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Market Spotlight: Toronto Rising

In the U.S., we expect the latest and greatest trends to take root in cities like Los Angeles, Chicago, or New York, but we can also learn from our Canadian neighbors -- especially from Toronto, where innovative approaches toward urban development are in progress.

The Changing Faces of NIMBYism

There is a very real need for education and awareness in the face of combative NIMBYism. Fairness, not bias, should win the day.

Bringing an Equity Mindset to Community Engagement

If you’re successful in more equitably engaging a community, you’ll find that the feedback you receive is more valuable because it’s truly representative of that community.

Do You Speak Inclusivity?

Many people can speak and comprehend simple phrases in a language besides their native tongue, but few are sufficiently fluent to understand and participate in discussions that take place in public planning and development meetings. That’s why we’ve just rolled out a Language Equity Plan (LEP) -- to ensure that people whose primary language is not English can have a say in what gets built in their neighborhoods.

When a Life Science Campus Comes to Town: The Community Perspective

Life science is one of the hottest areas of real estate these days. But without community buy-in, even the most capital-rich, thoughtfully designed projects are primed for failure.

22 Urban Planning Twitter Accounts You Should Follow

It has been well-documented that income, education, and race are correlated with access to green space, but the pandemic highlighted these stark divides. As we continue the conversation about inequities in planning, we’re sharing a list of some of our favorite thought leaders in the space.

Do People Want Affordable Housing in their Neighborhood? Short Answer: It Depends.

The findings of our second annual survey demonstrate that public support for real estate development grew significantly during the pandemic. While the housing crisis shows no signs of relief in the near future, the findings of the survey have already led to important considerations for how we can better engage with communities to build support for affordable housing.

Do All Community Members Have a Voice in Your Engagement Process?

Traditional public meetings are an important part of the community engagement process, but digital engagement is a more cost-effective, productive, and inclusive way to gather community feedback and engage the broader community. Effective community engagement requires both.

Overcoming NIMBYism for Affordable Housing Projects

People say they support affordable housing but then sing a different tune when it’s in their neighborhood. Why is this? Misinformation, lack of information, or bias. While there’s no quick fix for overcoming the NIMBYism that prevents good, community-focused projects from being built, there are ways to tackle NIMBYism head on.

Starting Early: The Key to Successful Community Engagement

The fear of NIMBYism often discourages real estate developers from embracing the community engagement process. But by engaging early and often, everyone wins.

A Guide to Fair Housing Month

Fair Housing Month serves as a reminder that access to dignified, affordable housing isn’t a guarantee in the United States. There is lots of work to be done. Join us this month in learning from our partners and other thought leaders in the space.

Trevor Samios from WinnCompanies on Connected Communities and the Intersectionality of Fair Housing

To kick off Fair Housing Month, Trevor Samios, VP of Connected Communities at WinnCompanies, shares how to create communities fostering belonging and better outcomes for residents.

How to Be Better Allies for Women of Color at Work

True, systemic change requires real work from CEOs and business leaders who look like me. I am not an expert, but I am committed to doing better and doing the work. Here's what we’re changing at coUrbanize.

The Women Who Make coUrbanize What It Is Today

Founder & CEO Karin Brandt reflects on what our women-led team has accomplished in the last year.

Edward Brooke, Political Trailblazer and Fair Housing Advocate

The work of Edward Brooke, political trailblazer and fair housing advocate, is the focus of our fifth and final post in our Black History Month series. This month, we’re honoring how Black Americans have shaped how our communities are built.

Philip A. Payton, Jr., Real Estate Entrepreneur and the “Father of Harlem”

The work of Philip A. Payton, Jr. is the focus of our fourth post in our Black History Month series. This month, we’re honoring how Black Americans have shaped how our communities are built.

Dorothy Mae Richardson, Community Activist

The work of Dorothy Mae Richardson is the focus of our third post in our Black History Month series. This month, we’re honoring how Black Americans have shaped how our communities are built.

Samuel J. Cullers, the First Black City Planner

The work of Samuel J. Cullers is the focus of our second post in our Black History Month series. This month, we’re honoring how Black Americans have shaped how our communities are built.

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