Simply put, urban economics is the study of buildings and cities and why they develop the way they do. Urban economics help us to determine why certain places are so much more vital than others through the exploration of land-use, zoning, employment patterns, and the price of land. Over the last century cities have experienced massive change. With the arrival of the … [Read more...] about Urban economics.
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Quadruple the pace.
Housing shortages are not a new thing in California. California has suffered from housing shortages since the 1970s. By 2018, the shortfall was estimated to be at around 3 - 4 million. This shortfall is at all levels of affordability but especially so for low- and moderate- income people. According to the annual report by the Department of Housing and Urban Development, the … [Read more...] about Quadruple the pace.
Why ADUs are a good idea.
What’s an ADU? It’s a granny flat or a mother-in-law unit, now more widely known as an Accessory Dwelling Unit and usually built as an additional living unit in the backyard of a single-family home. ADUs are typically small, so that they can fit neatly into a backyard, with a compact and efficient floor plan big enough for one or two people to live in. Adding value all … [Read more...] about Why ADUs are a good idea.
Triple bottom line development.
Triple Bottom Line The term was coined some twenty-five years ago by John Elkington, author of 19 books, co-founder of Environmental Data Services and SustainAbility, and a pioneer of the global sustainability movement. Traditionally, investors were only concerned with profit, but the concept that investment can also be socially and environmentally beneficial is one that … [Read more...] about Triple bottom line development.
Change accelerated.
Over the last few years something has become pretty clear. The internet has infiltrated our lives, with a steady shift towards online shopping, remote work and more. Now, a pandemic has cemented and accelerated these shifts in the way we live and work. They are no longer gradual but have been condensed and forced upon us. According to IBM’s US Retail Index, the shift to … [Read more...] about Change accelerated.