Sustainability

Austin Real Estate News: Neighborhood of Tiny Dwellings Rents Micro Homes to Chronically Homeless

By Joanna England / December 3, 2013 /

The concept behind the Community First Village is revolutionary — rent a tiny home to someone who needs a reason to hold down a job for an affordable rate, and help the homeless turn their lives around.

The fact that it’s adorable doesn’t hurt, either.

Senator Wendy Davis is Not the Only Really Great Thing Fort Worth Has Going On: Let’s Talk DOWNTOWN

By Candy Evans / June 26, 2013 /

Meet Russ Sikes. The Plano resident –yes, Plano! — is a founding member of the North Texas chapter of the Congress for the New Urbanism, or CNU, which advocates principles of good “place-making” as a key to improving our quality of life. Good “place-making” makes for a better environment. Actually, over drinks Russ told me he…

Senator Wendy Davis is Not the Only Really Great Thing Fort Worth Has Going On: Let's Talk DOWNTOWN

By Candy Evans / June 26, 2013 /

Meet Russ Sikes. The Plano resident –yes, Plano! — is a founding member of the North Texas chapter of the Congress for the New Urbanism, or CNU, which advocates principles of good “place-making” as a key to improving our quality of life. Good “place-making” makes for a better environment. Actually, over drinks Russ told me he…

Sustainable Showcase 2013: The Hidden Luxury of Really Healthy Buildings

By Candy Evans / June 26, 2013 /

Guest Post by Anna Clark Who says Dallas is all style and no substance? A beautiful façade may be something to behold, but we needn’t content ourselves with mere outward appearances. As allergies and asthma skyrocket, Big D’s building professionals are rethinking the materials they put inside their skyscrapers and other monuments. Given that indoor…