The Limits of Money in Urban Development Money builds buildings. But it doesn’t build trust. It doesn’t fix the feeling of being ignored. And it definitely doesn’t guarantee that people will want to live, work, or stay in a neighborhood after the money moves in. For decades, urban renewal projects have been driven by capital. […]

A Turning Point for the Trades There’s a quiet crisis happening in the workforce. While technology, AI, and remote work grab the headlines, skilled trades—like plumbing, carpentry, and construction—are struggling to attract new talent. Yet these are the jobs that literally build our world. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that construction will need over […]