Restoration Isn’t Recovery
How communities recovering from disaster can rebuild stronger rather than simply recreating what existed before.
In progressHow we think.
Notes on development, housing strategy, execution and leadership — from the people doing the work.
The 48-Hour Feasibility Test
How experienced developers quickly determine whether an opportunity deserves deeper analysis.
Read the articleWhen a Good Project Goes Sideways
How to recognize and respond when development execution starts drifting.
In progressHousing Is Economic Development
Why housing strategy is inseparable from workforce and community growth.
In progressStop Asking Developers for Their Best Idea
How communities can structure development opportunities more effectively.
In progressWhat I Wish Young Developers Knew
Lessons about judgment, relationships, risk and execution.
In progress