In 2013, Brian Dally co-founded GROUNDFLOOR with the seed of an idea born out of the Jobs ACT of 2012. From humble beginnings, funding their first $50,000 loan with just 50 investors, Brian and his partner have built GROUNDFLOOR into the go-to funding platform if you want to fix’n flip property. And now they’ve added in Accessory Dwelling Units as well. Last year, … [Read more...] about Get in on the GROUNDFLOOR.
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The impact accelerator.
From ecologist to impact investment guru, Dr. Stephanie Gripne has had a singular career arc. Originally trained in wildlife management and conservation, she went on to work on issues surrounding the built environment, in conservation real estate, environmental markets, and in the wonky world of financing strategies and historic tax credits. At the same time she was working as … [Read more...] about The impact accelerator.
The Placemaking Podcast.
"The Placemaking Podcast is meant for the developer looking to continually improve their craft and provide others with wonderful spaces within their communities." Matt Loos. Matt Loos believes that "placemaking" is the art of capitalizing on a local community’s assets, inspiration and potential, to create good public spaces that promote people’s health, happiness, and … [Read more...] about The Placemaking Podcast.
Human City.
"The mother who made a community garden, the professor who dedicated his life to parking, the architect who studied the nuances of a public bench - these are the people who make our places, well, human." Stig Terrebonne. Through the words of leaders, thinkers, designers and simply doers, this podcast series, hosted by Stig Terrebonne, investigates what makes our bursting … [Read more...] about Human City.
Rethink Real Estate.
What happens when three friends and kindred spirits start dedicating their Saturday mornings to the pursuit of more equitable development and democratized finance? For years, Dutch MacDonald, architect and technologist, Josh McManus, entrepreneur and place-maker, and Eve Picker, urban designer and developer, have been rooting each other on in their respective pursuits. And … [Read more...] about Rethink Real Estate.