Beyond Zoning: An Economy of Trust
This afternoon I attended a celebration of the life of Jim Potter. Lots of the development community showed up, and there were beautiful statements about his impact on people’s lives. Jim’s life was about family. And I suppose that his ability to master the world of development the way did is related to his confidence […]
Coworking: We Work Here Too
Among the many positive benefits of growth is the coworking trend. While the traditional office probably won’t disappear anytime soon, the idea of a work force that isn’t tied to a desk and a lunchroom with red Swingline staplers is here to stay. Having to “go to the office” typically indicates part of the marginal […]
Ready to Work on Microhousing Legislation
Here is our extensive response to proposed microhousing legislation. The bottom line is that if the legislation passes in its current form, the people who want to see microhousing end will likely have won. The myriad of requirements together with design review will essentially incentivize building fewer, larger apartments which will cost more. Building microhousing […]
