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Some $14 billion is being spent on the construction of a two mile tunnel under Boston, Massachusetts. The Central Artery/Tunnel will replace part of Interstate Highway 93. Whilst building work is carried out underground the roadway in Boston is still being used by the traffic. The work should be finished by 2005.

Author: Fairs, Marcus
Publisher: Builder Group plc
Publication Name: Building
Subject: Construction and materials industries
ISSN: 0007-3318
Year: 2000
Design and construction, Boston, Massachusetts, Transportation, Underground construction, Tunnels

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Starter dome

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An architectural and construction consortium called Legacy plans to change the Millennium Dome's reputation from a failed leisure attraction to a high-tech business park. Enough facilities for technology and media businesses could be erected by the end of 2001 to provide employment for up to 14,000 people.

Author: Fairs, Marcus
Publisher: Builder Group plc
Publication Name: Building
Subject: Construction and materials industries
ISSN: 0007-3318
Year: 2000
United Kingdom, Real Estate, Real Estate and Rental and Leasing, Construction industry, Usage, Real estate industry, Millennium Dome

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When all the cows have gone

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Issues concerning the necessity to reopen the debate about building houses on the green belt of cities are discussed. It is emphasized that agribusiness has left the countryside bare of wild life and that the towns suffer from overcrowding.

Author: Fairs, Marcus
Publisher: Builder Group plc
Publication Name: Building
Subject: Construction and materials industries
ISSN: 0007-3318
Year: 2001
Housing, Demonstrations and protests, City planning, Urban planning, Housing, Rural, Rural housing

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Subjects list: United Kingdom, Planning
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