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Every week I look for the patterns in real estate development and urban planning. I read and watch hundreds of pieces of content and discuss the best, in less than 10 minutes, every week.

Kyle Gulau


    • Jul 21, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • weekly NEW EPISODES
    • 6m AVG DURATION
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    Leak, Sentiment, Oregon

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2022 2:52


    CitiesTok is on the scene. Builder sentiment is changing. And Oregon considers some regulation changes. Check out show notes for links to sources, context outside the episode, and episode transcript.

    Urchin, Network, Condos

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2022 6:51


    Bike storage is more than a bent pipe attached to some concrete. A better use for underground transportation? Condo association of the future. Check out show notes for links to sources, context outside the episode, and episode transcript.

    Ferry, Smart, Lanes

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2022 6:17


    Transportation technology of the era shapes our urban form. Smart cities dead (at least in Toronto)? More protected bike lanes. Check out show notes for links to sources, context outside the episode, and episode transcript.

    Advisory, Influence, Dip

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2022 6:30


    There are lots of ways to consider making a complete street. The 12cs of transportation consideration and ridesharing is down in Seattle. Check out show notes for links to sources, context outside the episode, and episode transcript.

    Until, $400k, Culture

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2022 6:13


    Interest rates won't drop until inflation appears to be slowing. The U.S. has a new record for median household price and the culture of zoning. Check out show notes for links to sources, context outside the episode, and episode transcript.

    Love, Expand, Done

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2022 7:38


    Our single-family psyche creates a tragedy of the commons. Micro mobility expands into small cities. Venture capital stops paying for your ride. Check out show notes for links to sources, context outside the episode, and episode transcript.

    Factory, Plan, Applications

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2022 7:13


    Why is stick build construction STILL a thing? Form follows finance and the White House attempts to help out. Plus loan application data. Check out show notes for links to sources, context outside the episode, and episode transcript.

    Commute, Truck, Ballpark

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2022 8:47


    There's a correlation between commute time and office occupancy. What do you do when you can't turn a parking spot into a park? Ballpark update. Check out show notes for links to sources, context outside the episode, and episode transcript.

    Drop, Rates, Boost

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2022 5:44


    Total housing sales drop. Interest rates rise. Pension funds boost their holdings in REITs. Check out show notes for links to sources, context outside the episode, and episode transcript.

    Grid, Continent, 2040

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2022 5:47


    Let's talk about the different grid types and where they're most commonly found. Also checking in on Minneapolis 2040. How's it going up there? Check out show notes for links to sources, context outside the episode, and episode transcript.

    Boom, Bank, Bummer

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2022 6:56


    If population growth is flat why is demand for homes so high? A public bank in Philly. The paradox of what everyone wants and why it's a bummer. Check out show notes for links to sources, context outside the episode, and episode transcript.

    Now, 90, Art

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2022 4:51


    A majority perceive a housing affordability problem but current homeowners feel like their current situation is fine. Also, asphalt art. Check out show notes for links to sources, context outside the episode, and episode transcript.

    Perception, Modest, Hottest

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2022 6:32


    Two surveys that demonstrate our confusion around density and city planning. Changes on the U.S. emerging real estate market index. Check out show notes for links to sources, context outside the episode, and episode transcript.

    Flee To The Cleve

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2022 6:52


    Cleveland, OH going for 15 min vibes. How does the cooperate with bigger developments? What do all real estate developers have in common? Check out show notes for links to sources, context outside the episode, and episode transcript.

    Resistance, Twins, Zone

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2022 6:52


    Missing middle housing continues to be missing. Digital twins give planners and developers new ways to forecast and another pedestrian win. Check out show notes for links to sources, context outside the episode, and episode transcript.

    Senior, Fresh, Lane

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2022 6:27


    How does a senior housing rebrand fit into real estate development? And data in favor of farmer's markets and active transportation. Check out show notes for links to sources, context outside the episode, and episode transcript.

    Short, Fast, Box

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2022 6:08


    The housing shortage continues. As supply remains limited, demand increases prices. A resource for small developers wondering how to get started. Check out show notes for links to sources, context outside the episode, and episode transcript.

