Brief New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio announced last week that his administration has entered into new Project Labor Agreements (PLAs) with the city's building trade unions and has proposed state legislation that would require contractors working in the city to hire low-income New Yorkers and those from areas with high poverty levels. The
High-speed trail projects move forward despite coronavirus With more people working remotely, transportation agencies have found themselves with less revenue, which could mean fewer expansions of commuter transit services and a diminished ability to stay current with maintenance. In New York City, for example, Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) officials said recently that without federal
Building a factory during a pandemic: an owner's perspective Gathered Foods Executive Chair Chris Kerr still hasn't seen the place that has consumed a great amount of his thoughts and actions for the last two years, $20 million of his company's funds and 42,500 square feet in an industrial park in Heath, Ohio. But
Kitchen Ideas for Aging in Place The kitchen has always been a place for family and socializing. Making changes for aging in place in the kitchen space can greatly increase its usability and the safety of those that live there. With home modification, people will no longer have to spend less time in the
Bathroom Ideas for Aging in Place Since we spend so much of our time in the bathroom, it is only logical that the aging in place ideas you implement should include this space. Of course, safety is the most important thing to keep in mind when considering a bathroom remodel. Location At least one
Home Exterior Ideas for Aging in Place One aspect of remodeling for aging in place that does not get enough consideration is a home’s exterior. As you age, maintaining the outside our homes can increasingly become a burden. Using these home exterior ideas, you can plan ahead for maintenance that can help you achieve
Carport Parking & Garage Ideas for Aging in Place Once aspect of an aging in place home is having a garage on the main floor of your home. This means easy access to your vehicle. However, we all know that the garage is used for more than parking, such as freezers, tools or storage.
Bedroom Ideas for Aging in Place If your goal is to stay close to loved ones and remain connected to your community in your later years, then you want to age in place. AARP offers one of the simplest definitions of this approach to senior living, and as they put it, aging in place
Laundry Room Ideas for Aging in Place When it comes to aging in place, never underestimate the challenge of doing laundry. While it may seem like an easy activity, few daily tasks require you to use more electricity, lift more weight, or deal with a wider variety of chemicals. As you or your loved
Making Your Entryway Safer Aging in place, also known as living in place, is the ability to live in your own home independently and safely, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). AARP reports that 90 percent of adults over the age of 65 want to remain at their current
