“Co-housing communities are not communes. Residents do not give up financial privacy any more than they give up domestic privacy. They have their own bank accounts and commute to ordinary jobs. If you were lucky enough to grow up on a friendly cul-de-sac, you’re in range of the idea, except that you don’t have to worry about your child being hit by a car as she plays in the … [Read more...] about The modern village.
Community
Mission (Almost) Impossible.
Saki Bailey, the Executive Director of San Francisco Community Land Trust (SFCLT), has a decade of experience in nonprofit management and program development roles; a decade of experience in facilitation, teaching and training roles both in the academic and non-profit sectors with a focus on the legal regulation around Community Land Trusts, Co-op formation, and incorporation. … [Read more...] about Mission (Almost) Impossible.
It’s the data, stupid.
Joseph Minicozzi is an urban designer who wants to help communities understand the economic impact of development. Like demystifying tax codes, government jargon and municipal finance data. In 2012, Joe created a data-focused consulting company called Urban3. Based in Western North Carolina, Urban3 was spun out of Public Interest Projects, a non-profit focused on … [Read more...] about It’s the data, stupid.
Bisnow reports.
Bisnow is one of the the world's leading B2B platforms serving the commercial real estate industry. From events and news to branded content and recruiting solutions. Bisnow reaches millions of readers and hosts hundreds of real estate events each year in over 50 local markets. Eve Picker is interviewed by Bisnow host, Miriam Hall in Episode 5 of Bisnow Reports, a podcast … [Read more...] about Bisnow reports.
Shift real estate.
Jonathan Cohen, based in the Pacific Northwest, is an engineer turned developer/hotelier/social entrepreneur. Always interested in sustainability, Jonathan also has a strong DIY streak in him. When he was younger, he volunteered on an environmental farm and did an internship working on wind turbines at the National Renewable Energy Lab in Colorado. He also built a house … [Read more...] about Shift real estate.