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.
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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.
Place.
Main streets everywhere, in urban metros and small towns alike, are the lifeblood of community. What makes them so important? Economy Small businesses thrive on main streets, and small businesses are the backbone of our economy. In this way a main street can be a local employment center that reflects the prosperity of a community. It can offer the convenience of … [Read more...] about Place.
The power of cities.
The world is reeling from the effects of the coronavirus pandemic and the resulting economic downturns. Add to this levels of civil unrest not seen since the 1960s and governments which are more ideologically polarized than ever before. How then do we collaborate to solve the enormously complex problems of our times? The federal government plays an important part as the … [Read more...] about The power of cities.