Monthly Archives: October 2021

What’s happening? Los Angeles is creating a cultural easement to grant priority access to parklands for indigenous ceremonies easier. Why is this important? The City is acknowledging the taking of land from indigenous peoples. How will this be important? Social Justice issues, such as the treatment of indigenous populations is growing. Local governmental entities will […]

What’s happening? Colorado has a new agricoltaic facility. Meet Jack’s Solar Garden in Boulder County. Its 4 acres covered with solar panels with crops growing beneath. Why is this important? More biodiversity, and growing crops with less water. The panels can generate enough electricity to power 300 homes & the land underneath can grow carrots, […]

What’s happening? Add Norcol to the list of communities that are banning short term rentals from their communities. Why is this important? Temecula, Chino Hills and Costa Mesa have all previously banned short term rentals How will this be important? The winning argument was promoting quality of life by banning short term rentals. For these communities quality of […]

What’s happening? Oregon passed SB76 (2021 | OR) a $200 million wildfire prevention bill that calls for home hardening measures plus firefighting capacity, expanded forest management plans and clean air shelters Why is this important? Home hardening regulations are targeting the wildland-urban interface. This will include clearing flammable brush from the “home ignition zone”  How […]

What is happening? The Asphalt Art Initiative has extended grants to 6 US cities to improve blighted areas through asphalt art. Why is this important? Qualifying projects must improve safety, revitalize public spaces and engage local communities How will this be important? “Asphalt art projects help cities reclaim public spaces, make them brighter and safer […]

What’s happening? San Diego is revising their local zoning laws and permitting residential lots to be subdivided into 4 plots for 4 residences. The legislative route for this is Senate Bill 9 (2021 | CA) Opponents say this harms the suburbs. Have they seen Houston? Why is this important? Urban, within the city limits of […]

What is happening? California Governor Newsom budget includes $1.75 billion one-time Coronavirus State Fiscal Recovery Fund to shovel ready affordable housing units, which have successfully acquired HCD funding. This keeps the projects from waiting to apply for state tax credits and moves the projects along more quickly. Why is this important? We’ve seen creative ways […]

What is happening? In Berlin, some say property rights are growing unstable as social unrest increases. Why is this important? This property right would be the first to occur outside a formalized government structure. How will this be important? This is super fresh. Let’s watch it and see where it goes. Nasdaq | Bitcoin’s Private […]

What happened? At a concert in New York for Global Citizen Live, Lizzo and educated the audience about Central Park’s history. Why is this important? Central Park was once Seneca Village, home to Black and white communities coexisting until New York City took over the area via eminent domain How will this be important? Lizzo, […]