Most elected officials have no background in real estate development, architecture, design or place-making. Their knowledge extends no further than the home mortgage process. It should come as no surprise then that elected officials have little if no civic skills. Politicians are elected based on their charm and popularity - not on their ability to understand every issue … [Read more...] about Elected officials and place-making.
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Digital finance and the revolution in impact investing.
Impact investing has grown from a quaint, niche idea to a powerful force inside the world of finance. At one time the thought of aligning investment goals with social responsibility seemed like an excellent way to turn a large fortune into a small fortune. These days, changing investor sentiment aligned with the “good” coupled with the rise of social media and digital platforms … [Read more...] about Digital finance and the revolution in impact investing.
Innovation in real estate. An inevitability.
In order to keep a-pace with the quickly changing world, the real estate development industry needs to change. One way is to focus on strategies for business model innovation. Let's take a look at a few forward-thinking real estate development and investment firms that are leveraging technology and modern business strategies to create sustainable development projects. … [Read more...] about Innovation in real estate. An inevitability.
Crushing urban innovation.
Institutional lenders have their place when it comes to commercial real estate finance. They are the primary source of loans for real estate projects and they offer a wide array of business and development-oriented services as well, all of which are definitely needed. But traditional lenders are not particularly well-suited to solving development challenges in a rapidly … [Read more...] about Crushing urban innovation.
7.4 million short.
Matt Hoffman's primary interest these days is the intersection of housing and technology. He is an active early-stage investor in companies with tech-enabled solutions that can transform the housing sector in a way that increases affordability and sustainability. And he’s also a founding partner in HEALTH+, a suite of telehealth services bringing healthcare and lower … [Read more...] about 7.4 million short.