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this is what adaptive reuse can look like

  • 1.  this is what adaptive reuse can look like

    Posted 03-12-2020 09:32 AM

    Art, Health, Learning in Community: A Story of Adaptive Reuse 

    By Tom Vander Ark | Forbes.com 

    Thirty sources of funding were bundled together to pull off the spectacular renovation. Tax credits were a critical part of the funding formula for Crosstown. Early commitments from major tenants like Church Health were key-as was their shared vision of a thriving community.
    https://www.forbes.com/sites/tomvanderark/2020/02/26/art-health-learning-in-community-a-vertical-urban-village-in-memphis/amp/



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