Category Archives: Press

Homelessness is an American tragedy, but it’s not hopeless. In a recent column, I explored how Houston has become a national model by reducing homelessness by more than 60 percent.

H e called this correction in the housing market both “real” and “healthy”; he spoke about normalcy returning in 1-2 years; and he posited that the market will be “crazy” when it does return because of a supply deficit.

We have a great new MRU video on housing and why it’s so expensive in many dynamic cities.

That said, in certain places land will become much more valuable, as companies choose to locate near AI centers to access the labor markets for AI researchers, or to learn about AI from the industry’s leading actors. I predict a major real estate comeback for San Francisco and nearby environs, and probably gains for Manhattan as well.

Okay, so small lot sizes seem to help. But what else is needed? Is there a world where this is possible anywhere in the West? It’s probably hard to imagine. Conventional real estate wisdom would tell you that multi-storey retail buildings don’t work.

The City of San Francisco has officially opened the 2021-built apartment complex as a permanently affordable supportive housing facility at 333 12th Street in SoMa. The project was developed by Panoramic Interests and grabbed headlines as the first in San Francisco to utilize the State Density Bonus program. The city purchased the development last summer, less than a year after opening.

San Francisco’s South of Market neighborhood witnessed a significant milestone last week when the City Gardens affordable housing complex officially opened its doors. This
develop1nent, located at 333 12th St., will offer 200 new units for needy families.

Turning the Suburbs into Urban Villages for a Sustainable, Accessible Future

Priya Living, a senior living company that is steeped in Indian culture, began with a small footprint in California and now has expansion plans in the U.S. and India.

The University of California, Berkeley, has unveiled an ambitious plan to establish an “innovation zone” in downtown Berkeley, further solidifying its reputation as a leading hub for scientific research and development in its hometown.