ICSC in Philadelphia
The International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) held its annual regional conference in Philadelphia last week. Attendance was down, but there were deals being done and new contacts made. The…
Remembering 9/11
Eighteen years ago, on September 11, 2001, tragedy struck the USA when the World Trade Center was attacked and destroyed by the militant Islamist network, al-Qaeda. As a memorial of…
The Millennial Housing Crisis
America was built on the dream of an opportunity to own land. Success was built from owning your own property and this idea carried within America for centuries. Though, that…
Continuing Education for Architects – Why is it so Important?
The field of architecture is constantly changing in this era of technology and innovation. Programs are continually updated, building materials are becoming smarter, and technology is changing how we view…
Getting Your Building Project Approved
Virtually every municipality has Zoning and Land Development Departments. These departments are in place to regulate the changes over time and oversee the masterplan in place. Beyond these departments some…
Visit to Chicago
I visited Chicago for a few days in May 2019. The weather was still cool and good to explore the city. Like most tourists, what attracted me to Chicago was…
Greater West Chester Area Moves Ahead with Renewable Energy Plans
The West Chester Area Council of Governments (WCACOG) consists of elected officials from 7 municipalities: East Bradford, East Goshen, Thornbury, West Chester, West Goshen, West Whiteland, and Westtown which make…
10 Meeting Etiquette Rules That Every Professional Should Know
Even if you dread them, meetings put you in front of clients, consultants and peers who you may not work with on a regular basis. That means how you conduct…
Designing Retail Centers for Resilience
Merriam Webster defines resilience as “an ability to recover from or adjust easily to misfortune or change”, which sounds like the condition of the retail industry. *For years the death of retail…
JLA Welcomes Hannah Helmes
JL Architects is happy to introduce Hannah Helmes, the most recent addition to our team. A Southeast PA native, Hannah joined JL Architects after completing her bachelor’s degree in Architecture…
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