deepblog

Why is the total buildable area the ultimate zoning value?

Total buildable area is the ultimate zoning value because it can be used to compare all parcels across a city. Total buildable area normalizes parcels and allows us to compare how much we can build, apples to apples. At the city scale, this metric gives us an instant snapshot of...

What is a development multiple?

A development multiple tells us how much development potential there is on any given property. It is an abstraction of how much room is available for development. At scale, development multiples tell us how much a city region can grow. We divide the total buildable area by the existing building...

Can the Inland Empire be the foundation for a circular city?

Shorter delivery times are a general demand. If products need to be closer to the people, one option is to bring the warehouses into the city, which I explored in last week’s post. A second option would be to build cities over warehouse districts. Think multilayered Chicago, in which elevated...

Can industrial warehouses and residential zoning coexist?

It is inevitable and the only way to fulfill the expectations of nearly instant delivery times. The only way to speed up delivery times is to bring the warehouses closer to our homes. I recently purchased an exercise machine for my home gym. I could have ordered it on Amazon,...

Meet the top 30 Miami Founders of 2022

Miami Girls Foundation and Design District Miami present 2022 Miami Founders Award to recognize top 30 companies and women-founders behind them. To celebrate the legacy of Miami as the only major American city founded by a woman, Miami Girls Foundation in partnership with Design District Miami will recognize 30 leaders,...

What are the goals of our cities?

What are the goals of our cities? Conserve and replenish natural environments Inclusivity and support for social interaction Attract private investments Our cities result from geometric urban design in collision with the economics of real estate development. Shaping a city is not trivial. Architects and urban planners mostly do this...

Why can’t humans predict exponential growth?

During my time at Singularity, in a lecture by Pascal Finette, I had one of my career’s most important epiphanies—humans can’t predict exponential growth. They say live in the moment, trust the process, be open-minded. That is as good as it gets, at least regarding the future. What is exponential...

What is a Smart City? A Brief Introduction

What defines a Smart City? A smart city must be self-aware, conscious, in-tuned with itself. It must be, in a way, alive. At its core lies an objective and incorruptible artificial mind that informs decision-makers and communicates directly with its citizens. And citizens speak right back in the form of...

Six exciting South Florida and Miami companies to watch out for in 2022

Running and maintaining a successful company is never easy, but Miami has proven to be one of the best places to grow a business. The Atlantic coast gem offers year-round sun, a great selection of leisure activities and a booming economy. The area is home to many tourist, healthcare and...

22 STARTUPS TO WATCH IN 2022

By Ashley Portero – Senior Reporter, South Florida Business Journal Jan 6, 2022 With high failure rates and myriad challenges to overcome, it’s safe to say that launching a successful startup is a feat to be celebrated. That was especially true in 2021, as businesses either revamped their products, pivoted...

These are the women in Miami tech you need to know

By Ashley Portero – Senior Reporter, South Florida Business Journal Oct 7, 2021 The Miami tech movement wouldn't be what it is without the women founders, executives, nonprofit leaders and venture capitalists who have spent years championing the region's innovation community. That representation is key as South Florida builds its...

Austin, TX, Single Family Development: One unit per lot.

It is no secret that single-family homes have become a favorite asset during the pandemic. I’ve lived in buildings my entire adult life. I loved the noise and energy of urban cores, walking to coffee shops and bars, taking public transportation, jumping around a city without worrying about a car....