Mark Jones, principal at LRK, reflects on the success of Baldwin Park community in Orlando, where his firm served as town architect. The community’s vision was to promote interaction while maintaining privacy, leading to thoughtful planning such as positioning of houses and porches. Recent home sales above $2.5 million underscore...

Commercial real estate (CRE) faces a looming $1.5 trillion debt due by 2025 amid a challenging economic landscape with high interest rates and decreased leasing activity post-Covid. Key markets, including New York, Los Angeles, Miami, San Francisco, and Las Vegas, carry the most maturing Commercial Mortgage Backed Securities (CMBS) debt,...

Welding to Recycle, a Gainesville-based business founded by John Cook, repurposes shipping containers into sustainable, durable homes and offices. Started with sustainability in mind, Cook’s business aims to extend the lifecycle of containers that would otherwise end up in landfills. Despite challenges with supply chain shortages during the pandemic, the...