A few things to know this week: September 16th, 2021
This week’s things to know:
Nordhavn in Copenhagen Is the Future of Sustainable Urban Planning (Bloomberg)
The definition of and commitment to sustainable communities varies widely around the world. Copenhagen's latest initiative to transform an industrial shipyard into a "5 minute community" is keeping them at the forefront and is an example I hope will inspire communities here in the U.S. –Kevin
On one of my recent summer trips, I picked up a copy of The Rodale Book of Composting. I wanted to learn some ways to help my garden, and improve the soil there. I didn't realize that I would find a hidden method of using and reusing the materials in our local neighborhoods in creative ways. For example - Florida uses parts of the palm tree as mulch, landscaping, and more. Being resource-conscious is one of our company values, and designing our local communities to reuse 'waste' can make us stronger. I highly recommend the article above as an introduction to composting, or if you want a deeper (and science-heavy) dive into composting, check out the book at your nearest bookstore! -Tim
The Housing Shortage Is Significant. It's Acute For Small, Entry-Level Homes (NPR)
The thrust of this news story is that we are building homes with luxury amenities and finished outs, and thus not enough entry level homes. I wonder how much of this is less about builders fulfilling ‘what the market desires’ and more about builders creating what ever-more restrictive codes are requiring? - Marshall
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