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Are Address Numbers Required for Curbside Mailboxes?
Monday April 27, 2020
If you're planning to develop a neighborhood or residential community, you might be wondering whether to include address numbers on the curbside mailboxes. Unlike centralized mail delivery systems -- STD-4C and Cluster Box Units (CBUs) -- curbside mailboxes are typically installed independently of each other. In other words, each home will have its own curbside mailbox. Therefore, address numbers are often used to denote which mailbox belongs to which home. So, are address numbers required for curbside mailboxes?
What Are Traffic Warning Signs?
Friday April 17, 2020
From the East Coast to the West Coast, you'll find traffic warning signs scattered alongside all major roads. Not to be confused with regulatory or guide signs, they live up to their namesake by "warning" motorists and other road users about a potential hazard. Even if you've seen a warning sign before -- which you probably have -- there are some things you might not know about them.
How to Promote Safe Social Distancing at Your Commercial Shopping Center
Friday April 10, 2020
Are you responsible for developing or managing a commercial shopping center or mixed-use development? If so, you should take a proactive approach towards promoting safe social distancing. With the recent outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), governments and health officials across the world are urging individuals stay at least 6 feet away from each other. While people naturally congregate at commercial shopping centers, there are steps you can take to encourage safe social distancing.
Top 5 Mailbox Mistakes for Communities
Thursday April 02, 2020
When developing a neighborhood or residential community, installing the right mailboxes is essential—not just for receiving and sending mail conveniently, but also for ensuring long-term functionality, durability, and visual harmony. Many HOAs and property developers make costly mistakes by selecting mailboxes made from poor materials, mixing incompatible styles, overlooking proper sizing, skimping on mounting hardware, or ignoring the benefits of centralized delivery systems like CBUs. Learn the five most common mailbox selection mistakes and how to avoid them so you can make the right call the first time.
Read the Mailbox Mistakes Guide