    Rise, Way, Rail

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2022 6:17


    Micro apartments continue to be built. A project to replace a downtown highway. High speed rail connecting an airport to downtown. Check out show notes for links to sources, context outside the episode, and episode transcript.

    Passive, Words, MVP

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2022 7:12


    Passive housing has a sweet spot with multifamily housing? 1 score card for planning and development. MVP density. Check out show notes for links to sources, context outside the episode, and episode transcript.

    Implications, Gem, Reverse

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2022 9:29


    Introducing Live Work 2.0. A new version of the Live Work conversation. Where can we get walkability with affordability? Texas roads smh. Check out show notes for links to sources, context outside the episode, and episode transcript.

    Shift, Condos, Million

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2022 6:15


    Ideas for attracting remote workers (pros/cons). Multifamily construction update. Million dollar cities. Check out show notes for links to sources, context outside the episode, and episode transcript.

    Farmer, Dynamic, Near me

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2022 6:17


    Put your farmers market downtown. Benefits include: creating a circular economy, accessibility, and harmony with existing business. Check out show notes for links to sources, context outside the episode, and episode transcript.

    Costs, Dangerous, 55

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2022 7:20


    Humans are generally bad at estimating. Places where automobiles operate are dangerous. 55 recommendations for housing in Ontario, Canada. Check out show notes for links to sources, context outside the episode, and episode transcript.

    Emerge, Hawaii, Parisian

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2022 7:30


    Building bike infrastructure in the United States. Hawaii's Bill 7 and another cable car system. Check out show notes for links to sources, context outside the episode, and episode transcript.

    Analysis, Strategy, Myth

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2022 7:35


    Analysis of changes to parking requirements. Missing middle housing is more appealing if you, "blend it in." Consider safe systems for roads. Check out show notes for links to sources, context outside the episode, and episode transcript.

    Sell, Donut, Survivor

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2022 7:15


    Most popular EV in the United States in 2021? A migration pattern named after food? Is the world getting uglier? Check out show notes for links to sources, context outside the episode, and episode transcript.

    5, Free, T

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2022 6:45


    Record number of apartments being build in the City of Brotherly Love. A large car free zone in Berlin. New zoning regulation in Massachusetts. Check out show notes for links to sources, context outside the episode, and episode transcript.

    Convert, Less, Velocity

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2022 5:37


    Take some space back from cars. Facts about who's driving and who's not. Keep that experience velocity low. Check out show notes for links to sources, context outside the episode, and episode transcript.

    Canada, Capacity, Come On

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2022 4:09


    Eliminate parking requirements. Proceed with caution on large infrastructure projects. Real Estate mental model: Size, Price, Location. Pick one. Check out show notes for links to sources, context outside the episode, and episode transcript.

    You, Cohousing, 4 ways

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2021 8:58


    The speed of communication has caught up to architecture. Sprawl affects us all and the theory of walkability. Check out show notes for links to sources, context outside the episode, and episode transcript.

    For, Against, Corner Platform

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2021 8:15


    No surprise, the data shows that people are moving south and west. The case for and against the suburbs. And the corner store as last mile. Check out show notes for links to sources, context outside the episode, and episode transcript.

    Campus, UP, Distance

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2021 7:09


    Zone your "Eds and Meds" the same way you would your favorite neighborhoods. If you haven't heard, the housing market is hot. And a framework. Check out show notes for links to sources, context outside the episode, and episode transcript.

    The Business Of Single Family Homes

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2021 6:52


    A case study of Zillow's "ibuying" business serves as a cautionary tale for anyone looking to get into the real estate market. Check out show notes for links to sources, context outside the episode, and episode transcript.

    Micro, Toronto, Conversion

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2021 7:38


    A hybrid transit strategy that covers a variety of use cases. Toronto's thinking "missing middle". USA apartment conversions are at a record high. Check out show notes for links to sources, context outside the episode, and episode transcript.

    Working, Mandates, Flipside

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2021 6:50


    Commercial real estate continues to be, well, weird. A solid source for parking mandate updates and the flipside of e-commerce in communities. Check out show notes for links to sources, context outside the episode, and episode transcript.

    Basic, Time, Free

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2021 8:23


    Ecommerce continues to impact the future of our urban fabric, bike parking problem, and more on supply and demand for affordable housing. Check out show notes for links to sources, context outside the episode, and episode transcript.

