Public design is for everyone. This is the design of spaces within communities, neighborhoods and cities that all of us get to enjoy. Public buildings, civic spaces and parks, green boulevards and even infrastructure such as sidewalks, roads, bridges and transit stations that we all access on a daily basis. The idea of public design in the United States dates back to the … [Read more...] about The power of public design.
Accelerating affordable housing in San Francisco.
Rebecca Foster is the CEO of the San Francisco Housing Accelerator Fund. The Accelerator Fund is a public private partnership that helps to finance affordable housing in San Francisco -- in particular the many buildings currently being occupied affordably that are in danger of being purchased, and of their occupants being displaced. The Accelerator Fund has set … [Read more...] about Accelerating affordable housing in San Francisco.
When public outcry drives change.
We’re facing significant challenges in the housing and real estate market these days. And still it seems hard to convince people that change is necessary to respond to the enormous challenges of climate change and the affordable housing crisis. This is especially true in the real estate industry, where trends and practices have developed over many years and are a little set in … [Read more...] about When public outcry drives change.
Investing for good.
More and more, investors want to do more than make money. They want to invest in triple bottom line projects that are socially responsible as well. Environment, Social and Governance (“ESG”) investing is a rapidly expanding investment category and already offers a wide array of opportunities, many of which produce competitive returns. Unfortunately, many investors still fear … [Read more...] about Investing for good.
Mobility, real estate and equity.
There is a nexus between mobility, real estate and equity - how much one must spend on transport directly relates to how little they have left for real estate and housing. This is the relationship that Karina Ricks explores as the inaugural director of the City of Pittsburgh’s Department of Mobility and Infrastructure. Mobility's role is the design and implementation of a … [Read more...] about Mobility, real estate and equity.