The harmonious biophilic designs assist in air circulation, brings nature indoors, and aims to enhance employee wellbeing.