Silicon Valley Mayors Report Plenty
Of Development, Want More
Silicon Valley city staff are busy these days. Cities like Milpitas and Sunnyvale have several multifamily, mixed-use and office developments in the works.
Milpitas Mayor Richard Tran and Sunnyvale Mayor Glenn Hendricks spoke at a recent Bisnow event at Irvine Co.'s Santa Clara Square about how developments are impacting their cities.
Milpitas has upward of 7,000 residential units approved, being developed or on…
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5 Reasons To Use Off-Site Construction
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Tesla Accused Of Labor Violations, Again
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EB-5, Still Rife With Controversy, Likely To Be Extended Without Reform
The widely disputed visa program that grants green cards to foreigners who invest a minimum of $500K in U.S. developments in high-unemployment areas will likely be extended at the end of the week without reform.
Congress extended the EB-5 visa program in December through April 28, and experts say it is unlikely to be killed off — especially since the program created more than 35,000 jobs in 2015 alone, boosting the U.S. economy by $8.7B. One & Only Realty partner and international real estate attorney Edward Mermelstein said a lack of interest from the new administration may result in any major overhaul being placed on the back burner for a time.
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6 Restaurants Nominated For James Beard Best Design Award In 2017
Restaurants are often judged by the quality of their food, but the design and decor of an establishment are equally important.
From luxurious settings to eclectic designs, creating a welcoming environment for patrons requires more than just making the space comfortable. Restaurant design considers everything from the building code to efficient space use, and experts at the James Beard Foundation have nominated six North American restaurants for just that. These six are in the running for 2017's best design or renovation award.
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