The pandemic shone new light on the value of urban land. Climate change has also prompted some serious thought to the role of the car in the urban landscape. In Montreal a parking lot has become a children's playground. In Winnipeg several have become popular beer gardens. In Toronto, a 100-unit apartment building is replacing a downtown parking lot. We are … [Read more...] about Parking minimums gone!
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Foot traffic ahead.
Christopher Leinberger has had a singular career embedded in urban land use issues – as a strategist, teacher, developer, researcher and author. Recently retired from academia, he most recently taught at George Washington University as the Charles Bendit Distinguished Scholar & Research Professor and chair of the Center for Real Estate and Urban Analysis. His new venture is … [Read more...] about Foot traffic ahead.
The power of Fintech.
Technology is the bomb. But when you set technology loose on the problems of the world, that’s when things really start clicking. The Fintech Times agrees with me. This month they are focused on fintech companies that meld diversity and inclusion into their financial services. My interview with them kicked off their investigation. I’ve faced “plenty of challenges” around … [Read more...] about The power of Fintech.
Fix Development.
Juli Kaufmann believes in a quadruple bottom line return. Her company, Fix Development, applies this philosophy to each and every real estate project in their portfolio, prioritizing economic stability, environmental stewardship, social equity, and cultural continuity. Juli founded Fix Development in 2009, and has since developed more than $25 million in real … [Read more...] about Fix Development.
Ready. Set. Homes.
Necessity is the mother of invention. In 2019, Dafna Kaplan embarked upon an investigative journey to uncover the obstacles preventing true construction innovation from widespread adoption. Extensive research and development led to the launch of Cassette, an integrated product and service model with an innovative delivery approach. In 2022, Cassette introduced a … [Read more...] about Ready. Set. Homes.