San Antonio is in a housing affordability crisis. Multiple responses will be necessary to mitigate this crisis and this report focuses on one of them – using the older housing stock as a central component of an affordable housing strategy. Since one cannot build old housing, the essential strategy has to be, “how do we … Continue reading “Opportunity at Risk: San Antonio’s Older Housing Stock”
We have several exciting personnel announcements to share at PlaceEconomics! 30 years ago, our firm’s principal, Donovan Rypkema, found a niche, as-of-yet unexplored corner of both the real estate world and the historic preservation field, looking at the economic benefits of historic preservation. For many years, Donovan did this work mostly alone, hiring former students … Continue reading “Big changes at PlaceEconomics!”
The reasons for Nashville’s popularity are as cultural as they are economic. Nashville has developed a reputation for its distinctive neighborhoods, creative industries, its budding restaurant and bar scene, and its relaxed Southern vibe. A progressive Southern city, Nashville combines all the charm of the South, with the fast-paced momentum and opportunity of much larger … Continue reading “The New Nashville: A Study of the Impacts of Historic Preservation”