Is Density Incompatible With Safety? Here’s a thought-provoking post from the Urban Land Institutes blog, The Ground Floor, that takes up the question of whether denser developments breed more crime. The story is in response to a new study, featured in the Washington Post, that shows that “residents of high-rise apartments are much more likely to be victims of crime — specifically street crime. The effect remains similar after statistically adjusting for poverty, demographics and public housing: It’s the height of the building itself that matters.â€? So what are the […]

I came across the note posted below and wanted to highlight a few things. Firstly, it is good to keep your eyes out for different offerings like this by different companies. In general, it’s just good to know what is going on in the market and what different people are doing. Secondly, there may be good opportunities that arise from these types of offerings. Thirdly, it’s always good to be around and associate with other investors. There is much to be learned from meeting and talking with other investors and […]