How the Eastern Hemisphere is Setting the Scene for the Metaverse
Just a few weeks ago, residents of the capital city of South Korea gained some impressive bragging rights about their city. The Seoul Metropolitan Government…
What Downtown Office Developers Can Learn From Canada’s Energy Capital
At long last, COVID-19 may finally be on its way out, but the virus’ impact is still reverberating in downtown centers. Now that remote and…
Ending Internet Dead Zones Could Be a Boon For Real Estate
Toward the end of the summer, Elon Musk’s satellite internet system Starlink and cell carrier T-Mobile announced a new partnership aimed at eradicating internet dead…
We Still Have a Lot to Learn When it Comes to Building Smart Cities
The phrase “smart city,” evokes visions of a utopian metropolis filled with beautiful buildings, streets devoid of litter, and maybe a flying car or two.…
The World’s Most Ambitious Skyscraper is a Real Estate Mess
The promises behind this vertical metropolis, pointedly called “The Line,” are just as glossy as the mirror coating that will envelop it. The Crown Prince…
Breaking America’s Parking Addiction
For many in real estate, development, and urban planning, the hook was set early on by a video game.
The Unfulfilled Promise of the World’s Most Expensive Bus Terminal
Over time, things crack. Some cracks are expected, an unavoidable consequence of age. Others are from unexpected events, the right amount of pressure applied at…
There is a New Developer in Town, the Community
Recent headlines about the challenges of real estate development revolve around rising costs and supply delays. But if you ask a developer about their biggest…
Wastewater Monitoring Took Off During the COVID-19 Pandemic – and Here’s How it Could Help Head Off Future Outbreaks
A community’s sewage holds clues about its COVID-19 burden. Over the course of the pandemic, wastewater surveillance has become an increasingly popular way to try…
How the Metaverse Will Design Our Cities
The Metaverse–you may have heard of it. Since Facebook was reborn as Meta last October, our newsfeeds and dinner conversations have been ablaze with questions…