    E-Bike, Decarb, Vacant

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2021 6:59


    The pandemic bike boom is real. Ithaca, NY is the first US town to operationalize a decarbonization plan and Phoenix is considering housing. Check out show notes for links to sources, context outside the episode, and episode transcript.

    Free, Brooklyn, Windowless

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2021 8:29


    Electric cars are still cars, they need to be stored but how do we charge them? Where are the car-free neighborhoods in the US? And a dormitory. Check out show notes for links to sources, context outside the episode, and episode transcript.

    Ban, Pigovian, Velo

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2021 8:33


    An attempt to regulate the supply/demand issue in housing, an economic approach to alternative transportation, and Paris Mayor Hidalgo's Act 2. Check out show notes for links to sources, context outside the episode, and episode transcript. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/patterns-of-development/message

    Big, Last, Push

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2021 7:29


    A big development in Chicago starts looking for zoning, mixed-use zoning is so last decade, and the push for outdoor seating to be permanent. Check out show notes for links to sources, context outside the episode, and episode transcript. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/patterns-of-development/message

    Timber, Playability, Markets

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2021 7:03


    On this podcast, I share, discuss, ponder, and try to connect some dots through the best content I've discovered each week related to urban planning, architecture, and cities. What are the patterns of development? I want to share with you case studies, examples, ideas, that might inspire you where ever you're at in your journey as a developer, real estate agent, city staff, builder, or citizen. If you don't have time to read, I'm trying to break down the patterns here. This week: World's tallest timber tower (3 min read). As of Q3 2021, over a thousand buildings in the United States have used the same method (source) More insights into building a playable city (pdf: 64 pages) by design firm Urban Conga.(marketing site) 3 strategic actions for supporting city markets (5 min read) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/patterns-of-development/message

    Backyard, Play, Cable cars

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2021 5:08


    On this podcast, I share, discuss, ponder, and try to connect some dots through the best content I've discovered each week related to urban planning, architecture, and cities. What are the patterns of development? I want to share with you case studies, examples, ideas, that might inspire you where ever you're at in your journey as a developer, real estate agent, city staff, builder, or citizen. If you don't have time to read, I'm trying to break down the patterns here. This week: How public space transforms a city. (4 min vid. Apparently, I'm on a Montreal binge...) "The most comprehensive and holistic ranking of bicycle-friendly cities on planet earth." (1 min read. Bonus points for awesome data visualization) Playable public space is next? (3 min read) Rethinking urban transportation. (6 min read. Paywall possible) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/patterns-of-development/message

    Mixing, Awards, Musicians

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2021 7:17


    On this podcast, I share, discuss, ponder, and try to connect some dots through the best content I've discovered each week related to urban planning, architecture, and cities. What are the patterns of development? I want to share with you case studies, examples, ideas, that might inspire you where ever you're at in your journey as a developer, real estate agent, city staff, builder, or citizen. If you don't have time to read, I'm trying to break down the patterns here. This week: Why did front yard business become illegal? (8 min vid) And a follow up: the mixing middle (Review competition criteria - Canada) How one award highlights the debate on the future of transportation (4 min read) Musician, Brian Eno on street design. The image alone will get you thinking. (33 min read: paywall possible) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/patterns-of-development/message

    Paris, Montreal, Mix

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2021 4:42


    On this podcast, I share, discuss, ponder, and try to connect some dots through the best content I've discovered each week related to urban planning, architecture, and cities. What are the patterns of development? I want to share with you case studies, examples, ideas, that might inspire you where ever you're at in your journey as a developer, real estate agent, city staff, builder, or citizen. If you don't have time to read, I'm trying to break down the patterns here. This week: On Sunday, Champs-Elysees avenue in Paris was car-free. (2 min read)   This summer, 13 streets in Montreal have been designated to be mostly or fully car-free 24 hours a day. (7 min vid) Design your own street scape. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/patterns-of-development/message

