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Ron Nyren

Ron Nyren is a freelance architecture, urban planning, and real estate writer based in the San Francisco Bay area.

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Design and Planning
ULX: Emerging Architecture Firms
Firms led by principals under the age of 50 provide a glimpse into the future of architecture. The following ten projects—all completed over the past five years—represent the work of firms led by principals in their 30s and 40s.
May 19, 2014
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Development and Construction
Multifamily Housing Outlook
Multifamily housing experts discuss opportunities and challenges for developers and investors, signs of possible oversupply, the potential of properties outside the urban core, consumer preferences for unit types and amenities, and the appeal of renting.
May 12, 2014
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Development and Construction
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San Francisco
ULX: Medium-Tall Multifamily Housing
Ten apartment and condominium buildings model mid-rise design strategies.
May 5, 2014
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Design and Planning
Building in Harmony with Surroundings
It was about four or five years ago when Vancouver feng shui consultant Marlyna Los experienced an uptick in calls from area real estate agents and developers.
March 27, 2014
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Economy, Market & Trends
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News
Outlook: How Will the Affordable Care Act Affect Real Estate?
Health care real estate experts discuss the need for more outpatient facilities, the pros and cons of new construction versus adaptive use, the issues related to obtaining financing, the impact of new technologies, and other trends.
February 27, 2014
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Development and Construction
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Healthcare and Medical
ULX: Holistic Health Design
Ten integrative approaches to the design of health care facilities illustrate ways to forge links with nature, existing buildings and institutions, and communities.
February 21, 2014
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Development and Construction
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Economy, Market & Trends
Outlook: How Can Open Space Add Value to Real Estate Development?
Experts discuss trends and opportunities in incorporating open space into the development of multifamily and mixed-use communities, from interior courtyards to public parks to wildlife preserves.
January 7, 2014
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Design and Planning
ULX: Open-Space Energy
Dynamic urban parks and plazas can offer more than just a quiet respite for residents and visitors, including foot traffic for retailers and higher property values.
December 6, 2013
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Development and Construction
How Will the JOBS Act Affect Development?
On September 23, 2013, new rules allowing companies to advertise opportunities to invest in securities offerings went into effect. How will developers respond?
October 25, 2013
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Design and Planning
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Architecture – Design
ULX: Retail Reconstructions
Ten remade shopping centers exemplify opportunities for transformation.
October 16, 2013
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