For many years the dirtiest word in the real estate development lexicon was innovation. Industry players were set in their ways and approached community development in the same manner, over and over. Like many other industries- from automobiles to airplanes- reality hits at some point. The old ways of doing things become less and less effective and buyers, community groups and … [Read more...] about Ripe for disruption.
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Wealthy Wellthy.
The Wealthy Wellthy podcast series is the latest venture of Krisstina Wise who has been named one of the 100 Most Influential Real Estate Leaders in the country, been featured in USA TODAY and lauded by Apple for creative leadership with emerging technologies. Krisstina is a real estate mogul and founder of several businesses, but after coming close to death she realized … [Read more...] about Wealthy Wellthy.
Make your impact count.
Impact investing is having a moment. Investors as well-heeled as Bill Gates, and as humble as your average college kid, are trying to find ways to "save the world" while also generating returns. This newfound desire to use the markets to affect change is a positive development, but like any other investment, impact or not, there are risks involved. Making the wrong decisions … [Read more...] about Make your impact count.
Let’s change our mindset.
Sandy Wiggins works at the intersection of three movements – green building, new economies, and thriving resilient communities. His company, Consilience, is a national consultancy with a mission to build environmentally, socially and economically sustainable buildings and communities. After decades as a traditional and highly successful developer, Sandy reinvented himself … [Read more...] about Let’s change our mindset.
Looking past the bottom line.
The worlds of property development and environmental sustainability are becoming inextricably linked. Historically, developers and environmental advocates were at odds with each other. They fought (and still fight) over hot-button issues like preserving wildlife habitat, pollution and waste, density, and a whole host of other social, environmental, and political concerns … [Read more...] about Looking past the bottom line.