    Utopia, (Not)Smart, Minimums

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2021 7:37


    On this podcast, I share, discuss, ponder, and try to connect some dots through the best content I've discovered each week related to urban planning, architecture, and cities. What are the patterns of development? I want to share with you case studies, examples, ideas, that might inspire you where ever you're at in your journey as a developer, real estate agent, city staff, builder, or citizen. If you don't have time to read, I'm trying to break down the patterns here. This week: Covered by many, I think this is the original story on Telosa. The, "city of the future" (5 min read) One recent example of smart city challenges (4 min read, paywall possible) Another data point in the conversation for removal of parking minimums. (4 min read) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/patterns-of-development/message

    Decoupling, Overestimation, Activity Centers

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2021 7:39


    On this podcast, I share, discuss, ponder, and try to connect some dots through the best content I've discovered each week related to urban planning, architecture, and cities. What are the patterns of development? I want to share with you case studies, examples, ideas, that might inspire you where ever you're at in your journey as a developer, real estate agent, city staff, builder, or citizen. If you don't have time to read, I'm trying to break down the patterns here. This week: We haven't been able to separate transportation and land use in urban planning (4 min read) Retailers have skewed perception of mobility habits (2 min read) Density and proximity naturally create activity centers (10 min read) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/patterns-of-development/message

    Ideas, Density, Apartments

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2021 6:06


    On this podcast, I share, discuss, ponder, and try to connect some dots through the best content I've discovered each week related to urban planning, architecture, and cities. What are the patterns of development? I want to share with you case studies, examples, ideas, that might inspire you where ever you're at in your journey as a developer, real estate agent, city staff, builder, or citizen. If you don't have time to read, I'm trying to break down the patterns here. This week: 10 ideas to improve life in small and midsize cities (5 min read - paywall possible) Senate Bill 9 passes in California. An opinion in favor (2 min read) and against (4 min read) Apartment construction remains strong in the United States (7 min read) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/patterns-of-development/message

    Bonus, Investment, Big Box

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2021 6:21


    On this podcast, I share, discuss, ponder, and try to connect some dots through the best content I've discovered each week related to urban planning, architecture, and cities. What are the patterns of development? I want to share with you case studies, examples, ideas, that might inspire you where ever you're at in your journey as a developer, real estate agent, city staff, builder, or citizen. If you don't have time to read, I'm trying to break down the patterns here. This week: What happens when your city can't find anyone to work for them? (4 min read) Best practices for public space investment (6 min read) The people who tried to fight big box stores in the 90s were right (3 min read - twitter thread) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/patterns-of-development/message

    Wellness, Biophilic, Blockchain

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2021 5:53


    On this podcast, I share, discuss, ponder, and try to connect some dots through the best content I've discovered each week related to urban planning, architecture, and cities. What are the patterns of development? I want to share with you case studies, examples, ideas, that might inspire you where ever you're at in your journey as a developer, real estate agent, city staff, builder, or citizen. If you don't have time to read, I'm trying to break down the patterns here. This week: The next real estate frontier? (2 min read) Biophilic design and its relation to wellness. Short (3 min read) Long (64 page pdf) If it's not about how we design the space, it's how the transactions will be different? (List of 21 real estate blockchain companies) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/patterns-of-development/message

    Fourplex, Policy, Appleton

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2021 6:01


    On this podcast, I share, discuss, ponder, and try to connect some dots through the best content I've discovered each week related to urban planning, architecture, and cities. What are the patterns of development? I want to share with you case studies, examples, ideas, that might inspire you where ever you're at in your journey as a developer, real estate agent, city staff, builder, or citizen. If you don't have time to read, I'm trying to break down the patterns here. This week: Fourplex legislation in San Fransisco (both articles, 5 min read) Rethinking economic development policy, specifically for smaller towns (4 min read) A point of view case study of Appleton, WI (10 min read) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/patterns-of-development/message

    Economics, Statistics, and a Bill

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2021 8:36


    On this podcast, I share, discuss, ponder, and try to connect some dots through the best content I've discovered each week related to urban planning, architecture, and cities. What are the patterns of development? I want to share with you case studies, examples, ideas, that might inspire you where ever you're at in your journey as a developer, real estate agent, city staff, builder, or citizen. If you don't have time to read, I'm trying to break down the patterns here. This week: Seattle Bill 120081 ...and the relationship between these 3 ideas: Supply and Demand - two thoughts from an economist (1 min read) AMI - (4 min read) Proforma basics - (5 min read) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/patterns-of-development/message

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