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Austin Transit Partnership Announces Collaboration with HKS, UNStudio and Gehl to Lead Architecture and Urban Design for Project Connect

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Monday, March 6, 2023
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AUSTIN, Texas, March 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Austin Transit Partnership (ATP) announced a partnership with an international design team led by HKS, UNStudio and Gehl to create system-wide architecture and urban design for the light rail program of Project Connect, a major expansion of Austin's public transit system. Project Connect is a transformative, voter-approved investment that includes light rail, expanded bus routes, and more services across the city.

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  • AUSTIN, Texas, March 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Austin Transit Partnership (ATP) announced a partnership with an international design team led by HKS , UNStudio and Gehl to create system-wide architecture and urban design for the light rail program of Project Connect , a major expansion of Austin's public transit system.
  • "We are thrilled to work with this visionary, interdisciplinary design team" says Peter Mullan, ATP Executive Vice President for Architecture and Urban Design.
  • In November 2020, Austin voters approved Project Connect and the creation of the independent entity Austin Transit Partnership to implement this landmark investment in transit.
  • Ben van Berkel, Founder and Principal Architect of global architecture design network UNStudio, adds: "Project Connect will be transformational for the City of Austin.

California Based Franchisee Wins Multiple Prestigious Honors in FASTSIGNS® Network

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Tuesday, March 8, 2022
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The FASTSIGNS Award is the most prestigious recognition in the franchise network of over 750 locations in nine countries worldwide.

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  • The FASTSIGNS Award is the most prestigious recognition in the franchise network of over 750 locations in nine countries worldwide.
  • "I am honored and humbled by being named the recipient of the FASTSIGNS Award and the IFA Franchisee of the Year award.
  • Everyone, from myself, my family and my team are thankful to have the backing of FASTSIGNS and the IFA network and their outstanding support of enabling our success."
  • Gray purchased and opened his first FASTSIGNS franchise in 2015 in Long Beach and added a Torrance location in 2017.

Rare Artwork Emerges From the Covid Pandemic to a Blue-Chip Auction House

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Thursday, November 18, 2021
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The world-record-breaking auction house will feature the rare Los Angeles Lakers monument and its contents, estimated to sell for $3,000-$5,000.

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  • The world-record-breaking auction house will feature the rare Los Angeles Lakers monument and its contents, estimated to sell for $3,000-$5,000.
  • During the global pandemic, this creationbecame self-care for the artist who redirected his focus, instead of capitulating to anxiety.
  • The photo bears a strong signature from Kobe, autographed by the late NBA star early in his career.
  • The Los Angeles Lakers is one of the most successful teams in the history of the NBA with 17 NBA championship wins.