Diversity in the CRE Industry
How diverse and inclusive are we in the commercial real estate (CRE) profession? What changes are occurring? And what can Vermont CREs do to take responsibility in the efforts for equality?
Learn More March 3, 2021Public-Private Partnerships Revitalize Downtown St. Albans
St. Albans has seen 67% TIF District Grand List growth in the past eight years thanks to public-private partnerships, alternative financing, and community involvement.
Learn More January 8, 2021“Top Ten Issues Affecting Real Estate” By the Counselors of Real Estate®
The Counselor of Real Estate (CRE®) have released their annual top ten issues affecting real estate and this year is (as one would expect) particularly nuanced.
Learn More August 28, 2020Five Things to Keep in Mind in a Win-Win TIF Project
Tax Increment Financing (TIF) is a powerful tool to make difficult projects happen and pencil out favorably. Five things
Learn More August 20, 2020What the heck does Act 250 mean by that? Part 2
What is the meaning of “Substantial Change,” “Cognizable Change,” “Material Change,” and “Significant Impact” in Act 250? Breaking down the terms in two parts.
Learn More July 20, 2020Huh? What the heck does Act 250 mean by that? Part 1
What is the meaning of “Substantial Change,” “Cognizable Change,” “Material Change,” and “Significant Impact” in Act 250? Breaking down the terms in two parts.
Learn More June 4, 2020Lessons from Downtown St. Albans Revitalization
The City of St. Albans has been in the news quite a bit lately for its successfully completed downtown revitalization projects. And rightly so – they have a newly completed…
Learn More March 4, 2015Developing Good
When I had my own practice in Boston, I learned about the valuable difference between good development and developing good. The Dudley Street Neighborhood Initiative (DSNI) in the City of…
Learn More March 2, 2015Year-End Reflections from W+B
As 2014 comes to a close, we have been reflecting on the many blessings and successes of the year. As a company, we added a new senior project manager to…
Learn More December 22, 2014