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Comeback Kids: Once down and out, several U.S. cities are re-emerging stronger than ever.
Nod to Mod: Three modular developments—a church, student housing, and a “Model Home”—represent the best in prefab construction.
The Other Side of Kelo: Developers are still feeling the repercussions of the historic Supreme Court decision on the
transfer of blighted land.
Uncommon Ground: Can a shiny new stadium do in California what it did in D.C.?
Land Plans (News): Green Power…Eminent Domain is back in the spotlight…the Commercial Sector hits a slowdown…
Social Studies: Reaching out to the immigrant population requires more than translating a few signs. In many cases, developers may need to make their homes fit each group’s distinct needs.
Before the Board: More developers are being asked to measure the carbon footprints of their projects, and experts predict that emissions studies will soon be required for most, if not all, large projects.
Grids: Platinum Triangle in Anaheim, Calif., is slated to deliver 32.5 million square feet of office and commercial space as well as 18,363 residential units over the next 20 years. What’s the problem? A jobs-to -housing ratio of 1.82, for starters.
Spade Work: LEED has long been the “gold standard” for green development, but can the U.S. Green Building Council remain relevant?
Capital Strategies: Whether it’s meeting internal due-diligence demands or those of investors, developers must work harder to prove a project’s feasibility.
Placemaking: Childhood memories spur a developer to create the perfect synergy between traditional neighborhood form and function and small town charm.
Point of View: President and CEO of the young nonprofit Living Cities, Ben Hecht is expanding his Washington, D.C.-based company beyond affordable housing.
