Business Specialties
Q&A with Portland State University’s Dr. Gerard Mildner
Portland State University is introducing a new master’s program in real estate development this fall, making it one of only two universities in the Northwest to offer the degree.
‘On the Ground’ with Eric Brown: When Marketing Becomes Media
How were you spending your marketing budget 10 years ago? Is it really all that different today? It should be.
HIT Invests in Green Multifamily
Washington, D.C.–The AFL-CIO Housing Investment Trust has made a foray into energy-efficient developments, including multifamily projects and mixed-use projects with multifamily components.
Renaissance Square Wins Sustainable Building Award from Maryland USGBC
Renaissance Square, a for-sale affordable housing community under development in Essex, Md., has earned a valuable distinction in Maryland’s sustainable housing development arena.
TODAY’S DEALS: SWA Group to Redesign 1700-Home Sunnydale Public Housing Community
SWA Group begins designs for transformation of 1700-unit Sunnydale public affordable housing; NorthMarq’s $19M refinance allows return of capital; and Akridge gets approval for Virginia mixed-use redevelopment.
New Partnership Focuses on Fractured Condo Niche
Washington, D.C.–Fairfield Residential and McWilliams-Ballard have joined forces, forming the Property Portfolio, to take on the business of fractured condominiums.
Demand Pushes Value Companies to Pick Up Development Pace
Middletown, N.Y.–Renters snatched up residences at Value Companies’ recently completed The Point at Sutton Hill in a hurry, prompting the company to commence construction of The Point’s next set of buildings way ahead of schedule.
Chicago Affordable Apartments Win Neighborhood Development Awards
Chicago–The 17th annual Chicago Neighborhood Development Awards recognized two North Side Chicago multifamily developments, one for affordable housing, the other for for-profit development.
SPI Tests Out Green Firm Certification Program
Boston–Sustainable Performance Institute has created a new program to weed out the greenwashers.
SPI to Seek Public Comment on First Green Firm Certification Program
Boston–Many design and construction companies offer services that are not as green as they claim, so the Sustainable Performance Institute has created a new program to weed out the greenwashers.