Monthly Archives: August 2020

What type of business is pivoting? A restaurant in Austin TX What COVID restrictions have been in place? Closed to dining in and limited capacity at restaurants in Texas What model did the restaurant adapt? subscription service with all subscriptions receiving free in person dining quest A $5/mo subscription newsletter with a recipe and cooking […]

How did a community in Michigan craft their ordinances to limit access to investors who want to acquire short term rentals in the area: priority is given to people who live in the community priority is given to locals on the waiting list for a license when the cap is reached Traverse Ticker | Elk […]

Minnesota: HF 2 (2020 | MN) will offer property damage relief for property in 2 ways. Relief for property that was damaged by rioters through the new CIVIL UNREST IMMEDIATE RELIEF PROGRAM Relief for development for those that experienced “adverse impacts of past and ongoing racial discrimination in the metropolitan area” through the METROPOLITAN AREA REDEVELOPMENT […]

Massachusetts: H4854 (2020 | MA) favors housing grants near transportation nodes. Prioritizes developments in areas hit hardest by the pandemic.

Who wants to ban eminent domain for pipelines? U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley Why the eminent domain ban? industry’s increased use of eminent domain coupled with FERC’s reluctance to protect landowners Will pipelines be prevented from ever using eminent domain? No How will the 2 bills work? Wyden’s Reaffirming Property Rights Through Natural […]

Where: New York What: a new rule prohibiting bars, restaurants and similar venues from offering live music that customers pay for separately How: State Liquor Authority Rules for COVID permitting only incidental music is permissible at this time Syracuse.com | New NY state rule bans ticketed music events at bars: ‘This is devastating’‘

Who: Austin-based construction tech company Icon  How much has Icon raised? raised $35 million to accelerate its growth, total raised $44 million What does Icon do?  3D printing technology to build structures by robotic poured materials to provide more affordable, resilient and sustainable homes. Why should I pay attention? Icon was featured in Apple’s Emmy […]

Who is offering model food truck legislation? ALEC, the American Legislative Exchange Council The goals of the legislation: Diverse economy, economic development, increase access to local foods What is the regulatory framework? licensing (ok with local & state) licensing per vehicle insurance required health inspection required can operate on public or private property no limit […]

Steve Jobs & Apple have been talking about property right sin your personal data for a while now. KPMG has a new report on corporate data responsibility that says 9 out of 10 Americans support data privacy rights. The details: 91% think companies should be held responsible for corporate data breaches 91% take corporate data […]

The sustainable builder: Murrieta, California based S2A Modular What do I need to know about S2A Modular? The 1st “electrically self-sustaining, custom and smart-connected luxury residences and commercial buildings” How are S2A Modular buildings and homes powered? Tesla Powerwall battery system + solar panels producing electricity Dallas Morning News | California modular home company says […]