Suzanne Yowell – Partners for Sacred Places

What a super busy day today, I just had an opportunity to sit in on a presentation with Suzanne Yowell – Partners for Sacred Places .... This was just absolutely brilliant organization focused on the financial management of sacred places particularly churches, and paring these churches with nonprofit organizations for space share partnerships to help that are having financial difficulties sustaining themselves.  Highlights: They typically...

Amari Roskelly, LEED AP, Jacobs Engineering

A Little About LEED with Amari Roskelly   Sustainability Coordinator at Jacobs Engineering ______________ Sustainability Intern at Jacobs Engineering Sustainability Grad Student at UTA Simulation Inventory Specialist at The University of Texas at Arlington _______________ The University of Texas at Arlington The University of Texas at Arlington-Amarillo College  LEED is a green building tool that addresses the entire building lifecycle recognizing best-in-class building strategies....

John Mauro, Parking Vault Ltd

I got a chance to sit in on a presentation with John Mauro, Parking Vault Ltd presented at the University of Arlington Fort Worth Campus. This was the most creative and efficient use for parking space.   Benefits Of Automated Parking Space Saving: Efficient Space Utilization Allows Greater Development Size automated parking system can use 40% less surface area compared...

Don Ferrier, Ferrier Custom Homes (Update)

I got a chance to sit in on an updated presentation with Don Ferrier, Ferrier Custom Homes At the University of Arlington The Highlights: 60% of consumers today are "Baby Boomers "Baby Boomers" are really concerned with costs and safety "Baby Boomers" are willing to spend the extra money if they can save a little in...

BRIT-LEED Platinum Building (tour)

Tarrent Reginal Water Distric (re-visit)

I got a chance to visit the Tarrant Reginal Water District, and unlike the last visit I got a chance to see their control room, while Laura discussed their coverage area. Since I wasn’t busy taking pictures on this tour I heard some really interesting facts about their new facility: Waste Water is being recycled...

Rik Adamski, Tactical Urbanism (Presentation at UTA)

Rik Adamski, was the Streetscape Team Leader on the embRACE theSTREET Better Block project, in Fort Worth’s Near Northeast Side. He is currently spearheading a large-scale “Incremental Urbanism” project for SteerFW, Mayor Betsy Price’s young leader initiative for the City of Fort Worth. He has also guest lectured on the subject of Tactical Urbanism at...

Solar Shuttle with Dan Lepinski (Visit)

Another Creative and Effienfcet Use for Solar Power Dan says the number one question he gets is “What’s the return on investment for adding these solar panels.” His answer “What’s your return on investment now for you current electricity bill.” Dan Lepinski has a back ground in Electrical Engineering, with a deep passion for solar...

1933 Elm , DownTown Dallas, Texas

This blog was created in response to The City of Dallas'  eco concerns in the lack of well situated public parking, attractive and well lit pedestrian walk ways with public open spaces. In addition the market for retail activity in the district is untested after years of decline, residential units should continue to developed to...

2627 Jeffries, Dallas, Texas 75215

2627 Jeffries, Dallas, Texas 75215. Listing ID 17725193 This Blog page was created to analyze and support the potential investment of a multi-family property located in the Fair Park District in Central Dallas. _____________________________________________________________ Executive Summary I decided to do a Real Estate Analysis of a seasoned multi-family property located near the Fair Park area.  What...