July 24, 2013

Beyond Bricks and Sticks





A weekly digest of current trends in housing and community development. The discussion examines topics from infrastructure to community fabric.

Sustainability and the urban commons

(RECAP: These places of shared interest are critically important to the urban environment and must be nurtured, protected and, in many cases, improved.)
http://bettercities.net/news-opinion/blogs/kaid-benfield/20311/sustainability-and-urban-commons

The Rolls-Royce of Private Partnerships

(RECAP: A new building in Virginia symbolizes a radical shift in economic development, and illustrates that it’s better to build assets than give money to companies.)
http://www.governing.com/columns/eco-engines/col-the-rolls-royce-of-private-partnerships.html

New CDC Trade Association Lays Infrastructure

(RECAP: PLACE, Practitioners Leveraging Assets for Community Enhancement, is a new trade association focused on increasing the visibility of locally based affordable housing and community development practitioners, and on creating a unified advocacy voice.)
http://www.shelterforce.org/article/3313/new_cdc_trade_association_lays_infrastructure/

Senior Housing Logistics: A Mobile Strategy

(RECAP: For those in the senior housing business and those considering entering it, one of the most important and growing aspects of the business today is mobility. This opportunity has nothing to do with iPhone or Android apps.)
http://seniorhousingnews.com/2013/07/09/senior-housing-logistics-a-mobile-strategy/

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