Buy Aricept Online Without Prescription http://aribra.com/under-construction-diversity-in-commercial-real-estate sustainable, development Thu, 02 Sep 2010 13:08:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 Buy Aricept Online Without Prescription http://aribra.com/under-construction-diversity-in-commercial-real-estate/comment-page-1#comment-249 yahyahenry Tue, 13 Oct 2009 17:28:32 +0000 http://aribra.com/?p=527#comment-249 You're exactly right James...the idea of little Johnny or Susy growing up to be a real estate developer (architect, planner) isn't an acceptable career path because it's not understood. Quite the opposite is true when you think of "Doctors and Lawyers"...I wanted to be a lawyer (glad I grew up). <br><br>As with anything else, the lack of effort to understand is self-perpetuating - it will continue unchecked and without argument. I'll echo you in saying we need to demystify our industry. The process of transparency has begun and doors are opening. We're in the midst of the greatest wealth transfer of our generation and I believe during the time the lines will clearly be drawn between the haves and have nots. A lot of the issues in our [black] community are not 'racial' but are 'economic'. You're exactly right James…the idea of little Johnny or Susy growing up to be a real estate developer (architect, planner) isn't an acceptable career path because it's not understood. Quite the opposite is true when you think of “Doctors and Lawyers”…I wanted to be a lawyer (glad I grew up).

As with anything else, the lack of effort to understand is self-perpetuating – it will continue unchecked and without argument. I'll echo you in saying we need to demystify our industry. The process of transparency has begun and doors are opening. We're in the midst of the greatest wealth transfer of our generation and I believe during the time the lines will clearly be drawn between the haves and have nots. A lot of the issues in our [black] community are not 'racial' but are 'economic'.

]]> Buy Aricept Online Without Prescription http://aribra.com/under-construction-diversity-in-commercial-real-estate/comment-page-1#comment-64 Yahya E. B. Henry Tue, 13 Oct 2009 10:28:32 +0000 http://aribra.com/?p=527#comment-64 You're exactly right James...the idea of little Johnny or Susy growing up to be a real estate developer (architect, planner) isn't an acceptable career path because it's not understood. Quite the opposite is true when you think of "Doctors and Lawyers"...I wanted to be a lawyer (glad I grew up). <br><br>As with anything else, the lack of effort to understand is self-perpetuating - it will continue unchecked and without argument. I'll echo you in saying we need to demystify our industry. The process of transparency has begun and doors are opening. We're in the midst of the greatest wealth transfer of our generation and I believe during the time the lines will clearly be drawn between the haves and have nots. A lot of the issues in our [black] community are not 'racial' but are 'economic'. You're exactly right James…the idea of little Johnny or Susy growing up to be a real estate developer (architect, planner) isn't an acceptable career path because it's not understood. Quite the opposite is true when you think of “Doctors and Lawyers”…I wanted to be a lawyer (glad I grew up).

As with anything else, the lack of effort to understand is self-perpetuating – it will continue unchecked and without argument. I'll echo you in saying we need to demystify our industry. The process of transparency has begun and doors are opening. We're in the midst of the greatest wealth transfer of our generation and I believe during the time the lines will clearly be drawn between the haves and have nots. A lot of the issues in our [black] community are not 'racial' but are 'economic'.

]]> Buy Aricept Online Without Prescription http://aribra.com/under-construction-diversity-in-commercial-real-estate/comment-page-1#comment-63 Jamesbedell Tue, 13 Oct 2009 02:56:54 +0000 http://aribra.com/?p=527#comment-63 A slightly different bend on this is the stunning lack of diversity in the Architecture and design sphere. I can't say I've studied the phenomena in depth, but there is a shocking lack of African American representation in the field of Architecture, and not just at the "starchitect" level, working architects across markets. <br><br>Race in general is a hot button topic in the US, so (as a you know, a white guy) I tend to tread lightly. But I'll say this, when it comes to "role model" professions, the things a parent might dream of their child becoming someday, doctor or lawyer, or scientist often come to mind. People, in general, think of real estate developers, designers and architects as some kind of "other." <br><br>"They" put up another strip mall or "they" tore down that building I loved and put up a Taco Bell. Well "they" are a group of professionals. "They" could be your brothers and sisters and sons and daughters. It's time we de-mystify the built space on every level so people feel empowered and can speak from a position of knowledge when it comes to their buildings and their neighborhoods. <br><br>Great post, Yahya. I love seeing how your mind works. A slightly different bend on this is the stunning lack of diversity in the Architecture and design sphere. I can't say I've studied the phenomena in depth, but there is a shocking lack of African American representation in the field of Architecture, and not just at the “starchitect” level, working architects across markets.

Race in general is a hot button topic in the US, so (as a you know, a white guy) I tend to tread lightly. But I'll say this, when it comes to “role model” professions, the things a parent might dream of their child becoming someday, doctor or lawyer, or scientist often come to mind. People, in general, think of real estate developers, designers and architects as some kind of “other.”

“They” put up another strip mall or “they” tore down that building I loved and put up a Taco Bell. Well “they” are a group of professionals. “They” could be your brothers and sisters and sons and daughters. It's time we de-mystify the built space on every level so people feel empowered and can speak from a position of knowledge when it comes to their buildings and their neighborhoods.

Great post, Yahya. I love seeing how your mind works.

]]> Buy Aricept Online Without Prescription http://aribra.com/under-construction-diversity-in-commercial-real-estate/comment-page-1#comment-62 Yahya E. B. Henry Tue, 13 Oct 2009 01:31:09 +0000 http://aribra.com/?p=527#comment-62 Thanks for your comment. Many of these decisions are driven by demographics - density, incomes, traffic counts etc. When you're developing in lower income communities there are often challenges in delivering a project without subsidizing. What it costs to build and the required income usually is out of balance. Several gap-financing mechanisms have attempted to address this issue i.e. Low Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC), New Market Tax Credits and other incentive-based financing. Thanks for your comment. Many of these decisions are driven by demographics – density, incomes, traffic counts etc. When you're developing in lower income communities there are often challenges in delivering a project without subsidizing. What it costs to build and the required income usually is out of balance. Several gap-financing mechanisms have attempted to address this issue i.e. Low Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC), New Market Tax Credits and other incentive-based financing.

]]> Buy Aricept Online Without Prescription http://aribra.com/under-construction-diversity-in-commercial-real-estate/comment-page-1#comment-61 Adia Mcduffey Mon, 12 Oct 2009 21:27:37 +0000 http://aribra.com/?p=527#comment-61 Wow! The lack of diversity in this field is alarming! The decision makers in real estate need to proportionately reflect the population (or at least come close!). It's not to say that I don't trust the current developers...it's just that there may not be anything personal at stake for them. I grew up on the not-so-prominent side of town in Jacksonville, FL. Sadly, my neighborhood as a child declines more and more each year. Who looks pass the demographics or history of a neighborhood to see the potential that lies there? Who decides what areas of a city will have ABC stores on every corner and which will have a Starbucks? I know that money determines most of this but I would like to know that the folks developing consider more than just profit. Wow! The lack of diversity in this field is alarming! The decision makers in real estate need to proportionately reflect the population (or at least come close!). It's not to say that I don't trust the current developers…it's just that there may not be anything personal at stake for them. I grew up on the not-so-prominent side of town in Jacksonville, FL. Sadly, my neighborhood as a child declines more and more each year. Who looks pass the demographics or history of a neighborhood to see the potential that lies there? Who decides what areas of a city will have ABC stores on every corner and which will have a Starbucks? I know that money determines most of this but I would like to know that the folks developing consider more than just profit.

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