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THE AFRICATOWN INTERNATIONAL DESIGN IDEA COMPETITION

Introduction: This multi-site Idea Competition seeks architectural concepts using African design principles, creative placemaking and world-class destination planning. Winning designs should: honor the Africatown story; anchor current and future redevelopment plans; preserve Africatown’s unique cultural identity; and spark community economic revitalization. Summary: The Africatown International Design Idea Competition’s 16-member jury panel (8

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URBAN HABITAT – AFFORDABLE HOUSING FOR PRAGUE 7

Introduction: The subject of the competition is the new construction of a city apartment building. The land intended for the construction of the new townhouse is located in Za Papírnou street, parc. No. 291,292, district office Holešovice with a total area of ​​783m2 on the corner of Železničářů and Za Papírnou streets

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LAS VEGAS AFFORDABLE HOUSING CHALLENGE

Introduction: For the Las Vegas Affordable Housing Challenge, Buildner is asking architects and designers to create a new concept for affordable housing that could alleviate the pressures on the Las Vegas population. Summary: In 2017, Las Vegas was revealed to be the least affordable city in the USA for renters, with

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MIAMI FLOATING HOUSING COMPETITION

Introduction: Underlying all of new development and revitalization happening in the neighborhoods is the question of where will the current residents continue to find affordable housing near their current homes and communities? And, if they do find housing, how can they protect themselves from the risk of getting displaced again

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