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Awards Owning It: Winning a National Housing Quality Award This year's NHQ winners prove that fostering a culture of ownership is a winning strategy.
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Land Planning Urban Infill As A Key Growth Strategy Three projects in three different regions of the U.S. exemplify a growing commitment to urban infill
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